<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class="">A couple of things to check.<div class=""><ul class="MailOutline"><li class="">Double check the strap path. I believe that there were variations with the lift and “nose” piece where the strap goes over the front of the tractor. One of mine is a mix of parts and the strap is VERY close to the strap cutout in the bumper and the nose piece as well if I recall correctly.</li><li class="">Also check it when the blower is lifted because the diameter of strap on the drum get larger when the attachments are lifted. So what cleared at a small diameter may rub when larger. </li><li class="">Make sure that the roller on the blower is free. I had a rusted one that would not turn which added strain to the lift and was abrasive to the strap.</li><li class="">I’m sure this is not the case but make sure that you are not lifting it past the point that it stops. </li><li class="">As mentioned, springs will help some but they are more for float. When the blower is raised the springs are free - at least on my tractor.</li></ul><div class="">Good luck</div><div class="">Dean.</div><div><br class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">On Jan 30, 2019, at 1:45 PM, Nick Skinner <<a href="mailto:kc2dzb@nycap.rr.com" class="">kc2dzb@nycap.rr.com</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div class=""><div class="">I didn't see a mention of helper springs. You blower does have a set,<br class="">correct?<br class=""><br class="">Nick<br class=""><br class="">-----Original Message-----<br class="">From: Darryl McMahon [<a href="mailto:darryl@econogics.com" class="">mailto:darryl@econogics.com</a>] <br class="">Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:39 PM<br class="">To: Elec-Trak<br class="">Subject: (ET) Front lift strap keeps breaking<br class=""><br class="">So far this month (January 2019), we have had about 98 cm of snow (about <br class="">40 inches). Fortunately, I picked up an E15 the summer before last and <br class="">now have it re-powered (sealed lead-acid golf car batteries and 12-amp <br class="">charger). Got a snowblower turning nicely and attached. Battery holds <br class="">up to 2-3 hours of operation without getting seriously drained despite <br class="">cold-soaking (unheated storage).<br class=""><br class="">Had some tire issues, but a friend recommended Green Slime. Seems to <br class="">have resolved the sidewall crack leak, so the 40-year-old tires will <br class="">hopefully last a bit longer. (Will probably replace all the rubber in <br class="">the summer, when working outdoors is a more hospitable. It's cold here <br class="">this winter, even by Ottawa standards - repeated frostbite warnings. On <br class="">the plus side, no mosquitoes.)<br class=""><br class="">I wanted the snowblower going, because by Christmas the snowbanks were <br class="">already over 4 feet high, and defeating the E12 with the plow blade.<br class=""><br class="">I estimate in the 15-20 hours of run time I have done this month on the <br class="">E15, I have lifted the blower 400-500 times. (Areas I do involve short <br class="">runs and not enough space to turn around, so a lot of backing up and <br class="">transiting with the blower lifted.) Yesterday, I broke another lift <br class="">strap. Looks to be simple wear, breaking at the roller on the blower <br class="">frame. I double loop to get the mechanical advantage, and the lift <br class="">motor (replaced last fall) is working a charm. Roller sleeve and side <br class="">washers all appear smooth, so should not be fraying the strap.<br class=""><br class="">Has anyone come across a highly durable lift strap? I would just like <br class="">to carry out this replacement exercise less frequently.<br class=""><br class=""><br class="">-- <br class="">Darryl McMahon<br class="">Freelance Project Manager (sustainable systems)<br class=""><br class="">_______________________________________________<br class="">Elec-trak mailing list<br class=""><a href="mailto:Elec-trak@cosmos.phy.tufts.edu" class="">Elec-trak@cosmos.phy.tufts.edu</a><br class="">https://cosmos.phy.tufts.edu/mailman/listinfo/elec-trak<br class=""><br class=""><br class="">_______________________________________________<br class="">Elec-trak mailing list<br class="">Elec-trak@cosmos.phy.tufts.edu<br class="">https://cosmos.phy.tufts.edu/mailman/listinfo/elec-trak<br class=""></div></div></blockquote></div><br class=""></div></body></html>