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How to Test the Charging System on Small Engine Equipment - Battery not Charging Fix 

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How to Diagnose and Fix a Non-Charging Lawn Mower Battery. There can be many reasons why your lawn mower battery is not charging. It could be the Stator, the Voltage Regulator, the Ignition Switch, the Wiring or something else.
In this video I will walk you through the step-by-step process so you can diagnose and repair a no charge issue with your small engine equipment. It could be your riding lawn mower, zero turn mower, snow blower or any other small engine equipment that has a battery.
This could be a very simple fix and can save you time and hundreds of dollars doing it yourself.
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@sunnyrussell6896
@sunnyrussell6896 3 месяца назад
One of the most helpful charging system troubleshooting videos for zero turns hands down! I’ve come back to this video a few times over the years.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 3 месяца назад
Glad to hear that and happy I could help you
@randalllunger6351
@randalllunger6351 2 месяца назад
Aside from the ace-mechanic content, this is the most excellent videography I think I've ever found on RU-vid. Steady hand, sufficient time to see what you're describing (without babbling endlessly), clarity in speech (even over the sound of a mower), centered and focused camera work and even picture in picture to see both contact locations! And on top of that, the cleanest battery and surrounding vicinity on any mower alive. You, sir, deserve a medal. I also like that you are not ashamed to praise the Lord when he grants you success. Awesome! I "Liked" and "Subscribed". I'll be back regularly.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 2 месяца назад
Thanks for your feedback and sub. No greater hope in this world or eternity than what Jesus did for us... I am thankful!
@789295
@789295 4 месяца назад
Your video is a nice addition for young fellers that are learning WHY things are happening electrically. It's a very good tutorial! My first check is just to put the leads on the battery before and after it is started to see if there is a couple of volts difference. If not then I do exactly as you are tracing it down. Mowers are always dirty and subject to corroded or broken wiring :) Store them inside folks if you can at all. It will save you some troubles and last a few years longer kept out of the weather.
@darthvaper4632
@darthvaper4632 Год назад
Great video! It is very detailed and will help anyone who watches it understand how the charging system works and how to diagnose it. Keep up the great work!
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Год назад
Glad it was helpful! Thanks
@adolforosado
@adolforosado Год назад
Your video is like going to school brother. Thank you for this great lesson!
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Год назад
Glad I could help
@kenhealey1994
@kenhealey1994 3 месяца назад
Thank you so much for such a detailed diagnosis.
@mr.stephens8980
@mr.stephens8980 Год назад
The video was very thorough. Thank you
@tlbx57
@tlbx57 Год назад
Very nice and concise troubleshooting tutorial.
@lmalino695
@lmalino695 3 месяца назад
Clear. Concise. Competent.
@kenhealey1994
@kenhealey1994 3 месяца назад
I came here because of my z trak 737, and this just is the school I needed; thank you so much.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 3 месяца назад
You are welcome and thanks for your visit
@kennyward4674
@kennyward4674 4 месяца назад
👍 That's the most clear and concise tutorial on this subject I've ever seen. Thanks for posting.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 4 месяца назад
Thanks for your feedback
@mhamrin5906
@mhamrin5906 2 месяца назад
Wow, such a fantastic step by step. Clearly walked us through great process of elimination. You are very knowledgeable and thank you for blessing us with your skills. Bless you back sir!
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 2 месяца назад
Thank you and glad it was helpful!
@brucer1220
@brucer1220 Год назад
Thanks.... Best mower battery charging video out there.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Год назад
Thanks 👍
@albertosanchez3350
@albertosanchez3350 Год назад
Great video! I'm going to try this tomorrow. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Год назад
thanks for the visit
@nealrstevens
@nealrstevens Год назад
Very good and concise video, well done.
@samjohnson466
@samjohnson466 2 месяца назад
Thank you great video. You can check those fuses without removing them. Top of the fuse there's small openings either side, with power on place probes on these, sys voltage=open, 0 volts= closed. Thanks again, I've never gave much thought as to how my mower charging system works.
