Gas utility cart won't climb hills: drive belt and clutches
Compartir
Applies to: Club Car Carryall and other gas carts and utility vehicles
Symptoms
- Engine revs but the cart slows on hills
- Squeal from the clutches
- Top speed lower than it was
Why it happens
A worn or glazed drive belt slips between the drive and driven clutches. Worn clutch parts and a governor out of adjustment add to it.
How to fix it
- Inspect the belt for glazing, cracks and width.
- Clean the clutch faces and check the drive clutch for wear.
- Check the driven clutch spring and ramps.
- Check governor and throttle cable adjustment per the manual.
Tools and parts
- Drive belt
- Calipers
- Brake cleaner
What the factory service manual covers
Drive train: belt spec, clutch service, governor adjustment. The full procedure, specs and wiring diagrams are in the factory service manual for your machine.