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Thanks porkpie, I'll keep that in mind if the problem isn't with the new battery.

Under my deck today LOL

Thanks Bernie but no, I don't have a multi meter but I'll check around and see if a neighbor has one.

I've been driving for 52 years and have only received 2 tickets in all that time. One was for 7 MPH over and the other was for 10 MPH over and both were about 50 years ago. Never had any other charges, infact the only other time I was ever stopped was for an illegal left turn at Broadview & Gerrard in front of the Don Jail but the copper let me off because he believed me when I told him I honestly didn't see the sign. Never had an at fault accident either. Drive the speed limit and obey the rules and you won't have to worry about fighting tickets in court. I only pay $691 a year for insurance. It pays to be a good driver.

Thanks Brian, but the only thing I plan on pulling is those big brutes over the gunnels of my boat

Thanks Cliff, I'm certainly not a mechanic and don't have a circuit tester but certainly appreciate your offer about coming over. Trouble is, Diane and I are heading to the West Arm of Nipissing on Saturday for a couple weeks of getting slimed and I'll be busy here all week getting things ready. I'm gonna leave the battery disconnected till around Thursday and then try and start the tractor. If the battery is dead again with nothing hooked to it, that'll mean it's faulty and I'll return it for another one. If it starts, that means I've got something draining it and maybe when your not doing anything someday after I get home I'll bring it over to your place and you can have a look....if you don't mind.

Thanks guys that's the plan, once it's charged I'll disconnect and let it sit for awhile and then see what happens.

Which wires would connect to the switch Raf ??

Sorry guys, we were all posting at the same time. Davey, the tractor hasn't run since last week so I'm guessing it's something drawing current while it sits idle. And Rob, I'll try running it without the AC next time LOL

Wayne, I thought of unhooking the battery once it's charged and let it sit to see if that's the problem, so thanks for confirming it. Any way to test that regulator to see if it's the trouble maker ?

Hi guys I've got a riding mower that I removed the mower deck from and just use it for hauling a cart around when I'm moving things. Runs great and I put in a new battery a month ago. I went to use it last week and the battery was dead so I figured I must have left the key on so I charged it up and it ran great. I put it away and left it sit all week and when I went to start it this morning the battery was dead again and I know for a fact the key was in the off position so that's not the problem. I looked at all the wiring as best as I could and can't see any cracked or broken wires that could be shorting out and nothing else is apparent. The ignition has a position to run the lights or not and the key definitely wasn't left in that spot. Any thoughts ??

I was southbound on 28 a few weeks back and a northbound car slowed to make a right hand turn. A woman travelling behind him decided she didn't want to slow down so she pulled into my lane and forced me onto the shoulder. She was clearly talking on her phone and didn't seem the least bit concerned about me being there. Scary stuff being on the roads these days.

We're thinking of you guys Wayne.

I just purchased a new TORO "personal pace" mower and was told by the dealer to use nothing but Premium gas in it, same thing with my Stihl leaf blower and grass trimmer. Seems like Premium gas is now recommended for most new small engines by the manufacturers. As stated, it'll cost more for the fuel but hopefully save big repair bills down the road.

Honestly Wayne, I wish I had the proper words to say to you but I don't. This is such sad news but at least her pain will be over. You guys are in my thoughts.

We go out for supper every Friday and most nights I get a steak and for the most part the prices haven't increased yet, but talking to them most say if the beef prices continue to rise they won't have any choice on raising theirs and I sure can't blame them.

Always great seeing pictures of kids with big fish, thanks for showing us and I'll bet he's very proud of that catch !!

Always good when you get a smaller bill than expected.

That would sure ruin a fish'n trip LOL

And get nice and fat while their doing it LOL

Whatever the situation is, it's still a shame that a couple kids are trying to do something positive and make a few bucks to buy a bike. Sure a big difference from so many kids today who never leave the TV or computer. All I know is I'm glad I'm not living next door the the guy who complained about them.....if that's the case.

Your such a good guy Brian nobody will notice your little indiscretion

Maybe I'm wrong Brian, but I thought Mike was just kidding around with his comment and not intending it to be taken literally. As I said though, I could be wrong.

Yup, there's that too Wayne LOL

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