Operator`s Manual RM1
Seite/page 9/132 ROTAX KART RM1 Ausgabe/Edition 01/2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN COMPONENTS ..................................................................................... 70
1.1. VEHICLE............................................................................................................................................................70
1.2. ENGINE..............................................................................................................................................................74
2. BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR VEHICLE..................................................................................... 78
2.1. POSITION OF SERIAL NUMBER............................................................................................................................78
2.2. ON –OFF SWITCH ............................................................................................................................................78
2.3. BATTERY CHARGING PLUG ................................................................................................................................79
2.4. PUSH-BUTTON FOR ACTIVATION OF ENGINE REVERSE MODE .............................................................................79
2.5. SHIFTING PADDLE FOR ACTIVATION OF GEAR SHIFTING.....................................................................................80
2.6. BRAKE FORCE ADJUSTMENT KNOB ....................................................................................................................80
2.7. ADJUSTMENT WHEEL OF EXHAUST VALVE.........................................................................................................81
3. CORRECT USE OF THE VEHICLE ........................................................................................................ 82
3.1. STARTING OF THE ENGINE .................................................................................................................................82
3.2. RUNNING-IN OF VEHICLE (ENGINE)....................................................................................................................82
3.3. STOPPING OF THE ENGINE..................................................................................................................................83
3.4. OPERATION OF THE GEARBOX ...........................................................................................................................84
3.5. ACTIVATING THE REVERSE MODE......................................................................................................................84
3.6. SAFE DRIVING....................................................................................................................................................85
3.7. TRANSPORT OF THE VEHICLE.............................................................................................................................86
3.8. PRESERVATION OF VEHICLE AND ENGINE ..........................................................................................................86
4. WORK TO BE CARRIED OUT BY USER – IF NEEDED........................................................................ 88
4.1. REFUELING OF THE VEHICLE..............................................................................................................................88
4.2. REMOVAL OF THE FUEL TANK............................................................................................................................89
4.3. EXCHANGE OF GEAR REDUCTION RATIO ............................................................................................................89
4.4. ADJUSTMENT OF CARBURETOR MAIN JETS TO AMBIENT CONDITIONS ................................................................92
4.5. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REAR AXLE...................................................................................................95
4.6. ASSEMBLY OF THE TIRE ON THE RIM..................................................................................................................98
4.7. EXCHANGE AND CHARGING OF BATTERY ..........................................................................................................99
4.8. ADAPTION RESP.ADJUSTMENT OF THE PEDALS TO THE PILOT .........................................................................103
4.9. SEAT................................................................................................................................................................104
4.10. ADJUSTMENT OF GEAR SHIFTING .....................................................................................................................106
4.11. EXCHANGE OF BRAKE PADS.............................................................................................................................107
4.12. ADJUSTMENT AND EXCHANGE OF STEERING WHEEL........................................................................................107
4.13. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF AIRFILTER ..................................................................................................108
4.14. CHANGE OF GEAR OIL......................................................................................................................................109
5. MAINTENANCE OF KART.................................................................................................................... 110
5.1. MAINTENANCE PLAN....................................................................................................................................110
5.2. CHECK OF LEVEL AND CONDITION...................................................................................................................113
5.3. CHECK OF AIR FILTER ELEMENT ......................................................................................................................115
5.4. CHECK OF FUEL FILTER....................................................................................................................................116
5.5. CHECK OF BATTERY ........................................................................................................................................116
5.6. CHECK OF TIRES ..............................................................................................................................................117
6. OPTIMIZATION OF DRIVING PERFORMANCE ................................................................................... 118
6.1. ENGINE............................................................................................................................................................118
7. TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................................................................ 125
7.1. ENGINE............................................................................................................................................................125
7.2. KART...............................................................................................................................................................126
7.3. OPERATING PRODUCTS....................................................................................................................................126
8. TROUBLE SHOOTING.......................................................................................................................... 127
8.1. TROUBLE SHOOTING -ENGINE .........................................................................................................................127
