Possible Clutch Issue or Adjustment?

[charlieb1469]

Hello, I am new to this forum so I hope that I am posting this thread correctly and that it's not a repeat.

I recently bought a 2004 Club Car Precedent, gas Kawasaki engine. I've been going through it, cleaning things, checking everything out, etc.. One thing that I've noticed, is that when I start off it seems to engage correctly and "motor/rev" up and get to top speed (which isn't much but I'll search and/or post on that subject separately). While cruising though if I let of the gas and then put it to the floor again, it seems kind of hesitate, just slightly but does start going again but I don't hear or feel the rev and unless it's my imagination, doesn't seem to get to top speed. I don't know where to begin on what this might mean is wrong or if that's just how it rolls. A friend of mine has one lifted and who knows what else but his seems to always be responsive. I appreciate any feedback on this. I'm also talking with the previous owner and his mechanic for an answer (the seller is just the front man with a great location to sell from). I almost forgot to mention, I did replace the drive belt as it felt worn and after removing it confirmed it had seen better days....

Thank you.

[charlieb1469]

I'd like to follow up in that maybe it is getting to top speed after letting off the gas but what I would consider slow response when letting off and hitting the throttle.