@LeviHardin28
@LeviHardin28 9 месяцев назад
Thank you for this great video…. You allowed me to diagnose my whole machine and learn to use a meter
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 9 месяцев назад
Great to hear!… And glad I could help
@hunekechris
@hunekechris Год назад
Well done Sir! Well done!
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Год назад
thanks for your visit
@Joseph-fn3tg
@Joseph-fn3tg Год назад
Thanks for posting
@JeffAMay
@JeffAMay Месяц назад
What a great video! You've helped me diagnose my voltage regulator going out on my 27hp Kaw.Guys like you really help normal everyday people save Alot of $.Thanks again!
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Месяц назад
Glad to hear that
@user-gm1iy7bv2i
@user-gm1iy7bv2i Год назад
Great video. You are a great teacher. Helped me repair mine. Thank You
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Год назад
Glad it helped
@josephlarosa6730
@josephlarosa6730 7 месяцев назад
you were a big help fixed my mower for 20 dollars if i would went to the shop well over 250 thank you
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 7 месяцев назад
Glad I could help
@artramirez3506
@artramirez3506 8 месяцев назад
Very informative video! Thanks! Going to use this information to try and figure out why my battery isn't charging. Thanks again.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 8 месяцев назад
Glad it was helpful!…And good to make sure your battery is charging properly. Non-charging, low voltage situation can damage your PTO clutch of the mower
@rodthomas3050
@rodthomas3050 Год назад
Well done sir 😀
@krispykreamz5337
@krispykreamz5337 24 дня назад
So dang helpful!
@jonlambshead5115
@jonlambshead5115 Год назад
Good Video, Back in the Day U didn't have You tube, You would have to work this out yourself or Ask some one who knew about electrics. Mechanics Wouldn't tell You Much because then they ain't making money. It's Much Better Now with You tube . Good on Ya For Sharing These Types of Videos .
@broncogirl8232
@broncogirl8232 Год назад
Great video, I’m working on a Kohler, your detailed video is AWESOME, saving me from hauling my mower 50 miles to the dealership. THANK YOU!
@jameswalker5427
@jameswalker5427 8 месяцев назад
Thanks for the video my fuse was actually blown working now I’ll have to keep an eye on it to see if it blows again
@mikerequa820
@mikerequa820 Год назад
Great video! Thanks for sharing be safe have fun
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Год назад
thanks
@DarylBoshears
@DarylBoshears Год назад
PERFECT ....Thanks for this video
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Год назад
thanks for the visit
@extremelawncare9062
@extremelawncare9062 7 дней назад
Was very helpful. Thank you. After going through the steps I got to my panel with my ignition and pto and my display. Found that after changing my pto last week I some how loosened the wire harness to my ignition. It was starting but not charging pushed it back on all the way and charging again. Thank for the help!
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 6 дней назад
Excellent!
@carlosovelargaleano1624
@carlosovelargaleano1624 8 месяцев назад
Wow GREAT VIDEO !!
@Etiennevisvang
@Etiennevisvang Год назад
Good info. Thank you.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Год назад
You're welcome!
@BeADad2447
@BeADad2447 9 месяцев назад
Thank you! Awesome video!
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 8 месяцев назад
Our pleasure!
@Rein_Ciarfella
@Rein_Ciarfella 8 месяцев назад
This is a great video to learn how to check the wiring after checking stator and regulator outputs. Thanks! If I came upon a fuse block that dirty I’d do something to protect it in the future, even if it was only cleaning up the surrounding area and covering with duct tape and using a sharpie to write “FUSES!” on the tape. Bad design - should have had a removable cover built in from the factory.
@user-mm9fp2lr2t
@user-mm9fp2lr2t 4 месяца назад
Awesome video saved me so much guess work and learned a lot. Figured out my stator good voltage regulator bad. Woohoo. Thank you for this great video.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 4 месяца назад
Great to hear!
@mattreynolds9558
@mattreynolds9558 Год назад
I'm also having this same issue on my scagw a kawasaki motor. I'm glad I searched for this issue because I'm hoping that this will help me find my problem. Thanks for a great detailed information
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Год назад
You can do it!
