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Daox · 05-11-11, 07:27 AM

The issue with the pulleys really isn't one. I got new pulleys for my motor off mcmcaster.com for about $12 each. The longer shaft is nice if your pulleys are supposed to sit down farther. In my mower it wasn't a problem though.

The motor won't pull a constant 200A, it'll pull what it needs to stay around 3600 rpm. In the case with my mower, it pulls about 25A just moving about, and another 50 to 70A while mowing depending on how thick the grass is. Having no speed controller works for me. But, Ryland is right, you'll need a larger contactor and it will wear out faster from the arcing that occurs when you power on and off.

05-11-11, 07:27 AM	#9
Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	The issue with the pulleys really isn't one. I got new pulleys for my motor off mcmcaster.com for about $12 each. The longer shaft is nice if your pulleys are supposed to sit down farther. In my mower it wasn't a problem though. The motor won't pull a constant 200A, it'll pull what it needs to stay around 3600 rpm. In the case with my mower, it pulls about 25A just moving about, and another 50 to 70A while mowing depending on how thick the grass is. Having no speed controller works for me. But, Ryland is right, you'll need a larger contactor and it will wear out faster from the arcing that occurs when you power on and off. __________________ Current project - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.