How To Charge And Maintain Garden Tool Batteries

More Americans are switching from gas to electric lawn mowers as a result of environmental awareness and improvements in electric mower performance.

However, that decision entails a duty to acquire knowledge of these garden tool batteries maintenance and charging. So, in this article, we will discuss in details how to maintain and charge lawn batteries.

How to Charge an Electric Riding Lawn Mower Battery?

An instruction manual for charging an electric riding lawn mower battery is provided below:

Stay safe

Wear safety gear, such as gloves and safety glasses.

Unplug the charger

Remove the charger's plug from the outlet.

Locate the battery

The battery is located beneath the seat if you're using a riding lawn mower. Consulting the owner's manual is the best approach to locating the battery.

Connect the charging cables

Two cables are used to charge lawn mowers: a red positive cable and a black negative cable. Each attaches to the appropriate side of the battery terminal. The black cable should be connected before the red cable.
Note: Homeowners with smaller lawns could benefit from a compact mower with a tabletop charger because some lawnmowers include these features.

Match the voltage between the mower and the charger 

An amp (ampere) rating serves as a measurement of your battery's voltage. Greater amperage, or the ability for a stronger electric current to flow through it, is indicated by a higher amp rating. Adjust the charger's voltage to coincide with that of your mower's battery.

Plug the charger in

Make sure the cable is firmly attached to your battery and is not in contact with any metal components on the lawnmower or outside of it. An incorrect cable connection could result in damage to your battery and/or charger.

Start charging

If the battery is discharging or charging, the charger will let you know. As a paraphrase of 10 Before unplugging the charger, wait until the battery is fully charged.

Tips for Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Battery

Your lawn mower will run better and last longer with proper battery maintenance. Here are some suggestions to help your lawn mower's battery last longer.

• Your battery will deplete in the winter from inactivity. Disconnect it from your lawn mower and store it in a cool, dry location to keep it charged throughout the off-season. To keep it charged throughout the chilly winter months, use a trickle charger.
• Never use a dead battery to power the lawnmower.
• Turn off your lawnmower before bringing it inside to protect the battery.
• Avoid leaving the lawn mower's battery in all day. This will damage your lawn mower and limit its battery life while also causing it to overheat.
• Always recharge the battery once a month or more.
• Never jump-start a car with the lawnmower battery. Your lawn mower will be harmed if you do this, and unlike automobile batteries, the guarantee on your lawn mower does not cover your batteries.
• When the lawnmower battery is fully charged, always remove it from the charger.

Contact Us for Your Lawn Mower Batteries

A lead acid lawn mower battery should last between three and four years with regular maintenance.

Lithium-ion batteries often used in battery-powered motors have a lifespan of up to five years. Contact us for additional details and your lawn mower batteries.