How to Mount a Motor Onto a Go-Kart

Push the go-kart so that it is in an open area away from anything combustible, for example, in the garage or driveway. Place locking blocks against the wheels of the vehicle to prevent it from moving. Put away the ignition key, if there is one, so that the go-kart's ignition system cannot be engaged.

Wipe off the motor housing using a rough cloth. Also wipe off the motor that will be mounted onto the go-kart.

Place the motor onto the mounting plate so that the clutch is on the same side as that of the sprocket that is attached to the kart. Make a dot through the hole in the tabs on the motor that are at each corner.

Place the motor aside. Drill a hole through the mounting plate at each dot using a portable drill.

Run a bolt through each hole from beneath the go-kart and place a rubber washer on the end of each bolt. Press the washers against the mount. Place the motor on the mount and insert the end of each bolt into the corresponding hole through the tabs attached to the motor.

Screw a nut onto each bolt using a hand wrench. Continue to screw in each nut until resistance is felt. Screw in each bolt an additional four times after resistance is felt.

Run the chain over the clutch and around the sprocket. Wiggle the chain back and forth to ensure that the ̶0;teeth̶1; on the clutch and sprocket are engaging the chain.