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Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 8:07 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) restoration pics
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Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 8:15
PM
Subject: Re: (ET) restoration pics
Tim, I still have the cutting problems you mention. I started
a thread a couple of months ago and many others commented about the same
thing. Still, others say theirs is very good. I'm not sure what to
think. Is their's really good, or could it be we are too
picky?
I'm not sure. I've wondered if this is a design flaw caused by the
overlap between the blades being to small. I sure would like to fix
it. Having used the Electrak all summer, I have found only three things
that I thought could have been improved upon.
1. The poor cut quality of the deck.
2. Poor lift design that makes it impossible to lift the deck at
the end of each row (which would facilitate turning).
3. First gear is too slow and second is too fast for cutting with
the cruise control.
Having said that, I still really like my tractor. It's otherwise a
great machine.
Darryl
Tim Gulden <rimmer59 hbci com> wrote:
I too have many restoration pix and a new
schematic of my E20.
I am currently using a 120 amp PWM controller
(with reverse, acceloration/de-acceloration ramps, potentiometer
foot control, regen braking, etc) and a combination 30 amp battery
charger with a built in 3,600 watt power inverter (can almost run everything
in my house in the event of a power outage as well as every power tool made
that runs on 120Vac up to 30 amps). For field weakening I have a
fast/slow dash switch that switches in 50 ohms @20 watts in series
with the field while still retaining full PWM speed control in either switch
position. Also, the field is powered up when the disconnect switch is
closed which then enables me to sit on a 40 degree hill in LL without using
the brake (dynamic braking).
During my first mow through 6" of plush grass
in D1, I noticed a slight uneven cut aproximately where the blades
overlap. I have the new rear discharge deck set at 3" height and the
blades are razor sharp but I think it might be the lack of lifting issue
earlier discussed. Maybe I'll try the Gator blades.
I would also like to thank Bill Gunn for
stocking the replacement parts for my 30 year old tractor as well as
thanking many of you who offered your wisdom and experiences.
Tim
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 10:46
AM
Subject: (ET) restoration pics
I've got 45 pics of my I-5 Elec-trak restoration from this
spring. They total 34 meg. If anyone has the web
space, I'll be happy to share them with the group. I have them
zipped and ready to send. It was quite a job, and the photos
turned out great.
Thanks,
Darryl Howell
Smyrna GA
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