Rotax RM1 - Shifting Paddle for Activation of Gear Shifting; Brake Force Adjustment Knob

Operator`s Manual RM1
Seite/page 80/132 ROTAX KART RM1 Ausgabe/Edition 01/2006
2.5. Shifting paddle for activation of gear shifting
The shift paddle is used to manually change the
gears.
Engaging of the 1
st
gear:
• push the shifting paddle to position 1 (left)
• or draw the shifting paddle to position 2 (right)
Engaging of 2
nd
gear:
• push the shifting paddle to position 2 (right)
• or draw the shifting paddle to position 1 (left)
 Note: If you wish to adjust the size of the shifting paddle for ergonomical reasons to, it can
be cut at the cast lines.
2.6. Brake force adjustment knob
With the brake force adjustment knob (pos. 1) the brake force can be individually adjusted between
front and rear axle.
By turning the knob clockwise, the brake force is
transferred to the rear axle.
By turning the knob counter-clockwise,
the brake force is transferred to the
front axle.
The brake force can only be adjusted in
increments of approx 7%.
 Note: For safety reasons it is not possible to transfer the brake force of 100 % to any one
of the axles.
 Attention: The adjustment wheel must never be actuated while braking.