Elec-Trak Owners Club http://www.elec-trak.com/forum This is a discussion forum for electric tractors. en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:52:48 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/imagize/misc/rss.jpg Elec-Trak Owners Club http://www.elec-trak.com/forum Part for deck motor http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4158&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:06:07 GMT Good evening to everyone, I have my first newbie question. One of my deck motors is missing the black plastic module that sits on top. One of the wires would appear to be attached to it if it was there. Is this a current limiting device or a thermal cutout? Next question is where would I... Good evening to everyone,

I have my first newbie question. One of my deck motors is missing the black plastic module that sits on top. One of the wires would appear to be attached to it if it was there. Is this a current limiting device or a thermal cutout? Next question is where would I find one? Any information appreciated. ]]> Problems RAF http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4158 Dimensions http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4156&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:33:32 GMT I could really use a quick reply to this question. What is the length, width, height and weight of the standard mowing deck used on an E-20? I spent an hour last night in the archives trying to find a brochure or manual that disclosed this information and had no success. :cursin: I could really use a quick reply to this question.

What is the length, width, height and weight of the standard mowing deck used on an E-20?

I spent an hour last night in the archives trying to find a brochure or manual that disclosed this information and had no success. :cursin: ]]> General Discussions hydriv http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4156 who house in the 1972 flyer http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4155&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:24:47 GMT hi If you guy have seen the ge 1972 flyer. it has a house on it. The house is white and all the 1972 model are there the ge8,10,12,12m,15,20. My question does anyone know whos house it was???? was the house a person that worked at ge? I think it would be nice to know. it sure would be a good... hi
If you guy have seen the ge 1972 flyer. it has a house on it. The house is white and all the 1972 model are there the ge8,10,12,12m,15,20.
My question does anyone know whos house it was???? was the house a person that worked at ge?
I think it would be nice to know. it sure would be a good story!
lawnmower guy ]]> General Discussions lawnmower guy http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4155 Blowing 20A Fuse In 2nd Forward Gear Only http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4154&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:18:24 GMT Need a little help guys... I have replaced both 1A and 2A contactors because I only had the 1st speed in forward AND reverse. Now, I have both speeds in reverse and when going into the 2nd speed in forward, the fuse is blown immediately. This is an EGT 120 and I have found a possible mistake on the... Need a little help guys... I have replaced both 1A and 2A contactors because I only had the 1st speed in forward AND reverse. Now, I have both speeds in reverse and when going into the 2nd speed in forward, the fuse is blown immediately. This is an EGT 120 and I have found a possible mistake on the factory circuit diagram, dealing with the centrifugal switch wiring. Currently, the lead coming back from the switch in the motor is connected to the bottom coil lug on the 2A contactor. It is NOT shown in the circuitry manual. Any help is appreciated!

Chad ]]> Problems Bush_EGT120 http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4154 WH C-185 no power http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4150&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:19:04 GMT Greetings,
... a newbie here, but a long-time owner of a C-185. I'm dead in the water right now as when I engage the power disconnect I get nothing - no meter reading or anything. Just before it went dead, I noticed that when going forward in any gear it would excessively click and then occasionally go dead. Releasing the pedal, it would then go again. When I tried to reverse, it would cut off almost immediatley on a regular basis. Took a while to get it back in the barn. Now, as I said, it is dead. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Jeff ]]> Problems bakej http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4150 Logic http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4149&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:02:25 GMT As I said in my first post, I am a complete virgin when it comes to the Elec-Trak line of GT's. My buddy Jack in Michigan sent me an e-mail (as he often does) that gave me a link to this e-Bay listing for an E-12 that came with 2 decks.

It was my intention to buy that tractor and I was delighted when no one bid on it for day's on end. I placed my bid in the final seconds of the auction but was shut out because the Seller had placed a block that prevented non-US residents from bidding. OK... fair enough. I was annoyed but not disheartened. I e-mailed this gentleman TWICE, telling him that I was prepared to buy his tractor for the opening bid price. Since he is the one who came up with that number, I figured that he was prepared to accept that amount for it but hoped for a much bigger payday.

I also believed that he would entertain my offer since not a single other person placed a bid. Here's the link..

E-12
http://tinyurl.com/28bppro

Then Jack sent me this one for an E-20 which I now know is heavier and more powerful than the E-12. This one came with a blade and deck but was apparently not in quite as good a shape as the E-12. I had Jack bid on it for me because I wasn't prepared to risk a block being in place and secondly, I had gone away for the weekend to be with my son who races motorcycles and I knew I would not be back in time to do the auction anyway. I was the successful bidder for this one and I am about to try and find someone to transport it for me from AZ to Jack's place in MI.

E-20
http://tinyurl.com/2ftcdg3


Once again, Jack sent me another listing for this E-15 and while it languished for days at the $200.00 mark, it shot up to over $700.00 when the hammer finally fell.

E-15
http://tinyurl.com/27gr2t7


So...... am I missing something here in all of this? Is anyone able to explain why the E-12 got rejected totally and my E-20 scarcely attracted much attention but the people went nuts over the E-15?

