| Go-Kart -- Seat Installation and Completion |
From "Weekend Mechanic"
episode WKM-107 |
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Seat Installation and Completion
The final major installation on the go-kart is the seat. A final safety feature is a kill switch which allows the driver to instantly shut off the engine in the event of an emergency.
- The seat is fastened to the kart chassis using two metal brackets (figure A). The shorter bracket goes toward the front of the kart, since the frame narrows toward the front.
- Position the brackets to the bottom of the plastic, molded seat (figure B), and attach it with the lag-bolts provided in the kit.
- Tighten the bolts down securely using the appropriate socket (figure C). Avoid over-tightening as this could crack the plastic seat.
- Once the brackets are attached, position the seat on the kart chassis. Make sure the assembly is seated firmly on the frame (figure D).
- The brackets fit over the frame (figure E) and are secured with bolts, washers and locking washers (figure F). There are a total of four bolts used to secure the seat to the frame. For extra security, locking nuts are used to fasten the bolts.
- Once the plastic seat is in place, install the vinyl slip-cover (figure G). It tucks easily around the seat.
- The last installation needed to complete the kart is the driver's emergency kill-switch (figure H). This allows the driver to instantly shut off the kart's engine in the event of an emergency.
- The kill switch mounts on the kart's frame rail, right next to the driver's seat (figure I). The wiring is run to the back of the kart, taking care to avoid tangling it in the rods and linkage. The wiring is secured with zip-ties.
- The switch is electronically tied in to the kart's on/off switch (figure J ).
- Locate the black wire on the on/off switch (figure K). The black wire supplies power to the ignition system on the engine.
- Tap into the black wire, and secure the kill-switch connection using a plastic scotch lock (figure L). An alternative is to simply strip and splice the two wires, but the scotch lock is simpler, and will hold the wires securely.
- Re-install any components that were removed earlier when installing the engine.
- Check the final adjustments on the brake and throttle (figure M), and install the kotter pin into the clevis pin on the throttle.
- You can adjust the throttle to your liking using the spring and nut on the throttle rod (figure N).
- With the kill-switch installed, and final adjustments made, the kart is ready for use (figure O). Check the oil, tire inflation, and make sure the kart has gas before starting. Depending on your model, there may be other items on the final checklist. Check your manual.
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
Dorchester, WI 54425
Fax: 800-294-4144
Email: sales@mfgsupply.com
Website: www.gokartparts.com
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