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Vortex reserves the right to make any kind of changes to this manual at any time without notice and without incurring in any obligation. This manual shall be considered part of the Vortex engine. Supreme Kart Supplies 79 Hurlstone Drive New Plymouth 06 7588891 supremekarts@xtra.co.nz...
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. SYMBOLS Pay attention to the symbols of this manual. They alert you of dangerous situations for you or for your engine. Personal Injury Mechanical Danger Caution Special tools needed to perfom operation. 1.2. SAFETY INFORMATION - Do not start the engine indoors eg, garages, trailers, etc.
For Racing purposes, ONLY the National Homologation File is to be considered the official document. Always use original Vortex parts and proper tools when working on your engine. Proper fuel mix is necessary for optimum engine life and performance. DVS-Junior...
Refer to your country homologation file for eventual specific rules and/or sizes. 1.5 PACKAGING Your engine will be packed in a sealed box with the Vortex logo printed on and a sticker with model and serial number attached. There will be a second box complete with accessories, carburetor, muffler, fuel pump, air box, etc.
ENGINE ASSEMBLING 2.1. TOOLS In order to perform assembling or maintenance jobs, you will need the following tools: Tipo Misura Allen Wrench 2.5 mm. Allen Wrench 5 mm. Allen Wrench 6 mm. Fixed Wrench 10 mm. Dynamometric Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Flat Screwdriver Spark Plug Wrench Compressed Air...
ENGINE ASSEMBLING 2.2. ENGINE ASSEMBLING PROCEDURE Compressed Air Unpack the engine and remove any packaging material on it. Use compressed air to eliminate any further packaging material. Remove all plastic covers AFTER cleaning the engine. Allen Wrench 6mm Lay the engine on its side and attach the engine mount to the engine base with four 8x35 mm.
ENGINE ASSEMBLING 6mm Allen Wrench Caution: Engine is supplied WITHOUT oil. DO NOT start engine before oil have been added. Remove the oil filler cap with a 6 mm. Allen Wrench. Fill the engine with 30gr of W80/90 viscosity oil (International Specification: API GL 5). Re fit the oil filler cap.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLING Fix ground cables to the engine by assembling the two silent blocks in the crankcase as per photo. Tighten both silent blocks to the crankcase. Caution: Wrong assembling will cause coil failure. Insert now the coil in the two silent blocks. Insert the ground cable from the coil into the upper silent block as per photo.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLING Insert now the ground cable previously attached to the crank case in the bottom silent block as per photo. Tighten with washer and nut. Caution: One side of the ground cables may touch the crank case. The other ends may touch coil support. Please check photo to correct coil assembling.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLING Spark Plug Wrench Remove the plastic cap from the head of the cylinder. Manually tighten the spark plug into the cylinder head. Lock it with the spark plug wrench. Loosen it then retighten 2/3 consecutive times; so as to allow the spark plug washer to seat properly.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLING Fuel Pump Bracket Option 1 5 mm. Allen Wrench Part I Insert and tighten the silent blocks in the designed bracket. Attach the bracket to the engine with 6 mm screws provided. (Red arrow) 10mm Fixed Wrench Part II Insert the fuel pump into the silent blocks and tighten it.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLING Part III Insert now the vacuum tube into both, engine and fuel pump as per red arrows. Later we will insert the other 2 tubes in the fuel pump. (Page.15) DVS-Junior...
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ENGINE ASSEMBLING 2.5mm Allen Wrench Flat Screwdriver Now assemble the carburettor. All parts needed are in the accessory box. The standard set up in the carburettor is already to run your engine. Assemble aluminium air box adapter to the carburettor. Fit the hose clip to the rubber manifold.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLING Phillips Screwdriver Remove the top of the carburettor by unscrewing the two screws. Get cover, spring and slide off. Insert the inner throttle cable into and through the elbow on top of the carburettor. Insert the spring and then the slide. Fit the nipple on the end of the cable into the hole at centre of the slide.
ENGINE INSTALLATION Insert now the tube from the fuel pump to the carburettor as per red arrows. Check carefully with the attached diagram. Secure the tube to the fuel pump and the carburettor by using plastic ties. Phillips Screwdriver Fasten intake silencer to carburettor by using the specific metal...
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ENGINE INSTALLATION The airbox needs supporting at the front. Drill a 6mm hole through the support tab at the front of the airbox and fit a bracket, as per photo, to support the airbox. For proper operation of the cooling system it is necessary to bleed the circuit by each air bubble.
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Break-in is required when an engine is new or has undergone a major service of the engine’s main parts (piston, cylinder, connecting rod, etc.). Prepare fuel. Vortex engine works with commercial gasoline, leaded or unleaded, as well as racing fuel, with minimum 95 Octane.
Routine inspection procedures are very simple by using basic tools. Some service tasks that are more difficult or need special tools must be performed by Vortex technicians or qualified mechanics. Timing schedule periods are only indicative. Extreme carburation set ups highly modify timing schedule periods.
MAINTENANCE 4.6 MAINTENANCE DETAIL In the following section, you will find a detailed most important maintenance jobs to be performed. 4.6.1 CARBURATTOR CLEANING Flat Screwdriver 1.Take the intake silencer off the carburettor by unscrewing the clamp. 2. Disconnect the throttle cable from the carburettor together with the spring and the guillotine slide.
MAINTENANCE 4.6.2 CHANGING JETS Flat Screwdriver 22mm Fixed Wrench Wrong carburation set up could cause sever engine damage. 1. Take the intake silencer off the carburettor by unscrewing the clamp. 2. Disconnect the throttle cable from the carburettor together with the spring and the guillotine slide. 3.
MAINTENANCE 4.6.3 SPARK PLUG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT Spark Plug Wrench Metal Brush Risk of burning: Perform this task ONLY when engine is cool. Oils produce carbon deposits or residues that make necessary the spark plug to be checked and cleaned, at least every 5 hours. Remove the spark plug and clean it by using a brass metal brush.
MAINTENANCE 4.6.5 CYLINDER HEAD CLEANING 10mm Tube Wrench Torque Wrench Spark Plug Wrench Be aware, cylinder head combustion chamber volume may vary during the race. Carbon deposits may cause variations in cylinder head volume. Remove spark plug. Remove the six head nuts and relative washers.
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MAINTENANCE 4.6.6 CYLINDER CHECK AND MAINTENEANCE 10mm Tube Wrench Torque Wrench To avoid engine damage, a Vortex qualified mechanic must perform inspection and honing. Remove exhaust. Remove spark plug. Remove the six head nuts and relative washers. Remove cylinder head by pulling it up carefully.
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MAINTENANCE 4.6.7 PISTON CHECK AND MAINTENEANCE 10mm Tube Wrench Torque Wrench To avoid engine damage, a Vortex qualified mechanic must perform inspection and honing. Remove exhaust. Remove spark plug. Remove the six head nuts and relative washers. Remove cylinder head by pulling it up carefully.
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PARTS SEGMENTO DALLA SELEZIONE ALLA SELEZIONE PISTON RING FROM SElECTION SELECTION SA 10 54.00 SA 12 54.01 54.02 SA 15 54.03 54.07 SA 20 54.08 54.11 54.12 54.15 SA 25 DVS-Junior...
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PARTS W10810/ACADEMY Carburatore Dell'orto WHST 24 BS Dell'orto carburettor WHST 24 BS W7022800000900 Kit tubetto Tube kit W7022800001000 Kit coperchio camera miscela Chamber mixture cover kit W7022800001100 Molla richiamo valvola gas Gas valve spring W14416 Fondello guida molla Spring bottom W16663-04 Nipplo valvola gas Nipple gas valve...