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Old 04-26-2013, 06:14 PM   #1
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I know that when a gas cart is sitting there, it is not running.
So does the engine restart every single time you push the accelerator? It seems like that is a lot of off and on for the starter and components.
Why don't we design our cars like this? Would save a lot of gas...
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Old 04-26-2013, 06:58 PM   #2
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Default Re: Question about how gas carts work

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I know that when a gas cart is sitting there, it is not running.
So does the engine restart every single time you push the accelerator? It seems like that is a lot of off and on for the starter and components.
Why don't we design our cars like this? Would save a lot of gas...
They do...hybrids do the same thing
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Old 04-26-2013, 07:08 PM   #3
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Default Re: Question about how gas carts work

Do the Kawasaki engines have an auto choke or something?
You would think that it wouldnt start on a dime every time you push the pedal.
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Old 04-26-2013, 07:19 PM   #4
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Do the Kawasaki engines have an auto choke or something?
You would think that it wouldnt start on a dime every time you push the pedal.
No, they should be a round circle right under the driver seat. You push it in for choke
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Old 04-26-2013, 07:24 PM   #5
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Default Re: Question about how gas carts work

The Porshe Panamara has the same start stop as golf cart. Problem is on hot or cold days when not moving you have no air. Gas golf carts don't have a starter in the normal sense. When they hit the gas peddle a solinoid is activated and pushes current to the generator which when given voltage turns and starts the engine. Once the engine spins fast then the voltage/amps provided it back charges the battery. When you lift off the throttle the connection is broke and all the engine electronics shut off. Killing the engine. Some people convert their carts to start with the key and stay running. To each their own.
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Old 04-26-2013, 08:03 PM   #6
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Default Re: Question about how gas carts work

Ok guys thanks for the info.
I don't own a gasser yet, I just think its cool how they work.
I am wanting to get a gas cart for around my land as a utility vehicle.
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Old 04-26-2013, 09:22 PM   #7
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Default Re: Question about how gas carts work

my 1985 gas ezgo has lasted a long time..so long it has grooves in the drive clutch..but the inside of clutch looks new for 27 yrs old..i feel the 2 stroke i took out was original and still ran great,and the starter generator looks original and never let me down..
but now i have a engine that starts like your car with the key
and i love it..
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Old 05-15-2013, 09:12 AM   #8
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My 2003 club car starts great, never had to use the choke. The problem is, the battery runs down. Do these carts have a generator to keep the battery up?
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Old 05-15-2013, 09:25 AM   #9
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Yes, the starter generator is used to start the motor but once the motor is running, it's generates a small voltage to charge the battery. If your running radio, lights, etc. you may want to charge the battery every so often to keep it topped off.
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Old 05-15-2013, 12:03 PM   #10
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Thanks, Clubcar5!!
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