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how to change a belt on a golf cart

by Miss Fannie Strosin DDS Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How to Change the Drive Belt on a Club Car Golf Cart

  • Switch the engine OFF after parking the golf cart..
  • Allow the engine to cool, if it has been running for some time..
  • Remove the engine cover..
  • You will be able to see the drive belt now..
  • Use an open-end wrench to loosen the drive belt tension bolt..
  • This bolt is on the front clutch pulley..

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How to properly drive a golf cart?

  • When you go for your backswing, you should shift your weight backward. This will give your swing more power.
  • A lot of times your instinct might be to have a fast backswing thinking that it will give you more power to crush the ball. ...
  • Stay flat. ...
  • Take a steady backswing and pause at the top to reset before begin your downswing. ...

How to change drive belt on EZGO golf cart?

The removal of the drive belt on a Club Car golf cart involves a series of steps as given below:

  • Turn the Forward/Reverse handle to Neutral.
  • Chock the wheels of the cart.
  • Disconnect the battery by removing the negative cable first, followed by the positive.
  • Disconnect the spark plug wire from the plug.
  • It would be better to wear gloves when you do this.

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How to adjust the drive belt?

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  • Step #4: Change The Belt. ...
  • Adjusting the cutting height. ...
  • Step #1: Adjust The Adjusting Lever. ...
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Does my golf cart need seat belts?

Typical golf carts are designed and manufactured to meet an ANSI (American National Standards Institute) safety standard which limits the maximum speed to 15 mph and does not require (or prohibit) seat belts. It is worth noting however, that this ANSI safety standard was written entirely by a committee of the major golf car manufacturers.

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How do you change the belt on a Club Car golf cart?

The drive belt is plainly visible. Loosen the drive belt tension bolt, with the open end wrench, on the front pulley. Slide the old drive belt off the front drive clutch pulley, and then the rear clutch pulley. Slip the new belt around the golf cart's clutch pulley, and then stretch it out over the front pulley.

How do you put a drive belt on a golf cart?

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When should a golf cart belt be replaced?

There is no provision for adjusting the drive belt on a Club Car golf cart. If you find the belt loose or too tight, you have to go for a replacement belt.

How tight should a golf cart drive belt be?

The drive belt should not be too tight. If it's too tight it can risk wearing off faster and it's also harder to shift gears. To check if your drive belt is set just right make sure your golf cart is turned off then check the drive belt by pressing it down between the two clutches with your finger.

How do I know if my golf cart belt is bad?

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How do you remove the belt from a EZGO golf cart?

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Can you tighten a belt on a golf cart?

And EZGO is no different – there are no screws, knobs, or any other type of adjustment item that you can use to tighten up your belt. Once the belt is one, it has the same tightness and can only be changed if you swap the belt for another one either the proper length and width for your specific cart engine.

How do you measure golf cart belts?

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What is a drive belt in a golf cart?

The golf cart drive belt is the larger (1" to 1 3/16" wide), longer and usually looser belt on gas golf cars. It connects the drive clutch (on the engine) to the driven clutch (on the differential) and transfers the power of the engine to the rear wheels.

Do golf carts have transmissions?

All golf carts (much like cars) have a clutch, which is the part of the drivetrain that helps the put the power of the motor down through to the wheels/ground. Golf cart clutches are a part of the Continuously Variable Transmission (or CVT).

Do electric golf carts have drive belts?

A drive belt is the larger of the two belts on your golf carts engine. This belt is your primary source of power between your clutches. We have belts for E-Z-GO TXT, Marathon, RXV, and Workhorse golf cart models. A faulty drive belt will keep your cart from performing optimally.

How to change the belt on a golf cart?

Slide the old drive belt off the front drive clutch pulley, and then the rear clutch pulley. Slip the new belt around the golf cart's clutch pulley, and then stretch it out over the front pulley. Pull the front pulley forward slightly to increase the belt tension, and then tighten the tension bolt with the wrench.

Why does my golf cart not engage?

If the cart is having trouble accelerating or will not engage at all, it may be because the belt needs changing. Park the golf cart, and turn off the engine.

How to check if golf cart drive belt is too tight?

To check if the drive belt is too tight, follow these steps: Switch OFF the golf cart s engine. Reach to where the drive belt is located and use your fingers to press the drive belt between the two clutches. The belt must deflect at least one and a half inches under the pressure of your fingers.

What happens if a golf cart belt is too tight?

If the belt is too tight then your starter will be under strain and this should be avoided. The best test to see if a golf cart drive belt has the correct tension is to use the Finger Test.

How to tell if a 1997 club car has a slipping drive belt?

When a 1997 Club Car drive belt is slipping, first make sure that it is the drive belt that is at fault. You may have to remove the cover and watch the clutches in action while the cart is in motion to make sure that it is indeed the drive belt that is slipping.

How to remove drive belt?

Removing the drive belt involves holding the belt with both hands in the center between the driven and drive clutches and lifting the belt. You must now rotate the driven clutch counter-clockwise and slip the belt off the sheave. You can then slide the drive belt off the drive clutch.

Why is my club car drive belt so tight?

The reason for a Club Car drive belt being too tight can be because the drive belt is too small for the golf cart. The way to check if the belt is fitted correctly is to push the belt down with one finger at the center between the clutches. It should not deflect more than 1.5inches. It should not be less as well.

What is the primary function of a golf cart drive belt?

To primary function of a golf cart drive belt is to connect the primary clutch and the secondary clutch. The primary clutch drives the cart and the belt helps it to rotate the secondary clutch (they are referred to as the drive clutch and the driven clutch respectively). The drive belt, unlike some of the other automotive belts, are very thick.

Why does my golf cart drive belt slip?

The reason for the drive belt slipping could be that it is of a larger/longer size and therefore loose. You may start feeling the slippage after driving for a while. This is because the belt gets heated up after the golf cart runs for some time and loosens further .

How to tell if golf cart drive belt is too tight?

To check if your drive belt is set just right make sure your golf cart is turned off then check the drive belt by pressing it down between the two clutches with your finger. If it deflects less than 1.5” it’s too tight.

Why is my Ezgo golf cart belt so loose?

The reason your EZGO drive belt is too loose could be because it’s worn out, or you’re simply using the wrong size drive belt. In this case, need to find a replacement immediately. A loose drive belt can result in your EZGO Golf Cart to lose top speed and underperform.

Why is my EZGO drive belt so tight?

The reason your EZGO drive belt is too tight can be because you’re not using the right size drive belt. Check and make sure if you’re using the right one. A quick search online will give you the right information. It can also be too tight because the drive/driven clutch is misplaced or broken.

Why is my clutch too tight?

It can also be too tight because the drive/driven clutch is misplaced or broken. A drive belt that’s too tight can damage the drive and driven clutches and can also result in the drive belt being worn out too fast. To check, whether the drive/driven clutch is misplaced or broken call a certified technician to have a look.

Why is my drive belt so loose?

If the drive belt is the right model but it seems to be too loose then it could be because there is something stuck in the clutch or there is some damage in the clutch. In this case you’ll need to call a certified technician to inspect your golf cart.

How to stop a EZYGO drive belt from slipping?

How to stop a EZYGO drive belt slipping: Make sure that you have the right drive belt. Sometimes the wrong drive belt will not be as wide as the clutch you are putting it on. This gives it an unwanted room to move back and forth when you are using the golf cart.

Where is the primary drive clutch located?

After doing so, you can follow these steps: Locate the primary drive clutch. It’s located at the bottom of the two clutches and is the smaller one. Take note of how the existing belt has been adjusted to the clutches and then remove it.

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