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CONFIGURE THE KART ACCORDING TO THE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS

USE SPARE PARTS OF SODIKART ORIGIN

USER MAINTENANCE GUIDE

ST

32 BV

M

AN

038.011

JANUARY 2010

This document can not be reproduced or released without the sodikart authorization.

Summary of Contents for ST32 BV

Page 1: ...KART ACCORDING TO THE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS USE SPARE PARTS OF SODIKART ORIGIN USER MAINTENANCE GUIDE ST32 BV MAN038 011 JANUARY 2010 This document can not be reproduced or released without the sodikart...

Page 2: ...10 12 7 ASSEMBLY OF THE KG BODY WORK 13 14 8 STARTING YOUR ST32BV 15 STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 9 TABLE OF THE STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS 16 10 ADJUSTMENT OF THE FRONT END 17 22 11 ADJUSTMENT OF THE REAR END 23...

Page 3: ...ion This manual contains instructions for the assembly and the maintenance of your kart according to the rules of the art Safety on a track is a personal and collective matter at the same time taking...

Page 4: ...e from the SODIKART distribution network The SODI ST32BV is designed for safety and reliability in normal conditions of use Before using it please read this manual and carefully follow the instruction...

Page 5: ...STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL OVERFLOW BOTTLE GEAR LEVER ASSEMBLY RIMS REAR BUMPER STUB AXLE SCREW ADJUSTER STUB AXLE SPACER ADJUSTER SLOTTED WRENCH NOTE Prior to assembling your kart check...

Page 6: ...handle socket spanner 10 mm OU 912 001 T handle socket spanner 11 mm OU 912 002 T handle socket spanner 13 mm OU 912 003 Key for slotted round nut M20 supplied OU 914 003 Stub axle spacer adjuster Hu...

Page 7: ...5 SEAT AND STIFFENNERS chapter 6 KG SODI BODYWORK chapter 7 NOTE RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING TORQUES Do not overtighten screws and bolts 6 10 to 12 m N 8 12 to 24 m N 10 24 to 48 m N Screws without bolts...

Page 8: ...eering column support on the two pins canons 1 and 2 Put the screws 3 nylstop bolts as indicated in picture 2 Tighten 4 2 ASSEMBLY OF THE STEERING COLUMN PIC 3 Insert the threaded end of the steering...

Page 9: ...ering wheel support 2 Tighten the steering wheel support on the steering column Check once the steering system is assembled please check that the steering wheel is free to make a quarter of a turn rig...

Page 10: ...ering column 2 see pictures Tighten with the fly nut 3 4 10 8 7 9 6 5 Put the overflow bottle 4 on the nassau panel support 5 with the overflow bottle stand 6 Connect the overflow bottle hose 7 to the...

Page 11: ...local national rules Measurements given below correspond to the standard adjustment of the seat recommended by SODIKART for the ST32BV Get the seat supports 1 closer or wider depending on the seat siz...

Page 12: ...E MIDDLE OF THE ROUND REAR EDGE OF THE SEAT Measure from the middle of the rounded edge 200 mm 7 87inch 6 3 DISTANCE BETWEEN THE AXIS OF THE LEFT SIDE STUB AXLE FORK AND THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR ROUNDED...

Page 13: ...5 Place the upper end of the stiffener 6 Make sure there is no contact with the exhaust system and with any part of the engine If necessary slightly bend the stiffener 7 Drill a 8 5 mm diameter hole...

Page 14: ...into the bushings Tighten with the screws 1 and the nuts 2 Refer to the ST32BV spare parts catalogue for the bolting 7 3 ASSEMBLY OF THE SPOILER LOWER SUPPORT ON THE FRAME 13 Insert the spoiler lower...

Page 15: ...ews and two nuts 14 4 3 3 2 1 Place the flanges 4 between the spoiler support 2 and 3 then lock Refer to the ST32BV spare parts catalogue for the bolting 7 6 ASSEMBLY OF THE NASSEAU PANEL 1 Tighten th...

Page 16: ...ory 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...

Page 17: ...TOP 1 1 2 POSITION OF EXCENTRICS Eccentrics 4 TOP BOTTOM FWD TOP BOTTOM Eccentrics 1 Mark Forward Mark Inward Mark Forward FWD Mark Backward POSITION OF STEERING TIE RODS ENDS DOUBLE LATERAL CRADDLE...

Page 18: ...5mm inside D 10mm and use the long hubs 80mm If you wish increase the grip of front it suffice to increase the width of the front with spacers With the front brake on your chassis the adjustment of th...

