1. Pre-Ride Safety & Hardware Check

Double and triple-check all hardware is tightened

Inspect throttle lines, brake lines, and electrical wiring

Ensure all lines are securely mounted to the frame

2. Tyre Selection & Pressure Setup

Choose tyres based on terrain (off-road, flat terrain, semi-slicks etc.)

Off-road tyres: Most common 

Low PSI (~13 PSI) for better footprint, cushioning, and grip

Higher PSI (Max. to ~25 PSI) for firmer terrain

Avoid using off-road tyres on bitumen

3. Steering & Tie Rod Alignment

Align front wheels flush with rear wheels as a baseline

Adjust tie rods to set toe alignment

Toe-in: Improved straight-line stability and top-speed tracking

Toe-out: Sharper turning and more responsive handling

Use tie rod sleeves and lock nuts to fine-tune wheel position

Align steering wheel, front wheels, and rear wheels together as reference points

4. Steering Centre & Rack Setup (Rack & Pinion Models)

Turn steering wheel full lock left and right

Identify centre point

Remove steering shaft, straighten wheel, and refit

Ensures equal steering rotation in both directions

5. Pedal Position Adjustment

Set accelerator and brake pedals to a comfortable angle

Adjust pedal distance using mounting bolts

Match brake pedal resting position to accelerator using brake rod adjustment

6. Throttle Cable & Response Adjustment

Start engine and allow it to idle

Observe throttle arm movement at the engine

Loosen throttle cable lock nuts

Pull cable back slightly until RPM increases immediately with pedal input

Ensure instant and smooth throttle response

7. Driver Foot Position (Safety reminder)

Keep heels inside the centre checker plate

Feet angled outward but fully enclosed inside the kart

Never rest feet outside the chassis

8. Engine Idle Setting

Warm engine fully before adjusting

Use idle screw to set a stable idle

Avoid idle being too high or stalling too low

9. Chain Tension & Engine Position

Inspect drive chain tension

Minor sag is acceptable; excessive sag requires adjustment

Use engine puller bolts to slide engine rearward

Tightening engine pullers increases chain tension

Recheck tension periodically as chain stretches over time

10. Final Checks & Maintenance

Make a habbit of pre-ride and post-ride inspection on every session

Recheck fasteners, chain tension, and controls regularly

Vehicle is now Tune and Balalanced! Ride safe! 

Nicholas - 0421 242 391

nicholas@helmetkarts.com

Lawrence - 0466 846 104

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