Craftsman Model # 247.288841 (MTD made) w/ 19.5 B&S Gold Model # 31P677-3373-G6
For about a month now when I go to start my tractor it acts as if the battery is nearly dead. Just get a click on the initial attempt. A few more bumps and it usually spins just enough to start.
I am thinking the battery is going (or gone bad) but would like to verify it is not the charging system but cannot figure out how to test such. I put my meter in Vdc accros the battery terminals with it running and got 15.7 Vdc and it started rising and went to 17 Vdc. First thought is the system is overcharging but just not sure that is a valid test for a mower. My manual indicates the alternator is a part # 696459. The Briggs site list this a dual circuit regulated or rectified circuit. What I cannot tell is if my mower has a regulator. The manual does not list one but on Briggs website in an alternator ID guide they show a regulator part # 790292 but I am thinking that is something not used on all mowers.
I have a extech DMM so can do some testing if I know where and what to check for.
Thanks
For about a month now when I go to start my tractor it acts as if the battery is nearly dead. Just get a click on the initial attempt. A few more bumps and it usually spins just enough to start.
I am thinking the battery is going (or gone bad) but would like to verify it is not the charging system but cannot figure out how to test such. I put my meter in Vdc accros the battery terminals with it running and got 15.7 Vdc and it started rising and went to 17 Vdc. First thought is the system is overcharging but just not sure that is a valid test for a mower. My manual indicates the alternator is a part # 696459. The Briggs site list this a dual circuit regulated or rectified circuit. What I cannot tell is if my mower has a regulator. The manual does not list one but on Briggs website in an alternator ID guide they show a regulator part # 790292 but I am thinking that is something not used on all mowers.
I have a extech DMM so can do some testing if I know where and what to check for.
Thanks