VERSION : JANUARY 2009
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MAN023.012
MINIKART MANUAL
16- MAINTENANCE PLAN
Screws and bolts (general):
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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 :
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Stub axle screw.
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Steering tie rods ball joint screws.
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Front and rear wheels bolts.
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Rear wheel hub screws.
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Engine support screws.
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Seat screws.
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Damaged screws and bolts have to be changed.
Steering:
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Check the tightening torque of the steering column support.
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Check the tightening torque of the stub axle screw.
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Check the parallelism.
Body work:
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Check the various body work components: make sure they are free of damages such as
cracks, likely to propagate when driving.
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Check the fixings of the body work components: make sure they are not loose or damaged.
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When replacing a body work component, make sure the screws and bolts are put in the right
direction (as original).
Tires:
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Pay a special attention to the assembly of the tires.
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Make sure the direction of rotation is correct, as indicated on the sides of the tires.
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Check the wear of the tires. The wear indicator should always be visible.
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Damaged tires must be changed.
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Check the pressures before driving, according to recommendations (table page 24).
Brake system
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Check the brake system before going on the track.
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Ensure the system is tight by pressing the brake pedal: once the pads are in touch with the
disk, the pedal should not move any further.
