change out battery in a 418

[2deeskip]

MR, what year is that, the one you like? When did thay stop putting Kohler engines in the 400 series?

 

[MossRoad]

MR, what year is that, the one you like? When did thay stop putting Kohler engines in the 400 series?

Mine is a 2001 model year. I think PJ's is a year newer than mine. They have had several changes in the 425 model since then. Plastic gas tank like mine. Metal tank built into the hood. Relocated oil filter. Higher lift height. Longer wheelbase. Stronger wheel motors. Lots of changes. Most for the better.

When I bought mine, they were using Kohlers in the 425 and different engines in the 422 and 418. Not sure what year they stopped using the Kohler and went all Robin.

 

[MuncyBob]

I'm surprised the exhaust had to be removed. On my 422 I moved the fuel tank out of the way, removed one of the fuel tank brackets and the heat shield. It was a tight fit but I was able to pull the battery up and out...whole process took about 15 minutes. The original battery only made it through 2 winters. Fortunately thay are fairly cheap to purchase.

 

[2deeskip]

Thanks for the info MR. The reason I asked was I am looking at a used one & the owner doesn't know when it was built. However I have written it off.
Thanks