Page 19: ...pacer on top and one 4 mm one 2 mm spacer at the bottom 1 4mm 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 The adjustment of dry track 1 can b...

Page 20: ...eccentrics REDUCE THE CASTER fig 2 2 ou 3 eccentric even more in extreme conditions in low caster position diam 4 mm pin on the fork Marked slot 1 for 1 Eccentric HIGH CASTER LOW CASTER FRONT FRONT TO...

Page 21: ...AMBER fig 3 Use position fig 3 LEFT FIG 3 Eccentrics at the bottom The mark is positioned towards the outside of the chassis Eccentrics at the bottom The mark is positioned towards the inside of the c...

Page 22: ...side 1 5mm bigger than the tie rod length on the left side 6 When A B the parallelism is perfect Tighten the 2 lock nuts on each tie rod 2 7 Remove the adjustment tool 1 NOTE On wet track recommended...

Page 23: ...USER GUIDE ST32BV 10 5 ADJUSTMENT OF TIE RODS ADJUSTMENT B 1 Standard adjustment 2 1 B A Recommended in wet conditions ADJUSTMENT A 1 2 1 B A EDITION JANUARY 2010 MAN038 011 22...

Page 24: ...els mind the direction of rotation indicated on the side of the tires Tighten the bolts and block NOTE A rear tracking width is measured from the outside of the rims left and right A wider rear tracki...

Page 25: ...he axle plays an important part in the behavior of the kart AXLE DIAMETER 50 STANDARD STIFF Q 30 Available in the ITAKA catalogue AXLE DIAMETER 50 MEDIUM Q 25 Available in the ITAKA catalogue A flexib...

Page 26: ...USER GUIDE ST32BV AXLES DIAMETER 50 Q20 Q25 Q30 Q32 EXTRA STIFF STIFF MEDIUM Disadvised with the ST32 BV FLEXIBLE EDITION JANUARY 2010 MAN038 011 25...

Page 27: ...ecommend you to bear in mind the following SEAT MOVED FORWARD Gives more grip on the front wheels more sliding of the rear wheels SEAT MOVED BACKWARDS Less grip on the front wheels more grip on the re...

Page 28: ...e distributor 2 move toward the front brake pump 3 The go kart will brake more with the front brakes MORE BRAKING POWER ON THE REAR BRAKES 1 Turn the handle 1 toward clockwise direction 2 The brake di...

Page 29: ...tool 2 4 Put grease 3 LU823 003 on the edges of the new tire 5 Install the tire on the rim mind the direction of rotation 6 Inflate to let the tire get its position on the rim 7 Adjust the pressure a...

Page 30: ...3 SLICK HARD BRIDGE YKC 0 55 0 55 0 80 0 80 KZ125 VEGA FH 0 65 0 70 0 85 0 90 X30 MGS X 0 65 0 70 0 85 0 90 ROTAX MAX BRIDGE YJM 0 65 0 70 0 85 0 90 ROTAX MAX Euro challenge MOJO D2 D3 0 65 0 70 0 85...

Page 31: ...pads and the disk ADJUSMENTS the adjustment of the gap between the disk and the pads is done with the screw 1 The standard gap is 1 mm 30 The brake system is a key safety item of the kart Regularly c...

Page 32: ...re the maximum level is 2 Repeat operations 3 to 8 until the brake pedal becomes hard 3 2 1 NOTE The brake system must be regularly checked level of brake fluid cover of the fluid reservoir state of s...

Page 33: ...ay 3 to 8 times until the pedal become hard 3 2 1 PROCEED THE SAME WAY FOR THE OTHER FRONT BRAKE NOTE We advise you to bleed and change the brake liquid after each changing of brake pads The gap betwe...

Page 34: ...Protect the break calipers and the brake disk with a dry piece of cloth 2 Spray the whole kart with the cleaning product and let it act for 30 seconds 3 Wipe the frame and the components with a dry c...

Page 35: ...pagate when driving Check the fixings of the body work components make sure they are not loose or damaged When replacing a body work component make sure the screws and bolts are put in the right direc...

Page 36: ...on its support 4 Is the brake pedal free to rotate around its axis 5 Is the brake pads gap correct The steering is hard 1 Are the screws of the stub axles tightened with the right torque 2 Is the cast...

Page 37: ...ter and camber Parallelism Seat position Height Dist axle Dist fork Masses Axle type Stiffeners ENGINE carburator type Adjusments Exhaust type Length Gear ratio Chain length NOTES 8 10 9 Partial 4 1 P...

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