TSO
Elite Member
Thanks. Yeah, I actually had a little pucker moment yesterday when I started using it. I took it out of the barn, started right up, mowed for about 15 mins, parked it for about 30, went back to start it and it wouldn't turn over. I figure, either the battery or starter by the way its' acting. So, I get my battery jump pack, but it still wouldn't turn over. Hmm.... So, I take out the battery, and judging by its' blank label, I figure it's the original and probably bad. I go to my Farm Supply store, get a new one, get home, put it in... and of course, the terminals are just slightly "off" located so that the ground cable is now 1" too short. I look for another GOOD ground location, but none are as good as the factory spot... So, back to the store for a longer cable. Get home, install it, and presto: Wait, it still won't start, won't even engage the starter. I'm about to get pissed when I realize that at some point during this fiasco, I had moved one of the drive-arms and so the "safety" was engaged and wouldn't let it start. Moved it and now it was good to go!
Luckily the store is only about 4 country miles away, thankfully!
Luckily the store is only about 4 country miles away, thankfully!