1995 ezgo workhorse, cannot control slow speeds

FRATT70 · 04-07-2008, 08:12 PM

Hello, I am having trouble controlling my cart. It goes fast at top speed and there is no problem but in slow speeds, it jerks and does not run smooth. I have adjusted the govenor making the spring completely tight and i have loosened it completely and there is no change in speed of the cart or the ability to control the speed. I like the speed of the cart but I need to be able to run it slow and controlled.

StoveBolt · 04-07-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FRATT70

Hello, I am having trouble controlling my cart. It goes fast at top speed and there is no problem but in slow speeds, it jerks and does not run smooth. I have adjusted the govenor making the spring completely tight and i have loosened it completely and there is no change in speed of the cart or the ability to control the speed. I like the speed of the cart but I need to be able to run it slow and controlled.

I had trouble with one surging at low speed, it was the linkage (small rod) running across the drivers side of the motor above the clutch, I don't know what it does but something with the governor, it's adjustable, jointed in the middle and has to have a "little" slack in it, might want to check yours.

mikesmotortoys · 04-07-2008, 08:56 PM

Ruredy has a good thread on governor adjustments - you should read that for reference. Also check to see if your carb butterfly is closing all the way. There is a stop screw that stops the butterfly on the carb (drivers side), make sure it is adjusted to close all the way.

FRATT70 · 04-09-2008, 09:25 AM

Haven't had time to work on the cart but hopefully in the next couple of days I can check it out.

ruredy · 04-09-2008, 02:43 PM

Also,,,,The shorter belt mod helps bunches with getting slow speed driving under control.

Bob-0 · 04-09-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ruredy

Also,,,,The shorter belt mod helps bunches with getting slow speed driving under control.

Commas Jon?? Haven't we taught you anything yet.............

ruredy · 04-09-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob-0

Commas Jon?? Haven't we taught you anything yet.............

evidently not

FRATT70 · 04-09-2008, 07:11 PM

Hello, OK I looked at the engine and the rod across the engine did not have a joint in if but I extended and shortened it and there was no noticable difference in the control. I only extended the rod 1/4 inch, was this enough?

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I also looked at the carb butterfly and when I pulled the choke it closed all the way. but this is probably not what you are talking about (I really know absolutely nothing).
I did tighten the governor and loosen it with no results.

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And about the belt, I can grab it and pull it right off. I am thinking of getting the shorter belt but I want to be sure that it is the problem.I also have other problems with keeping it charged but I wll work on those later.

for the help and I am still looking for the answer.

StoveBolt · 04-09-2008, 07:29 PM

I had to lengthen mine, as I said, mine was jointed in the middle and I adjusted it a little
longer so it drooped a little in the middle and it stopped surging at low speed,
is yours surging (like your on and off the peddle even though your holding the peddle steady) ?

StoveBolt · 04-09-2008, 07:40 PM

Might want to try taking it off on one end and adjust
it so it just slips back on without moving the levers.

04-07-2008, 08:12 PM	#1
FRATT70 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 206	1995 ezgo workhorse, cannot control slow speeds Hello, I am having trouble controlling my cart. It goes fast at top speed and there is no problem but in slow speeds, it jerks and does not run smooth. I have adjusted the govenor making the spring completely tight and i have loosened it completely and there is no change in speed of the cart or the ability to control the speed. I like the speed of the cart but I need to be able to run it slow and controlled.

04-07-2008, 08:56 PM	#3
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: 1995 ezgo workhorse, cannot control slow speeds Ruredy has a good thread on governor adjustments - you should read that for reference. Also check to see if your carb butterfly is closing all the way. There is a stop screw that stops the butterfly on the carb (drivers side), make sure it is adjusted to close all the way.
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04-09-2008, 09:25 AM	#4
FRATT70 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 206	Re: 1995 ezgo workhorse, cannot control slow speeds Haven't had time to work on the cart but hopefully in the next couple of days I can check it out.

04-09-2008, 02:43 PM	#5
ruredy Born Wild Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Clover SC. Posts: 5,552	Re: 1995 ezgo workhorse, cannot control slow speeds Also,,,,The shorter belt mod helps bunches with getting slow speed driving under control.

04-09-2008, 07:11 PM	#8
FRATT70 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 206	Re: 1995 ezgo workhorse, cannot control slow speeds Hello, OK I looked at the engine and the rod across the engine did not have a joint in if but I extended and shortened it and there was no noticable difference in the control. I only extended the rod 1/4 inch, was this enough? [IMG][/IMG] I also looked at the carb butterfly and when I pulled the choke it closed all the way. but this is probably not what you are talking about (I really know absolutely nothing). I did tighten the governor and loosen it with no results. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] And about the belt, I can grab it and pull it right off. I am thinking of getting the shorter belt but I want to be sure that it is the problem.I also have other problems with keeping it charged but I wll work on those later. for the help and I am still looking for the answer.

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04-09-2008, 07:29 PM	#9
StoveBolt Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, Michigan "Home of M.I.S." Posts: 3,666	Re: 1995 ezgo workhorse, cannot control slow speeds I had to lengthen mine, as I said, mine was jointed in the middle and I adjusted it a little longer so it drooped a little in the middle and it stopped surging at low speed, is yours surging (like your on and off the peddle even though your holding the peddle steady) ?

04-09-2008, 07:40 PM	#10
StoveBolt Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, Michigan "Home of M.I.S." Posts: 3,666	Re: 1995 ezgo workhorse, cannot control slow speeds Might want to try taking it off on one end and adjust it so it just slips back on without moving the levers.

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