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How do you test a starter generator on a gas golf cart?

How do you test a starter generator on a gas golf cart?

Touch the other end to the F2 stud on the starter generator. As soon as the positive cable touches the F2 stud, the motor should start to spin in a counter clockwise rotation. If the motor spins, then it is working correctly. If the motor fails to spin, then it is defective and needs to be replaced.

How do you make EZ Go cart go faster?

One way to increase the speed of EZ Go golf carts is to incorporate an octane booster when you fill the tank. The cart will have more pick-up, and it could gain as much as 5 mph. A different approach is to take out the throttle linkage governor on the carburetor.

How does a golf cart starter generator work?

The starter generator works in two ways; the starter portion cranks the engine and the generator portion recharges the battery. When the gas pedal is depressed the starter cranks the engine over. When it begins to run on its own, the generator portion of the unit begins to charge the 12-volt battery.

Can you speed up an electric golf cart?

Basically, an electric speed governor can be controlled by a tiny metal rod that’s located by the clutch of your golf cart. First things first: The electric speed governor is connected to a cable. You can adjust your speed by rotating the nut in a counterclockwise rotation.

What is a starter generator on a golf cart?

The starter generator is both a starter and a generator (alternator), in one unit. When the accelerator pedal is depressed on a gas golf cart, the accelerator micro switch sends power to the solenoid, which then closes to complete the starting circuit.

How does an EZ Go Starter work?

E-Z-Go gas cart Starter/Generator and Voltage Regulator When the solenoid is energized through the logic switches (Key Switch and Accelerator Switch), current flows from B+ through the solenoid, to F2 of the Starter/Generator, though the field winding to F1, through the strap, to A2, through the armature to A1 to ground.

How does a golf cart accelerator work?

When the accelerator pedal is depressed on a gas golf cart, the accelerator micro switch sends power to the solenoid, which then closes to complete the starting circuit. The power is then connected from the battery via the solenoid to the starter generator.

How does a micro switch start a golf cart?

When the accelerator pedal is depressed on a gas golf cart, the accelerator micro switch sends power to the solenoid, which then closes to complete the starting circuit. The power is then connected from the battery via the solenoid to the starter generator. The unit begins to spin a starter belt, which spins another pulley on the drive clutch.