There are three common problems we encounter when taking our power equipment out of storage and begin use for another season. Carburetor fuel flow problems, mice nests, and Battery Failure!
Has your Lawn Tractor or Power Equipment’s Battery Failed?
Often when a client reaches out to me, they believe the battery is good because the battery charger shows the correct Charged LED/Green light; or they attached jumper cables from their vehicle and the small engine electric starter still will not power or engage. The fuse has also been check and it is good. Well, Not So Fast!
More often than not, the battery’s internal components have failed, and the battery can’t produce enough Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) to turn the engine over and adequately deliver enough power to the internal wiring bus for other electrical components; even when jumper cables or another power source is present.
Lawn and Garden Batteries are not as complex inside as batteries found in today’s vehicles, and cost much less, but our mind is lead to believe quality/durability is similar, and it is not. The average life expectancy of a 12V Lawn & Garden Tractor Battery is 3-5 years and costs $40-70 dollars. Properly removing and trickle charging your battery during the off season months may extend the life of the battery a few years.
If your battery is older than three years and the battery was not maintained with a trickle charger for several months, and the engine starter will not turn the engine over; you should first replace the battery or call me for service.
