WAM 1600T electrical problems

[9973720wb19]

I have a 2011 Wide Area Mower Turbo II.

1) signs of dead battery - installed new battery - all was well
2) same thing happened. June installed new battery - all was well (battery turned in read good)
3) yesterday, weak dash lights and alarm, would not turn over installed new battery - weak dash lights and would not crank - now when I turn the key nothing

I just noticed my manual states it should be a dry battery but I noticed the dealer sold me a wet battery would that make a difference? other than that, I think it must be some switch or short. I checked and cleaned all wires cables and ground along with a few safety switches

any help would be appreciated

 

[beenthere]

Do some measurements to see if you are drawing voltage from your battery when the ignition key is turned off. May help find the problem.

 

[MORRISONSTEEL]

Dry battery just means they are filled on site, a pre-filled wet battery is also just fine. Like mentioned above sound like you have a draw, when you installed the new battery did you see or hear any sparking activity when putting on the last bat cable. That can be a good indication that you have a draw...somewhere, if you don't have the tools to measure.

 

[Donald NZ]

I'd be checking your fan belt is tight. I fitted a battery terminal isolator to mine to prevent being powered up while not in use.
With engine at mowing revs battery should be at around 14.2v.