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Offline RAF

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cutout while testing
« on: July 13, 2007, 01:24:24 AM »
 Good evening to everyone in the group.  This question may have been asked before but I will inquire anyway.  I just installed a 500 watt front wheel drive system.  While testing I noticed that the controller cuts out when I try to accelerate rapidly. Does anyone know the cause of this cutout? Any information appreciated.

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Re: cutout while testing
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2007, 01:35:16 AM »
Hook a voltmeter and an amp meter up to the battery supply so that you can view it while riding. Dips below controller cut-off can then be monitored: i.e., it may be the result of unconditioned, weak or bad batteries. If not then please post more information.

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Re: cutout while testing
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2007, 03:54:16 PM »
Check your batteries. Once mine get low, the motor cuts out on hard acceleration. I release the throttle and give it another hit and it works fine. If your batteries are low I am assuming that there is a cutout voltage to keep your batteries from being damaged. What type of batteries are you using?