Clutch

[Kelly]

just bought Murray GT60401X492 6.0 Tecumseh but if you start it has to have someone in seat holding brake. Is this normal? Also engine is surging the cart is a few yrs. old but only ran a total of 1 hour by previous owner.

 

[t0x1k]

what kind of clutch? CVT or centrifugal?
CVT belt is too tight, centrifugal, the springs are bad, the engine surging is engaging the clutch, could be a lot of things.

 

[mike75925]

try turning the idle speed down, if that doesn't work, take the clutch off and clean it. if a regular clutch, you will need a clip ring plier. if you don't have one, a jewelers flat-head or a small nail will assist you easily enough. the surging may be trash or water in the carburetor, or a hanging clutch.

 

[Kelly]

What is cvt or centrifugal? Im new at this. Should i clean carb? Going to try to clean out sediment bowl first. Thanks

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

Cleaning the carb could help, does the chain go directly from the clutch to axle, or is there a belt too? If there is a belt its most likely a CVT.

 

[r_chez_08]

ctv is a torque converter clutch. it uses a belt, and looks like these (scroll down a bit)

Centrifugal clutches look like these
http://www.globalspec.com/NpaPics/47/4005_102020046685_ExhibitPic.jpg and uses chain