Re: (ET) E12S Reverse Only

["SteveS" <ssawtelle fcc net>]

Sounds like the reverse relay is stuck on. This could be a mechanical
problem in the relay itself since the relay is 'open-air' and easily 
damaged
(personal experience). It could also be the microswitch that triggers the
reverse relay is stuck closed. In particular:

Do you hear the reverse relay click when you push the throttle to the left
from neutral? If no, then the microswitch may be stuck closed or the wiring
is screwed up. The microswitch is located in the throttle assembly and the
switch 'arm' can be seen thru the slot the throttle moves in. The relay
itself is located (from the driver's seat) to the right side of the mower
behind the panel that bolts to the battery side of of dash (access from the
front battery compartment).

I have had to 'recondition' the microswitch, 'adjust' the relay, and 
correct
a few spade lug connections to the relay. I think these are all not 
uncommon
items that can cause trouble.

A word of warning! Do not close the hood while the panel is loose in the
battery compartment, as the hood stiffener will come down on the reverse
relay and give you additional things to fix. Of course that has never
happened to me.....


SteveS
E12S


----- Original Message -----
From: "WOODY" <woodydel optonline net>
To: <>
Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 6:14 PM
Subject: (ET) E12S Reverse Only


> Hello,
>
> I just swapped batteries from my lousy looking E15 to my beautiful E12S.
> Never ran the E12 since it's batteries were all bad when I got it. After
> hooking up all the battteries from the E15 which ran great my big 
> surprise
> was the E12 only goes in reverse. No matter which way I push the control 
> I
> can only travel backwards. High and Low range on the tranny works
normally.
> Any ideas as to what's going on would be appreciated.
>
> Lights work, lift works just won't go forward.
>
> Woody Del Mar
>