Why is my go kart clutch not engaging?
Most of the time, it’s due to worn out friction material of the flyweights/shoes, which need to be replaced. Occasionally, it can also occur if the clutch was incorrectly lubricated and some of the oil entered into the clutch drum, which will lead to a lack of friction between the flyweights and the drum.
How long does a Go Kart clutch last?
But if it is improperly installed, driven in abusive conditions (lack of oil, sand, steep terrain, excessive weight in the kart, wheels that are to tall), the clutch might only last 20 minutes.
What causes a centrifugal clutch on a go kart to smoke?
Go-kart’s clutches use weights that are mounted internally inside the clutch. These weights fling out and press against the clutch bell housing when reaching a certain rpm (typically 1800-2000 rpm). If the engine does not move through this rpm and cannot fully lock, the clutch will smoke.
Do you need to oil go-kart clutch?
It’s therefore extremely important to properly maintain a go-kart clutch, in order for it to operate effectively. Maintaining a go-kart clutch is essential for extending its lifetime. This can be done by applying oil or any other suitable lubricant on to the brass bushing of the clutch.
Why does my go-kart keep dying?
The most common culprits are a closed choke, a dirty air filter, a clogged carburetor or leaking fuel lines. If your go-kart dies when hitting the gas pedal, there are several quick fixes which can help you solve this problem.
What makes a go kart difficult to start?
1. Check gas and oil 2. Kill switch set to “off” 3. Choke improperly set 4. Engine flooded 5. Spark plug wire not connected 6. Clogged or wet air filter: The air filter functions as the lungs of the engine, if it’s wet or clogged with dirt the engine is unable to “breathe” and it may be difficult or impossible to start.
What to do if your go kart has bad gas?
Remove all the rubber pieces including the throttle shaft seal (o-ring) before soaking. After the carburetor is free of all bad gas deposits it should be reinstalled with new gaskets in place. Make sure the fuel tank is clean and free of stale gas as well. 1.
Why is my air filter on my Go Kart not working?
Clogged or wet air filter: The air filter functions as the lungs of the engine, if it’s wet or clogged with dirt the engine is unable to “breathe” and it may be difficult or impossible to start. Check your filter on a regular basis, more often if you ride in dusty conditions.
What is trouble shooting reference for fun karts?
This trouble shooting reference is designed to help service technicians find and eliminate problems with fun karts and mini bikes. It’s not meant to be a service manual. Locate the most appropriate section below.