Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.)/charging system

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Expert: Paul The Truthmeister Clouse - 5/17/2007


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A.C. volts is 21 so guess i will think about buying a new stator or just keep trickle charging bat. each night.

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You would be correct, 21 volts/2 =11vdc. Not enough.
I use to have a "gold wing" that had an alarm. It would gradually drain the battery over long periods when I didn't ride.
I hooked a trickle charger to the outlet on my garage door opener. Every time the door opened or closed it gave my battery a charge.

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I specialize in John Deere, Briggs, Kohler, and Kawasaki. I can answer "all" outdoor power equipment questions.I was also a tank mechanic, so if you need to fix your M60-A1 tank I can help there also. Be advised, I will tell you the truth whether you like it or not. I realize this affects my ranking but I don't care. If you can't handle the truth you can kiss my !@@#$%^. It takes a real man to wear pink. I have started posting my stupidest question/ranking of the week on my, My Space blog Check it out, people can be idiots. DON'T MAKE THE LIST!!!! http://www.myspace.com/paulthetruthmeisterclouse

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I have worked as a lead tech in high volume OPE dealerships for 25 years. I am currently the service manger at a high volume John Deere dealership. I started at 20 at a Gravely Tractor dealership. I took a 5 year break from power equipment and worked at a large Honda motorcycle dealership. After brief stops at a Toro Golf and Turf distributor and a small "mom and pop" shop I landed at Reynolds Lawn and Leisure where I have worked for 15 years. I have taught "Small Engine Care and Repair" in the local school district's continuing education program for several years. I also appear as a guest speaker at many local vocational schools.

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This Old House, Kansas City Star, Outdoor Power Equipment Trade.

Education/Credentials
I have attended factory schools for the following product lines; John Deere, Kawasaki, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Scags, Encore, Gravely, Toro, MTD, Murray....You name it. If it cuts grass I've attended their school.

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Briggs and Stratton MST, Kohler expert dealer.

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Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, NFL Pro Bowl, University of Missouri, Shawnee Mission School District.

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