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1512 Battery Recommendation
Guys, the battery doesn't have enough power to start the 1512 in the cold. I need a higher CCA one. What do you guys use in your diesels? I really appreciate it!
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I recommend that if you absolutely need to run it in cold weather that you put an electric heater under the engine about 8 hours before you try to start it and a battery maintainer on the battery. If you are starting it just to ride it around you are doing more damage to it than it is worth.
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I agree with Sam, but if you do need a new battery, there is a 400 cca version of small utility battery. That what I have in mine.
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Is the weather generally a problem where you are? I know you guys had some snow there recently but is that the norm? We run small kubota diesels in the smaller belt loaders here in NY all winter long without any major issues starting.
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Just what exactly is the correct group # battery for the 882/1512 Cub??
More CCA needed for sure , because when you fire the preheat for a bit, the smaller GT/Lawn batteries, in cold conditions, don't have enough oomph left to spin fast/long enough to get the fire in all 3 lit. |
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What kind of temps you talkin' 'bout Allen? I can't imagine you're going out to 'just drive around' when it's 17...
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Allen, does your 1512 have the starter and GP upgrade yet? It makes a big difference when it is done. I've had good luck with Deka batteries and as the others have said, get the largest CCA you can. I keep a battery maintainer on mine too. Here is one I like from Hazard Freight and I've seen them go on sale for about $25.
https://www.harborfreight.com/4-amp-...ner-63350.html Your shed probably stays cold this time of year so as Sam has suggested a block heater of some type would be a big +.
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Allen,
I've used a magnetic oil pan heater with decent results. When I know I need to snow blow everything out, I use an appliance timer with it so it turns on a couple of hours before I need to get the job done. heater.jpg
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Thanks guys, I make sure when I run the 1512, it gets to operating temp. I always run it for 45 mins to an hour. Going to get the battery maintainer on and give it a whirl tomorrow.
Twoton, it was in the 40's, when I tried to start it. Todd, it has the factory starter and GP's. Thanks Frank!
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Thanks for the suggestions, guys! Got the 1512 to fire up today. It was warmer at 63 degrees. I still believe the battery maintainer helped! Thanks again, everyone!
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