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USER MAINTENANCE GUIDE
ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS
Keep go-kart in original configuration
Use spare parts of Sodikart origin
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4.14 - Chassis cleaning
The chassis and its parts (with the exception of the brake
calliper and brake disk) should be cleaned with the special
gokart cleaning fluid WD40 (available from the ITAKA
catalogue). This fluid cleans, removes grease, protects,
lubricates and protects the rotating parts from damp (stub
axle, tie rods, etc).
• Protect the calliper and brake disk with a dry rag.
• Spray the whole of the go-kart with WD40 cleaner.
Allow the cleaner to take effect for a few seconds.
Always change the whole set whenever a tyre is
changed (fronts, rears, or all the set).
Always place the tyres so that they rotate in the direction
indicated on the tyre wall.
Never inflate the tyres more than 4 bars.
Give worn tyres at a specialist of tyre treatment
according to local environmental regulation.
Excessive wear of tyres can be caused by bad front
wheel axle unit alignment.
Change all damaged rims. A damaged rim may lead
to a loss of tyre or loss of pressure and may lead to a
serious or even fatal injury.
Check the tyre wear daily. Worn or damaged tyres
may lead to a serious or even fatal injury.
Never run with worn or damaged tyres : a burst of tyre
may lead to a serious or even fatal injury
.
Always blow up tyre with the pressure recommended by
the manufacturer
.
Cold tyres have a reduced adherence, and increase
the loss of control of the go-kart. This may lead to a
serious or even fatal injury.
Too much grip reduces the stability of the go-kart
under impact, and lead to a tendency to go on two
wheels.
It also increases the risk of riding over.
The studded tyre must be used only on the ice track.
Store tyres in an appropriate area to prevent fire
hazard.
• With a dry cloth rub thoroughly the chassis tubes and
all fixed parts.
4.15 - Maintenance summary
Bolting
Check daily all nuts and bolts and more especially the
check points:
• stub axle screws;
• steering rod ball joint screws;
• rear wheel nylstop nuts;
• rear hub screws;
• screws for bearings;
• screws and nuts for engine platen;
• belt adjuster bolt;
• seat bolts.
Carefully check worn nuts and screws and replace if
damaged.
Notched belt
• Check daily the notched belt adjustment, the notched
belt must have 5 mm play.
Steering
• Check daily the upper and lower column plastic
support torque as well as stub axle screws.
• Make sure that front wheel axle unit is not out of line
(stub axles bent or broken).
• Check that the tie rods are not damaged.
Bodywork parts
• Parts of the bodywork must not be broken or have
sharp edges.
• Check the body part fastenings.
• Whenever bodywork parts are changed, make sure
that nuts and bolts are assembled with nuts on the
inside and bolt heads on the outside, in order not to
cause any injury.
It is vital to clean the go-kart regularly as this provides
the opportunity to notice more easily worn parts, and
missing nuts, bolts and screws.
Clean your go-kart weekly.
If WD40 is sprayed on the brake disk or brake
calliper, brake efficiency will be partially or completely
reduced, and this may lead to a serious or even fatal
injury.
Do not put WD40 into brake pump.
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