Brand: AMERICAN SPORTWORKS
Category: Light Utility Vehicle (LUTV)
Manual Type: User Manual
Language: English
Manual for 200 SERIES 150cc LUTV
Uploaded: March 8, 2025, 4:48 p.m.
Warranty Summary
AMERICAN SPORTWORKS warrants the frame components of the new ASW light utility vehicle to be free from defects for 1 year from the date of purchase.
Basic Operation Summary
- Starting: Ensure park brake is set, fuel valve is ON, gear is in NEUTRAL, fasten seatbelt, depress brake pedal, and turn ignition key. Apply choke for cold starts.
- Driving: Release park brake, select desired gear (Drive or Reverse), release brake pedal and gently press the throttle pedal to move. Control speed with the throttle pedal.
- Stopping: Release throttle pedal, apply brake pedal to slow down or stop. Engage park brake when parked. Turn ignition key to OFF to stop engine.
- Gear Shifting: Bring vehicle to a complete stop and let the engine RPM stabilize to idle before shifting gears.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| ITEM | INSPECTION PROCEDURE | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil Level | Add oil if required. Check for leaks. Tighten filler cap securely. |
Refer to operator's or engine manual. |
| Fuel Level | Add fuel if necessary. DO NOT overfill. DO NOT mix oil with gas. Replace cap tightly. |
Refer to operator's or engine manual. DO NOT refuel a hot engine. Allow engine to cool before adding fuel. |
| Warning Decals | Make sure all warning decals are legible and securely attached. | Replace as necessary. |
| Tires (15 PSI recommended) | Tread must have a minimum height of 1/8" at center of tire. Prior to operating vehicle, check and adjust tire pressure as indicated on the sidewall of each tire, or in the vehicle manual. A tire pressure gauge is required to obtain accurate readings. |
Replace tires if tread height is less than 1/8" at center of tire. Add or remove air as necessary to meet requirements indicated on sidewall of each tire or in the specifications section of the vehicle manual. |
| Drive Chain | Check condition and tension | Lubricate, adjust tension as necessary. |
| Throttle | Check for smooth operation. Ensure throttle 'snaps' back to idle. Check for frayed or loose cable. Check for mud, debris, and ice in throttle mechanism Check idle adjustment |
Replace damaged cable. Clean out any mud and debris. If ice is present, move vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to melt and water to dry. Adjust as necessary |
| Fasteners | Check wheels to see that all axle nuts are tightened securely. Check for missing fasteners. Check that all other fasteners are secure. |
Tighten fasteners as necessary. Replace fasteners as necessary. |
| Brush Bars | Make sure all brush bars are in place and securely attached. | Replace damaged bars or fasteners and tighten as necessary. |
| Steering | Make sure steering turns freely. Check for proper 'toe-in' of wheels. |
Lubricate and adjust as necessary. |
| Frame / Chassis | Check for bent or otherwise damaged frame and/or other chassis components. |
Replace as necessary. |
| Guards | Check all guards covering moving parts. | Tighten fasteners on loose guards. Replace worn or damaged guards. |
| Lights (if applicable) | Check for proper operation | See OPERATION section of the Owners Manual / Parts Guide |
| Suspension and Ball Joints |
Check for ball looseness. | See SERVICE section of the Owners Manual / Parts Guide. |
| Brakes (Service & Park) | Ensure brakes function properly. | Adjust / replace as necessary. |
| Battery | Make sure both terminals securely fastened. Make sure that no corrosion is present. Make sure that the battery is secure in holder. |
Tighten as necessary. Clean as necessary. Secure with current or new parts as necessary. |
| Suspension | Make sure that all suspension joints are moving freely. Check for excessive movement in ball joints. |
Lubricate, adjust, or replace as necessary. |
| Seat Belts | Make sure that the seat belt extends, retracts, and locks. Make sure that all latches are functional. |
Replace damaged seat belts. |
| Bed & Seat Latches | Make sure that seat and bed latches are secured. | Repair, Latch or Adjust as necessary. |
| Cooling Fan | Make sure that fan is clear of debris. | Clean. |
| Ignition Switch | Make sure that the engine shuts off when key is turned to the "OFF" position. |
Repair/Replace as necessary. |
Troubleshooting and error codes
| ITEM | INSPECTION PROCEDURE | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil Level | Add oil if required. Check for leaks. Tighten filler cap securely. |
Refer to operator's or engine manual. |
| Fuel Level | Add fuel if necessary. DO NOT overfill. DO NOT mix oil with gas. Replace cap tightly. |
Refer to operator's or engine manual. DO NOT refuel a hot engine. Allow engine to cool before adding fuel. |
| Warning Decals | Make sure all warning decals are legible and securely attached. | Replace as necessary. |
| Tires (15 PSI recommended) | Tread must have a minimum height of 1/8" at center of tire. Prior to operating vehicle, check and adjust tire pressure as indicated on the sidewall of each tire, or in the vehicle manual. A tire pressure gauge is required to obtain accurate readings. |
Replace tires if tread height is less than 1/8" at center of tire. Add or remove air as necessary to meet requirements indicated on sidewall of each tire or in the specifications section of the vehicle manual. |
| Drive Chain | Check condition and tension | Lubricate, adjust tension as necessary. |
| Throttle | Check for smooth operation. Ensure throttle 'snaps' back to idle. Check for frayed or loose cable. Check for mud, debris, and ice in throttle mechanism Check idle adjustment |
Replace damaged cable. Clean out any mud and debris. If ice is present, move vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to melt and water to dry. Adjust as necessary |
| Fasteners | Check wheels to see that all axle nuts are tightened securely. Check for missing fasteners. Check that all other fasteners are secure. |
Tighten fasteners as necessary. Replace fasteners as necessary. |
| Brush Bars | Make sure all brush bars are in place and securely attached. | Replace damaged bars or fasteners and tighten as necessary. |
| Steering | Make sure steering turns freely. Check for proper 'toe-in' of wheels. |
Lubricate and adjust as necessary. |
| Frame / Chassis | Check for bent or otherwise damaged frame and/or other chassis components. |
Replace as necessary. |
| Guards | Check all guards covering moving parts. | Tighten fasteners on loose guards. Replace worn or damaged guards. |
| Lights (if applicable) | Check for proper operation | See OPERATION section of the Owners Manual / Parts Guide |
| Suspension and Ball Joints |
Check for ball looseness. | See SERVICE section of the Owners Manual / Parts Guide. |
| Brakes (Service & Park) | Ensure brakes function properly. | Adjust / replace as necessary. |
| Battery | Make sure both terminals securely fastened. Make sure that no corrosion is present. Make sure that the battery is secure in holder. |
Tighten as necessary. Clean as necessary. Secure with current or new parts as necessary. |
| Suspension | Make sure that all suspension joints are moving freely. Check for excessive movement in ball joints. |
Lubricate, adjust, or replace as necessary. |
| Seat Belts | Make sure that the seat belt extends, retracts, and locks. Make sure that all latches are functional. |
Replace damaged seat belts. |
| Bed & Seat Latches | Make sure that seat and bed latches are secured. | Repair, Latch or Adjust as necessary. |
| Cooling Fan | Make sure that fan is clear of debris. | Clean. |
| Ignition Switch | Make sure that the engine shuts off when key is turned to the "OFF" position. |
Repair/Replace as necessary. |