Simple jump start for freedom z?

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mntgoat

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• Mar 29, 2018 / Simple jump start for freedom z?

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I had to jump start my freedom z last week and I did it by taking the battery cover off. Is there a simpler way to do it?

Thanks.

 

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• Mar 29, 2018 / Simple jump start for freedom z?

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You can connect the negative cable anywhere on the frame. Check to see if the positive cable from your battery goes to the starter. If so isn't that easier to connect to than raising the seat and battery cover?

 

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• Mar 29, 2018 / Simple jump start for freedom z?

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I would have to say yes to this ? Replace the battery. Unless you need to quickly move for some reason but best to replace it unless it has others issues allowing a no start.

 

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• Mar 30, 2018 / Simple jump start for freedom z?

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Having & using a Battey MINDer* is what I do. My Truck still has the original Battery & that is now 11 years old. And Tests well in Load & resting voltage.

My almost 4 year old Toro still has OE battery too.

Ones I have are the 1500 models that have a 1.5 amp charge rate.