Jump starting Zero turn mower - Dead battery

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[@mollyhackman4910]

I don't understand if it's a 12 volt battery and you are jumping from a 12 volt source what would be the damage. The starter is going to draw the same and the components are all rated for 12 volts??? I can see if you are jumping a 6 volt with a 12 volt. If you want to enlighten me that would be great.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@mollyhackman4910
Thanks for watching, we understand your thoughts. It just doesn’t have the protective measures that of full size vehicle has for ensuring no damage occurs to the electrical system and wiring.

[@mollyhackman4910]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders if you are able to do a longer video going over to these things I would appreciate it and I would watch it. I believe there could be some risk to the charging system like when you jump one car with another car you could damage the alternator. But I have heard this from a few other people about damaging the system. Yet Sears has a how to video for how to jump your lawn mower. So I really would like to figure this out one way or the other.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@mollyhackman4910
Thanks for the reply, we may add it to the list.

[@jackfrosty4674]

Would have been good to see you take it out, explain if can charge those small batteries with any battery charger, then do it, then put it back in. I will keep looking for such.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts. Below are two links to videos showing removal & reinstalling of battery.
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th-cam.com/video/FTeQkcDkoDA/w-d-xo.html
Hope all is well with you and your family.

[@iworkoutlmfao]

Damn, for a beginner, what’s a jump start vs taking it out?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, you can charge battery safely by using a battery charger that’s set to the proper volt output.
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[@nelfranco1]

Very helpful thank you😊

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for sharing this. 😎👍

[@liam3744]

Did not say how to actually jump start with the Die hard No help if you are in back of a five acre field with a Dead battery

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & that can be tricky. 😎👍

[@dr.blobberblobbarian7879]

Thanks 🙏!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching, hope all is well. 😎👍

[@lisanorris3894]

Thank you

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Hey Lisa, welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. You are very welcome & we appreciate you reaching out to us. Gravely is an incredibly well designed machine. We love it. Enjoy your day.
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[@ppal64]

Only use quality jumper leads with spike protection. No issues.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing your advice. Enjoy your day.
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[@jasoncapps3516]

What happens if you do? What "components" are damaged?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & it unfortunately can damage more than the battery. It can damage relays, overheat electrical wiring, burn circuit breakers & more. 😳
We hope the video helped.
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[@jasoncapps3516]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders , Ty! Unfortunately, I did so without knowing any better. Now I can't keep my battery charged. 😞

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@jasoncapps3516
Thanks for the reply. There’s nothing wrong with installing a brand new battery. 🤗
Keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@jasoncapps3516]

Thank you! Unfortunately, I did but it died after a few days and several yards. Im wondering if I damaged some of those components. Or perhaps the battery I bought doesn't have enough cca. It's 230. Engine is 23hp. Subscribing, and thank you!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@jasoncapps3516
Thanks for the reply. One thing it may be is your throttle setting during mowing. Believe it or not, if you have your PTO engaged & your blades spinning and at the same time you have a throttle setting less than full...“🐇 “... your battery will not charge.
In other words, anytime you are mowing your lawn, you must have it configured at full throttle position.
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[@boldizsarboglari5701]

Your title says jumpstarting. ?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, this video is to cover the importance of why you do NOT jump start your mower with you car. Titling it this way helps our fellow DIY’ers to not make this devastating mistake. Let us know if you have any questions.
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[@kit2130]

John Cusack! 😊

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@customcutter100]

Waste of time. He's never jump started, charged, or changed a battery. Pretty obvious when he's wearing his dish washing gloves to raise the seat...(Notice the charger is still in the box, so that he can return it.)

[@safffff1000]

This not about jump starting, click bait

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, let us know if you have any questions.
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