Re: (ET) Mower decks

[Klein Robert W NPRI <KleinRW Npt NUWC Navy Mil>]

Your dirts GREEN? 

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From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu [mailto:elec-trak-bounces 
cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of Hazen, Dwight L
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 10:14 AM
To: 'john briese'
Cc: Elec-Trak
Subject: Re: (ET) Mower decks

With the improved bearings and NOT spraying water directly on the shaft I 
have not had any problems. 

 

 I did scrape and paint the deck first. Use a bright color so you can see 
the green dirt. 

 

  Dwight

 

Dwight L. Hazen

Indiana University, UITS, Networks

Bloomington, In. 47408-7378

812-855-5367    

Ham Radio wb9tlh arrl net http://wb9tlh.ampr.us <http://wb9tlh.ampr.us/>  

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From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu [mailto:elec-trak-bounces 
cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of john briese
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 10:03 AM
To: Elec-Trak
Subject: Re: (ET) Mower decks

 

I think water is a two edged sword.  You may get the deck clean, but 
corrosion and issues with the motors maybe more pronounced. 
John Briese





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From: hazen indiana edu
To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:59:59 -0400
Subject: (ET) Mower decks

I agree, scraping and flushing the deck with water after each use will 
make them last longer and smell better too! 

 

 

 Dwight

 

 

Dwight L. Hazen

Indiana University, UITS, Networks

Bloomington, In. 47408-7378

812-855-5367    

Ham Radio wb9tlh arrl net http://wb9tlh.ampr.us <http://wb9tlh.ampr.us/>  

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From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu [mailto:elec-trak-bounces 
cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of Mike Wallace
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 2:13 AM
To: RJ Kanary; harry landis
Cc: Elec-Trak; Jim Coate
Subject: Re: (ET) Bill Gunn's Elec-Trak parts

 

Powder coating of a mild steel deck would probably be the most practical 
way to make the deck last longer.  

 

But in any case, flipping up the front mount mower and washing it off with 
a hose after each mowing is always a good idea.  Leave it flipped up and 
let the sun dry it out, or run the deck motors for a short time to help 
dry things out.  

 

If your deck motors might still have the original shielded lower ball 
bearings, keeping them dry is very important.  That's not quite as much of 
a concern if the lower bearing has been replaced with a double sealed 
version of a 6205 bearing.

 

Mike in KY