Where to put batterie

Subject: Where to put batterie July 26th 2013, 2:48 pm

I have a lawn flite mtd and I got a new batterie that is bigger then the old one and the old batterie was in front of me close to the double pulley system and now it's to big any ideas of where else to put it

Subject: Re: Where to put batterie July 26th 2013, 3:01 pm

considerations I would take into account

1. protection from damage
2. ease of access for jump starting
3. ease of removal / install

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Subject: Re: Where to put batterie July 27th 2013, 8:13 pm

Make a mount somewhere. MTD for some stupid reason decided to use Powersport batteries instead of L&G batteries.

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Kody6 wrote:: I have a lawn flite mtd and I got a new batterie that is bigger then the old one and the old batterie was in front of me close to the double pulley system and now it's to big any ideas of where else to put it

When faced with a situation like that, I try to find a plastic box that can work as a battery tray/box and bolt it to the back of the mower and run new cables. If the location is impractical I adapt the same method to move it up closer to the engine somewhere. When it works it works very well and keeps the battery protected.

Subject: Re: Where to put batterie July 27th 2013, 8:19 pm

K thanks for the idea

Subject: Re: Where to put batterie July 31st 2013, 8:20 pm

Doug Fackler wrote:: Make a mount somewhere. MTD for some stupid reason decided to use Powersport batteries instead of L&G batteries.

Both of my Mtds have regular tractor batteries..
Ive only seen 1 with the motorcycle battery..

Just mount it under the seat cut it out and make a tray..

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Made a larger bracket from the existing bracket on my Gazelle . This was made out of Angle Iron welded on to existing bracketry. I can now fit a full size battery in the original position