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USER MAINTENANCE GUIDE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep go-kart in original configuration
Use spare parts of Sodikart origin
This document can not be reproduced or released without the Sodikart authorization.MAN.GT4.EN.01
Chapter: Checking before cessions
The brake is an essential safety element. Do not put
the go-kart in operation if the break system is faulty
or if you have a doubt.
(Page 13)
Faulty braking system may lead to a serious or even
fatal injury.
(Page 13)
A leak in the brake system may lead to a loss of
breaking power and may lead to a serious or even
fatal injury.
(Page 13)
Do not put a greasy liquid on the brake disk or on the
brake calliper; it may cause a significant loss of
braking power, and may lead to a serious or even
fatal injury.
(Page 13)
Using brake fluid other than DOT 4 may damage the
seals in the break system, and cause a loss of
braking power.
(Page 13)
Use brake fluid DOT 4 only. (Page 13)
Faulty steering may lead to a serious or even fatal
injury. Check steering prior to cessions.
(Page 14)
A faulty pedal system may expose the driver to a
risk of the driver and other drivers to a risk of serious
or even fatal injury.
(Page 15)
Damaged of braking hoses may lead to a serious or
even fatal injury.
(Page 15)
If fuel has been spilled, clean and wait for fuel
vapours to be dissipated before starting the go-kart.
(Page 16)
The engine and the exhaust are sources of heat
which present a risk of burns for the driver. Make
sure that the protections are correctly secured and
in a good state.
(Page 16)
The engine and transmission (rear axle included)
are rotation parts which present a risk of serious,
even fatal injury, by winding of long hairs or loosing
clothes. Make sure that the protections are correctly
secured and in a good state.
(Page 16)
The engine generates toxic gas emissions. Make
sure that the buildings are ventilated correctly.
(Page 16)
A fuel spill can cause accidents or fire hazard.
(Page 16)
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.
(Page 17)
Check the tyre wear daily. Worn or damaged tyres
may lead to a serious or even fatal injury.
(Page 17)
Never run with worn or damaged tyres: a burst of
tyre may lead to a serious or even fatal injury.
(Page 17)
Always blow up tyre with the pressure
recommended by the manufacturer.
(Page 17)
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.
(Page 17)
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.
(Page 17)
Store tyres in an appropriate area to prevent fire
hazard.
(Page 17)
A rear axle cover which is badly secured or in a bad
state may lead to a serious or even fatal injury, by
winding of long hair or loose clothes around the rear
axle.
(Page 18)
Make sure that the rear axle cover is the good
version.
(Page 18)
A bodywork part with dangerous sharp edges may
lead to a serious or even fatal injury. (Page 18)
Never allow a go-kart to run with broken or missing
bodywork parts, it may lead to a serious or even
fatal injury.
(Page 18)
A loosened adjustable seat can result in serious
bodily injury or death.
(Page 19)
An adjustable seat system that is faulty or in bad
state can result in serious or bodily injury or death.
(Page 19)
Chapter: Adjustment and maintenance of
the chassis
An air bubble in the brake system can lead to a
partial or total lost of brakes and may lead to a
serious or even fatal injury.
(Page 21)
Leaks in the brake system may lead to a serious or
even fatal injury.
(Page 21)
Moisture in the brake fluid may cause vapour lock
and a sudden loss of braking power, may lead to a
serious or even fatal injury.
(Page 21)
Use brake fluid DOT 4 only. (Page 21)
Never operate the go-kart if the brake pads have
worn beyond their permitted limits.
(Page 22)
Use only genuine SODIKART brake pads. (Page 22)
Make sure the pads are assembled correctly and
that the braking system is working efficiently before
operating the go-kart.
(Page 22)
Check brake pad wear daily. (Page 22)
The brake is an essential safety element. Do not put
the go-kart in operation if the break system is faulty
or if you have a doubt.
(Page 23)
Faulty braking system may lead to a serious or even
fatal injury.
(Page 23)
Check connexions of hoses, no leak. (Page 23)
Use brake fluid DOT 4 only. (Page 23)
A faulty pedal system may lead to a serious or even
fatal injury.
(Page 23)
Adjust the throttle plate on open position when the
throttle pedal is released, may lead to a serious or
even fatal injury.
(Page 24)
Never drive the go-kart with the wheels not
tightened, as this may lead to a serious or even fatal
injury.
(Page 25)
Do not drive with bent or broken tie rods, it exposes
the pilot to a risk of a serious, or even fatal injury.
(Page 25)
Driving with badly tightened wheel screws may lead
to a serious or even fatal injury.
(Page 26)
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