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bennelson · 07-28-2009, 02:06 PM

The drive motor COMPLETELY stopped working last time I drove the mower.

Sounds like something shorted inside the motor. I am guessing more magnet broke loose, jammed the motor, and turned the whole thing into a 36V heater.

Time for a new motor.....

07-28-2009, 02:06 PM	#49 (permalink)
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