Well, it finally happened..... part of the gear-case failed after 328 hrs on my RL-800. It did NOT fail at the drive-motor pinion, although it shows some wear,...
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automationbd
Jul 1, 2008 5:56 pm
I just got a confirmation e-mail on my EB20 order and it says... Your total cost is $141.84 in U.S. currency, including $14.67 postage. -Brian ... hour!). ... ...
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Kerry
bamabots
Jul 1, 2008 5:56 pm
I just wanted to end the rumor if the Democratic nominee gets elected, we will NOT be changing our name to OBAMABOTS.COM! Much to my surprise that name was...
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dannym@...
oznog2002
Jul 1, 2008 6:22 pm
Ah yes, the click of death. Those plastic bushings were recognized as a problem and fixed in later designs. They changed out the plastic bushings with proper...
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Ben Sporl
bsporl
Jul 1, 2008 7:19 pm
You know what's sad? I clicked the "obamabots.com" link..... ... From: Kerry <kerry@...> To: RoboMower@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008...
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Bill
wild_bill_ho...
Jul 1, 2008 10:32 pm
< Yeah I know you're gonna complain> ... Has my reputation preceed me? ;-) ... Not ~THAT~ easy because I have 'dualy-wheels', two knobby wheels bolted...
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Bill
wild_bill_ho...
Jul 1, 2008 10:35 pm
... We'll be taking up a collection for Ben's new requirement for a guide dog. ;-) WB...
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toolman_d
Jul 1, 2008 11:22 pm
What's the retail price for gear case assembly? It seems like this, 2nd to the battery (and possibly the controller for older models) is the most replaced...
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dannym@...
oznog2002
Jul 1, 2008 11:36 pm
The "white plastic bushings" were replaced with proper sealed ball bearings on all gears. These will never give you trouble. The gear frame that holds all the...
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Bill
wild_bill_ho...
Jul 2, 2008 1:34 am
... had trouble where the motor- mounted only on one side, so it hangs- would get hot, soften the plastic, and sag permanently. That leaves the motor's pinion...
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Matt Cooper
mornwkout
Jul 2, 2008 3:22 am
Bill, Give me a call... I can take care of you.. :o) Matt Cooper, Owner of AutoMate Tools Friendly Robotics Authorized Sales and Service, New RL and RM...
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vistijuncher345
Jul 2, 2008 11:32 am
... while "wagging" its front end to the left and right? - - This is a rare condition. You probably have an overheated component on your main board. I have...
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Matt Cooper
mornwkout
Jul 2, 2008 11:56 am
I need to know your main board version too. Is your dealer local to you? Did you buy directly from a dealer or buy slightly used equipment from someone else? ...
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vistijuncher345
Jul 2, 2008 3:52 pm
... you? Did you buy directly from a dealer or buy slightly used equipment from someone else? Local dealer. New item. Display reads ESBC050D 193....
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David Simono
dsimono
Jul 2, 2008 5:09 pm
I have my new batteries from Digi-key. They are connected and charging with the standard charger. How long must i wait to complete the full charge? ...
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Dan Barclay
Dan@...
Jul 2, 2008 5:47 pm
They would have been fully charged before they were shipped from the mfgr, so it will only have to "touch up" for what was lost during storage. I'd guess only...
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dannym@...
oznog2002
Jul 2, 2008 6:05 pm
BB Battery rates their products based on the performance it gives during the first cycle. In fact ALL lead-acid batts including BB batts slowly GAIN capacity...
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Melissa
melissajax
Jul 2, 2008 6:35 pm
I see this group is almost 100% FR, but there doesn't seem to be any other resource for other brands. We're running a fleet of 6 Husqvarna Automowers, mowing...
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Bill
wild_bill_ho...
Jul 2, 2008 7:10 pm
I just opened up my mowers again and the RL-500 gear-case uses the white plastic'bearings' on all two shafts and four gears. The RL-800 has the white plastic...
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dannym@...
oznog2002
Jul 2, 2008 9:07 pm
Matt's a good guy, he's the one who supplied me my new updated gear case. Good deal and everything was explained directly with no sales b.s. Danny...
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ben_sfg
Jul 2, 2008 10:41 pm
Hello! I'm new to the group. I've had an RL-1000 for 3 years now and just discovered this group when looking for parts to fix a lightning hit base charger. ...
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Dan Barclay
Dan@...
Jul 2, 2008 11:02 pm
I sharpen mine every so often using a Dremmel with a sharpening stone. I try to take of "about" as much on one side as the other, but it doesn't take much to...
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Matt Cooper
mornwkout
Jul 3, 2008 12:10 am
Sorry Bill... I'll call you now! :o) Bill <wild_bill_howell@...> wrote: I just opened up my mowers again and the RL-500 gear-case uses the white...
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Bill
wild_bill_ho...
Jul 3, 2008 11:02 am
Thanks for the call, Matt. Matt is one of the good guys..... smart & knows his stuff....straight-shooter and no BS. I sent you the order last night, Matt. BTW,...
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Bill
wild_bill_ho...
Jul 3, 2008 12:48 pm
<> Also what is part #125 "Gear Frame Support"? How does this work?> ... My original 500 & 800 don't have that. I suspect it is a new addition to...
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Bill
wild_bill_ho...
Jul 3, 2008 2:42 pm
Because the blades are so thin, I use one of those kitchen gadgets designed for knives & scissors. It's 'hand-powered' and it just shaves a bit off the edge of...
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Steve Jones
proboticscom
Jul 3, 2008 4:00 pm
The real story on blade sharpening: The blades are better “dressed” than sharpened. The tool that Bill described is the thing to use and the trick is to...
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Matt Cooper
mornwkout
Jul 4, 2008 12:34 am
Bill.... you are oh so right about using anti-seize paste. It is an absolute must for me because I change blades for myself and my customers.... more than the...
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Bill
wild_bill_ho...
Jul 4, 2008 2:08 am
Thanks,Matt.... Be sure and wear gloves.... good and thick gloves... when removing & installing blades. If you've done it right .......' yer liable to have a...
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andreas_r_weiss
Jul 4, 2008 7:46 pm
just got my rm400 last week and it´s broken already! shows error codes 11,44,20,805 (this one sounds serious?), 2 and 10. Who can help? I´m over here in...
