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Old 05-14-2011, 09:21 PM   #19
Quinn
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Default Re: "Early 90's EZGO - Needs a Rebuild"

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Originally Posted by ScooterMcTavish View Post

One odd thing - the drive belt was taken off by the previous owner, and after putting it back on, it seems pretty slack - I can't see how this keeps enough tension to drive the wheels. Does someting tighten the belt when the motor is engaged, or is my belt poo poo?
It should be somewhat slack so your generator/Starter can start the engine with little resistance. Once the gas engine starts it pulls the outer part of the clutch in to grab the belt.
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