Driven clutch problem

NetMXer · 11-10-2007, 03:50 PM

I just put my cart back together and now the belt just slips on the drive clutch. What causes the belt to grip on the drive clutch shaft?

Any suggestions?

puller · 11-10-2007, 08:20 PM

When you increase your rpms the drive clutch should squeeze together
On mine it had set so long it stuck alittle wd40 and it freed up

mb523 · 11-10-2007, 10:29 PM

Can you push the movable sheave towards the engine by hand (engine OFF please)? If so, then it may be an issue with the weights inside. If NOT, the sheave is either rusted or somehow stuck on the shaft.

NetMXer · 11-11-2007, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb523

Can you push the movable sheave towards the engine by hand (engine OFF please)? If so, then it may be an issue with the weights inside. If NOT, the sheave is either rusted or somehow stuck on the shaft.

I'll check that in the morning. If it doesn't move, I'll give WD40 a try.

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 11-11-2007, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetMXer

...I'll give WD40 a try.

Not a good idea! I would probably remove the clutch from the engine and disassemble it, clean it piece-by-piece, give all the moving parts and touching parts a lube job with graphite or another dry lube, and stick it back together and on the shaft. Wet lubes are not good for these clutches as they attract dust and dirt.

NetMXer · 11-11-2007, 05:47 PM

Well the clutch decided to heal itself. After testing it over and over again while the cart was up on jack stands, it eventually started to work. Finally got to take it for a ride.

Thanks to all for your suggestions.

mb523 · 11-11-2007, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetMXer

Well the clutch decided to heal itself. After testing it over and over again while the cart was up on jack stands, it eventually started to work. Finally got to take it for a ride.

Thanks to all for your suggestions.

Glad it is working again!

11-10-2007, 03:50 PM	#1
NetMXer Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 212	Driven clutch problem I just put my cart back together and now the belt just slips on the drive clutch. What causes the belt to grip on the drive clutch shaft? Any suggestions?

11-10-2007, 08:20 PM	#2
puller Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: out in New Mexico & yes it's in the U.S.A. Posts: 103	Re: Driven clutch problem When you increase your rpms the drive clutch should squeeze together On mine it had set so long it stuck alittle wd40 and it freed up

11-10-2007, 10:29 PM	#3
mb523 Peanut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 605	Re: Driven clutch problem Can you push the movable sheave towards the engine by hand (engine OFF please)? If so, then it may be an issue with the weights inside. If NOT, the sheave is either rusted or somehow stuck on the shaft.

11-11-2007, 05:47 PM	#6
NetMXer Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 212	Re: Driven clutch problem Well the clutch decided to heal itself. After testing it over and over again while the cart was up on jack stands, it eventually started to work. Finally got to take it for a ride. Thanks to all for your suggestions.

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