Shuboxlover 480 #1 Posted January 29, 2010 Is a 300 CCA lawn and garden battery the correct one to use in the C-160 Auto???? The battery is brand new, but it seems like it's cranks over hard....especially when the engine is cold, or it has been sitting outside for a while. I had it outside for about 5 hours this afternoon (15 degrees) while I was working in the garage and I had to use the darn jumper cables because it wouldn't turn over even though it's a brand new battery. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,880 #2 Posted January 29, 2010 It should be enough. When you tried to start it, did you have the parking brake engaged to disconnect the trans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 480 #3 Posted January 29, 2010 That's it a great question....wish I had the answer :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #4 Posted January 29, 2010 With the wiring issues you have had lately, it may not have been charging properly. Disconnect the battery cables and throw it on the trickle charger over night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 480 #5 Posted January 29, 2010 I checked the voltage at the battery after it had been running for a while and it read a little over 14V? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #6 Posted January 29, 2010 I checked the voltage at the battery after it had been running for a while and it read a little over 14V? It's charging , battery still might not be fully charged though. When you get to using it every day or a couple of times a week the battery should do fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,662 #7 Posted January 29, 2010 Didn't you recently have an issue with the starter motor...maybe it is getting tired.... Also if you are trying to turn over the hydro pump when it is cold you will be putting a big load on the starter (above comment about parking brake which disengage the belt rive to the pump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregg.d250 0 #8 Posted January 29, 2010 If you're not using your tractor during the winter and it's stored in an unheated area, it's best to remove the battery for the duration of storage and keep it in a warmer area, such as an attached garage. A battery charger is a good investment and will save wear on components when trying to maintain a battery while in the tractor during winter storage for example. Instead of starting the tractor once or twice a week to keep the battery up, you could buy a electronically regulated battery tender, or a more versatile 2/10/50 amp 6/12V charger. (for example) Any external charger is money well spent, and even in warm storage, it's good for the battery to be 'topped up' once a month. Charging generates hydrogen gas in small quantities, so don't do this in a living space or near a furnace/wood stove for safety. A charger which is capable of higher amperages (50 for example) can provide a boost for a stubborn engine which just won't catch. L&G batteries can be run down quite quickly in the cold, and having a high-amp boost can save you from the jumper cable hassle should you run your tractor's battery down. 2 things about lead-acid batteries - they don't like to be run dead repeatedly, and keeping them out of the cold prolongs their service life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #9 Posted January 30, 2010 If battery is good,tranny disengaged the starter sounds weak,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #10 Posted January 30, 2010 i left the 414 out for 2 days and tonight its minus 4 far and she cranked over like crazy,so maybe the battery isnt at fullcharge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #11 Posted January 30, 2010 First question, is it a Wally World battery/Walmart? I usually use a 400 cold cranking amp battery here in Ohio and don't normally have any problems until two to three years later when the battery gives up the ghost. I am sure you pretty much have about the same weather as we do here we just get it about twelve to sixteen hrs. later. (Born and raised in Iowa) Tractor is undoubtly sitting outside or in an unheated garage and as cold as it has been you battery is probably having a little bit of a problem doing what it is supposed to do. Here's wishing you Luck See Ya, Bye Burly :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 480 #12 Posted January 30, 2010 Got the battery at Tractor Supply......the tractor sits in an insulated garage (RARELY does it get below 38 degree, even if its -10 outside) I'll run it for a while and see, but maybe I'll have to upgrade to a small car battery... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #13 Posted January 30, 2010 I don't think that is necessary as they make garden tractor batteries with 400 cca, maybe just spend a few extra dollars and get a better battery. It is just my opinion. See Ya, Bye Burly :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
