RE: (ET) Weak Deck Motor / Blade Spindown

["Elie, Larry (L.D.)" <lelie ford com>]

I saw similar simptoms with a LOOSE BLADE.  It didn't want to cut; the 
blade didn't brake when I turned it off.  Check to see if it is really 
tight.

Larry Elie


-----Original Message-----
From: David Stensland [mailto:electron megsinet com]
Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2000 12:58 PM
To: elec-trak cosmos5 phy tufts edu
Subject: (ET) Weak Deck Motor / Blade Spindown


One of my E12M's blades starting cutting badly last night.  It got so bad
that I had to stop.  It appears that the motor is weak.  There's nothing
wrong with the blade itself... it's sharp and well balanced.

The electric braking quit on that motor at the same time.  Now when I turn
off the deck, that particular motor continues to spin down long after the
other two have stopped.  I pulled the cover and noticed some condensation
inside, so I tightened the terminals and tried it again, but no change.

Before I tear it apart and inspect the brushes, I'd like to hear if anyone
else has had this problem.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
-Dave

P.S.  For those of you who are interested, I have pictures of the tractor
posted at http://www.corecomm.net/~electron/Elec-Trak.htm