RE: (ET) New tractor and some questions?

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

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The E12 starts very slowly (to the point were I wonder if I am going to 
move
at all), and then comes up to speed and a change in terrain clause a speed
change and I can hear relays merrily clicking away.  It appears to me that
the electronics in the tractor are trying to keep the motor at a constant
speed in L D1 and D2. But in LL as I listen to the motor it really winds is
this normal operation for an E12. 
        Final question, where should the fuel level needle be when the
tractor is running. On both my tractor the needle drops to either the Low 
or
very near the low level when running, but as soon as I stop the needle pops
back to the green. Is this just and indication that the is a voltage drop
across the batteries when they are under load or do I something to be
concerned about?

Finally, D2 in the E12 seems only useful moving the tractor on very flat
ground, is this normal.
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Every E12 (and E15) I have ever owned had a 'power pulse' (cruse control) 
button at the right on the dash.  If the tractor starts slowly, push the 
button.

Second, the fuel meter is a volt meter.  Under load, you 'droop' the 
voltage from the batteries significantly.  Even with a full charge (near 
the top of the green) when you add load (mower deck and drive) it drops 
perhaps 1/5 of the green range.  When you stop, the needle goes back up.  
If everything is working OK, D2 should work even on hills WHEN you use the 
'power pulse'.  I have towed a car with D2 on level ground.  I have plowed 
snow with a blade in D2.

Larry Elie