Swap Meets (was Re: (ET) Mower stuff)

["SteveS" <ssawtelle fcc net>]

I've been thinking about this swap meet stuff as well.

We are all spread out, maybe a few regional events would work - at least 
for
starters. I've ended up meeting most of the ET owners in the DC area and,
without fail, they have all been really nice, interesting preople.

I noticed recently that Wheel Horse has an event in PA. That may be a good
one to 'tag' on to (if they say ok), as Wheel Horse ended up with the ET
line. Anyone on the list know more? - here's a link:

http://www.ejourney.com/~dgarver/page13.html

Looks like this year's event is over. If there is interest I could look 
into
it.

Sure would be a good opportunity for those that have backyards full of 
parts
looking for homes.

- SteveS
-E12Ss
-E20




----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Poush" <agp vt edu>
To: <>
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 10:54 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) Mower stuff


> I want to try the side discharge mode now but I'm reluctant to spend
> another $65 just for an experiment.  I wish we had an annual swap meet
> for these tractors.  Has anyone tried to set one up before?
>
> On Friday, July 11, 2003, at 08:41  AM, SteveS wrote:
>
> > Another mower point I ran across in a service bulletin.  Interesting
> > in that
> > it confirms the concept of running backwards possibly working better.
> >
> > - SteveS
> >
> > ------------------------
> >
> > Elec-Trak Servcice Bulletin 5 -  March 29, 1971
> >
> > Mower Performance
> >
> > The Elec-Trak mower is, as you know, convertible to either side or rear
> > discharge. The rear discharge mower is best suited to regularly cut
> > lawn,
> > sweeper pickup of clippings and, of course, it offers major safety
> > advantages with all discharge down and under the tractor. Some lawn
> > conditions such as long, limp or wet grass and no sweeping are not well
> > suited to the rear discharge kit due to the front baffle pushing over
> > the
> > grass immediately before the blades hit it.
> >
> > The side discharge kit design is best suited to long limp or wet grass
> > and
> > leaving the clippings on the lawn. The large space between the mower
> > front
> > and the blades without baffling, and the rear baffle vacuum action for
> > a
> > second cutting, combined with the broad scattering of the discharge,
> > give
> > the cleanest appearance.
> >
> > Each customer should be carefully introduced to the two options to
> > best meet
> > his own application. If any mowing appearance or safety problems
> > develop
> > later, the option for changeover should be explained to him.
> >
> > An easy test for difference is to operate the tractor- rear discharge
> > mower
> > in reverse and observe the appearance. In this case the rear discharge
> > is
> > acting like the side discharge does in the forward direction and
> > provides a
> > good comparison before making the changeover.
> >
> > Mower Alignment
> >
> > If a uniform cut is not being obtained with the mower, some checks to
> > be
> > made include:
> >
> > See that the blades are all in the same horizontal plane by comparing
> > lineup
> > at the ends. Rotate each blade 180 degrees to test each end.
> >
> > Check the front castor supports for uniform attachment to the housing.
> > Slotted holes in the housing may permit a difference in assembly if not
> > carefully checked.
> >
> > Be sure the rear roller is assembled straight.
> >
> > Be sure the mower is level by correct choice of spacers in front to
> > correspond to holes in rear adjuster.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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