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I am also new to the list, lurking for now. Bought an E20 with
mower and snow thrower in 1975 for $250 with "dead" batteries. It was being used
at home by a dealer who had traded it in. Filled the "dead" batteries with
water, cleaned the connectors and mowed for about 4 years (only an
acre.)
This tractor also had the "range pack" which was a metal box
with 3 12 volt trolling motor batteries hung out the rear. This string in
parallel with the 6 internal ones. Supposed to mow 2 or 3 acres with this
option.
After these batteries all became unusable, I just put 3 12
volt trolling batteries inside the tractor- this was plenty to mow 1
acre.
Later moved, ended up in a small place, gave it away to a
relative who never used it and it just went to rust.
Reworked all the motors (my dad is a machinist and I am an
electronic tech) and made various small changes, replaced the pedal
microswitches, built a new charger etc.
Now have 5 acres, about half in grass and an elderly
Craftsman lawn tractor- would kill to have E20 back. So I am also looking for
one in the mid-atlantic region- will pay appropriately for a good big one, any
brand, in good condition.
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