Chain and Axles
- With the engine, clutch and chain installed, the chain can be adjusted by making minor adjustments to the placement of the engine. If the engine is moved all the way forward, the chain will be too loose and could come off the sprocket. If it is moved all the way to the rear, it will be too tight and could break. A loose chain is a hazard, so either of these situations is to be avoided. Position the engine so that the chain has good tension, but is not overly tight (figure A).
- Once you've determined the proper positioning of the engine, secure it to the mounting plate by tightening down the lock-nuts securely on the mounting bolts using the appropriate wrenches (figure B). Locking nuts will help prevent the engine from coming loose from its mount under vibration.
- Safety Alert: A chain deflector (figure C) is an important safety feature. It could prevent injury in the event that the chain ever breaks or comes loose. If the chain breaks, the deflector prevents it from flying into the kart.
- Tip: After the go-kart has had some use, the position of the engine may need to be fine-tuned later to re-adjust the chain tension.
- A split plastic-covering is used to cover the exposed portion of the axles (figure D).
- Measure the length of the exposed portion of the axle, cut sections of the axle-covering to the appropriate length, and install one on each of the four axles (figure E ). The slit in the covering allows it to slide easily into place. Make certain that the axle rotates freely inside the axle guard.
In the segment that follows, the throttle-control assembly is installed.
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
Gokartparts.com
gokartparts.com
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