On Aug 13, 4:14*pm, Mortimer Schnerd
wrote:
justalurker . wrote:

IIRC the L110 would have a Kohler "one lunger". That engine can have
an automatic compression release. What you may be experiencing is that
the engine comes to rest at a position just before compression.

* When you hit the starter and get a click it may just be that the
* compression is not being released at that engine position. Single
* cylinder engines can be a little odd to start.

I do have a Kohler engine and that is entirely possible. *However, I
went out this morning and cleaned off some crud from the battery
terminals, then checked the snugness of the connections between battery
and starter. *Just doing that seemed to correct my problem as the three
times I attempted to start the engine: it engaged vigorously each time.
* A very different experience from a couple of days ago.

I have been able to find a 300 page tech manual for the lawn tractor
online and downloaded it. *I just may let my employer print it out for
me. *G

* You need to check the battery cables and put a DVM on the battery at
* rest. If you read less than (approx) 12.7 volts then it is battery
* time. Four years is about right for the OEM batteries in entry level
* L&G tractors.... battery tender or not.
*
* Autozone has a nice replacement battery around $40 that has 425CA and
* 350CCA. A considerable upgrade from the battery you have now.

I didn't bother to check the voltage since the problem seems to be
solved, at least for right now. *I fully expect this battery to take a
full dump at some point since it's getting on up there in age. *I saw
suitable replacements at Home Depot but I think they were only around
290CCA. *The Autozone battery you've recommended sounds considerably
stouter and for similar money. *I appreciate the lead.

Mortimer Schnerd, RN
mschnerd at carolina.rr.com

Always check positive and negative battery cable connections at both
ends for tightness and cleanliness at the first sign of any electrical
trouble.

Things are a lot harder on your starter towards the end of battery
life. As the current capability of the battery diminishes abuse of the
starter increases. Your battery is nearing it end of life and you're
going to buy a battery soon... want to buy a starter too?

Buy 2x4s at HD but buy your battery at Autozone and ask (demand) that
they do a load test on it before you buy. That will eliminate a Monday
or Friday morning battery and their infant mortality.