Just went to start up my Dixon ZTR for the first time of the season.
The solenoid clicks, but nothing turns over.

The battery measures 11.3 VDC, and the headlights are bright.

Do I need to charge the battery, or is there something else wrong?

If I charge the battery, can I connect the charger directly to both
terminals of the battery, or do I need to connect the negative line to
the chassis somewhere, like I do with my car during the winter?

11.3 volts is not 12, though it is close is, its not enough. The battery
should be reading somewhere around 12.5-12.7. Charge the battery and see
what you get.

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Just went to start up my Dixon ZTR for the first time of the season.
The solenoid clicks, but nothing turns over.

The battery measures 11.3 VDC, and the headlights are bright.

Do I need to charge the battery, or is there something else wrong?

If I charge the battery, can I connect the charger directly to both
terminals of the battery, or do I need to connect the negative line to
the chassis somewhere, like I do with my car during the winter?


11.3 is totally dead. 11.89 is dead. 12.65 is fully charged.

Does the battery have caps? Best to use a hydrometer to check state of
charge.

Just hook the charger to the negative and positive.

you might try adding a few capfulls of octane boost from your local
auto supply.
-m

11.3 is totally dead. 11.89 is dead.

Thanks...that's all it was. Started up fine now.