how to connect it to my lawn mower battery? i am a woman who has no idea of what post looks like on the battery. i see wires but not posts i can connect the pos and neg clamps to
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Generally on the mower you have caps that cover the connection at the end of the cable that attaches to the battery. Pop the cap cover off the terminal and attach the red to the positive and the black to the negative terminals. Be sure not to get them mixed up.
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Find the battery first. Could be under the seat ? or under the hood ? The wires hook to the battery and one place they hook usually has a + sign for the positive or "red" clamp the other a - sign for negative "black" ground connection. The main thing is to identify the + positive connection and make sure you hook the red clamp to it. One way to identify the - minus or ground connection is to trace the wire and see what it connects to away from the battery as it will connect to the frame of the mower and the + "hot" "red" "positive" lead or wire will go to the starter motor on the side of the engine. Hope this helps ? Find the battery first. Could be under the seat ? or under the hood ? The wires hook to the battery and one place they hook usually has a + sign for the positive or "red" clamp the other a - sign for negative "black" ground connection. The main thing is to identify the + positive connection and make sure you hook the red clamp to it. One way to identify the - minus or ground connection is to trace the wire and see what it connects to away from the battery as it will connect to the frame of the mower and the + "hot" "red" "positive" lead or... » Read More Find the battery first. Could be under the seat ? or under the hood ? The wires hook to the battery and one place they hook usually has a + sign for the positive or "red" clamp the other a - sign for negative "black" ground connection. The main thing is to identify the + positive connection and make sure you hook the red clamp to it. One way to identify the - minus or ground connection is to trace the wire and see what it connects to away from the battery as it will connect to the frame of the mower and the + "hot" "red" "positive" lead or wire will go to the starter motor on the side of the engine. Hope this helps ? « Show Less
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There are many different types of lawn mower batteries. However, all of them have a "post" or other type of connection for the red and black wires to connect to. Check the existing red and black wires attached to the battery from the lawn mower. You should attach the charger cables where these existing wires are attached to the battery, being careful to connect red to red (positive) and black to black (negative).
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Find the battery first. Could be under the seat ? or under the hood ? The wires hook to the battery and one place they hook usually has a + sign for the positive or "red" clamp the other a - sign for negative "black" ground connection. The main thing is to identify the + positive connection and make sure you hook the red clamp to it. One way to identify the - minus or ground connection is to trace the wire and see what it connects to away from the battery as it will connect to the frame of the mower and the + "hot" "red" "positive" lead or wire will go to the starter motor on the side of the engine. Hope this helps ?
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There are a couple methods that will work.The first is to attach battery clips to the panel cord, then when needed clip onto the battery. This is simple but you always need to make sure the polarity is correct and when not attached it would be good to not let the clips touch so the panel isn't shorted.Another method would be to purchase a mating set of 2 pin flat connectors. These are similar to the 4 pin connectors used to connect a trailer to a car. Connect one to the battery (best if the exposed pin is connected to minus). Connect the other to the panel (exposed pin connected to plus). Now you just have to mate the connector and there is no chance of a short.Regards There are a couple methods that will work.The first is to attach battery clips to the panel cord, then when needed clip onto the battery. This is simple but you always need to make sure the polarity is correct and when not attached it would be good to not let the clips touch so the panel isn't shorted.Another method would be to purchase a mating set of 2 pin flat connectors. These are similar to the 4 pin connectors used to connect a trailer to a car. Connect one to the battery (best if the exposed pin is connected to minus). Connect the other to the panel (exposed pin connected... » Read More There are a couple methods that will work.The first is to attach battery clips to the panel cord, then when needed clip onto the battery. This is simple but you always need to make sure the polarity is correct and when not attached it would be good to not let the clips touch so the panel isn't shorted.Another method would be to purchase a mating set of 2 pin flat connectors. These are similar to the 4 pin connectors used to connect a trailer to a car. Connect one to the battery (best if the exposed pin is connected to minus). Connect the other to the panel (exposed pin connected to plus). Now you just have to mate the connector and there is no chance of a short.Regards « Show Less
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1. How old is the battery? 2. When you charge the battery, are you doing that while the battery is in the mower or have you lifted it out of the mower? 3. Under no load (mower running but cutting NO grass), are all 3 green LEDs lighted? 4. Are you mowing tall, thick or wet grass? If a battery shows a full charge under no-load and dies after 10 minutes, you may have to order a replacement 24-volt battery.
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Barbara; You should be able to install yourself. Clip the red clip to the positive post on a battery and the black clip onthe negative post before plugging Battery Tender in. Hope this helps.
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I have the same battery for my mower but I have never seen this with mine. I would say that if the battery still charges and holds that charge as it should then I would say that it's fine. However if there is any indication that it isn't charging properly I would contact Black and Decker.
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I'm like Phil - I had to buy a new mower. My battery lasted a little over a year. I've read other comments that said the same. One person did mention that they contacted Ryobi and they sent him a new battery because they know this is a problem. I wish I would have tried that before giving the mower away. I kept my battery charging at all times - maybe that was the problem? I now own a gas mower and it actually isn't as painful or messy as I remember it being when I was younger and it uses very little gas.
