ASTM F2011-02e1

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Designation: F2011 – 02
Standard Specification for
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Safety and Performance of Fun-Karts
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2011; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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´ NOTE—Titles were editorially added in Section 2 and figure reference was editorially corrected in Section 11.1.2 in
December 2003.
1. Scope CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint
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2.3 FMVSS Standards:
1.1 This specification relates to the safety performance
FMVSS 571.209 Seat Belt Assemblies
specifications for commercially manufactured fun-karts in-
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2.4 SAE Standard:
tended for private use, on suitable off-road terrain, by consum-
SAE J 386 Operator Restraint Systems for Off-Road Work
ers.
Machines
1.2 This specification is intended to reduce hazards, other
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2.5 ANSI Standard:
than those inherent in the sport of fun-karting, to the users of
ANSI/OPEI B71.1 Safety Specification for Power Lawn
fun-karts during normal intended use by specifying perfor-
Tractors
mance standards of manufacturing.
1.3 This specification applies to fun-karts for private use
3. Terminology
and does not apply to concession, race, home-made, consumer-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
modified fun-karts, fun-karts that are pedal-powered, unpow-
3.1.1 axle guard, n—a device that covers the drive axle on
ered fun-karts, or fun-karts, which are used for commercial
fun-karts so that the possibility of injury resulting from hand,
purposes.
hair, loose clothing, or body parts contacting the axle is
1.4 This specification recognizes that there are operational
reduced.
hazards relating to fun-karts, which operators and passengers
3.1.2 brush bars, n—any device supplied by the manufac-
are deemed to have accepted by their use and operation of the
turer intended to deflect loose vegetation from the path of the
fun-kart including, but not limited to, falling out, running into,
fun-kart operator, and passenger in two-seat fun-karts.
through, under or over objects, upsetting the fun-kart, general
3.1.3 control pedal pivot, n—the center point about which
operator recklessness, pinches, scratches, or bruises, or a
the control pedal rotates. Excluded from this definition are any
combination thereof.
control device(s) attached to the pedal itself.
1.5 This specification does not cover labeling, maintenance,
3.1.4 deck plates, n—a form of guarding through the use of
or use. For use and maintenance, see Safety Guide F1928.
relatively flat barriers to cover rotating components.
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.5 engine stop switch, n—a toggle switch, or other
2 two-position positively engaging switch, which when activated
2.1 ASTM Standards:
causes the engine to stop or not operate, or both.
F1928 Safety Guide for Consumer Recreational Use of
3.1.6 engine throttle system, n—the throttle mechanism
Fun-Karts
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attached to the engine, as provided by the engine manufacturer.
2.2 CPSA Document:
3.1.7 fun-kart, n—a motorized vehicle with four wheels,
excludingvehicleswhichtheoperator,andpassenger,ifany,sit
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This standard is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F15 on Consumer
astride, sold commercially as consumer goods and intended for
Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.41 on Fun-Karts.
private personal recreational use by consumers for off-road use
Current edition approved Nov. 10, 2002. Published January 2003. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as F2011 – 00. DOI:
10.1520/F2011-02E01.
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F2011 – 02
FIG. 1 Diagram of Fun-Kart Frame
on suitable terrain, as recommended by the manufacturer, at 4.1.1 The back-edge of the pan shall extend to a point that
maximum speeds over 12 mph (19.3 km/h) but not exceeding a 1 in. (25 mm) dowel rod between the back of the pan and the
40 mph (64.4 km/h). front of the seat bottom or its attachment point, with the seat in
3.1.8 fun-kart accelerator
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