(ET) motive power sources

[Mike Finck <mikefinck rocketmail com>]

I recall reading/hearing that an Electrak can be motive by plugging in the 
charger (with an extension cord) and using it as a power source, sans 
batteries. Comments?

Also i was wanting a temporary/portable battery pack just for short 
distance moves for an  E-16 that i do not keep batteries in. Seeing the 
battery powered ZTR mowers using multiple tool batteries for power I 
schemed up a tote box using 4 Ryobi 18v tool batteries wiring them to 
produce 36v. I had found caps/sleeves/adapters that slip over the battery 
post with 12ga leads. Perfect. And the tractor worked! However, one of the 
off-brand batts failed. I disposed of it months ago but recent reflection 
i believe I used 2-3amp/hr and 2-1.5amp/hr batts. Perhaps that is relevant 
info. 
As an aside, what might the range be for 4-3amp/hr batts?  
Thanks for any discussion 🙂
Mike
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