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USER MAINTENANCE GUIDE
ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS
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Keep go-kart in original configuration
Use spare parts of Sodikart origin
4.4 - Front wheel alignment
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1 Wheel alignment disc
2 Tie rod nut and lock nut
• Place the go-kart on a trolley.
• Unscrew and remove the locking nuts of the wheels
with the proper size wrench.
• Once the wheels are removed, place the front wheel
alignment disk (1).
• Unscrew the lock nuts (2) of the 2 tie rods with the
proper size wrench. Warning: lock nut of tie rod side is
a righthand thread; lock nut of steering column side is
left-hand thread.
• Position the upper branch of the steering wheel in the
gokart axle.
• Measure A and B with a roll meter. Then if necessary
make the modifications so that A=B, by turning at the
same time the right and left tie rods in the wished
direction.
• When A=B the front wheel axle unit alignment is
perfect. Screw back again the lock nuts (2) of the 2 tie
rods.
• Remove the front wheel adjustment disk (1) and
replace right and left wheels. Make sure you follow the
rotation direction showing on the tyre wall.
• Screw back again the 2 nuts for wheels, tighten
securely, then unscrew the nuts 1/4 turn in order not to
compress the wheel ball bearing.
• Check that each knuckle joint is screwed at least
rotations in the tie rod.
The front wheel must be always parallel
(A - B = 0).
Retighten both locknuts on each tie rod until locked.
After any wheel adjustment or violent impact, always
carry out wheel alignment procedures.
Bad alignment may cause excessive wear of the front
tyres.
Bad alignment reduces cornering ability of the go-kart.
Never drive the go-kart with the wheels not tightened,
as this may lead to a serious or even fatal injury.
Do not drive with bent or broken tie rods, it exposes
the pilot to a risk of a serious, or even fatal injury.
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