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Re: (ET) Front lift strap keeps breaking

A lot of us are using 40+ yr old fabric straps.  Jim & Harold both sell new quality replacements.  The snow blower requires at least two helper springs plus running the strap around a roller essentially cutting the load in half. 

My wife kept breaking straps lifting the mower deck on my EGT-150 because she was not listening for when it was all the way up.  I ended up swapping an E-12M deck lift handle instead.

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------ Original message------
From: Dean Stuckmann via Elec-trak
Date: Wed, Jan 30, 2019 3:47 PM
To: Nick Skinner;
Cc: Elec-Trak;
Subject:Re: (ET) Front lift strap keeps breaking

A couple of things to check.
  • Double check the strap path. I believe that there were variations with the lift and “nose” piece where the strap goes over the front of the tractor. One of mine is a mix of parts and the strap is VERY close to the strap cutout in the bumper and the nose piece as well if I recall correctly.
  • Also check it when the blower is lifted because the diameter of strap on the drum get larger when the attachments are lifted. So what cleared at a small diameter may rub when larger. 
  • Make sure that the roller on the blower is free. I had a rusted one that would not turn which added strain to the lift and was abrasive to the strap.
  • I’m sure this is not the case but make sure that you are not lifting it past the point that it stops. 
  • As mentioned, springs will help some but they are more for float. When the blower is raised the springs are free -  at least on my tractor.
Good luck
Dean.

On Jan 30, 2019, at 1:45 PM, Nick Skinner <kc2dzb nycap rr com> wrote:

I didn't see a mention of helper springs. You blower does have a set,
correct?

Nick

-----Original Message-----
From: Darryl McMahon [mailto:darryl econogics com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:39 PM
To: Elec-Trak
Subject: (ET) Front lift strap keeps breaking

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.


--
Darryl McMahon
Freelance Project Manager (sustainable systems)

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