What up From California

[karty]

Hey guys, ive been reading on here for a while as a guest and decided to make an account today. I have a little home made go kart that im going to try and post photos of soon. I had a quick question that i was going to ask. When i have my go kart elevated on some bricks the engine starts and runs, but when i put it on the ground, the engine doesn't want to start at all
.., any ideas.

 

[karl]

Welcome to the forum!

When i have my go kart elevated on some bricks the engine starts and runs, but when i put it on the ground, the engine doesn't want to start at all

Is your chain to tight? Or is your idle set to low?

 

[karty]

Thanks, and the chain is good. i really dont know much about go karts and i was hoping to learn more so, i dont really know how to adjust the idle.

 

[Russ2251]

Get the engine manual and read...read...read.

 

[karty]

yeah, ive had the cart in my garage for maybe 6 years and my dad bought it when i was very young, he lost the manual and anything like that. so i'm stuck with just the kart..

 

[Big Boy]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[oldbikerarlo]

Welcome. You say it's been setting for six years? Maybe the clutch bushing could use some lube.

 

[karty]

I recently replaced the clutch, i dont know if that includes the bushing, im gonna check in on that. thanks

 

[landuse]

yeah, ive had the cart in my garage for maybe 6 years and my dad bought it when i was very young, he lost the manual and anything like that. so i'm stuck with just the kart..

Welcome. Give us some info on your engine, like the make, model etc. If there are any numbers stamped on it, give us those too. We can then try find a manual for you.