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Old 02-14-2013, 09:08 AM   #1
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Default Cart runs 10mph in foward and 17 in reverse....help

Like the title says my '01 series txt is running 10mph in forward and 17mph in reverse. The direction selector is working in the correct direction. I swapped the A and C positions on the directional selector, still the same thing. What am I missing? Obviously it's probably a simple thing that I am over looking...
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Old 02-14-2013, 09:14 AM   #2
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Default Re: Cart runs 10mph in foward and 17 in reverse....help

wow... how did ya hang on to it going backwards at 17 mph????
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Old 02-14-2013, 09:23 AM   #3
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wow... how did ya hang on to it going backwards at 17 mph????
He lets his co-pilot steer.
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Old 02-14-2013, 09:36 AM   #4
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Like the title says my '01 series txt is running 10mph in forward and 17mph in reverse. The direction selector is working in the correct direction. I swapped the A and C positions on the directional selector, still the same thing. What am I missing? Obviously it's probably a simple thing that I am over looking...
First, verify the cart moves with equal ease in both directions (IE: Bad bearing or dragging brake shoes, etc.)

Measure from the M- to the B+ terminals on the controller while driving.
You should get the same voltage (Full battery pack voltage) in both direction when flat out.
IF so, the problem is F/R switch or motor related.
If not, it has something to do with the controller.

Hopefully, these few tests will get you pointed in the right direction. (No pun intended)
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It wasn't easy...
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Old 02-14-2013, 09:43 AM   #6
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First, verify the cart moves with equal ease in both directions (IE: Bad bearing or dragging brake shoes, etc.)

Measure from the M- to the B+ terminals on the controller while driving.
You should get the same voltage (Full battery pack voltage) in both direction when flat out.
IF so, the problem is F/R switch or motor related.
If not, it has something to do with the controller.

Hopefully, these few tests will get you pointed in the right direction. (No pun intended)
It has nothing dragging in the brakes. I also get full voltage.
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Old 02-14-2013, 10:48 AM   #7
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It has nothing dragging in the brakes. I also get full voltage.
If you are getting full voltage in both directions, that sorta narrows it down to the F/R switch contact or the Motor.

The high current part of the F/R switch consists of four stationary contacts and four movable contacts.
The movable contacts are two pairs that are connected with a bus bar and are located on the cam that the F/R lever moves.

All eight contacts and both bus bars have total current flowing through them whether the F/R is in F or R, but which contacts are touching are different for each direction, so they might not be lining up the same, or have the same contact tension, in both directions.

ScottyB from Carts Unlimited has posted instructions on how to adjust and align F/R switches, but I can't find it in my stash, so I must have not saved a copy. (I have a PDS and didn't need it)
Give him a yell and he will probably post it again.
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If your controller uses the half speed reverse, remove it and see if you get 17mph in both directions.
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If your controller uses the half speed reverse, remove it and see if you get 17mph in both directions.
i will try that.
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Old 02-14-2013, 01:30 PM   #10
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Well the cart hauls butt in both directions with the 1/2 speed reverse lead disconnected. I don't want that to be the answer, so I guess I will keep troubleshootiing...
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