Golf Cart Starter Generators, Belts & Brushes

A gas golf cart has no separate starter and alternator. One unit, the starter generator, spins the engine when you press the pedal and then charges the 12-volt battery once the engine runs. Complete units are here for Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha carts, but most of the page is the two parts that wear first: the starter generator belt and the brush set.

Fitment and sizing. Match the make, model, year and engine. Belts are listed by the carts and OEM numbers they fit, and several come as a pair with the drive belt. Brush kits are sold by starter generator model, so check the OEM numbers in the title against the plate on your unit.

Frequently asked questions

Belt, brushes or the whole unit: which do I need?

A squeal on take-off or slow cranking usually points to a loose or glazed belt. A battery that stops charging, or starting that comes and goes, points to worn brushes. Replace the whole unit when the bearings are noisy or the armature is damaged.

Do electric golf carts have a starter generator?

No. Only gas carts do. Electric carts drive the wheels with a motor fed from the battery pack.