Gravely 987070 v twin briggs

[Bobcourtney]

I have a 2001 riding Gravely 987070 16hp v twin Briggs. Battery does not seem to be charging. Battery tested good (one year old). Battery runs down when not in use. Terminals clean and tight.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

If you have a multimeter/voltmeter set it to DC voltage 20.
Then with the mower running, put the + lead to + on the battery and - to -
You should get at least 13.00 volts if the battery is being charged by the generator.
Or it might be something else is draining it while sitting.

 

[mechanic mark]

did you test battery yourself or remove it & take it to auto parts store for load test?

 

[Bobcourtney]

If you have a multimeter/voltmeter set it to DC voltage 20.
Then with the mower running, put the + lead to + on the battery and - to -
You should get at least 13.00 volts if the battery is being charged by the generator.
Or it might be something else is draining it while sitting.

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Thanks. I'll try that.