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ATV 4 wheel drive trouble update

ATV straw bale hauling

The last trouble we had with the ATV was it not going into All Wheel Drive.

We took it into the local mechanic and he figured out that the battery was too weak even though it started up on the second try.



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Keeping the thing on a trickle charger whenever the buggy's not in use will greatly prolong battery life. You can get one for about 5 bucks at Harbor Freight. I used to replace lawn tractor battery every year or two, only charging them over the winter. Now keeping it on charger at all times, this one is still strong after 3 winters sitting outside.
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