A step by step checklist for cranking your go kart, the first time and every time. Learn the right way to start a Trailmaster Mini XRS. Once you have assembled your kart, you’ll want to go through this checklist for the first start up so you can become familiar with the function of the kart. If you purchased a Mini XRS used, this is a great checklist to help you learn your machine. This checklist can even help trouble shoot if you have and older kart that won’t start…make sure you’ve done the proper sequence before you panic and take it into a shop.
A Trailmaster go kart is a precision engineered machine with many moving parts. Your new go kart will intimidate some of you, and others will jump in without due caution. All of you will need this First Start Checklist to start your Mini XRS! Even though it may seem simple to just pull a rope and crank it up, there are some key steps that can stop you from having success.
Importance of Following Instructions
The first time you start your go kart, it will be something you have never done before. Part of new experiences is learning the correct way to do things. If you don’t follow our checklist, you might have beginner’s luck and get it right the first time, but more than likely, there will be a step that you inadvertently skip. We get weekly phone calls from customers complaining that their go kart won’t start and 90% of the time we can resolve their issue by walking through this First Start Checklist.
The Proper Starting Procedure for a Trailmaster Mini XRS
- Apply the parking brake.
- Flip the toggle switch to the ‘ON’ position
- Turn the fuel valve at the fuel tank to ‘ON’ (lever up or down). Lever turned sideways (horizontal) is ‘OFF.’
- Turn fuel valve at the carburetor to ‘ON’ (forward).
- Turn the choke lever to ‘ON’ (towards rear of go kart).
- Pull the recoil rope until the engine starts or tries to start. Usually 2-4 pulls. May take more pulls when the go kart is new or if it has been sitting.
- Move the choke lever to the middle and let the engine idle for 1 minute.
- Push the choke lever to ‘OFF’ (forward).
- Release the parking brake. Make sure the brake lever is all the way forward to prevent accidental engagement.
- Fasten seat belts and adjust accordingly.If there is no passenger, make sure the passenger’s side seatbelt remains fastened to prevent falling into the rear tire.Â
- To turn the go-kart off, flip the toggle switch to ‘OFF’ or push and hold the kill button to shut the engine off.
Congratulations! You’ve started your Mini XRS and learned the correct procedure for cranking it and shutting it down. Let us know if you used this for troubleshooting or if you enjoyed this simple guide for starting your go kart for the first time!
Save this checklist for easy access. Even your kart starts right up this time, you might forget a step next time. This checklist also makes a great troubleshooting guide for when your kart won’t crank and you’re not sure where to start.
