Kentuck,
I think that's what's going on at the Mason/Dixon line.
Kraig,
That blue/gray cub used to be a pulling tractor.
Don't know what model it is but it has a 16hp kohler.
The surgeon general has determined that any of the following can be hazadous to a battery's health.
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Loose or missing battery hold downs. Banging around in the battery tray will rattle a battery's insides until something shakes loose. One common cause for battery "motion sickness" is replacement of the battery and not reinstalling the battery retainer strap.
Constant undercharge or overcharge. At a constant undercharge, battery plates sulfate, and the battery must work harder in its undercharge condition. Overcharge boils away the battery water. The remaining acid is too strong, and the upper portions of the plates are exposed to air, causing sulfation. Battery damage from the high heat caused by overcharge can also damage the battery.
Exposure to temperature extremes. Some cookware advertises that it can go directly from the freezer to the oven. That's fine for cookware, but not for batteries. Batteries will freeze, especially when they are at a state of low charge. The higher water content of the electrolyte freezes a lot faster than electrolyte with a high specific gravity.
Death by electrocution. If you need to use a welder on the cub, disconnect the battery.
Death by contamination. Add only distilled water to a battery that is already in service. Beer, pond water, or electrolyte are not considered suitable substitutes. High levels of impurities can build up inside the battery, causing shorts. And these same impurities will have a decidedly negative effect on battery chemistry.
Don't overfill the battery. Most batteries have some indication of the correct electrolyte level. It may be a mark on the case or a small reasessed ring inside each cell. Overfilling can cause the electrolyte to spill over when heated by the charging process. In addition to providing a discharge path between the plates if the entire battery top is covered with electrolyte,(Rodeo Ken), this stuff doesn't exactly do wonders for the paint job, either.
Gotta go ketch my breath.