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MAN.GT4.EN.01
September, 2009
Keep go-kart in original configuration
Use spare parts of Sodikart origin

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  • Page 1 MAN.GT4.EN.01 September, 2009 Keep go-kart in original configuration Use spare parts of Sodikart origin...
  • Page 2 SEPTEMBER, 2009 U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E SODI RENTAL LINE Keep go-kart in original configuration Use spare parts of Sodikart origin...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 1 - Safety instructions..................5 1.1 - General instructions ................5 Track........................... 5 Buildings ..........................5 Areas with restricted access ....................5 Staff ............................
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 4.5 - Rear wheel axle unit adjustment............26 4.6 - Easy-to-remove wheel sprocket ............27 Removing the engine spocket ..................27 Removing the belt sprocket ....................
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    (or) This document is a translation of the French manual, state. Document MAN.GT4.FR.01 (original version), which will • Pay a particular attention to the fire hazard issue (new prevail in the event of a dispute.
  • Page 6: Drivers

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E Drivers - helmet of correct size for the pilot’s head, approved according to national regulation, with Follow the mandatory safety instructions carefully. strap to secure under the chin, and visor Age and size restrictions (mandatory);...
  • Page 7: Recap Of All Warnings Included In This Manual

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E • Stop immediately all drivers who despite the safety 1.2 - Recap of all warnings included in this instructions, have had long hair sticking out of the manual helmet, or loose clothes.
  • Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E  Store tyres in an appropriate area to prevent fire Chapter: Checking before cessions hazard. (Page 17)  A rear axle cover which is badly secured or in a bad ...
  • Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E  Exceeding the maximum rear wheel unit adjustment  The studded tyre must be used only on the ice track. may cause the breaking of the hub, and may lead to (Page 36) ...
  • Page 10: Safety Stickers

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 1.3 - Safety stickers Kit of 3 small safety stikers Ref.: AC701.127 Ref. AC701.123 Kit of 3 big safety stickers Ref.: AC701.128 Ref.
  • Page 11: Go-Kart Reception

    This go-kart complies with the european standard 98/37. (Look on the right front of chassis the C.E. sticker.). SODIKART : Parc d’Activités des Hauts de Couëron-BP60-44220 COUËRON-FRANCE Modèle : GT4 Année : 2009 2.2 - Engine The Honda manual is always included with the delivery of Honda engine.
  • Page 12: Start Up With A Driver On The Go-Kart

    GO-KART RECEPTION U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E Start up with a driver on the go-kart WARNING  Push the throttle pedal at maximum when you start •...
  • Page 13: Checking Before Cessions

    CHECKING BEFORE CESSIONS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 3 - Checking before cessions • Check the presence of the wear indicator (11) on the brake pads (7). If not found, replace the brake pads. 3.1 - Braking (Cf.
  • Page 14: Steering

    CHECKING BEFORE CESSIONS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 3.2 - Steering Legend • For front wheel axle unit alignment procedure 1 Steering wheel (Cf. chap. 4.4). 2 Steering wheel sloping hub 3 Steering column NOTES...
  • Page 15: Pedals

    CHECKING BEFORE CESSIONS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 3.3 - Pedals 3.4 - Engine, transmission, and feeding Engine Driving in an ergonomic position is safer. Legend 1 Oil filler cap 2 Required oil level...
  • Page 16: Feeding

    CHECKING BEFORE CESSIONS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E Feeding Check that the fuel hoses and the tank do not leak and that hoses are well connected to the tank, carburettor, fuel container, fuel filter and fuel pump.
  • Page 17: Tyre Pressures

    CHECKING BEFORE CESSIONS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 3.5 - Tyre pressures WARNING  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 18: Bodywork Parts

    CHECKING BEFORE CESSIONS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 3.6 - Bodywork parts NOTES The bodywork parts are essential safety components.  A screw head that protrudes outside the protections will They protect the driver against: rapidly degrade the other bodywork parts.
  • Page 19: Bolting

    CHECKING BEFORE CESSIONS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 3.7 - Bolting • Move the seat (1) to adapt its position to the length of the legs. •...
  • Page 20: Adjustment And Maintenance Of The Chassis

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 4 - Adjustment and maintenance of the chassis Use the sheets included at the end of user maintenance guide, to control and follow the maintenance of the go-kart.
  • Page 21: Braking

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 4.1 - Braking • Repeatedly press the brake pedal (4) until all the fluid has drained out.
  • Page 22: Brake Pads

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E Brake pads • Insert the new pads taking care to position them correctly. The brake pads must be changed, when their have worn •...
  • Page 23: Brake Fluid Hoses

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E Brake fluid hoses 4.2 - Pedals Driving in an ergonomic position is safer. Adjustable pedals provide better ergonomics. It is very important to check the state of the pedal system daily.
  • Page 24: Throttle Cable Change

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 4.3 - Throttle cable change • Switch off the engine. • Loosen the screw (1) to release the worn throttle cable (2).
  • Page 25: Front Wheel Alignment

