Richard, Hello. not sure if you would pay attention to comments here, I went searching for people who did this snapper conversion. I have a mower and the gas engine finally locked up, so I want to do the conversion. I like yours without a controller because the mower is perfect to convert. I have questions about your start button. I want to make sure I have the proper protection for the start circuit. If you wouldn't mind sharing how you wired it, I would appreciate the assistance. and I love your conversion, great job.
This was a tremendous help and it fixed my controller just fine. I thought I was gonna have to purchase a new controller and when I could not find a replacement anywhere on the web, I sought out a fix. This is exactly the issue... the contacts on the knob had lost their spring. Pulling them back just a bit provided the right amount of tension to connect with the proper setting. Thank you so much.
I know this is an old post but thanks--- mine is doing the same thing touchy dial switch. I am actually looking for a replacement now but I could not find the controller itself, I may try this first. My pump is about 6 years old so I figured it was toast - maybe not. thanks again.
The dynamics of a given mower blade velocity as it spins will create concussive effects as it slices through an enclosed atmospherical area and this creates the audible sound waves that are heard.
Good video. I had thought about using the same ME1004 motor with batteries, contractor, and gauge like you have here. I had planned on connecting same pulley to drive original deck and hydrostatic transmission on my John Deere La115. The project looked fun but the price rage was around $2000. Not your fault but it was more than I had to spend. I enjoy your project and keep looking for an electric conversion I can do. All the best!
If you need any help ever repairing that snapper rider get a hold of me at Jim’s fix it shop on RU-vid and I specialize in repairing Snapper rear engine riders. Thanks Jim
Too bad you don't have specifics, like parts lists with detailed assembly diagrams or at least a video of taking it apart piece by piece so others could duplicate, ALL I use is Snapper RER's
Re. parts, this should get you started: www.electricmotorsport.com/me1004-emc-r-ls-drive-kit-with-motor-controller-throttle-contactor-wire-kit-and-fuse-block.html
@@loxleyfarmlet6165 Thanks, but NOT knowing ANYTHING anout electrical stuff and electronics such isn't much help, your disassembly & reassembly with detailed notes & photos would help many folks
Hey Justin, This should get you started: www.electricmotorsport.com/me1004-emc-r-ls-drive-kit-with-motor-controller-throttle-contactor-wire-kit-and-fuse-block.html It's very similar to what I used for my conversion (Cub Cadet LT1042). :)
Sweet man, great job! I like the simplicity of the snapper for this conversion. No inefficient hydros, just pure electromechanical fun. Did you consider using a controller and just leaving the trans in gear? That would probably be more efficient, but more costly for sure. I'd really like to know what kind of run time you get off the 2kwh volt module?
Sweet. Those earmuffs are great right there hanging on the wall! Perfect spot for a huge spider to crawl in and get comfy and then slide into your ear when you put them on. :)
The motor that I am using is a DC motor. The battery puts out DC, so no conversion to ac needed or helpful. To run an ac motor, I'd need to add an inverter and a motor controller at minimum. Nearly all lawnmower conversions without a cord hanging out would be DC. Anything with a battery too.
I believe the motor controller would act as the 'inverter' in this instance (running an AC motor). e.g.: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qzlLh8xxx1g.html
Dude...thats really cool...but...its still pretty loud! I had that same mower before and the engine isnloud...but thats because its old and the muffler wasnt made like they are today. Ive had a few toro wheelhorse riders and they are super quiet compared to the others. Nevertheless, its cool.
It's not as loud as you think (the video makes it louder). To give an indication on this, Richard didn't need to raise his voice when narrating the mowing section.
Extremely cool. I’ve mowed with snapper mowers my whole life, great mowers. Tough little machines. I purchased a Ryobi 38 inch cut electric RER for my mother last year. I was surprised to find it had lead acid battery’s. I think lithium ion batteries would be a better choice based on power to weight ratios. I suppose they were building to a certain price point. I’m looking to convert a large mower 48 or 50 inch cut. I’m looking forward to your future videos with more details of this project.
@@richardthompson8423 I went thru and checked each cell with a voltmeter versus its neighbor. All balanced to within .01 volts after quite a few charge/discharge cycles. I was shopping around of eBay for a bms, but then checked my voltage on my cells and found still no need after all this time.
