Baja Shifter 90 Owner's manual

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Limited Warranty
The warranty policy applies to those cases where the new seller vehicle unloaded from its shipping container,
set up and delivered by authorized dealer and under normal use and service is found to have defects in parts
or workmanship under the following terms and conditions. This warranty covers the engine and engine
related components for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any parts that in the sellers opinion were defective because of improper
maintenance, improper assembly, alterations, abuse, negligence, usage of non-genuine parts or accidents.
Should warranty service be required on your vehicle during the 90-day warranty period, please contact your
nearest authorized dealer for repairs.
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What is not covered under this warranty?
This warranty does not cover any seller vehicles that have been subjected to:
a. Renting;
b. Disassembly, adjusting or repairing of the vehicle in any way so as to adversely affect its safety or
reliability;
c. Competition or racing.
The warranty does not cover any losses of the seller vehicle use, any losses of time, any inconveniences, or
any other consequential damages which include, but are not limited to the losses or damages to any persons,
property or expenses of returning damaged units to the vehicle distributor or any authorized dealers.
We have the right to make changes without prior notice.
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Contents
1. Foreword----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2. A Few Words about Safety-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
3. Important Safety Information----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
4. Safety Labels----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
5. Are You Ready to Drive? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------13
6. Is Your Vehicle Ready to Drive? -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
7. Safe Driving Precautions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
8. Operation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------26
9. Service Instructions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40
10. Repairs----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------65
11. Periodical Checks and Services------------------------------------------------------------------------------------66
13. Specifications---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------68
Attachment: Wiring Diagram
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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing our double -seat BUGGY. We hope you will have fun with it. Before starting
operate the BUGGY, please read through this Owner's Manual carefully as it contains important safety and
maintenance information. Failure to follow the warnings contained in this manual can result in serious
injuries.
Be sure to follow the recommended maintenance schedule and service your vehicle accordingly. Preventive
maintenance is extremely important to the longevity of your BUGGY.
Beginners should drive this BUGGY in a large open area to practice handling this BUGGY. Wear protective
gears all the time when driving or riding this BUGGY.
We hope you will have a pleasant experience with our products and thanks again for choosing Baja
Motorsports.
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A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY
In order to keep everyone safe, you must take responsibility for the safe operation of your BUGGY. To help
you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on
labels in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
It is not practical or possible to warn you against all hazards associated with operating or maintaining your
BUGGY, so you must use your own good judgments.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Safety Labels ------on the BUGGY;
Safety Messages ------ preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of the two signal
words “WARNING” or “CAUTION”;
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The meaning of these signal words:
WARNING ------Physical harm may result from the failure to follow the instructions that are described
within the labels;
CAUTION------ Damages to your BUGGY and possible subsequent personal injuries or death could
result from the failure to take proper precautions described within the labels;
Safety Headings------such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions;
Safety Sections------such as Buggy Safety;
Instructions------about how to use this BUGGY correctly and safely.
The whole manual is filled with important safety information, so please read it carefully.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Your BUGGY will provide you with many years of service and pleasure, providing you take responsibility
for your own safety and understand the challenges you will meet while driving.
There is much that you can do to protect yourself when driving your BUGGY. You'll find many helpful
recommendations throughout this manual. The following are a few of the most important ones.
Always Wear a Helmet
Facts have proven that helmets can significantly reduce the quantity and severity of head injuries, so when
you drive your BUGGY, please always wear a DOT approved motorcycle helmet. We also recommend that
you wear approved goggles, sturdy boots, durable gloves and other protective gear.
Drive Off-Road Only
Your BUGGY is designed and manufactured only for off-road use. Its tires are not made for pavements, and
it does not have turn signals or other features required for use on public roads. If you need to cross a paved
or public road, please get off and walk your BUGGY across.
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Take Time to Learn & Practice
Even if you have driven other buggies, you still should take time to become familiar with how this BUGGY
works. Practice in a safe area until you have built your skills and gotten accustomed to the size and weight of
this Buggy.
Be Alert to Off-Road Hazards
The terrain can present a variety of challenges. Continually "read" the terrain for unexpected turns, drop-offs,
rocks, ruts and any other hazards. Always keep your speed low enough to allow time for seeing and reacting.
Drive within Your Limits
Pushing limits is another major cause of BUGGY accidents. Never drive beyond your personal abilities or
faster than conditions warrant. Remember that alcohol, drugs, fatigue and inattention can significantly
reduce your ability to make good judgments and to drive safely.
Don't Drink and Drive
Alcohol and drive never mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability of responding to changing conditions,
and every additional drink can lengthen and worsen your reaction time.
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Don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive either.
Don't Drive at Night
At night your visibility and judgment can be greatly reduced, so driving at night is dangerous and can
terribly increase chances of accidents.
Never Drive Indoors
The exhaust from the engine contains a tasteless, odorless but poisonous gas called carbon monoxide. For
the health of your family, please don’t drive your BUGGY in your lovely house.
Keep away from Moving Parts
You should never place your hands or any other parts of your body near any moving parts of your BUGGY.
Failure to adhere to this warning will cause physical harm to your body.
Avoid Skidding or Sliding
The terrain surface can be a major factor affecting turns. Skidding or sliding a turn is more likely to occur on
slippery surfaces such as snow, ice, mud and loose gravel.
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If you skid or slide on ice, you may lose all directional controls. To avoid skidding or sliding on slippery
terrain surfaces, you should keep your speed low and drive carefully.
This section presents some of the most important information and recommendations to help you drive your
BUGGY safely. Please take a few minutes to read it.