@rex-bb6nb
@rex-bb6nb Год назад
You ever find the issue?
@robertovermier6200
@robertovermier6200 9 месяцев назад
Excellent video with all the details as to how to diagnose issues regarding battery not charging. Hopefully this will allow me to remedy issue with JD zero turn battery drain.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 9 месяцев назад
I hope so too! not good to run the pto with not enough volts... burns then out.
@munter10
@munter10 9 месяцев назад
If you have a battery drain, perform the current draw test between the ground terminal and the negative battery pole with your amp meter, should be less than 0.03 amps with the ignition off.
@NKadi2
@NKadi2 20 дней назад
Thank you for taking the time to make this great informative and “micro” explanatory video. It looks like my issue is with the wiring and I was wondering if I could make a direct connection from the lead positive of the regulator and the battery (which made the battery begin charging) and keep it like this instead of digging in the wire harness to figure out where the problem is.
@grahammaclean1997
@grahammaclean1997 2 месяца назад
Thank you for the help.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 2 месяца назад
Happy to help
@johnnymorrison5795
@johnnymorrison5795 Год назад
Very very helpful
@aficionadoranchero747
@aficionadoranchero747 Месяц назад
Thanks you your video helps me to identify my charging system problems nice helpful video
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Месяц назад
Glad to hear it
@jeffreywilkinson2679
@jeffreywilkinson2679 5 месяцев назад
Thank you. Excellent video. Very useful. Best wishes.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 5 месяцев назад
Glad it was helpful!
@grantseaborn9627
@grantseaborn9627 2 месяца назад
thank you. top description.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 2 месяца назад
Glad it was helpful!
@InfoNotWars
@InfoNotWars 11 месяцев назад
this was great. slow and to the point. VR is bad and new one ordered
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 11 месяцев назад
Glad to hear it was a help to you
@ranytravis4953
@ranytravis4953 Год назад
Great video !!
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Год назад
Glad you enjoyed it
@brichardson7884
@brichardson7884 28 дней назад
What a great succinct video, thank you
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 19 дней назад
Glad it was helpful!
@stomper2582
@stomper2582 10 месяцев назад
Very helpful video. Good tutorial. 😮
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 10 месяцев назад
Glad to hear that!
@javierdomenech8221
@javierdomenech8221 11 месяцев назад
Great Im learning a lot on video I have a small problem in put 28v and out 7v I wonder the regulator is bad thanks
@yardtherapyllc4012
@yardtherapyllc4012 Год назад
Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time in making it so detailed and informative.
@davidrobbinsjr.6019
@davidrobbinsjr.6019 9 месяцев назад
Very helpful..❤ it great work!!!
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 9 месяцев назад
Glad it was helpful!
@CHITO-ob8ej
@CHITO-ob8ej Месяц назад
My god! Brother thank you I operate a landscape business and we own over 20 mowers it is frustrating when our mowers go down and we have to wait a 3 week turn around to get it back from the shop. I fix over 80% of mechanical problems on them so I can avoid taking them in. This is one of the most common issues I run into and usually ends up at shop, from now on I’ll know how to diagnose this thanks my guy!
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Месяц назад
Glad I could help. Low voltage will burn out PTO's so it's good to keep up with it.
@rrwoodworksmore9239
@rrwoodworksmore9239 7 дней назад
How many yards you have to need that many mowers?, I also run a lawn service with 2 mowers and 113 yards, I fix my own also after warranty goes out til I upgrade, are you a commercial client with your repair shop, we come first here and most time back going in hours... just curious
@outboardfixer
@outboardfixer 13 дней назад
Good vid for testing the charging system.....
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 12 дней назад
thanks
@19derrick77
@19derrick77 Год назад
Video was helpful. I do understand electricity and the basics of charging systems, but I did not consider fuses or ignition switches when my Husqvarna PZ72 was not charging. I discovered another tip that you might consider, using your multi meter check the resistance between positive battery terminal and the disconnected charging lead from the voltage regulator. There should be no continuity with the ignition switch off, and very low resistance with it on. Mine was registering around 200 ohms when I started this test, after cleaning the ignition switch, it went down to about 50, but it’s obvious that it’s faulty and needs to be replaced.
