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Fixing A
Flat Tire
There are number of
ways that can lead to a
flat tire. However, this
does not mean that
you have to haul your
golf cart to the nearest
repair shop every time.
The following steps
will give you complete
instructions on how to
replace a flat tire on
your golf cart.
Things You’ll Need
8 Floor jack
8 Socket
8 Ratchet wrench
8 Replacement tire
You can replace a golf cart
flat tire in three easy steps.
However, make sure that the
ignition is off before you begin
replacing a tire. You should
also ensure that the cart is
in park with the brake on to
avoid any nasty surprises.
Step 1: Use the Floor Jack
It is advisable that you bring
the golf cart to a flat surface
if possible. This will allow you
to place the small floor jack
correctly under the vehicle
frame. Be sure to place the
jack under the axle and not
the cart body. Do not raise the
golf cart right away. You need
to remove the lug nuts first.
a right sized socket and ratch-
et wrench to loosen the nuts.
However, do not remove them
completely. Raise the golf cart so
that the flat tire is barely off the
ground.
Remove the lug nuts and be sure
to keep them safe. Nuts are prone
to rolling off under the cart in dif-
ficult to reach places. Remove the
tire and replace it with a new one.
Step 3: Fix the New Tire
Put on the new tire by fixing it on the spokes. Replace all
the lug nuts and screw them on one by one. You do not
need to tighten them right away. Lower the jack until there
is just enough pressure on the new tire to prevent it from
slipping.
Use the socket to tighten all lug nuts. Make sure that you do
this right to prevent the new wheel from coming right off.
Next, lower the cart all the way until it rests equally on all 4
wheels and replace the wheel cover.
Every DIY job entails safety precautions. It is no different to
repair golf cart tire. You need to make sure that you have
the following safety equipment handy before you under-
take a job.
8Safety Glasses
8Protective Footwear
Step 2: Remove the Nuts 8Protective Gloves
Remove the wheel cover to
start on the lug nuts. Use 8Protective Apron
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