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1. One of the other submitters has built
(with the help of Bill) a 5 blade front
deck. I'll let him tell the story if he chooses. There's always the reel mower (GE even had a
FRONT reel mower, but I never saw one).
2. Wire
it like the seat switch.
Larry
Elie
-----Original Message-----
From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu [mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu]On Behalf Of Rich Rock Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 5:13 PM To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu Subject: (ET) 2 mower deck questions Dear Fellow ET'ers,
I have a couple questions that I hope someone out
there has already implemented or given consideration.
1. Has anyone attached a second
mower deck to an ET to effectively double the mowing capacity?
My yard is pretty big (couple acres) and I would like to have a "quick attach"
system to allow use of a second deck when applicable in large open areas.
What is the best method to attach a second deck? What about the
electronics - can the contactor and electronics support a second
plug?
2. Has anyone installed a switch on the
mower deck attachment arms in series with the brake
switch? I find myself often acting too slowly when the deck
catches something in our yard and am concerned that one of these times I will
not react in time to prevent damage to the deck. Installing a limit switch
in series with the brake on each of the arms to open when the arms are
pushed back (when the deck engages something) will instantly stop the tractor
motor - regardless how fast my foot hits the brake. If someone else has
done this, I'd appreciate any suggestions regarding mounting, type of
switch......
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Rich Rock
Your principle has placed these words above the entrance of the legislative
chamber: “whosoever acquires any influence here can obtain his share of legal
plunder.” And what has been the result? All classes have flung themselves upon
the doors of the chamber crying: “A share of the plunder for me, for me!”
— Frédéric Bastiat, “Plunder and Law” [1850] from Selected Essays on Political Economy (Foundation for Economic Education, 1995 |