Sodi RS3 KZ DD2, User And Maintenance Manual

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10/2022
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USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
6.4 - Cleaning the chassis
The cleaning of the chassis and its components is to be
done with a special cleaning product (refer to the ITAKA
web site). Do not use the product on brake pads and brake
callipers.
This fluid cleans, removes grease, protects, lubricates and
protects the rotating parts from damp (stub axle, tie rods,
etc.).
● Protect the break callipers and the brake disk with a dry
piece of cloth.
● Spray the whole kart with the cleaning product, and let it
act for 30 seconds.
● Wipe the frame and the components with a dry cloth.
● Clean your kart on a regular basis: it is a
good way to check it and detect damages, if
any.
● The complete kart cleaning must be done
after each run.
► Spray cleaning product on brake pads or
brake calliper may reduce the braking ability
partially or totally, and can lead to a serious
accident.
6.5 - Maintenance summary
6.5.1 - Bolting
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.
● Steering tie rods ball joint screws.
● Front and rear wheel bolts.
● Rear wheel hub screws.
● Engine support screws.
● Seat screws.
Damaged screws and bolts have to be changed.
6.5.2 - Steering
● Check daily the upper and lower column plastic support
torque as well as stub axle screws.
● Make sure that front wheel axle unit is not out of line
(stub axles bent or broken).
● Check that the tie rods are not damaged.
6.5.3 - Bodywork parts
● Parts of the bodywork must not be broken or have sharp
edges.
● Check the body part fastenings.
● Whenever bodywork parts are changed, make sure that
nuts and bolts are assembled with nuts on the inside
and bolt heads on the outside, in order not to cause any
injury.
6.5.4 - Tyres
● Take particular care when fitting tyres that they rotate in
the right direction. Follow the directional arrows on the
tyre wall.
● Check for tyre wear with the indicators in the tread.
One must always be able to see them. Tears or tread
separation must not be found.
● Before each session check tyre pressures.
6.5.5 - Braking
● Make sure before all sessions that the braking system is
working properly.
● Brake fluid should not be black.
● Drain and change black fluid. Check levels.
● Ensure that brake pads are correctly fitted and do not fall
below the minimum thickness of 6 mm ( Steel
support).
● Brake hoses must not show any leaks at connection
points. Replace if damaged.