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Rob some
ratchet straps, find an enterprising individual with an
industrial strength sewing machine and fabricate your own?
BTW, you are
going to LOVE changing those tires with the Green Slime in
them. Many tire shops refuse to deal with items that have been
so 'repaired'. :)
RJ
On 1/30/2019 1:38 PM, Darryl McMahon
wrote:
So
far this month (January 2019), we have had about 98 cm of snow
(about 40 inches). Fortunately, I picked up an E15 the summer
before last and now have it re-powered (sealed lead-acid golf car
batteries and 12-amp charger). Got a snowblower turning nicely
and attached. Battery holds up to 2-3 hours of operation without
getting seriously drained despite cold-soaking (unheated storage).
Had some tire issues, but a friend recommended Green Slime. Seems
to have resolved the sidewall crack leak, so the 40-year-old tires
will hopefully last a bit longer. (Will probably replace all the
rubber in the summer, when working outdoors is a more hospitable.
It's cold here this winter, even by Ottawa standards - repeated
frostbite warnings. On the plus side, no mosquitoes.)
I wanted the snowblower going, because by Christmas the snowbanks
were already over 4 feet high, and defeating the E12 with the plow
blade.
I estimate in the 15-20 hours of run time I have done this month
on the E15, I have lifted the blower 400-500 times. (Areas I do
involve short runs and not enough space to turn around, so a lot
of backing up and transiting with the blower lifted.) Yesterday,
I broke another lift strap. Looks to be simple wear, breaking at
the roller on the blower frame. I double loop to get the
mechanical advantage, and the lift motor (replaced last fall) is
working a charm. Roller sleeve and side washers all appear
smooth, so should not be fraying the strap.
Has anyone come across a highly durable lift strap? I would just
like to carry out this replacement exercise less frequently.
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