I read the instructions, but couldn`t find if there is a minimum low temperature for winter storage of my new mower... goes down to -25C here!! Can the mower take it or should I bring it inside?
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Jennifer VandeWater, Community Manager
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Thanks for your question. Your mower itself will be fine in the extreme temperature (as long as you have it stored indoors, safe from snow/rain/elements). Your battery and charger, however, should be stored in a location where the temperature is greater than 32°F (0° C) and less than 104°F (40° C). Just store those in the house, in a closet or on a shelf, safe from extreme temperatures.
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Will my mower be okay under my deck with a tarp over it, or must I put it in the garage? Getting it up the steep hill in the backyard and carrying it over paved steps into the garage will be a chore, that I'd like to avoid. FYI, the battery is in a closet indoors, and in Kentucky, it rarely gets below 0 degrees.
Blue Angel, Champion
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Personally, I’d be concerned with the amount of humidity under a tarp under the deck. If possible I’d keep it in the garage. It’s only a twice-a-year trip. :-)
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Just wondering, what will happen to the batteries if they are left in the garage in temps outside the suggestd range of 32F-104F?
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Bad things. Just don't let them get below 32. That applies to all lithium batteries.
Blue Angel, Champion
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Long-term storage at temperatures outside the recommended range will cause an increased rate of time-related capacity loss.
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So I have my chargers mounted on a wall in the garage ... no great place for them inside and don't really want to move them anyway. Is it ok if I leave the batteries inside all winter w/out charging them? I assume they will probably drain down to 0 charge.
szwoopp, Champion
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after about 30 days they will drain to 30% which is the optimal long term storage level. No need to charge them over the winter if you are not using them.
Blue Angel, Champion
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Yes, the batteries will self-discharge to 30% capacity and hold there for as long as they are stored. Be sure to charge them before using if 30% is not enough to get the job done.
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Will they return to the 30% if not kept on the charger?
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Yes. it is a self maintenance feature.
I live in PA. The battery and charge are stored in the house but is it okay to store the physical mower in a plastic shed with my snowblower? See photo. 
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I don't see why not. It's dry..
