I have a (used) 28", 10hp riding snapper mower and when i bought it it was just fine, after i used it like 4 or 5 times the battery died, why did this happend?, i took it to a shop and they charged it for free, and it was fine for another 3 or 4 times more, and then dead!, now i take the keys out every time i don't use it and i just don't know why would this be happening!!
Know i asked the people from the shop and basicaly they want me to take it in (off-course, it's their business) since they say that it could be 1000 different things (not sure), now my question is, and this is only my guess ok?, on the rear there's a red wire coming from the starter i think and the end had a plug but it's gone, it's this red wire supposed to be hooked to the main cable (the fat one coming from the battery)?
I just don't know since i bought it used so i'm not sure, and if it's not that, any other ideas why the battery it's not keeping it's charge?, or what it the hell it that red wired for? Thanks!-
2007-09-08 01:56:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There are two general problems:
1) The charging circuit fuse has blown. Either from jump starting it, or the battery has gone bad.
Look inside the steering wheel shaft housing. (the dashboard in a way) there is an automotive type push in fuse just kind of hanging there on a wire. See if it's blown. Probably a ten amp fuse.
If it's not blown, you probably have a bad alternator. It's inside the flywheel, and very difficult to get to.
2007-09-08 02:24:01 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bite the bullet & take it to a shop you trust. Ask for an estimate before any work is done.
2007-09-08 03:57:15 · answer #2 · answered by gejandsons 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