The seller left her 3 year old lawn tractor for us which I wasn't expecting. Three weeks ago I know it was running. There was a guy at the house who said he just serviced it and I know he cut some of the lawn. I hadn't planned to keep it and my Dad is supposed to pick it up next Tuesday. Problem is, since last week I cannot get it to start. When I turn the key, it tries to turn over, but the LCD panel says Low Battery. I've tried 3 batteries now--2 from HD which have higher CCA than the old battery (2017) and now an Interstate battery from Costco. They all show Low Battery. I also just borrowed my neighbor's Lithium jump pack and still couldn't get it to turn over. It's still showing Low Battery.
I don't have a multimeter to test this with, but now on my 3rd battery and with a jump pack, is there a problem with the mower? The neighbor said he never saw her cut the grass and I know someone else cut it, but I don't know if it was with this mower or their own. The tank is nearly full but I have no idea if it's old gas or not. There is absolutely no corrosion on the terminals. Other than some duct tape on the arm rest, this thing looks pristine.
Anyway, thoughts? I was going to take the battery to AutoZone and see if they'll test it. Other than, I'm not a small (or big) engine guy so I don't know where to start other than to find a lawn mower service company that will make house calls (I didn't get the number of the guy who was here the first time). It''s a Craftsman with a Kohler engine but it's probably originally by Cub Cadet.
Thanks,
Paul
I don't have a multimeter to test this with, but now on my 3rd battery and with a jump pack, is there a problem with the mower? The neighbor said he never saw her cut the grass and I know someone else cut it, but I don't know if it was with this mower or their own. The tank is nearly full but I have no idea if it's old gas or not. There is absolutely no corrosion on the terminals. Other than some duct tape on the arm rest, this thing looks pristine.
Anyway, thoughts? I was going to take the battery to AutoZone and see if they'll test it. Other than, I'm not a small (or big) engine guy so I don't know where to start other than to find a lawn mower service company that will make house calls (I didn't get the number of the guy who was here the first time). It''s a Craftsman with a Kohler engine but it's probably originally by Cub Cadet.
Thanks,
Paul