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Electric start sounds great on big boy toys. But What happens when spring comes? Do you just drain the tank and park it? Does the battery require special attention? I am assuming they are still wet cell. Disconnecting ? Removal? Trickle charging ? Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | ||
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Mine just plugs in for electric start. ____________ Pace | |||
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Coin Sniper |
I've never had one with electric start. I used to just drain it and run it until it died. Now I use recreation gas (no ethanol) so I don't worry about it. I'd think removing the battery and putting it on a battery tender would be wise. Pronoun: His Royal Highness and benevolent Majesty of all he surveys 343 - Never Forget Its better to be Pavlov's dog than Schrodinger's cat There are three types of mistakes; Those you learn from, those you suffer from, and those you don't survive. | |||
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Drill Here, Drill Now |
When I lived in Alaska and Canada, this is how the big 2-stage snowblower's electric start worked. Best of both worlds, tons of cca for cold starting and nothing to maintain. When I lived in the Upper Midwest, it's also how the single stage snowblower's electric start worked. Worked like a champ but to be fair much smaller engine to turn over and much milder winter. I gave it to Dad when I moved away and he used it another 15 years and not once did he miss pull starting. Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. | |||
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Void Where Prohibited |
As does my 24 year old John Deere 2-stage snow blower. Never have to worry about a battery. "If Gun Control worked, Chicago would look like Mayberry, not Thunderdome" - Cam Edwards | |||
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| Not as lean, not as mean, Still a Marine  |
If it is a battery model, treat it as you do a lawn tractor (Remove the battery, fully charge / place in stable storage / check battery and charge before winter) I shall respect you until you open your mouth, from that point on, you must earn it yourself. | |||
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All the above responses are correct. Just because I'm a post whore, I'll mention that my home-built electric start snowblower conversion DOES use a battery. When I put the lawn tractor up for the Winter and get the blower out, I pull the battery out of the tractor and put it in the blower. Two birds, one stone and all that. I do put a maintainer on it as discharged or low batteries and freezing weather are not compatible. Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent. | |||
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Go Vols! |
Fully charge then disconnect. A lot of snowblowers use an extension cord from the house to start as an alternative. | |||
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My seasonal electric start equipment goes on Battery Tenders. | |||
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It will only be used here at the apt. I Better confirm that it includes the plug in start option. Thanks folks For taking the time Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | |||
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| Coin Sniper |
My snowblower has electric start, but it doesn't have a battery. You have to plug it in with a special cord to fire it up. Pronoun: His Royal Highness and benevolent Majesty of all he surveys 343 - Never Forget Its better to be Pavlov's dog than Schrodinger's cat There are three types of mistakes; Those you learn from, those you suffer from, and those you don't survive. | |||
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