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Instructions
Check the gas. The gas tank has a screw-on cap with the word "fuel" or a gas can symbol on top. Fill the tank, if it's empty. Or if the tank has had the same gas in it for several months, drain the tank and replace it with fresh gas. Standard 87 octane unleaded gas works fine in most go-karts.
Pull out the dipstick, and make sure that the kart has the proper amount of oil. The dipstick extends into the oil pan, and you remove it by grasping the small yellow ring at the end. Sometimes the dipstick is built into the oil cap, in which case you will want to look for an oil can symbol. Replace the oil, if it's low or very dark in color.
Push the primer bulb several times to force some gas through the fuel lines. The primer bulb is a small rubber dome, and when you press it, you will see a small amount of fuel bubbling up.
Turn the kill switch to "on." This switch is typically located on or near the steering column so that the driver can quickly disable the engine.
Pull out the choke lever. The choke lever is usually located on one side of the engine, near the pull cord. It will usually say "choke" on or near the correct lever.
Pull the starter cord until the engine tries to start. The starter cord is a T-shaped piece of plastic attached to a nylon rope. The rope feeds into a circular mechanism that gives impetus to the engine. When the engine is sputtering but not dying, push the choke lever back into the proper throttle setting. Take your seat, and strap in for a test drive.