HELP Go kart doesnt idle

[tgeek430]

i have a manco ez rider go kart (is super fun by the way)
but it doesn't idle it goes right away



and the brakes only work half of the time

Any suggestions?

 

[devino246]

 

[devino246]

Try lowering the idle speed.

 

[brendonv]

Try cleaning your idle jet.

 

[devino246]

when you say "goes right away", do you mean it takes off when you start it? When your brakes dont work, is there a sound you hear and is there anything you do to make them work?

 

[Blazkowiez]

You could have a stuck throttle cable, too high idle, worn clutch, stalled clutch, there are several reasons that could be causing this.

 

[tgeek430]

when you say "goes right away", do you mean it takes off when you start it? When your brakes dont work, is there a sound you hear and is there anything you do to make them work?

yes when you start it it start moving at a low speed



no the brakes don't make any sounds

 

[tgeek430]

Try lowering the idle speed.

how do i lower the idle speed and how would that help

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Lower the engine idle speed by backing out the idle speed stop screw. I'ts the screw on the carburetor that the throttle rests against at idle. Backing this screw out allows the throttle to close more, the engine idles at a lower RPM, and (all things being equal), your CVT will not begin to engage until you throttle up.

 

[tgeek430]

bump

 

[Benjo]

all your questions have been answered, why bump the thread.

 

[bajagokart]

id say if you dont know where your throttle screw is then you are screwed to put it plainly! lol

 

[Benjo]

id say if you dont know where your throttle screw is then you are screwed to put it plainly! Lol

i agree