2006 ezgo running rich

[Mattryan06]

New to the forum and having some issues with my 2006 ezgo txt w/ Robbins 295cc. Sorry for the long post but wanted to make sure I explain everything. It started to have a problem with cold starting and losing power while in gear. I swapped the air filter and spark plugs but didn’t help. Cleaned the carb and replaced the carb and still no change. The plugs turn black and dry charcoal like almost right away. The cart runs good in neutral but has no power in gear. Checked compression and have 185 and 182. Checked spark and both plugs have fire. I took the air filter and housing off and it runs great. I’ve searched the forum with no success. I’m at a loss on what it could be and what to check next.

[1arunem]

Check valve lash?

Float too high?

[CP241]

First, I'm guessing you got a cheap $20 aftermarket carb. I'd start by cleaning your OEM carb really well and scrapping the Chinese junk. That's the most likely cause of your fouled out plugs.

Second, check your clutches and belt. No power under a load 99% of the time is a clutch problem, not an engine problem. Secondary clutch wears out and you'll do semi-ok on flat ground but any kind of a hill and it will have a hard time getting out of it's own way.