How do you know if your clutch is bad on a Yamaha golf cart?
What Kinds of Problems Can a Golf Cart Clutch Have?
- A sudden inability to maintain even slow speeds when heading uphill or changing elevation.
- Slowing down to a crawl, then speeding up, then slowing again, seemingly without reason.
- Jolting during startup.
- A ‘cranking’ sound when starting up the golf cart.
Do golf carts have grease fittings?
The front end of your car will have “Zerk” or “Grease Fittings”, that allow you to apply grease via a grease gun into the high wear points on the golf cart.
Does Yamaha golf cart have a oil filter?
Yamaha golf cart engines do not have oil filters like many other makes.
Why would a centrifugal clutch not engage?
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.
What kind of oil should I use in my Yamaha golf cart?
Golf carts manufactured by Yamaha should be serviced with YamaLube 10W-30 non-synthetic oil. It is not necessary to use any oil with a viscosity of 10W-30 for Yamaha Golf Carts. The splash systems used in these golf carts are why Yamaha recommends using non-synthetic oils instead.
How often should you change oil in a golf cart?
If your golf cart is used often, you’ll want to check on it more than that. You’ll need to replace your engine oil and filter semi-annually, generally once it hits around 125 rounds or 600 miles of usage. For new engines, your initial oil change should be after 8 hours of run time.
