REDCAT KMX-50 MANUAL
REDCAT KMX-50 Congratulations on Purchasing… One of the best all-around children’s quad’s in the world! Besides being one of the most powerful, it has loads of unique features, making the Redcat 50 one of the easiest to ride, most exciting quad’s ever. 1. The engine is a four-stroke for reliability, ease of starting and easy maintenance. 2. The Redcat 50 has a headlight and safety features for the early rider. 3. The quad has its own safety keys —just like Dad’s.
SAFETY INFORMATION: Safety is extremely important when allowing young children to ride. Children of the same age can have different levels of skill and coordination, so only a parent can understand their child’s capabilities. If a parent decides to allow a child to ride a motorized vehicle, it is essential that they realize that the child’s safety rests entirely in their hands. The child must NEVER be unsupervised. The quad’s power and speed must be set to match the child’s capability at all times.
ATTENTION: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! WARNING: Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the vehicle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the vehicle. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle. NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
Remember: Safety First! To help you ride and operate the quad safely, here is some advice you should heed. Only you can protect yourself. Your safety and the safety of minors in your care is your responsibility. 1. Pay attention to and obey the warning labels on the vehicle. If they become faded or are removed, replace them immediately. 2. Take instruction and make certain you are fully aware of – and able to operate – the vehicle’s controls. 3.
26. Never put your feet on the ground when the vehicle is starting off or moving. 27. It is your responsibility to ensure that the ATV is properly and safely ridden and maintained. 28. People should not operate an ATV beyond their physical or mental limits or capabilities. 29. Keep the Owner’s Manual in a safe place on the vehicle or under the seat at all times. 30. While you are learning to ride, use an ATV only on level, open ground away from people. 31. Obey government laws at all times. 32.
TEACHING TECHNIQUES: *This advice especially relates to children on smaller ATVs but applies equally to beginners of all ages. *Instructing the rider. *Important advice to parents, teachers or instructors. Your student’s safety depends on your commitment to take the time necessary to fully educate him/her on the proper operation of the ATV. Remember that proper instruction before your student begins to ride is just as important as proper instruction and supervision while riding.
3. As you push the ATV, instruct your student to steer straight ahead and perform operations such as stopping the vehicle and turning OFF the engine switch while moving. Watch your student closely to make sure she/he is operating the controls correctly and without looking at them. 4. As you approach the end of the practice area, tell your student to stop the vehicle. You should drag the rear end of the ATV around so you can push it straight ahead in the opposite direction. 5.
STEP 6: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER When your student has mastered the basic riding maneuvers in the previously listed steps, she/he should practice them all together. Instruct the student to perform various maneuvers such as turning right, turning left, stopping, etc. Vary the order of these maneuvers so the student will not anticipate what s/he will be asked to do next. Practice this exercise until you are confident that the rider has mastered all the basic maneuvers.
Engine Starting and Adjustments Now you are ready to turn the fuel and choke on and try starting the engine. Once the engine is running it should be warmed up for five to ten minutes, then the carburetor can be adjusted if needed. The ATV is set up at the factory at sea level so if your at a higher altitude then there are a few things you can do to help lean out the mixture to help keep it running at peak performance. First try adjusting the fuel screw on the side of the carb (see picture left).
Once the fuel tank is installed check for any fuel leaks, and then once there is not any fuel leaks start the ATV and warm the engine for five to ten minutes. You will still need to adjust the fuel screw and the idle screw for maxium performance as per the instructions earlier in this section. The spark plug will let you know if the mixture is running lean or rich by the color on the tip; the proper color for the tip of the plug is a beer bottle brown.
Brake Adjustment The brakes are the next thing that should be checked and adjusted before letting a child ride the ATV; and an adult should check the brakes before each use. Start by pushing the unit and depressing the brake peddle and make sure that the brakes will stop the ATV with little effort, if not turn the adjusting nut clockwise (see picture below) to put more stopping power but, roll the ATV to make sure the brake is not dragging or lift the rear of the ATV and roll the rear tires.
Chain Adjustment After the ATV has been used the chain will stretch as the ATV gets broken in and the chain will need to be adjusted from time to time. There are two studs that will take up the slack by rotating the axle housing. Loosen the two bolts by the adjusting nuts then tighten the adjusting nuts (see picture) evenly one turn at a time until there is only a half an inch of slack in the chain.
If the fit is not snug, loosen the adjusting nut and rotate the stud to the desired gap and while holding the stud tighten the lock nut (see picture on next below). Then recheck the gap and make sure the gap is still the same; then replace the cover. Next remove the cover for the exhaust valve and check to see if the rocker arm is loose if not bar the engine over and check for a 0.006 gap. If not follow the adjusting instructions for the intake with the new gap setting.
LEFT HANDLEBAR 1. Headlight switch 2. Engine cutout switch 3. Starter switch RIGHT HANDLEBAR 4. Throttle lever REAR ENGINE CUTOUT SPEED GOVERNOR Can be activated by an adult walking behind the quad and giving a quick tug to the cord attached to the cutout switch. Tighten the screw pictured above to restrict the speed on the ATV.
Foot brake Fuel Valve Foot break is on the right side of The ATV if you are sitting on it. Fuel Valve has 3 positions. 1. OFF 2. RUN 3. RESERVE Always turn to OFF when ATV is not in use Choke Lever (IMPORTANT) Adding OIL The choke is located on the left side of the ATV if you were sitting on it. It is under the plastic front fender of the ATV. The choke is as pictured above is in the off position. To turn the choke on, simply pull It up as far as it will go.
Battery Installing the Battery: We highly recommend that you put on protective eyewear, gloves and a long sleeved shirt, during this part of the installation process 1. Remove the battery and the clear white fluid filled container from the box that is attached to the crate. 2. Remove the protective tape from the top of the battery 3. The white fluid filled container is called electrolyte fluid. Be very careful when working with this.
battery. 9. Inside the battery box, there is a small bag of nuts and square bolts. Place the 2 red wires found behind the seat onto the positive (+) side of the battery. Place the screw through the holes on the 2 red wires and place the squire nut under the positive connection and screw together tightly. A lose connection will cause the scooter not to start. 10. Do the same for the black wire (this wire may also be green), but screw it into the negative (-) side of the battery.
Maintenance of your REDCAT 50 ATV Gasoline The Redcat 50 ATV takes unleaded gasoline. The same gasoline that you put in you car is used on the REDCAT 50. Oil Your new ATV already has oil but we recommend that you drain the oil prior to your first use and add the following types and quantity. Engine Oil : SAE20w /50 x 900ml You should check all oil levels at least once per month. Add oil if needed. You should drain all oil at least once every 3 months.
Hints for new riders: The REDCAT 50 has a unique transmission. Since the ATV can start in any gear it is recommended that you start the ATV in second or third gear with the speed limiter set to the slowest speed. Have you child ride the ATV and DO NOT have them use the foot gear shifter. As your child learns control and basics, you should slowly increase the speed limiter to a speed that you are comfortable with. There is no need to teach the child to use the foot shifter until they are ready.
Storing your ATV If the ATV is going to be stored for more than 60 days then there are some preventive things to guard against deterioration. After a good cleaning; the fuel tank, lines and carburetor float bowl need to be drained of all fuel. Remove the spark plug, pour about one teaspoon of SAE 10w30 motor oil in the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark plug.
