Contents
- 1 How do I know if my golf cart clutch is bad?
- 2 Can you adjust a golf cart clutch?
- 3 How often do you grease the clutch on a Yamaha golf cart?
- 4 Why does my gas golf cart hesitation?
- 5 Why does my electric golf cart jerk?
- 6 Why does my golf cart clutch keep falling off?
- 7 What’s the pull ratio on a golf cart?
How do I know if my golf cart clutch is bad?
A bad golf cart clutch may be indicated if the start up is jerky, or if there is poor speed transition from level ground to climbing a hill, or if the cart has erratic – fast then slow then fast again – high end speed.
How do I know if my EZ GO clutch is bad?
What Kinds of Problems Can a Golf Cart Clutch Have?
- A sudden inability to maintain even slow speeds when heading uphill or changing elevation.
- Slowing down to a crawl, then speeding up, then slowing again, seemingly without reason.
- Jolting during startup.
- A ‘cranking’ sound when starting up the golf cart.
Can you adjust a golf cart clutch?
If you are unsure about removing the drive belt or the clutch, then you can adjust it. Just take out the belt and wound it again with the secondary clutch according to the requirements, and your problem should be fixed.
Does a electric golf cart have a clutch?
Unlike your automobile, electric carts do not have a transmission or clutch.
How often do you grease the clutch on a Yamaha golf cart?
Clutch lubrication should be done every six months or 500-750 miles. One to Two pumps with grease gun primed, using a multipurpose grease.
Does a golf cart have a clutch?
All golf cart (much like cars) have a clutch, which is a part of the drivetrain that helps the put the power of the motor through to the wheels/ground. Golf cart clutches are also known as Continuously Variable Transmission (or CVT).
Why does my gas golf cart hesitation?
The main reason why an EZGO Gas golf cart hesitates while accelerating, is because of a dirty carburetor. A dirty carburetor causes this hesitation. In case it has worn out too much, you can replace the carburetor. If the carburetor is clean and is working fine, then you should check the throttle cable.
Do gas golf carts have a clutch?
All golf cart (much like cars) have a clutch, which is a part of the drivetrain that helps the put the power of the motor through to the wheels/ground.
Why does my electric golf cart jerk?
A Club Car golf cart jerking from the front end of the golf cart occurs due to poor quality of tires. If the tires are worn out or loose, the golf car can start jerking. The uneven height of your front tires can also cause jerking. If your tires have uneven beads, start by deflating them until the air is halved.
Where is the drive clutch on a golf cart?
The drive, or primary, clutch is found on the crankshaft of the engine. A thick, heavy ‘drive’ belt is wrapped around it and links it to the driven clutch, on the differential. At rest, the drive clutch sheaves (or pulley halves) are separated enough that the drive belt rests in between the sheaves & against the center shaft of this clutch.
Why does my golf cart clutch keep falling off?
One of the common problems faced by the users of the G29 Yamaha model is the clutch coming off the shaft. This is usually noticed when the driven clutch keeps falling off or becomes loose which then leads to the clutch coming off the shaft. Are you experiencing this issue? Worry not!
What can I do to make my golf cart go faster?
Modifications and adjustments on the engines can be made to give the carts more power. This includes the clutch in the golf cart motor. Some people set the spring in the primary clutch to make the engine go faster and give it more power. A second clutch installed will also do more.
What’s the pull ratio on a golf cart?
When the belt is down near the center shaft of the drive clutch the pulling ratio is about a 3:1 advantage for the engine. As the belt rides up toward the outer edge of the drive clutch the car is near the top ‘cruising’ speed (about a 1:1 pulling ratio).