@munter10
@munter10 9 месяцев назад
Yes and resistance equals and causes Voltage drop.. not good.
@boydguie8129
@boydguie8129 Год назад
Excellent job. Great instructions!.
@brucepeters508
@brucepeters508 Месяц назад
good job really good vid thx
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Месяц назад
Glad it helped
@chadfield376
@chadfield376 Год назад
Good charging system check video 😊 I liked the isolating of the wire voltage to the battery check, definitely going to do that. Nice when issue is a simple dirty fuse. My Snapper ZT has a 20 amp circuit breaker only, no fuses to check. First riding mower I have owned that has no fuses and hydraulic lifters only Lol.
@WilliamBarnett-t7f
@WilliamBarnett-t7f 16 дней назад
thank you very much
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 16 дней назад
You are welcome
@myemail3829
@myemail3829 2 месяца назад
Thanks so much you explain this so simple! You cover how to diagnose the complete system and any problem it may have. Most importantly you explain it in simple terms that any dummy can understand. This helped me a lot. Thanks again
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 2 месяца назад
Glad it helped!
@jessiediaz9888
@jessiediaz9888 2 года назад
U THE MAN
@gwrace
@gwrace 4 месяца назад
I have a brand new china mini skid steer. The unit worked great except for one issue. It would not keep the battery charged. Followed these instructions and found the red lead from the voltage regulator had not been connected at the factory. Had to undo every wire bundle to find it. Had 45-50 volts at the stator. Thank you.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 4 месяца назад
Way to go!
@lynnebucher6537
@lynnebucher6537 10 месяцев назад
Very interesting. I'm pretty sure my battery is shot because it's ancient (7.5 years, original on a 36hp Vanguard Hustler Hyperdrive) but I never knew a dirty fuse could cause issues like that. Makes sense, just wouldn't have occurred to me to check.
@munter10
@munter10 9 месяцев назад
Yes, this is exactly why you need to understand and visualise the whole charging system front to back… there is a specific order to test components and all components need to be tested until the culprit is found and identified. If you don’t understand the system and how it all works you’ll just start replacing parts and shooting in the dark. Gets expensive and wastes a lot of time and money.
@jayalo7882
@jayalo7882 2 месяца назад
Hi very good video goshhh it was so helpful I followed your instructions but everything on mine mower cheap out good up to spec I have checked my fuses and still no charge can you give me some tips on what to check now
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 2 месяца назад
Is your stater and flywheel OK? Is your voltage regulator grounded? If it’s not screwed into metal on the engine you need a ground wire to go from voltage regulator to a grounding bolt or nut… Hard to say without looking at it and knowing what you’ve done but hope you find the problem soon. Let us know what you discover
@danielpadgett2831
@danielpadgett2831 2 года назад
Great video but I'm lost when it comes to electrical problems. Have to leave that stuff to the pros.
@Smalltechguy
@Smalltechguy 13 дней назад
Nice trouble shooting skills, just some dirty fuses can cause plenty issues. I've got a Ferris mower in my driveway that is going through the same issue. It has a tender on it but I believe they never use it and the batteries are just going dead. I've wanted to start small so I have already replaced the voltage regulator. I'm fixing to pull the single charge wire and omit the switch and see what I come up with. Even the replacement regulator it still isn't charging. I don't see a ground wire either on this Kawasaki as you had stated in your video. That might be the issue with this one. So after conducting your second test and connecting the hot side to the single tab of the regulator, it was charging. So I am going to make a ground wire and see what that does.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 12 дней назад
you can do it!
@Weezulguy
@Weezulguy 2 месяца назад
How's the mower treating you? I'm going to be in the market again one of these days, I like the way everything looks laid out on that mechanically
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 2 месяца назад
I got it Used and other than maintenance and small issues it has been good. Now has over 3000 hours
@voidvincent
@voidvincent 9 месяцев назад
Kohler 5400 series has 3 prongs but 6 wires coming out. Same thing?
