With front wheel assembly, steering and braking systems all in place, the next phase of the go-kart project is to install the rear wheels, brake pedal, gas pedal and connecting elements.
Steps:
- The rear tires install onto the wheels in the same manner as they did on the front. The rear wheels do have a different arrangement with respect to the bearings. On the rear, the bearing-hub assembly is mounted onto the frame. The wheel attaches to the assembly by means of a key-way in the center of the wheel (figure A).
- Line the key-way on the wheel up to the corresponding channel on the axle. With the wheel in place, slide the key into the channel in the axle, and tap the key into the wheel (figure B).
- Use a nylon locking nut to secure the wheel assembly to the axle (figure C ), using the appropriate sized socket.
- Repeat the steps on the other side to install the other rear wheel.
- With all of the wheels installed, the gas and brake pedals (figure D) can be installed. There are separate left and right pedals, and they are different. Make certain you install them properly. The foot-pedal on each should be oriented to the inside of the frame.
- First, install the brake pedal on the left side of the kart (figure E) using a lock washer and nylon lock-nut.
- Install the gas pedal on the right side of the kart (figure F) using the same technique.
- Tighten down the bolts for each pedal, but avoid over-tightening the nuts. Over-tightening will cause the pedals to feel stiff during operation.
- With both pedals in place, the brake control rod can be installed. The end of the rod is 90-degree bend, and inserts into one of the holes in the shaft of the brake pedal (figure G). For this particular kart, the rod is inserted into the second hole.
- Since the rod extends toward the back of the kart to the rear brake, and underneath the steering hoop, it may need to be bent slightly to clear the hoop (figure H ).
- Use a retaining clip to secure the rod to the pedal.
- At the rear of the kart, the rod attaches to the brake lever by means of a clevis (figure I). This is the location where brake adjustments can be made, if necessary.
- With the clevis installed on the end of the rod, line the hole in the clevis up with the corresponding hole in the lever (figure J).
- Insert the clevis pin (figure K) through the holes to secure the rod.
- With the brake pedal and rod attached, applying pressure to the brake pedal should cause the brake mechanism to engage (figure L). Make the final adjustment by tightening the brake lever where it hooks to the backing plate.
This completes the first day's work on the go-kart. In the episode that follows, the engine is installed and the kit components are transformed into an operational go-kart.
RESOURCES :
The Haynes Small Engine Repair Manual
ISBN: 1850106665
Author: Curt Choate, John H. Haynes
Haynes Publishing Group
Chilton's Small Engine Repair Up to 20 Hp
Model: 0801983258
Author: Kerry A. Freeman
Nichols Publishing
Small Gas Engine Repair
Model: 0830641424
Author: Paul "How to Troubleshoot" Dempsey
Go-Kart Racing Chassis Setup
Model: 0960506845
Author: Brian Martin
Martin Motorsports Pub. Co.
International Karting Industry Buyer's Guide
Model: 0966146743
Author: Darrell E. Sitarz
Kart Marketing Association of America
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