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Old 02-01-2009, 10:29 PM   #18 (permalink)
Daox
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It finally got tropically warm (35 degrees) this weekend, and with my insulation project behind me I took some time to do some work on the EcoRider. The first step? Rip out the engine! The previous owner is still patiently waiting for me to return it thankfully.

I also got a chance to talk with an elec-trak owner at an EV meet. He said the Elec-traks can do about 2 acres of mowing before they need to be recharged. So, with my less than an acre to mow, I'm not going to worry at all about not having enough battery capacity.

Now pics!


Pulled the top cover off.



Front cover off.



Yay, the happy moment of draining the last bit of gas this mower will ever see.



Engine GONE!
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