@philliphall5198
@philliphall5198 Год назад
Best to check fuse first thing
@19derrick77
@19derrick77 Год назад
Seems like an easier way to diagnose the wire instead of the alligator clips would be to measure the voltage drop between the positive terminal of the battery and the output of a voltage regulator. Should be minimal, I’m currently troubleshooting a situation where I have 1.5 V between the positive terminal battery and the output of the voltage regulator. I haven’t sold it yet, but that seems high, I’m in the 13+ range at the regulator but less than 12 at the battery.
@munter10
@munter10 9 месяцев назад
My money is on a corroded or bad connection somewhere along the circuit…check all connections and check the wire for fraying etc, process of elimination.
@davidferguson9695
@davidferguson9695 23 дня назад
When checking the voltage regulatory where do you put the neg.
@davidferguson9695
@davidferguson9695 23 дня назад
Never mind I see it's on the battery sorry
@cndbrn7975
@cndbrn7975 Год назад
I was thinking of taking a small engine repair course. Did you take such a course as well?
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Год назад
I did many years ago in school. Since then I have tinkered with them and RU-vid is also a great place to learn.
@johnspanos3862
@johnspanos3862 10 месяцев назад
my simplicity does not read more than 12.65 while running, but i just mowed and it still says 12.65. Could the charging system be working fine?
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 9 месяцев назад
If you run it at full throttle you should get at least 13. If you’re charging system is not working properly you can burn out your PTO clutch
@LeviHardin28
@LeviHardin28 9 месяцев назад
My amps on the voltage regulator was 12.5 and 12.3 with pto engaged Is that too low?. My engine keeps stalling out randomly mowing
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 9 месяцев назад
higher would be better but you may be ok but watch that it doesn't go lower than that. What do you get when the pto is not engaged? you have to be careful running your pto at too low volts because that is what burns them out.
@LeviHardin28
@LeviHardin28 9 месяцев назад
@@helpinguonline I just upgraded my regulator and battery with clean grounds. Now 13.6 13.2 with PTO engaged
@munter10
@munter10 9 месяцев назад
@@LeviHardin28 amazing how cleaning connections increases Voltage, it’s the resistance in dirty corroded loose connections that causes resistance and in turn causes voltage drop.
@kevinsands6769
@kevinsands6769 11 месяцев назад
So even though you have 13.5 volts at the battery terminal, like at the first of the video, there was still a problem? I figured if you got 13 volts at the battery while it was at full throttle, you were good.
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline 11 месяцев назад
The beginning of the video is just showing what a proper operating charging system should look like
@ElliottLawnService
@ElliottLawnService Год назад
So cleaning the fuse box fixed your problem?
@philliphall5198
@philliphall5198 Год назад
Use electric grease on connectors and fuses
@helpinguonline
@helpinguonline Год назад
Yes it did
@tommiller6580
@tommiller6580 Год назад
@@helpinguonline Please mention that you need a cleaner ( such as CRC) when cleaning out plastic parts, Make sure the can says "SAFE ON ALL PLASTIC " because some cleaners aren't plastic friendly. They will melt the plastic. Thanks for the video, very helpful.
@munter10
@munter10 9 месяцев назад
The fuse was dirty and causing resistance wihich in turn causes voltage drop or in this case, insulating the connected surfaces and stopping voltage flowing at all.
@Jesus-mc2do
@Jesus-mc2do Год назад
I have a Toro dingo , and I’m thinking this is the issue that it has.
@martyjosephson4937
@martyjosephson4937 4 дня назад
The video would be much clearer if you kept the camera at the first point instead of looking down, it just looks like a mess looking down and hard to see what you are doing.
@billneurohr2904
@billneurohr2904 Год назад
how did you start the engine with a dead battery? I have a jump starter
@munter10
@munter10 9 месяцев назад
It wasn’t a dead battery, it was a low voltage at 11.78v…. On cranking it showed 8.8v which is still enough to crank the engine over with the starter motor. Any lower voltage and it would struggle.
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