Total non-rc question.

[J57ltr]

I understand how it all works and although the unrectified power would seem to cause a problem it doesn't on anything but the newer engines that are completly computer controlled. the charging system on a riding lawnmower is pretty much the same as the snowmobile (we don't have them down here but we do have See doos and such. Outboard engines use them as well. The question was will it hurt the charging system, the answer is going to be no. Long term damage no. He isn't running it forever without the battery. If he wants to feel better a audio cap around .5 farads or a 1 farad cap would work great and you can get a 1/2 farad for around 15-20 bucks.

I have driven 230 miles after losing a battery that was so shorted that it could not be jumped and the pos terminal had to be removed the jump the car. then left disconnect because it would kill the engine and load the alternator. And that was at night. If he needs to use it He isn't going to kill it that's all I am saying. But if he doesn't have a battery and it does die I hope you carry cables.

Jeff