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Golf Cart Stuck in Mud? Golf Cart Stuck in the Sand?
There will be many places where the golf cart
would have to pass through mud or sand.
If the cart is passing through mud and gets
stuck, there are some action steps that need
to be taken. Tools needed to get golf cart out of the sand:
• Tire pressure gauge
• Traction mats
• Shovel
• Rope (14’ or more)
• Couple gallons of water • Spare tire
• Tow straps
Initially, you will need to reduce the weight
placed on the golf cart to prevent further
sinking of your vehicle. If passengers are
sitting on the cart, they should get off the cart,
along with their kits and bags. If you have limited space, try using a small
shovel and start digging! A hanging bag will
help cover the interior and prevent additional
sand from going everywhere.
Now there is a need to make room for the tires
to move a little. Turn your wheels left and right
so that the mud will be displaced from the
wheels, and you would be able to maneuver
through.
After doing this, you will have to position your
tires in a way that they are pointed straight
ahead for the next try.
Manual cart drivers are required to shift the
gear to neutral to allow the vehicle to move
freely.
For automatics, use 1 or 2 and slowly give it
gas.
When your golf cart is stuck in the sand, you
will have to first let go let go of the gas. The
more your tires struggle, the more they will dig
deeper into the sand. Assess the situation and
avoid making things worse.
Traction mats may prove to be very helpful.
Place the mat behind the tires, and begin
pushing the cart over the mat.
If this strategy does not work, it’s time to grab
your shovel:
• Use the shovel to remove sand in front of
all the tires.
• Make a path parallel to the tire depth, and it
should be a few feet long in front of each
tire. Using this technique, there will be less
sand under the wheel; therefore less resistance.
If none of the above works, you will need to
deflate the tires to get your cart out of the
mud. Don’t forget to inflate the tires again. If the above is not working try wetting the sand
to further reduce the resistance.
If all of the above fails, place the floor mats in
front of the tires so that the traction will result
in movement of the cart. Tip: Don’t use the gallon jugs because they’re
specifically reserved for the engines in case
of overheating. Wetting the sand will make it
easier to drive get your cart out of the sand.
JANUARY 2020
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