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MikeTA95 · #1 06-28-2012, 07:44 PM

Getting frustrated with this one,

I was given a Toro sit down by a guy going out of buisness, he said I could have it because it was a "piece of crap." Turns out, it just needed maintenance (spark plugs, oil change, filters changed, grease, new blades). Mower was working great for a few weeks, then the battery died on a hot day (95 degrees). Replaced it with a new one, that one was fine until we had another hot day. Took it to a mechanic, he said he couldn't find anything wrong with the electrical system. Bought a new battery, was working great until today when we had another ninety something degree day, battery died again.

I want to try and see if anyone has any suggestions, I have no knowledge about electrical systems, and my mechanic is no help.

Snyder's Lawn Inc · #2 06-28-2012, 08:10 PM

safty switch on seat unhook or by pass if so it will run it down

piston slapper · #3 06-28-2012, 08:24 PM

Mike...need the model of the mower and the engine...
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BigFish · #4 06-28-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Snyder's Lawn Inc

safty switch on seat unhook or by pass if so it will run it down

That doesn't have anything to do with killing the battery!

Since the OP's knowledge of 12v is limited, I would say hunt ya down a good mechanic in your area. Try lookin on Craigslist. You don't need to take it to a dealer.
But I digress........

Sounds like a charging problem to me, either the alternator or regulator went out to lunch, or there's a problem in the charging circuit wiring.

bob · #5 06-28-2012, 09:34 PM

When mower is running, put a meter on the battery terminals. It should read more than 12 volts. Guessing 13-15 volts.

BigFish · #6 06-28-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bob

When mower is running, put a meter on the battery terminals. It should read more than 12 volts. Guessing 13-15 volts.

Yeah, that's pretty much what it needs to be. YOU know that, and I know that, but the OP probably doesn't know anything about meters etc. His best bet would be to find a good wrench.

pugs · #7 06-29-2012, 09:18 AM

Just out of curiosity what battery are you putting in it? What are the specs of the battery?

MikeTA95 · #8 06-29-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Snyder's Lawn Inc

safty switch on seat unhook or by pass if so it will run it down

Will this really kill the battery? I do have a bypass on the seat.

MikeTA95 · #9 06-29-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pugs

Just out of curiosity what battery are you putting in it? What are the specs of the battery?

Not sure of the specs of the battery, but it is a New Holland brand I believe, got it from the local tractor supply store. It is under warranty luckily