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SAFETY LABELS
The labels should be considered permanent parts of your BUGGY. If a label comes off or becomes difficult
to read, please contact Baja Motorsports for warning label replacements.
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ARE YOU READY TO DRIVE?
Before each drive, you need to make sure that you and your BUGGY are both ready to drive. To help you be
prepared, this section discusses how to evaluate your driving readiness, what items you should check on your
BUGGY, and how to adjust your BUGGY for your comfort, conveniences and safety.
Before you drive your BUGGY for the first time, we urge you to:
• Carefully read this owner's manual and the labels on your BUGGY;
• Make sure that you understand all the safety messages;
• Learn how to operate all the controls on your BUGGY;
Before each of your drive, we urge you to be sure that:
• You feel well and you are in good physical and mental conditions;
• You are wearing a DOT approved motorcycle helmet (with a chin strap tightened securely), approved
goggles and other protective gear;
• You don't have any alcohol or drugs in your body system.
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Protective Apparel
For your safety, we strongly recommend that you always wear a DOT approved motorcycle helmet,
approved goggles sturdy boots, durable gloves, long pants and long-sleeved shirt or jacket whenever you
drive.
Although complete protection is not possible, wearing proper protective apparel can reduce the chances of
injuries when you drive.
The following suggestion will help you choose the proper driving gear.
1. Helmets and Eye Protection Gear
Your helmet is your most important driving gear because it offers the best protection against head injuries.
Your helmet should fit your head comfortably and securely.
An open-face helmet offers some protection, but a full-face helmet offers more. Regardless of the style,
look for the helmet with a DOT (Department of Transportation) sticker.
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Always wear a face shield or a pair of goggles to protect your eyes and vision.
2. Additional Driving Gear
In addition to a helmet and eye protection gear, we also recommend:
• Sturdy off-road motorcycle boots to help protect your feet, ankles and lower legs;
• Durable off-road motorcycle gloves to help protect your hands;
• Driving pants with knee and hip pads, a driving jersey with padded elbows, and a chest and shoulder
protector.
z Operating this BUGGY without wearing a DOT approved motorcycle helmet, eye protection
gear, or any protective apparel could increase your chances of head and/or eye injuries, and
even possibly death in the event of severe accidents.
z Always wear a DOT approved motorcycle helmet, an eye protection gear (goggles or a face
shield), a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, gloves, boots and long pants.
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Driver Training
Developing your driving skills is an on-going process. Even if you have driven other Buggies, you still need
take time to become familiar with how this BUGGY works. Practice driving this BUGGY in a safe area to
build your skills. Don’t drive on rough terrain surfaces until you’ve gotten accustomed to all the controls on
this BUGGY, and felt comfortable with its size and weight.
No Alcohol or Drugs
Alcohol, drugs and Buggies never mix. Even a small amount of alcohol can impair your ability to operate
your BUGGY safely. Likewise, drugs, even prescribed by your doctor, can be dangerous when you’re
operating your BUGGY. Consult your doctor for the assurance that it is safe to operate your BUGGY after
taking some kind of medication.
z Operating this BUGGY without proper instructions could increase your risks of accidents that
could lead to serious injuries, or even death.
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Rear Rack
Limited Loadage
The limited loadage on the rear rack is 5kg or 11 lbs.
z Operating this BUGGY after consuming alcohol or drugs can seriously affect your judgments,
cause you to react more slowly, affect your balance and perception, and even could result in
serious injuries or death.
z Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating your BUGGY.
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IS YOUR VEHICLE READY TO DRIVE?
Before each of your drive, it is important to inspect your BUGGY and make sure that any problems you’ve
found have been corrected. A pre-drive inspection is a must, not only for safety, but also because a breakdo-
wn, or even a flat tire, can be a major inconvenience.
If your BUGGY has overturned or has been involved in a collision, please don’t drive it until an authorized
service center has inspected it. There may be damages or other problems you can’t see.
z Improperly maintaining your BUGGY or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or even killed.
z Always perform a pre-drive inspection before each of your drive, and correct any problems.
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Pre-Drive Inspection
Please check the following items before getting on your BUGGY:
z Engine Oil: Check the level and add oil if needed; check for leaks; don’t let any water go into the engine,
otherwise the engine can’t start.
z Fuel: Check the level and add fuel if needed, and make sure the fuel-filling cap is securely fastened; check
for leaks.
z Tires: Use a gauge to check the air pressure, adjust the tires if needed; look for signs of damages or
excessive abrasion.
z Nuts & Bolts: Check the wheels and all the accessible parts to see if the nuts, bolts, and fasteners are
tightened; use a wrench to tighten them if needed.
z Underbody & Exhaust System: Check for any dirt, vegetation or any other debris that could cause fire
hazards or interfere with the proper operation of your BUGGY, and remove them.
z Air Cleaner Housing Drain Tube: Check for carbon deposits in the drain tube; if necessary, clean the tube
and check the air cleaner housing.
z Leaks & Loose Parts: Walk around your BUGGY and look for anything that appears unusual, such as a
leak or a loose cable; repair or replace the concerned parts if needed.
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z Throttle: Check the free play and adjust the throttle if needed; press the throttle to make sure it moves
smoothly without sticking, and release it to make sure it snaps back automatically.
z Brakes: Check if the mechanical brake system works properly; inspect for the brake efficiency.
z Engine Stop Button: When the engine is running, press and hold the Engine Stop Button for two seconds
to see if the engine stops.
z Steering Wheel: Turn the steering wheel to see if it turns properly.
z Cable: Check the cable housing for wear and check the fittings for looseness; replace or tighten the
concerned parts if needed.
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