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stardawg · **Posted:** Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:05 am

Just picked this beauty up yesterday =D>

DK year or model...It has a 6 hp Tecumseh. Unlike my bigger buggies...it has no torque converter...just a clutch with a small sprocket that goes to the big sprocket that is connected directly to the wheel and brake assembly.

Does anyone know how to get the clutch off? The previous owner put spacers between the clutch and the engine and now the brake doesn't line up

I pulled out the bolt that goes into the shaft, and there was an allen screw on the back of the clutch to hold it onto the shaft. Removed that guy but still can't get the clutch off. As always...your input is appreciated

Funnyman · **Posted:** Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:10 am

sometimes there 2 setscrews.that clutch should slide off.spray the set screw holes and keyway with PB Blaster.let sit foawhile

BIGE · **Posted:** Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:23 am

yep check for another set screw and soak it good with pb of a good penetrating oil

stardawg · **Posted:** Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:46 am

I used WD-40 yesterday...but still wouldn't budge. It looked like there was a hole for a second set screw but no screw and no threads

I also need the return spring for the brake pedal, 4" band brake and the lower seat belts...can anyone help me out there?

Funnyman · **Posted:** Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:47 am

sometimes they put 2 setscrew in 1 hole to lock the 1st one

Funnyman · **Posted:** Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:49 am

PB Blaster is much better than wd-40 for this purpose

ChuckOrlando · **Posted:** Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:17 pm

You love you some yard carts

It's probly just froze to the shaft. Do as funnyman said. Might be alot less work to add a washer behind the rim. Thats what I always did

stardawg · **Posted:** Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:42 pm

The washers behind the rim are the problem...pushed the brake drum too far out and pulled the band brake off and rubbed through :shock:

Just ordered new brake return spring, band brake and seatbelt from Kart-Mart...should have the parts by Fri. so I can have it back on...err...off the road this weekend [-o<

Scott and crew rock!

Funnyman · **Posted:** Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:23 pm

Ive had 2 band brakes fail 1 wore thru and 1 stick and mud messed it up.Also if the chain breaks or comes off ----no brakes the later is only if the band goes around the clutch

stardawg · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:26 am

Got the parts and put it all back together...this thing is scary fast :shock:

The drive wheel tends to break loose often :roll:

Haven't turned it over to the boy just yet...looks like the driver front wheel is missing a bearing...the things people do to their machines

Will be ordering the part tomorrow. On a positive note...the band brake works great =D>

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