3. Maintenance
Some maintenance is necessary in order to use the BERG product and have fun with it for a long time.
This chapter describes how, how often, and which maintenance must be carried out.
3.1 Maintenance scheme
Daily
Wheels / tires
Check for wear.
3.2 Maintenance activities
3.2.1 Frame
The frame is powder-coated or black zinc plated. To prevent rust forming it's important to not keep
the pedal go-kart outside for a long time during rain and clean the frame regularly. If you want to
conserve the frame with grease, only use acid free substances. You can treat damaged areas with
paint.
Check the bolts and nuts for rust and replace them to prevent them from breaking which can cause
injuries.
3.2.2 Wheels/tires
Regularly check the rims and tires for any damage (for example cuts, cracks and bulges). Attention:
damaged rims and tires can lead to accidents! The tires must not come into contact with oil, grease or
fuel.
3.2.3 Steering
The steering equipment must be checked every month for the following:
•
Damage, rust, wear and tear.
•
All the nuts and bolts must be tightened.
Monthly
Frame
Clean and check all nuts
and bolts
Check the frame for any
cracks and fractures
Driving mechanism
Check chain for correct
tension
Chain greasing
Steering
Check all nuts and bolts
Lubricate the moving
parts
Clean and oil the chains
JEEP Buzzy
Half yearly
Driving mechanism
Check for correct
functioning of bearings,
chain, hub, sprockets and
axles
Yearly
Plastic parts
Clean the plastic parts
and check damage
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