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This video shows how to jump-start the battery on a riding lawn mower. If your battery is dead, you may need to use jumper cables to get it going. Batteries can be dangerous if you handle them incorrectly, so we show you how to jump-start your mower’s battery safely so you can get back to mowing.

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Transcript:
Hi, Wayne here from Sears PartsDirect. Today we’re going to talk about jump-starting your riding lawn mower—safely. Ideally, you should use a battery charger to charge your riding mower battery, because repeatedly jumping the battery can eventually damage the charging system. It’s okay to jump start a riding mower battery every once in a while—if the lawn mower uses a 12-volt battery. If it uses a 6-volt battery, you’ll have to use a battery charger. Check your owner’s manual if you’re unsure of your mower’s battery voltage. Batteries are inherently dangerous because they contain acid and generate explosive gasses. That’s why you should use eye protection and wear work gloves when jump-starting your battery. Don’t lean directly over a battery when connecting the cables either. Keep sparks and flames clear of the batteries, and don’t smoke near a battery. One more rule: Use an automobile to jump-start a riding mower. Don’t use another riding mower, because you could damage electrical systems in the other mower. Now let’s get started. Park the riding mower on a level surface and set the parking brake. Follow the instructions in your owner’s manual to prepare the mower for starting. On many mowers, you shut off the blades before starting the engine. Park the vehicle next to your riding mower and shut off the vehicle’s engine. Never jump a riding mower from a running engine. Open the vehicle’s hood and lift the riding mower seat to access both batteries. Now you’re ready to connect the jumper cables in the right order to avoid damaging the good battery in your vehicle. First, connect one end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the mower battery. Connect the other end of the red cable to the vehicle’s positive battery terminal. Don’t let the other end of the red cable touch any metal. You’ll see a lot of sparks and could damage the good battery. Next, connect the black jumper cable to the vehicle’s negative battery terminal. Then connect the other end of the black jumper cable to the metal mower frame away from the fuel tank and battery. Turn the ignition key and start the mower engine. Now disconnect the jumper cables— in the right order. Disconnect the black cable from the mower frame first and then disconnect the black cable from the vehicle’s battery. Next, disconnect the red cable from the vehicle’s battery and then disconnect the red cable from the mower’s battery. Fully charge the mower battery as soon as possible by connecting the battery to a charger. If the battery won’t charge, replace it. I hope this video helped you out today. Check out our other videos here on the Sears PartsDirect YouTube channel. Subscribe, and we’ll let you know when we post new ones.