I had to exchange my Toro when I first bought it, the battery went dead and the alternator wouldn't charge. The exchange isn't much better, the starter on both is iffy at best. When I try to start the thing it acts like the battery is dead most of the time. You have to hold the key in the start position for about 5 to 20 seconds before it will try to kick on...Not a well built machine
Toro Garden Tractor is not recommended by Goodoldad