Solar Battery Lawn Tractor

Posted by robertbbm on July 28, 2005, 4:11 pm

I have a John Deere Lawn tractor and I want to connect a solar battery
charger to the battery because recently I've been having to jumpstart
it after sitting up for a long period of time.  Has anyone done this?
Is there a down side to attaching a solar batter charger?  The tractor
sit for 2 to 3 weeks between uses.  Thanks in advance for your advice.

Posted by steve on July 28, 2005, 4:31 pm

sounds like the same setup boats, RV's use. it works there!

see ya

steve

Posted by SpiderG on July 28, 2005, 9:28 pm

I use one on my Toro/Wheelhorse & have had very good results. It also goves
me a convenient place to measure the battery voltage without alot of
disassembly.

Good luck!
SpiderG

Posted by philo on July 30, 2005, 9:50 am

If your tractor won't start after sitting for 3 weeks...
either your battery is just plain bad...or else there is a current drain of
some type! A good battery should easily hold a charge for 3 months or more.

Posted by John P. Bengi on July 30, 2005, 10:50 am

especially in lawn mowing weather.