Re: (ET) Bench testing

[JBR <reinharj frontiernet net>]

If the main control circuitry runs on 36 volts, then connecting to only 12 
volts won't operate it properly - and if contactors pull partially in, 
they 
arc weld real nicely ( I can show you nice pictures from my Comuta-Car 
when 
it did this).

Also, since the main drive motors are sep-ex, even with  motor by itself  
on 
bench you want to be a little careful about connections.  

The mower deck, Snowblower, and Rototiller motors are a little easier to 
connect to your car battery.

On Tuesday 13 June 2006 10:38 pm, Peter Bishop wrote:
> When I found my E15 I hooked the snowblower motor to my car battery with
> jumpers to see if it turned.  I don't see why you couldn't do a simple 
> test
> like that.  You wouldn't even have to take the tires off, just jack it up
> and block it safely.
>
> Pete.
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: BRIAN ROSS<mailto:rossbt verizon net>
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>   Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 8:02 PM
>   Subject: (ET) Bench testing
>
>
>   I have an E12 that became mine with dead-dead
>   batteries, flat tires and bad front axle.  I was
>   wondering if anyone has pulled the tires and "bench
>   tested" the operation of the tractor.  I was hoping to
>   locate some used batteries and give it a go before
>   having the wheels blasted and painted and adding new
>   tires and axle.  Anyone see any problems with this?
>
>   Brian Ross
>
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