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 4.4 - Front wheel alignment The front wheel must be always parallel (A - B = 0). NOTES ...
  • Page 26: Rear Wheel Axle Unit Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 4.5 - Rear wheel axle unit adjustment Position of hub on axle Legend 1 Ruler 2 Hub 3 Axle 4 Screw...
  • Page 27: Easy-To-Remove Wheel Sprocket

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 4.6 - Easy-to-remove wheel sprocket • Place the news half rear sprockets in the conical sprocket hub (10).
  • Page 28: Chain Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 4.9 - Tyres change NOTES  The roller (3) may be placed on different positions on the belt adjuster (2) according to the transmission ratio and the belt tension.
  • Page 29: Assembly Of The Bodyworks And Protections

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 4.10 - Assembly of the bodyworks and NOTES protections  Always change the whole set whenever a tyre is changed (fronts, rears, or all the set).
  • Page 30 ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E Step 2 Step 3 Legend 1 Front protection 2 Screw Legend 3 Support 1 Rear bumper 4 Side protection 4 Side protection 5 Screw...
  • Page 31: Bodyworks

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E Bodyworks Step 2 Step 1 Legend Legend 1 Cup washer 1 Left side pod 2 Axle cover 2 Screw 3 Support...
  • Page 32 ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E Step 3 Step 4 Legend 1 Spoiler 2 Screw 3 Front protection 4 Side protection •...
  • Page 33: Bolting

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 4.11 - Bolting WARNING  Although the safety points listed here must be Change nuts and bolts if damaged. checked daily, it is obvious that other fastenings must Check points not be ignored.Indeed it is advised to check all...
  • Page 34: Seat Belt And Harness

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 4.12 - Seat belt and harness Harness The roll over bar with the seat belt or harness option improves the go-kart safety in case of accident.
  • Page 35: Studded Tyres Change

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E Neck protection for harness 4.13 - Studded tyres change Légende 1 Sleeve • Check that the sleeves (1) are properly installed on Legend the harness straps.
  • Page 36: Chassis Cleaning

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E • With a dry cloth rub thoroughly the chassis tubes and all fixed parts. NOTES NOTES ...
  • Page 37: Tyres

    ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHASSIS U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E Tyres • Take particular care when fitting tyres that they rotate in the right direction. Follow the directional arrows on the tyre wall.
  • Page 38: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 5 - Trouble shooting The go-kart will not brake 1. Is the brake pedal free? 2. Is the hydraulic brake pump container cap fully tightened? 3.
  • Page 39: Index

    INDEX U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 6 - Index grease ............ 28, 35, 36 grip ............. 5, 17, 29, 36 alignment ......14, 17, 25, 27, 29, 36 axle ......14, 19, 25, 26, 29, 31, 36, 38 axle shaft .............26 harness ..............
  • Page 40 INDEX U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E seal ............21, 28, 35 seat ............6, 19, 36 seat belt .............. 34 side pod .............. 30 Sleeve ..............35 slide ..............
  • Page 41: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E 7 - Maintenance schedules Keep go-kart in original configuration Use spare parts of Sodikart origin...
  • Page 42 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES U S E R M A I N T E N A N C E G U I D E Keep go-kart in original configuration Use spare parts of Sodikart origin...
  • Page 43: Daily Maintenance

    DATE : SIGNATURE : SURNAME : M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E 7.1 - Daily maintenance Inspect each go-kart which will be used all day. The mechanic technician must sign the maintenance sheet after that he inspects all go-karts.
  • Page 44 DATE : SIGNATURE : SURNAME : M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E Controls Go-kart Chassis Safety stickers Brake liquid level Brake pad wear Pedals protection state* STOP light state* Steering rods state Tightening of wheels Tightening of steering wheelt...
  • Page 45: Monthly Maintenance

    DATE : SIGNATURE : SURNAME : M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E 7.2 - Monthly maintenance Inspect each go-kart which will be used all day. The mechanic technician must sign the maintenance sheet after that he inspects all go-karts.
  • Page 46 DATE : SIGNATURE : SURNAME : M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E Controls Go-kart Chassis Safety stickers Brake liquid level Brake pad wear Pedals protection state* STOP light state* Front train alignment Steering rods state Tightening of wheels &...
  • Page 47: Annual Maintenance

    DATE : SIGNATURE : SURNAME : M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E 7.3 - Annual maintenance Inspect each go-kart which will be used all day. The mechanic technician must sign the maintenance sheet after that he inspects all go-karts.
  • Page 48 DATE : SIGNATURE : SURNAME : M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E Controls Go-kart Chassis Safety stickers Brake liquid level Brake pad wear Tightening of brake disc hub Tightening of brake disc Pedals protection state* STOP light state*...
  • Page 49 I, the undersigned, Sodikart Parc d’activité des hauts de Couëron BP60 44220 Couëron declare that go-kart model: SODI GT4 complies with the regulatory provisions of European directive 98/37. The product was designed to satisfy the requirements of the following reference docu- ments: - The NFS52-002.

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