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How long does a Toro lawn mower battery last?

How long does a Toro lawn mower battery last?

One of the most important factors in charging a Toro mower battery is to avoid overcharging. This can quickly kill the battery and leave you needing to buy a new one. A battery can last for up to 5 years unless it has serious malfunctions.

Why does my Toro Zero Turn battery keep dying?

While the engine is running, the voltage regulator sends the proper amount of voltage from the alternator to the battery to keep the battery charged. If the voltage regulator is defective, the battery won’t receive enough voltage, causing the battery to drain quickly.

What does a dead battery sound like in a lawn mower?

Your lawn mower’s battery can lose its charge when stored during winter months or when not used during long periods of drought. Sit on the mower, depress the clutch and turn the key. If the engine does not crank, cranks slowly, or makes a clicking noise your battery may be dead.

When should I replace my lawn mower battery?

As a general rule, you can expect the battery in a riding lawn mower to last you for about four years. Once it gets near the end of this lifespan, you’ll notice the battery will not be holding its charge for as long as it once did.

What causes a lawn mower battery to go dead?

Your lawn mower battery can keep draining when you battery cables are loose or your connections have become dirty or corroded. A faulty charging system, bad battery and leaving the ignition key in the on position can also cause your battery to drain.

Is my mower battery dead?

Sit on the mower, depress the clutch and turn the key. If the engine does not crank, cranks slowly, or makes a clicking noise your battery may be dead. Turn off the key and remove it. If it has 12.7 DC volts or higher, the battery is good and something else is causing your starting problem.

How do I test my lawn mower that won’t start?

Your Mower Won’t Start:

  1. Loose, Dirty or Disconnected Spark Plug in Your Lawn Mower: Check it out, clean off debris, re-connect and tighten.
  2. Dirty Air Filter: Clean or replace.
  3. Fuel Not Reaching the Engine: Tap the side of the carburetor to help the flow of gas. If this doesn’t work, you might need a new fuel filter.

What size battery do I need for my riding lawn mower?

Batteries are classified by their physical size, and individual size categories are given a “group number” by the Battery Council International. Most riding lawn mower batteries are group U1 batteries; they are about 8.3 inches long, 5.1 inches wide and 7.25 inches high.

Where is the battery on a riding lawn mower?

Locate the battery in your lawnmower. Riding mowers battery placement is under either the seat or the hood. Push mower batteries are generally on the deck near the handle in a black box.

Who makes Toro riding mowers?

In 1986, Toro purchased lawn tractor manufacturer Wheel Horse, acquiring their full line of lawn and garden tractors, plus riding lawn mowers. In the 2000s, Toro focused production on commercial equipment, dropping residential lawn and garden tractors. In 2007, Toro began selling a re-branded line of tractors built by MTD.