" I guess I'll have to dangle two wires from the battery posts that I
can connect my charger to every time I want to cut my grass.
This at least would be quicker than my having to gain access to the
battery every time. Wow!

Thanks for interest.

The old man

Look for something like this.

http://batterytender.com/default.php... 28e28762f707

here's one from sears
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...s+%26+ Cables

http://www.mawonline.com/batteryt.htm

The charging system on that mower should be something like this
http://www.j-thomas.com/Catalog/150.htm

Look at parts number
40 which is the charging coil.
41 which is the regulator
now that's on a 17 Kawasaki Engine about 75.00 in cost for both parts.

Of course before doing anything clean tighten all cables replace if damaged
or worn.