Re: (ET) Newbie E20 owner questions.

[Michael J DeLiso <mjdeliso juno com>]

Jim,
Three 12 batteries will work but range is less than half.
Charger may also tend to overcharge them,
I have 2 years on a set of Sams club golf cart  sixes,
I love the results.
Read your home owners manual lots of good stuff in it.
Good Luck,
Mike DeLiso

On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 10:10:05 EST JimClaro aol com writes:
> Hello,
> I just paid for (haven't picked her up yet) an E20 with 42" mower, 
> snow 
> thrower, tire chains, weight box and plow for $600 in decent (a 
> little rust here 
> and there) condition.   The tractor will need new batteries.  I am 
> new to 
> electronics.
> 
> 1. Can I use 3 12 volt deep cycle batteries instead of the 6 6 
> volts, and 
> what are the advantages/disadvantages?  
> 
> 2. If the amperage is the same on the 12v batteries as the 6v will 
> the 
> tractor run as long?  
>    (I'd make up the weight difference using a few cement blocks)
> 
> 3. Can I use Sealed Lead Acid 12 volt batteries, like the ones from 
> Sears?  
> This seems like a good idea so the water level never has to be 
> checked/adjusted.  I've had great luck with the Sealed batteries in 
> my cars.
> 
> 4. If I don't use the 3 12volt batteries, are the 6 volt deep cycle 
> batteries 
> from Sam's Club for $47 a piece any good?
> 
> 5. Does it make any difference to the onboard charger as to whether 
> I use 3 
> 12 volt batteries or not?
> 
> 6. Were there any product recalls on these?  I don't want to blow up 
> a 
> battery.
> 
> 7. Is there anything else I should be aware of? I have the Elec-Trak 
> 
> Homeowner's Service Manual.
> 
> I'll probably be asking many more questions when I get the thing.  
> I've had 2 
> nearly indestructable cub cadets which I fixed up and sold, but I've 
> always 
> wanted a quiet electric tractor.  I can't wait to get it running.
> Thank you for any advice you can give,
> Jim