Make sure the rollers are lubed and turn freely. Try a 1" strap from
one of those ratchet strap things [get a better quality one, not the el
cheapo] the sell for tying down loads?
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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