About P.K. Jones Expertise I can answer most questions about commercial and residential outdoor equipment. I can also help with questions about import atv's, Karts and scooters. I can't help you with generator electrical output however if it's an engine problem, I'm more than happy to help.
I'm in the South, so snowblowers and snowmobiles are outside of my area of knowledge. If it's a question about the engine on a snowblower I can help. But I'm just not familiar with the drive systems for snowblowers.
Experience I own Grand Junction Small Engines and Grandjunctionsmallengines.com, a full service shop and national parts sales site. My shop is an Authorized Repair Center for many brands and we work on equipment from most manufacturers. We are also a dealer and service center for several lines of outdoor sports products such as atv's, utv's and Karts. Personally, I have over 25 years experience working with small engines and outdoor power equipment.
Education/Credentials I've attended many small engine and power equipment factory schools and seminars. I average 100 plus hours annually in update schools and specialized training schools and am current on all brands my shop is authorized to do warranty and factory service on.
Question I have an older Great Dane Chariot 61" with the Kohler Command 25hp engine. I have replaced the battery twice in three months and now I have to charge or jump it every time I go to use it. Is there some famous problem part that I can replace or this is just going to happen due to age?
Great Dane Model# GDRZ25KHE
Great Dane Serial# 457076
Kohler Model# CV25S
Kohler Spec# 69528
Kohler Serial# 3027916031
Answer First you have to establish if the alternator is charging. With a voltmeter check the battery voltage with the key off and then again with the engine running. There should be a jump of a volt or two when running. If not, then you have a problem in the charging system somewhere.
If there is a jump, then you'll need to look for voltage leaks at the key switch when the key is off. It can be difficult to find a voltage leak.
Alternatively you can install a shut-off switch on the battery cable. These used to be pretty popular on tractors and boats and should be available at an auto parts store.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, PK.
