ENGINE LUBRICATION
– Ensure that you follow the procedures
outlined in the engine owner’s manual that is provided as a supplement
to this manual. Failure to follow procedures could reduce the life of your
engine.
VEHICLE LUBRICATION
- Every two or three hours of use lubricate
the following items with several drops of oil; steering bearing points,
brake rod pivot points, pedal pivot points, steering spindles, and
steering rod ends. Use the same grade of lubricating oil that is used in
the engine crankcase.
CHAIN LUBRICATION
- For the best chain life, it should be lubricated
with a graphite type lubricant such as the spray-on type which
evaporates leaving the graphite on the chain. Using oil or grease on
the chain in dusty or sandy riding conditions may cause dirt particles to
stick to the chain resulting in rapid wear from abrasion.
TORQUE CONVERTER LUBRICATION
- Although the Torque
Converter has been designed for many hours of use, periodic cleaning
and lubrication is necessary for optimum life and performance.
Extremely dust, dry climates would require more frequent maintenance
checks.
Here are the steps to take to maintain the Torque Converter:
Examine the sheaves surfaces of both the front and rear unit. Clean all
dust, dirt and belt residue from surfaces. This must be done with an
evaporative solvent. The belt and belt surfaces must be free of dirt and
grease.
Remove the cover from the front drive unit. Clean all dust and dirt from
internal parts, and re-lubricate with a dry lubricant such as molybdenum
disulfide. Reassemble unit and be sure cover is securely replaced.
CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH LUBRICATION
- There are two main
elements that can shorten the life of a clutch - poor lubrication and
dirt/sand.
The clutch contains an oil-impregnated bronze bushing (part '3' on
illustration). It is press fitted inside on the sprocket and surrounds a
steel sleeve onto which a snap ring clips. The small snap ring at the
end of the sprocket holds the clutch together, and for this reason the
snap ring should not be removed.
With the engine off, apply oil (SAE 30 motor oil) to the snap ring area.
(See illustration 2 for details.) To make it easier for the oil to work its
way into the bushing area, try to manually roll the vehicle along while
applying the oil. If you lift the rear end and support it on the frame you
can rotate the rear wheels to work the oil into the bushing. Never apply
grease to this bushing, because it clogs the pores and retards proper
lubrication. For best results, oil every two hours of running time. (4 or
5 drops).
Dirt and sand are
abrasive and can act
like
sandpaper
to
prematurely wear the
bushing, the sprocket,
the chain, and other
parts of your vehicle.
Since these vehicles
are driven on all kinds
of terrain, it's often
hard to keep the moving parts dirt free. A clean vehicle can prolong the
life of the clutch's bushing and sprocket as well as the chain and other
bearings on the vehicle. Try wiping or brushing away as much dirt as
possible from these areas after each use.
If you find that the drum and sprocket assembly wobbles on the steel
sleeve, this is an indication of a worn bushing. You should get a new
clutch or replacement bushing. A worn bushing can lead to a thrown
chain. Replacing the bushing early when you first see the excessive
wear will prevent the sleeve from becoming worn and damaged.
FRONT W HEEL REPLACEMENT
- Care must be used when
replacing wheels. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN AXLE NUTS. It is only
necessary to tighten the nuts so that the wheel turns freely on the axle
with minimum end play. If the wheel does not turn freely the nut is too
tight.
REAR W HEEL REPLACEMENT
- Loosen the large locknut in the
center of the wheel to remove the rear wheel.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
- After the first two hours of operation, check
the chain adjustment and readjust it if it has more than 3/8" flex. Loosen
the engine clamp nuts and slide the engine and jack shaft assembly
rearward to tighten the chain. Allow about 3/8" flex for proper
adjustment. Tighten the nuts securely. On models equipped with a
centrifugal clutch, the engine may need to be moved forward to tighten
the chain.
RECORD THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR VEHICLE IN SPACES PROVIDED
BELOW FOR REFERENCE WHEN ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Model No. _________________________________________________ Color _______________
Serial #_______________________________________________________________________________
(red and silver tag attached to go-kart frame)
Illustration 1
Illustration 2
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