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USER MAINTENANCE GUIDE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This document can not be reproduced or released without the Sodikart authorization.MAN.GT4.EN.01
Keep go-kart in original configuration
Use spare parts of Sodikart origin
This user guide is updated by SODIKART to
allow, without delay, to know the last safety and
maintenance improvements.
Refer to our website regularly, to dowload the last version
of user guide.
This document is a translation of the French manual,
Document MAN.GT4.FR.01 (original version), which will
prevail in the event of a dispute.
The illustrations are non-contractual.
© Sodikart 2009.
1 - Safety instructions
A go-kart can be dangerous if if is not correctly
maintained or used. Read carefully this manual and pay
a particular attention to safety warnings and notes.
• Not following the safety instructions of this manual,
may involve your liability if an accident occurs.
• Read carefully hints, instructions or warnings
following a “notes” or a “warning”:
1.1 - General instructions
Track
• Use the go-kart only on a go-kart track.
• Get the track approved.
• Make sure the track complies with the rules and
regulations of your country or state.
• Use adequate track protections that comply with the
regulations of your country (example: protection of
poles).
• Make sure the track surface is uniform (no holes).
• Maintain the track properly.
• Eliminate all fuel spills and fuel traces.
• indicates a risk of property damage if instructions
are not followed.
• indicates a strong possibility of serious personnal
injury or death if instructions are not followed.
Not following size and age restrictions exposes the
driver and other pilots to serious or even fatal injuries,
and may involve the liability of the track.
Keep the go-kart in it’s original state.
Use ONLY spare parts of SODIKART origin.
Use of damaged equipment may lead to a serious or
even a fatal injury.
This list is not comprehensive. Refer to the rules and
regulations applicable in your country and (or) state.
Buildings
• Make sure that buildings comply with the current rules
and regulations applicable in your country and (or)
state.
• Pay a particular attention to the fire hazard issue (new
and used tyres stock, fuel station, fire security system,
and emergency exit).
• If fuel has been spilled, clean, and wait for all fuel
vapours to be dissipated prior to starting a cession.
• For indoor track, make sure that the ventilation is
adequate, and measurement systems of carbon
monoxide (CO) work correctly and are controlled at
regular intervals.
Areas with restricted access
• Clearly indicate the areas, the access of which is
forbidden to non authorized persons (example:
technical zone).
• Keep the children away from the track. They are not
aware of the danger for themselves and the drivers.
• Request animals to be attached or kept on a leash.
Animals must never go on the track.
Staff
• Staff must be informed about safety, trained, and
made aware of the importance of the matter.
Go-karts
• Keep the go-karts in their original state.
(Cf. chap. 4).
•
Use tyres with a grip adapted to the surface of the
track (In case of difficulty, contact SODIKART).
(Cf. chap. 3.5), (Cf. chap. 4.9) and (Cf. chap. 4.13).
•
Maintain the go-karts properly.
• Use only spare parts of SODIKART origin.
• Check and maintain the safety components with care:
- the brakes (Cf. chap. 3.1), (Cf. chap. 3.3),
(Cf. chap. 4.1), (Cf. chap. 4.2) ;
- the steering system (Cf. chap. 3.2),
(Cf. chap. 4.4) ;
- the tyres (Cf. chap. 3.5), (Cf. chap. 4.9) and
(Cf. chap. 4.13) ;
- the bodywork parts (Cf. chap. 3.6),
(Cf. chap. 4.10) ;
- the nuts and bolt (Cf. chap. 3.7),
(Cf. chap. 4.11).
.
Not using a go-kart in it’s original configuration may
lead to a serious or even fatal injury.
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