cart moves slow

BrewCityMusic · 10-04-2010, 05:43 PM

Hang tight - Dave should be along soon and he has a way of providing manuals or diagrams for almost anything Marathon that ails you!

As to the issue at hand, if it's a matter of bound bearings or brakes, by the time the resistance became enough to make the clutch start sounding off, the engine RPM's would be struggling too... I'm leaning towards clutch myself, based on the symptoms.

Dave Box · 10-05-2010, 08:14 AM

Unfortunately EZGO are remarkably reticent about service information for the drive clutch claiming that the unit is balanced and cannot be repaired. Basically there is nothing you can do with a broken one other than replace it. However there are repair kits available for the driven clutch. It will require you to have a press or a strong buddy who can help you compress the clutch so you can remove the locking clip. Then it is important to ensure that you release the flange gently so the spring does not fly off and remove your teeth.
I think what I would do is to remove the drive belt and start the engine. BE CAREFUL IT IS EASY TO OVERREV THE ENGINE WHEN IT HAS NO LOAD. Now does the clutch wind in and out with no noises? If so we need to look at the driven clutch. Now here are three pieces of good news 1. The driven clutch is easy to remove as opposed to the drive clutch which is a nightmare. 2. If you wanted to take the soft option and replace the clutch you can get one here
http://www.everythingcarts.com/p-845...2cy-76-88.aspx
They are site sponsors and you can get 5% off if you use the code BG WILD
3. You can get repair parts for the driven clutch.

I have just replaced my driven clutch and I had the same symptoms as you. The new clutch has made a huge difference.
So I suggest that you establish which (if any) clutch is giving you grief and we can take it from there.

Good Luck
Dave

golfdad · 10-05-2010, 05:22 PM

thanks for all the info it helps a lot. I removed the drive belt and it makes noises going in and out still. I removed the tires and the axle spins just fine i think the brakes are little tight but i dont know how tight or lose they should be? I would think like a car but i could be wrong it's happend before just dont tell the wife. once again thank for all the help

10-04-2010, 05:43 PM	#11
BrewCityMusic Hammer Down !!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 2,681	Re: cart moves slow Hang tight - Dave should be along soon and he has a way of providing manuals or diagrams for almost anything Marathon that ails you! As to the issue at hand, if it's a matter of bound bearings or brakes, by the time the resistance became enough to make the clutch start sounding off, the engine RPM's would be struggling too... I'm leaning towards clutch myself, based on the symptoms.

10-05-2010, 08:14 AM	#12
Dave Box Respect the Cart Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia Posts: 2,190	Re: cart moves slow Unfortunately EZGO are remarkably reticent about service information for the drive clutch claiming that the unit is balanced and cannot be repaired. Basically there is nothing you can do with a broken one other than replace it. However there are repair kits available for the driven clutch. It will require you to have a press or a strong buddy who can help you compress the clutch so you can remove the locking clip. Then it is important to ensure that you release the flange gently so the spring does not fly off and remove your teeth. I think what I would do is to remove the drive belt and start the engine. BE CAREFUL IT IS EASY TO OVERREV THE ENGINE WHEN IT HAS NO LOAD. Now does the clutch wind in and out with no noises? If so we need to look at the driven clutch. Now here are three pieces of good news 1. The driven clutch is easy to remove as opposed to the drive clutch which is a nightmare. 2. If you wanted to take the soft option and replace the clutch you can get one here http://www.everythingcarts.com/p-845...2cy-76-88.aspx They are site sponsors and you can get 5% off if you use the code BG WILD 3. You can get repair parts for the driven clutch. I have just replaced my driven clutch and I had the same symptoms as you. The new clutch has made a huge difference. So I suggest that you establish which (if any) clutch is giving you grief and we can take it from there. Good Luck Dave

10-05-2010, 05:22 PM	#13
golfdad Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Location: WASHINGTON ST Posts: 38	Re: cart moves slow thanks for all the info it helps a lot. I removed the drive belt and it makes noises going in and out still. I removed the tires and the axle spins just fine i think the brakes are little tight but i dont know how tight or lose they should be? I would think like a car but i could be wrong it's happend before just dont tell the wife. once again thank for all the help

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