1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sodi Manuals
  4. Utility Vehicle
  5. NORDIC
  6. User maintenance manual

Sodi NORDIC User Maintenance Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

USER MAINTENANCE GUIDE
JANUARY 2008
This document can not be reproduced or released without the sodikart authorization.
CONFIGURE THE KART ACCORDING TO THE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS
USE SPARE PARTS OF SODIKART ORIGIN

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the NORDIC and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Sodi NORDIC

Summary of Contents for Sodi NORDIC

  • Page 1 USER MAINTENANCE GUIDE JANUARY 2008 This document can not be reproduced or released without the sodikart authorization. CONFIGURE THE KART ACCORDING TO THE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS USE SPARE PARTS OF SODIKART ORIGIN...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NORDIC MANUAL SUMMARY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARING THE ASSEMBLY 1- GETTING NORDIC OUT OF THE PACKING 2- TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY 3- MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS SEQUENCE OF ASSEMBLY 4- ASSEMBLY OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND OF THE STEERING WHEEL 5- ASSEMBLY OF THE FUEL TANK AND OF THE OVERFLOW BOTTLE...
  • Page 3 NORDIC MANUAL You have decided to acquire a SODI chassis. We would like to thank you for choosing the SODI NORDIC. Your kart has been developed for performance and safety. It is the outcome of SODIKART’s experience and of the latest research at the highest level of competition.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    The SODI chassis can only be used on an approved track and by a driver who is in possession of a valid membership card of the go-kart’s federation of his own country.

  • Page 5: 1- Getting Nordic Out Of The Packing

    NORDIC MANUAL 1- GETTING NORDIC OUT OF THE PACKING NORDIC FRAME SPOILER NASSEAU PANEL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL OVERFLOW BOTTLE LEFT SIDE POD RIGHT SIDE POD SUPPORT SEAT RIGHT SIDE POD FUEL TANK LEFT SIDE POD SUPPORT EXHAUST SUPPORT...

  • Page 6: 2- Tools For Assembly

    NORDIC MANUAL 2-TOOLING FOR ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT DESIGNATION DIAMETER PART NUMBER T handle wrench allen key OU 911.002 T handle wrench allen key 5 mm OU 911.003 T handle wrench allen key 6 mm OU 911.004 T handle wrench allen key 8 mm OU 911.005...

  • Page 7: Sequence Of Assembly

    NORDIC MANUAL SEQUENCE OF ASSEMBLY AND INSTRUCTIONS STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING WHEEL (chapter 4). FUEL TANK AND OVERFLOW BOTTLE (chapter 5). SEAT AND STIFFENNERS (chapter 6). KG BODYWORK (chapter 7). NOTE: Recommended tightening torques: Ø6 = 10 to 12 m.N Ø8 = 12 to 24 m.N...

  • Page 8: 4- Assembly Of The Steering Column And Of The Steering Wheel

    NORDIC MANUAL 4- ASSEMBLY OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING WHEEL. THE SET CONSISTS IN: One plastic steering column support (1). One steering wheel support (2). Two nassau panel supports (3). One steering column (4). One steering column support (5).
  • Page 9 NORDIC MANUAL 4.4 TIGHTENING THE PLASTIC STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT. Tighten the CHC M8x65 screw (8). 4.5 ASSEMBLY OF THE STEERING WHEEL. STRAIGHT PART FORWARD Tighten the steering wheel (1) with the 3 FHC M6x30 screws, on the steering wheel support (2).

  • Page 10: 5- Assembly Of The Fuel Tank And Of The Overflow Bottle

    NORDIC MANUAL 5- ASSEMBLY OF THE FUEL TANK AND OF THE OVERFLOW BOTTLE. Insert the fuel tank between the steering column support (1) and the steering column (2) (see pictures ) Tighten with the fly nut (3) Insert the overflow bottle (4) between the nassau panel supports (5).

