Engine won`t start after Winter break

[cairnx]

Thanks Rivets - ordered this morning, though I could not find a battery with suitable dimensions with that kind of cca rating. Had to go with 310 cca - fingers crossed it will be ok as temperatures here rarely see 0 degrees centigrade. Arrives tomorrow, so we`ll see.

 

[BlazNT]

That's what I would be doing. If I had it in the shop I would put in a battery with at least 375 CCA (cold cranking Amps).

Where do you get a lawn mower battery with 375 CCA? The largest I have ever found is 350 CCA and they cost a bundle.

 

[Rivets]

My mistake, I should have said 375 CA, which would be about 300 CCA.

 

[bertsmobile1]

The biggest CCA and by a very long margin the best possible battery you can fit is the spiral cell , pressure valve regulated, adsorbent glass matt types of which Optima are one brand name.
They will outperform any other battery and give the longest possible life ( usually 10 years or more ) won't self discharge over winter and pay for themselves 20 times over.
However they cost real money , cant be seen so wont inflate egos so I doubt any of you will fit them.
We run them on all the tractors, I ran them in all the hire cars and all the delivery vans.
Gob smacked onlookers many times when I managed to jump start very large trucks with the tiny battery in my van.

 

[BlazNT]

The biggest CCA and by a very long margin the best possible battery you can fit is the spiral cell , pressure valve regulated, adsorbent glass matt types of which Optima are one brand name.
They will outperform any other battery and give the longest possible life ( usually 10 years or more ) won't self discharge over winter and pay for themselves 20 times over.
However they cost real money , cant be seen so wont inflate egos so I doubt any of you will fit them.
We run them on all the tractors, I ran them in all the hire cars and all the delivery vans.
Gob smacked onlookers many times when I managed to jump start very large trucks with the tiny battery in my van.

I have googled them and can not find a single one for lawn mowers. One day soon I hope.

 

[bertsmobile1]

I have googled them and can not find a single one for lawn mowers. One day soon I hope.

You won't find one listed for lawnmowers, just order one with dimensions that will fit in your cavity. OOH that did not wead the way I was intending :ashamed:
The terminal are in the center of each side so they are not handed.
You really only need the starting battery ( yellow top) but the marine battery has the convienant stainless steel screw down terminals.
Otherwise you will need to buy a clamp on terminal with a screw on connector to wire it iin.

 

[cairnx]

A final thankyou to everyone for the help - new battery is now installed and the mower is working like a dream again. Happy days.