The E-15 has no batteries. My E-20's existing batteries are being sent for scrap by the Seller because they are FUBAR'd and I don't want the shipper to have to deal with an extra 350 pounds of junk. Yes, mine has some sort of problem with the charger but golly gee folks, that can't be a deal breaker. I'm confused and so is Jack. Anyone got any info that can put some LOGIC into what happened or is this just how the cookie crumbles with these tractors? ]]> General Discussions hydriv http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4149 Cart help please http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4148&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:03:15 GMT Hello all this is my first post here and enjoy the large amount of info here. I am trying to determine the value of a cart and can not seem to find any info on them,,,, any help or comments about how determine the value of it would be very helpfull. I have pics but cant figure out how to post them... Hello all this is my first post here and enjoy the large amount of info here. I am trying to determine the value of a cart and can not seem to find any info on them,,,, any help or comments about how determine the value of it would be very helpfull. I have pics but cant figure out how to post them here, they may be to large of a file?
Thnx for any help
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]]> General Discussions fishingfromakayak http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4148 I-5 Spindle Modification http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4147&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:59:15 GMT I plan on using my "new" I-5 for "dedicated service"--That is, my front end loader is going to live on it and occasionally, my forklift...So I thought while everything is apart, I'd put some heavier duty spindles on the axle so it can help take the extra weight.

I was inspired by:
http://www.p.f.engineering.50megs.com/photo.html
I didn't want to do any calculating or adjustments so I used the method that hollows out the new spindle and then it slips over the stock one. I welded the spindle instead of pinning it like the other guy did.

So, here are the photos.....It all cost about $65 at Northern Tool (trailer wheels and hubs were on sale) and best of all, it was really easy! One thing you might notice in the pictures is that stock spindles on I-5's have that extra strap/brace welded on to them for strength. Also the "stop" is larger: Possibly to take the fenders into account.

Burt
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]]> General Discussions hwy8 http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4147 Problem with EGT-150 and Alltrax unit. http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4146&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:57:37 GMT I just replaced a bad Alltrax on my EGT-150 tractor with a new unit and am having some issues. I bought this tractor from a party who had the original Alltrax professionally installed by a Electric Vehicle shop in the Pacific North West. The wiring was close to what comes with the Alltrax... I just replaced a bad Alltrax on my EGT-150 tractor with a new unit and am having some issues. I bought this tractor from a party who had the original Alltrax professionally installed by a Electric Vehicle shop in the Pacific North West. The wiring was close to what comes with the Alltrax schematic, but not exactly the same. When I placed the new unit in the tractor and started her up I get 6 red led warnings. I have tried a lot of things to troubleshoot this including replacing the main contactor. I have also replaced the bearings and brushes on main drive motor as they were making noise. The symptom that I am seeing is that when I turn the key on the Alltrrax goes green and then as I apply throttle it stays green for a short time then goes to the 6 flashing reds. A meter on the Alltrax + / - poles show voltage going from 37 volts to around 31 volts before it starts complaining and stops. The 10W resister on pins 9 & 10 also is getting extremely hot when this happens. Has anyone experienced this type of thing before and maybe can point me in the correct directions.

Thanks,

Bob Kleinbrahm ]]> Problems rkleinbrahm http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4146 hi framallman http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4142&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:27:37 GMT hi Farmallman Where in troy are you? I got acouple of ge now and did not know or seen anyone in troy useing one. how many ge electrak do you own? do you fix them your self? lawnmower guy thank you for you time. I tryed to get in toch with you you can email me at info@thelawnmowerguy.com... hi Farmallman
Where in troy are you? I got acouple of ge now and did not know or seen anyone in troy useing one. how many ge electrak do you own? do you fix them your self?
lawnmower guy thank you for you time.
I tryed to get in toch with you you can email me at
info@thelawnmowerguy.com
]]> General Discussions lawnmower guy http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4142 E-20 Specs http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4141&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:33:58 GMT Hi guys,
First post. Just so you know, I've poked around trying to find this info for the past couple of hours but came up dry.

I was hoping to find a spec sheet for the E-20 that would give me the correct overall width, height and length of the basic tractor (no deck) plus the operating weight of it with the batteries installed.

I'd also like to know what the deck for this tractor weighs as well as some dimensions.

And lastly.........................I have to ask the dreaded question that most forum members find annoying. :D:D:D

What's fair market value of a utility blade for one of these tractors?

Sorry 'bout that but I have to make an urgent decision here and everything about these tractors is brand new to me.

Thanks in advance. ]]> General Discussions hydriv http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4141 charger humms loud http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4140&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:20:00 GMT I have a ge 20 and my chager humms real loud after about 30 mins or so. I was told by a guy helping me get my ge 20 going that the chagers have oil in them from the factory and low oil could cause it to humm. Does any oine know about this?????? Thank you lawnmower guy P.S. to all the other guys... I have a ge 20 and my chager humms real loud after about 30 mins or so. I was told by a guy helping me get my ge 20 going that the chagers have oil in them from the factory and low oil could cause it to humm. Does any oine know about this??????
Thank you
lawnmower guy
P.S. to all the other guys on this site who are new to ge electraks, I feel the same way this stuff a little bit harder than putting a spark plug in a gas motor!! ]]> General Discussions lawnmower guy http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4140 charger operation/controller question http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4139&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:33:06 GMT I'm obviously new to this, I have read a lot on this site but it still is unclear. I have new batteries, should I always set the timer to 1 year even if the fuel gauge is in the middle of the green?

Also, I came across a product called Quick Charge Universal Charger Controller: http://quickcharge.com/charger%20controller.htm, does anyone have any experience with this or the company, this seems to be a good addition to the elec-Trak charger for not a high cost ($58). thanks ]]> General Discussions Phil T http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4139 high gear http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4137&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:44:38 GMT high gear
I have a question i was driving my ge 20 and when I go up a hill in high gear it seem like the tractor wants to stop. How do i know if i should back off the power or can the electric engine keep going and not brake or burn up!! thank you for your help ]]> General Discussions lawnmower guy http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4137