Drive Belt; Drive Belt Removal - Pioneer 1200 Maintenance Service Manual

TORQUE CONVERTER
TROUBLESHOOTING
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
The correct interaction of the engine, governor and torque converter are essential to the troubleshooting pro-
cess. Maintaining proper adjustment of each of these is critical to the overall performance of the vehicle. If the
engine and governor adjustments are within Club Car specifications but, when climbing a steep hill, the
engine begins to lose RPM before the drive belt reaches the top of the driven clutch, there is a torque con-
verter problem.
If the torque converter is not operating properly:
1. Check the governor and throttle settings. See Governor Cable Installation and Adjustment,
Section 14, Page 14-7.
2. Inspect both clutches for dirt and debris buildup on component parts. Clean the exterior surfaces of both
clutches with water to remove any dust or dirt, then drive the vehicle and check for proper operation.
3. If cleaning both clutches does not solve the problem, disassemble and thoroughly clean all parts in the
drive clutch. Be sure to clean the plastic drive buttons (10) (Figure 17-7, Page 17-8).

DRIVE BELT

See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
The drive belt should be inspected semiannually for wear and glazing. If it is excessively worn, frayed, or
glazed, replace the belt.
As the drive belt wears, the engine RPM will increase to compensate for the change in torque converter ratio.
This will keep the vehicle's maximum ground speed correct at 17-19 mph (27-31 km/h).
DRIVEN
CLUTCH
DRIVE CLUTCH
Figure 17-2 Drive Belt Removal

DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1. Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in NEUTRAL. Chock
the wheels.
2. Disconnect the battery cables as instructed. See WARNING "To avoid unintentionally starting..." in
General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-2.
3. Disconnect the spark plug. See WARNING "To avoid unintentionally starting..." in General Warning,
Section 1, Page 1-2.
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Troubleshooting
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