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Is there anything in the owners manual about pulling fuses? In order to keep the unit powered, you can always use an adapter to clip on a lawn tractor battery. Keep the battery secured on the floor. You can get an adapter at an auto parts store and make your own clip on harness. I'm sure other people have other work arounds but my method works for me and my Honda CRV.
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I'm very sorry for those of you who need to remove the battery to charge it, but that is not a viable option at all as the connection for the charger is a somewhat permanent part of the mower and it would require a rather extensive disassembling of the unit each time. Perhaps you could consider a long outdoor extension cord, but the mower and charger need to be kept in a dry place. I received my CMM1200 two days ago (and already donated my old gas self propelled to Habitat for Humanity) and hope to have the same good experience as so many others. Thanks to everyone who provided information for this purchasing decision! I'm very sorry for those of you who need to remove the battery to charge it, but that is not a viable option at all as the connection for the charger is a somewhat permanent part of the mower and it would require a rather extensive disassembling of the unit each time. Perhaps you could consider a long outdoor extension cord, but the mower and charger need to be kept in a dry place. I received my CMM1200 two days ago (and already donated my old gas self propelled to Habitat for Humanity) and hope to have the same good experience as so many others. Thanks to everyone who provided information... » Read More I'm very sorry for those of you who need to remove the battery to charge it, but that is not a viable option at all as the connection for the charger is a somewhat permanent part of the mower and it would require a rather extensive disassembling of the unit each time. Perhaps you could consider a long outdoor extension cord, but the mower and charger need to be kept in a dry place. I received my CMM1200 two days ago (and already donated my old gas self propelled to Habitat for Humanity) and hope to have the same good experience as so many others. Thanks to everyone who provided information for this purchasing decision! « Show Less
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I purchased a replacement battery and they have changed the battery posts - so it is not easy. I had to solder the new battery in place.The new battery has slip on posts and the old one was attached with a small screw and nut. Bah Humbug....
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Yeah I do think the connector is a little too small to connect to the battery. I just spliced a new connector that was large enough to fit around the battery terminal. If you do not have any you can buy them at Walmart for a few dollars.
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The two small wires in the relay -one connect to center post on your starter and one to body ground. The two large post with nuts- one post to positive battery post and the other post connected to your starter motor!Good luck......Joel
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Im also on my second battery. I like this mower, its quiet and does a clean mow. Question: Will it help if I totally drain the battery? Or will it just muck it up worse? Thanks.
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Hi, I hear you, they didn't make it easy - especially to wire the backup power supply on the side pins. Just treat it as if it is simply wires in line - red (plus) from source to red of battery, and the same for black. For the side pins - backup battery to keep the data on screen when source power is low - like at night for solar supplies, just connect negative to top pin and positive to second pin - it must be a minimum of 3v to work and will drain a 9v battery in about 3 days. Good luck!
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Hi Doyle,If I recall, there is only 1 wire which hooks to the positive side of the battery. I believe the unit is already grounded when installed on the trailer. I store my trailer offsite and I cannot get there without a major inconvenience. I'd follow the instructions and if you're missing a wire, return the item and get a replacement. I hope this helps!
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put alligator clamps on the wires then attatch red wire to positive battery post and black wire to negative post
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I purchased this battery for my Lawn tractor. The battery fit perfectly where the OEM battery fit. The mower is a cub cadet lt1554. The terminals are standard top post automotive style connections. I can't comment on warranty as mine lasted for more than a year now and I'm not affliated with amazon or the sellor.. I wanted a high cranking amp battery because my mower is used at my camp The shed where the machine is stored is not wired for electric. There are times when I'm gone for several months and I was tired of having to remove the battery and charge it after long periods of time. I have not had this problem with this battery. I purchased this battery for my Lawn tractor. The battery fit perfectly where the OEM battery fit. The mower is a cub cadet lt1554. The terminals are standard top post automotive style connections. I can't comment on warranty as mine lasted for more than a year now and I'm not affliated with amazon or the sellor.. I wanted a high cranking amp battery because my mower is used at my camp The shed where the machine is stored is not wired for electric. There are times when I'm gone for several months and I was tired of having to remove the battery and charge it after long periods of time. I... » Read More I purchased this battery for my Lawn tractor. The battery fit perfectly where the OEM battery fit. The mower is a cub cadet lt1554. The terminals are standard top post automotive style connections. I can't comment on warranty as mine lasted for more than a year now and I'm not affliated with amazon or the sellor.. I wanted a high cranking amp battery because my mower is used at my camp The shed where the machine is stored is not wired for electric. There are times when I'm gone for several months and I was tired of having to remove the battery and charge it after long periods of time. I have not had this problem with this battery. « Show Less
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The connectors are poorly engineered crap. The best way to get around it is to lift the battery out of the housing and use the 3 prong plug that you should have gotten with the mower. It's a PITA. If they were really so environmentally friendly they'd have used Lithium Ion batteries and included a "smart" charger. Speaking of chargers, the one supplied will cook your battery if left on too long. Check to see if that's the case (Don't ask me how I know). I started using a timer in between the outlet and charger.