How to install golf cart club protector
A golf cart club protector is a piece of protecting equipment for the golf cart to save golf playing equipment such as golf bag, golf club, etc from getting damaged due to different weather conditions and uneven circumstances.
Mainly, a golf cart club protector cover is installed on the back of the golf cart. Besides, it can also save the golfers from rain, dust, heated sun rays, and so on. It is lightweight equipment that can be carried easily by folding.
Some of the best golf cart club protectors are Himal 4-passenger golf cart cover, Fairway 2-passenger golf cart cover, etc. As it is golfer-friendly equipment, it is worth using.
There are so many benefits to installing a golf cart club protector. Before every golf match, it is important to stay prepared. In case of bad weather conditions, neither golfer nor his equipment gets affected by it because of a protector. Here I am going to mention some steps to install a golf cart club protector:
1) Attaching mount protector on separate seat back canopy
This step is followed for the carts with detached driver and passenger seat backs. Here is explained how to complete this step:
- There are rear braces attached to the golf cart club protector canopy that is saved by two trim plates. The plates are screwed by four screws and nuts that have to be unscrewed;
- The tracking bar has to be slid between the canopy and canopy support to align both the tracking bar and canopy holes;
- The rear braces have to be reattached to the canopy with the hardware removed and with trim plates on both inside and outside of the canopy. The hardware needs to be tightened later;
2) Attaching mount protector on one-piece seat back canopy
This step is followed for the carts with a one-piece seat back. Here is explained how to complete this step:
- The tracking bar needs to be placed behind the canopy and opposite two gussets. It needs to be aligned to the center of the canopy;
- A new mounting hole needs to be found deep inside the tracking bar onto each canopy gusset. There are two canopy gussets and they need to get drilled through canopy gussets about 9/32 inches;
- The tracking bar should get attached to the canopy with two ¼-20 * ½ hex head screws, ¼ locknuts, and ¼ washers. It needs to be tightened later;
N.B: The canopy supports should not be drilled
3) Securing club protector in the tracking bar
The following things should be followed to complete the step:
- The club protectors’ beaded edge should be slid into the slot on the tracking bar;
- To hold the protector in place, pliers and crimp should be used at both ends of the tracking bar;
4) Mounting bracket installation
Some of the final steps to finish this entire installation method are described below:
- Locknuts and bag hoop mounting hardware needs to be removed now;
- The mounting bracket should be dragged to cover the rest of the bag hoop. The canvas should seem loose to get zero tension. However, to raise the bracket to make it zero-tension in the tight canvas, spacers need to be added. It is obvious to take care of it;
- Two nylon locknuts and two ¼-20 * 3-½ hex head cap screws are needed for spacer installation. They need to be tightened properly;
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Are there any differences between installation methods?
=> Yes, It may vary according to the types of golf carts. For example, we have to follow some extra processes for the carts with separate driver seats and passenger seats.
2) How hard is installing a protector?
=> If you know about the tools and their uses according to the methods, it is easier to install and you don’t need a professional or mechanic to install that.
3) Is there any particular choice among brands?
=> It depends on the cart because not every brand provides solutions to every type of cart. Some are good for double-seaters, some are good for four-seaters, some protectors are only used to cover the back, and so on.
4) What will happen if there are tensions on the canvas?
=> If there are tensions in the canvas, they might keep a room for entering rainwater or sunray inside. In that case, adding spacers might help here to remove tensions.
5) How many types of club protectors are available in the market?
=> There are various types of protectors available. But the most popular types are Sunbrella Canvas and Marine Grade Vinyl.
6) Are the club protectors user and environment-friendly?
=> Yes, they are because they can be installed easily, are carried by hand, are lightweight, and don’t contain any particle that harms nature.
7) At what amount of power does it need to tighten the screws?
=> It needs 45 in-lb (5.1 N-m) power to tighten the screws.
8) Why canopy support should not be drilled?
=> If the canopy support is drilled, it makes the support weaker and the support gets broken soon. Because of this broken support, the golf cart gets damaged.
9) What types of problems may appear if a protector is not installed?
=> During bad weather conditions, such as rain and hot weather, the equipment can be damaged. As a result, it may affect playing a match or the durability of the equipment gets decreased. So, it needs to be repaired or replaced.
10) During alignments, should I change screws?
=> If the previous screws don’t fit after alignments, then they may be replaced with newer and more suitable ones.
A golf cart club protector is a very useful piece of equipment. It doesn’t only save equipment or a golfer in different ways but also enables its user to save a lot of money. As well as being one of the most expensive sports in this world, golf-playing equipment is very expensive. So, it may not seem good if it is replaced with a new one or needs to be fixed before the match or once in a while, due to weather issues. As it is very easy to install, I would suggest every owner of a golf cart install it, if they haven’t already.
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