First and foremost, before attempting to jumpstart your lawn mower battery, it’s crucial to ensure that your safety is the top priority.
Before you begin the process, park your car with the working battery close enough to the lawnmower to allow the jumper cables to reach both batteries comfortably.
Open the hood of both vehicles and locate the batteries. Identify the positive and negative terminals on each battery for a smooth connection process.
Take the red (positive) jumper cable and connect one end to the positive terminal of the lawnmower battery. Then, attach the other end of the red cable to the positive terminal of the car battery.
Next, take the black (negative) jumper cable and attach one end to the negative terminal of the car battery. The other end of the black cable needs to be grounded to the lawnmower’s engine block.
Once all the cables are securely connected, start the car. Let the engine run for a few minutes to allow the charge to transfer from the car battery to the lawnmower battery.
After a few minutes, attempt to start the lawnmower. If it starts successfully, leave both engines running for a little while to ensure the lawnmower battery fully recharges.
If the lawnmower doesn’t start immediately, double-check all cable connections and ensure they are secure. You may need to wait a bit longer for the charge to transfer before trying again.
Once the lawnmower starts, carefully remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. Start by disconnecting the black cable from the lawnmower’s engine block and then proceed to the car battery.
After disconnecting all cables, close the hoods of both vehicles and allow the engines to run for a few more minutes to stabilize.
Remember that jumpstarting a lawnmower battery using a car battery can be a temporary solution. It’s essential to inspect your lawnmower battery and charging system to identify any underlying issues that may have caused the battery to lose its charge.
If you continue to experience battery-related problems, consult a professional for a thorough inspection and necessary repairs or replacements.
