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Re: (ET) Tractor power problems



Is the drive motor getting hot?  I'd guess that it is ...

Look for bad bearings and/or dragging brakes.  

Also check the motor field; a bad connection (could be just about 
anywhere, alas) or a failure in the field itself could make for a weak 
field.  That would  increase current usage and also make the tractor 
feeble.  If that's what's wrong, don't keep running it, or you'll damage 
the motor.


David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA
1991 Solectria Force 144vac
1991 Ford Escort Green/EV 128vdc
1979 General Engines ElectroPed 24vdc
1974 Honda Civic EV 96vdc
1970 GE Elec-trak E15 36vdc
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