What happened?

Silverstreak · 10-30-2011, 06:09 PM

I was driving slowly through the wooded trails on our property. I heard a big clack under the front and then all of a sudden my cart sped up on its own.
I pushed on the brake and it stopped. I was afraid that something had broken, but I pushed on the accelerator and everything seemed fine again.

Any ideas what might have happened? Can a branch come up underneath and somehow cause it to speed up? It was very disconcerting.
Thanks.

Coltf1991 · 10-30-2011, 06:23 PM

A branch or limb could have snagged on the throttle rod and forced it into wide open throttle.

simple man · 10-30-2011, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coltf1991

A branch or limb could have snagged on the throttle rod and forced it into wide open throttle.

Yes, absolutely! It may not cause full throttle, but it can wake you up for sure!

scottyb · 10-30-2011, 07:28 PM

Get some fresh shorts and go for a test drive

Coltf1991 · 10-30-2011, 07:47 PM

kgsc · 10-30-2011, 07:58 PM

attack stick jumped up and pushed the pedal for you.

Silverstreak · 10-30-2011, 08:07 PM

Thanks everyone. Would there be any other explanation for this?
Yes, it definitely got my attention! I hope its not possessed.

AzPete · 10-30-2011, 08:15 PM

Happens to me often.....not a problem unless I am close and headed directly towards one of the 5 ponds I have......

scottyb · 10-30-2011, 08:27 PM

Water in the ITS ?

AzPete · 10-30-2011, 09:36 PM

Is it possible to seal the ITS?

10-30-2011, 06:09 PM	#1
Silverstreak Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 385	What happened? I was driving slowly through the wooded trails on our property. I heard a big clack under the front and then all of a sudden my cart sped up on its own. I pushed on the brake and it stopped. I was afraid that something had broken, but I pushed on the accelerator and everything seemed fine again. Any ideas what might have happened? Can a branch come up underneath and somehow cause it to speed up? It was very disconcerting. Thanks.

10-30-2011, 06:23 PM	#2
Coltf1991 Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,901	Re: What happened? A branch or limb could have snagged on the throttle rod and forced it into wide open throttle.

10-30-2011, 07:28 PM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: What happened? Get some fresh shorts and go for a test drive

10-30-2011, 07:47 PM	#5
Coltf1991 Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,901	Re: What happened?

10-30-2011, 07:58 PM	#6
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,141	Re: What happened? attack stick jumped up and pushed the pedal for you.

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10-30-2011, 08:07 PM	#7
Silverstreak Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 385	Re: What happened? Thanks everyone. Would there be any other explanation for this? Yes, it definitely got my attention! I hope its not possessed.

10-30-2011, 08:15 PM	#8
AzPete Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Panama City, Fl. Posts: 401	Re: What happened? Happens to me often.....not a problem unless I am close and headed directly towards one of the 5 ponds I have......

10-30-2011, 08:27 PM	#9
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: What happened? Water in the ITS ?

10-30-2011, 09:36 PM	#10
AzPete Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Panama City, Fl. Posts: 401	Re: What happened? Is it possible to seal the ITS?

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