  • Page 11: 6- Assembly Of The Seat And Of The Seat Stiffeners

    NORDIC MANUAL 6-ASSEMBLY OF THE SEAT AND SEAT STIFFENERS. 4 FIXING POINTS Measurements given below correspond to the standard adjustment of the seat, recommended SODIKART, NORDIC. Get the seat supports (1) closer, or wider, depending on the seat size. Use the shims of the seat fixing kit to get a good fit.
  • Page 12 NORDIC MANUAL 2 DISTANCE BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE AND THE MIDDLE OF THE ROUND REAR EDGE OF THE SEAT. 250mm Measure from the middle rounded edge 6-3 DISTANCE BETWEEN THE AXIS OF THE LEFT SIDE STUB AXLE FORK AND THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR ROUNDED EDGE OF THE SEAT.
  • Page 13 8. Place one FHC M8 screw + conical washer. PIC 2 9. Tighten both upper and lower end. For screws and bolts references, refer to the spare parts catalogue. FOR OTHER TYPES OF STIFFENERS, PLEASE REFER TO THE NORDIC SPARE PARTS CATALOGUE OR TO THE ITAKA CATALOGUE 12/32...

  • Page 14: 7-Assembly Of The Kg Bodywork

    NORDIC MANUAL 7-ASSEMBLY OF THE KG BODYWORK. 7-1 PREPARING THE KG SIDE POD SUPPORTS. In order to comply with the CIK/FIA rules, carefully prepare the supports as indicated below. Do not respect the dimensions may lead to relegation during a race.
  • Page 15 Place the screws (3) through the side pod (1) and the side pod support (2). Tighten the assembly with the nuts (4). Refer to the NORDIC spare parts catalogue for the bolting 7-3 ASSEMBLY ON THE FRAME Check that the bushings are pushed in the frame.
  • Page 16 (3) with two screws and two nuts. Place the flanges (4) between the spoiler support (2) and the frame (3), then lock. Refer to the NORDIC spare parts catalogue for the bolting 7-6 ASSEMBLY OF THE NASSEAU PANEL Place the nasseau panel (1) on the nasseau panel upper support (2) and the nasseau panel lower support (3).

  • Page 17: 8- Starting Your Nordic

    NORDIC MANUAL 8- STARTING YOUR NORDIC 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.

  • Page 18: 9- Table Of The Standard Adjustments

    NORDIC MANUAL 9-STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS OF THE NORDIC 4mm+4mm STUB AXLE HEIGHT 4mm +2mm 1 ring inside All rings inside FRONT TRACKING WIDTH REAR TRACKING WIDTH 1150mm 1200mm REAR AXLE POSITION / TIGHTENING OF THE CENTRAL BEARING Tightened central bearing Tightened central bearing...

  • Page 19: 10- Adjustment Of The Front End

    NORDIC MANUAL 10- ADJUSTMENT OF FRONT WHEELS 10.1 ADJUSTMENT OF FRONT TRACKING WIDTH DRY TRACK On dry track, place 1 ring inside. more grip forward, place one or two 5 mm rings on the chassis side. Steering becomes harder. 1x5mm WET TRACK On wet track, place all the rings inside.
  • Page 20 NORDIC MANUAL 10.2 ADJUSTMENT OF FRONT WHEEL HEIGHT DRY TRACK Place one 4mm spacer on top and one 4 mm + one 2 mm spacer at the bottom (1). (1) DRY TRACK 4+2mm WET TRACK Place one 4 mm + one 4 mm spacers on top, and one 2 mm spacer at the bottom (2).

