## What is this place?
This site hosts a collection of documentation for the various engineering projects and initiatives under the Backyard Engineer umbrella — from renewable energy systems to automation projects, to preserving critical repair knowledge for important equipment.
⚡ Looking for Solectrac Tractor Service Information?
👉 **You can find all Solectrac service documents in this section.** [Troubleshooting Guides](/solectrac/troubleshooting-guides.md)
When Solectrac ceased operations, support for owners became limited.\
We've created a dedicated section here to preserve manuals, repair guides, and community resources to keep these electric tractors running strong.
(Feel free to explore — it's open to all!)
✏️ About This Site
Backyard Engineer was founded on the belief that *sustainable systems deserve sustainable support*.\
From energy storage to electric vehicles to industrial automation, these projects focus on real-world solutions built by the community, for the community.
If you're here, we hope you find something useful — and maybe even contribute something back.
📬 Want to Contribute?
If you have:
* Missing manuals
* Repair experiences
* Engineering documentation
* Tips for long-term maintenance
We'd love to have you involved!\
Check the How to Contribute page for details.
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