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Re: (ET) Newbie E20 owner questions.
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