  • Page 21: Standard Adjustments

    NORDIC MANUAL 10.3-ADJUSTMENT OF THE CAMBER AND OF THE CASTER DESCRIPTION OF THE ECCENTRIC. diam. 4 mm pin on the fork Marked slot 1 for 1° Eccentric ADJUSTMENT OF THE CASTER HIGH CASTER LOW CASTER FRONT FRONT FIG 2 FIG 1...
  • Page 22 Use the same position fig 4 and change the eccentric of 1° by the eccentric of 2°. REDUCE THE CAMBER (fig 3) Use position fig 3. FOR HIGH DEGREES ECCENTRICS TO BE USED IN EXTREME CONDITIONS, REFER TO THE ITAKA CATALOGUE NOTE: - Some negative camber generally improves the performances of the NORDIC. - 21 -...
  • Page 23 NORDIC MANUAL 10.4 ADJUSTMENT OF PARALLELISM PERFECT ADJUSTMENT Lay the kart on a trolley. Place the adjustment tool (1) (refer to the ITAKA catalogue). Loosen the lock nuts on each tie rod (2). Attention: on the stub axle side, lock nuts are right hand;...
  • Page 24 NORDIC MANUAL 10.5- ADJUSTMENT OF TIE RODS. ADJUSTMENT B-3 ADJUSTMENT A-3 Lighter steering NOT RECOMMENDED IN WET CONDITIONS - 23 -...

  • Page 25: 11- Adjustment Of The Rear End

    NORDIC MANUAL 11- ADJUSTMENT OF REAR WHEELS 11-1 ADJUSTMENT OF HUBS AXLE Lay the kart on a trolley. 2. Loosen the three bolts of each tyre. Then remove the two wheels. 3. Measure the distance , from the basis of the hub (2) to the axle edge (3).
  • Page 26 NORDIC MANUAL 11-2 POSITION OF REAR AXLE A large ground clearance means more grip. A low ground clearance means more sliding. In most conditions, the correct axle position is the low ground clearance one. This corresponds to a high position of the axle , relative to the frame.

  • Page 27: 12- Adjustment Of The Seat

    NORDIC MANUAL 12- ADJUSTMENT OF SEAT POSITION OF THE SEAT The position of the center of gravity has also a key influence on the behavior of the kart. One can monitor this center of gravity by changing the position of the seat.

  • Page 28: 13- Tyres

    NORDIC MANUAL 13- TYRES 13-1 CHANGING THE TYRES Lay the kart on a trolley. 2. Lay the wheel on the tire removal tool (OU942.002) 3. Once the edges of the tire are separated from the rim on both sides, remove the tire with the tool (2).

  • Page 29: 14- Changing Brake Pads

    NORDIC MANUAL 14- CHANGING BRAKE PADS. Unscrew the piston adjustment screw to its back stop (1). Remove the 4 screws with springs (2). Remove the safety pin (3). Remove the pads; insert the new ones (4). Insert the safety pin (3).

  • Page 30: 15- Bleeding The Brake System

    NORDIC MANUAL 15- BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM 1- Take a petrol hose and put it on the bleed screw (3). 2- Press the brake pedal (1) and maintain the pressure. 3- Open the bleed screw (3); liquid and air bubbles come out.

  • Page 31: 16- Cleaning The Chassis

    NORDIC MANUAL 16- CLEANING THE CHASSIS The cleaning of the chassis and its components is to be done with a special cleaning product • (refer to the ITAKA catalogue). Do not use the product on brake pads and brake calipers.

  • Page 32: 17- Maintenance Plan

    NORDIC MANUAL 17- MAINTENANCE RECAP: Screws and bolts (general): Before each use, check the state of the screws and bolts. Pay a special attention to the ones directly linked to the safety of the kart : Stub axle screw. •...

  • Page 33: 18- Trouble Shooting

    NORDIC MANUAL 18- TROUBLE SHOOTING. Brakes do not work: Is the pedal working correctly (not blocked)? 2. Are the break pads worn out? 3. Is the caliper correctly tightened on its support? The brake pads permanently touch the disk: Is the brake fluid old or black? 2.
  • Page 34 TRACK: DATE: TRIAL TIMES Tyre type: Diameter: PILOT: TRIAL: TIME: TRACK: PRESSURE START State of the track: °C CHASSIS: Stub axle height : Caster and camber : Partial 1 Partial 2 Partial 3 Partial 4 Parallelism : Seat position : Height : Dist- axle : Dist- fork :...

Table of Contents