SR5 MANUAL
8- STARTING YOUR SR5
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PILOTS
WARNING
YOUR KART CAN ONLY BE DRIVEN ON A TRACK APPROVED BY CIK/FIA, OR YOUR
LOCAL FEDERATION AND BY A DRIVER WHO IS IN POSSESSION OF A VALID
MEMBERSHIP CARD OF THE GO-KART’S FEDERATION OF HIS OWN COUNTRY.
PILOT PROTECTION
Before going on the track, the pilot must wear the following protections:
• Integral helmet: CIK/FIA approved, fitting the pilot head size, with tightened strap and
closed visor. Refer to CIK/FIA regulations (compulsory).
• Suit: CIK / FIA level 1 or level 2 approved. (compulsory)
• Gloves. (compulsory)
• Neck protection : CIK/FIA approved (compulsory)
• Rib protection: fitting pilot’s size and seat (recommended).
• Rain suit: with water tight fasteners (recommended when necessary).
CHOOSE THOSE EQUIPMENTS WITHIN THE CIK / FIA APPROVED ONES OF THE
ITAKA CATALOGUE
DRIVING IS FORBIDDEN TO ANY PILOT:
¾ Wearing a scarf because of risk with rotating parts.
¾ With long hair coming out of the helmet.
¾ With wide floating clothes.
¾ With health problems, not compatible with high speed driving.
¾ Under the influence of drugs and (or) alcohol.
9 For your safety and the safety of other pilots, strictly follow the above instructions:
not doing so may lead to severe, even fatal injuries.
9 Be aware that some medicines reduce your ability to drive
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