Neuton one year later. I think this says it all: To: Neuton Technical Support Date: March 24, 2010 Subject: battery price I bought a Neuton 6.2 last spring and wasn't too happy with the battery performance as the season progressed. I spoke to my dealer a couple of times about it and they offered to test and replace the battery if necessary but I never was able to get back there. This year I planned to check out the battery in the spring and I was contemplating purchasing a backup battery. However, I see this year the price has gone up $30 for a new (allegedly improved) battery. Will you honor last year's battery price as a courtesy? The dealer would not. Otherwise, I am considering returning the mower to the dealer within my extended risk-free period. Wendy ====================================== Dear Customer, Thank you for contacting us. Were sorry that you are experiencing difficulties with your NEUTON Battery. We have placed an order for a replacement Battery to be sent out to you under warranty. You should receive it shortly. Charge the new battery for 24 hrs when you receive it and please follow these updated charging instructions. If you are going to use two batteries, they should be alternated and charged for 24 hrs after every use regardless of how diminished they are but they should never be completely depleted. They should also not be left charging continuously because doing so may reduce their lifespan. However, the batteries should not be neglected for months at a time during the winter because they will slowly discharge if not used and may lose their charge capacity if left unattended for long periods. We recommend charging them periodically during the off-season, every other month or so. Be advised that we expect the battery to last 3 to 5 years but it is considered a wearable item and the warranty is only for one year. ==================================== <... periphery conversation deleted...> ====================== To: Neuton Tech support: Date: April 22, 2010 I got my blade sharpened and attempted my first mowing of my 2nd season with my 2009 battery. A-W-F-U-L. It had barely any juice and is virtually useless. I followed all the winter charging instructions. It was indoors from October and charged fully once a month. The grass is still thin and not very long and the mower huffed and puffed to fill maybe a quarter of a bag. When it hit a single tall thick patch of grass, it gave out. Although you earlier kindly sent me a replacement battery for a somewhat-sluggish-but-still-functional battery (I thought), I had planned on rotating between the two batteries this year. That will not be possible. So I reiterate my original request: I would like to purchase a 2nd battery honoring last years price - $99 - which my dealer was not inclined to do. 2nd problem: the battery gauge is broken. Even using the fresh battery, it sometimes flickers to yellow momentarily (if I toggle between auxiliary/off/on), but it basically stays motionless in red. Is this easily fixed/replaced? What is the warranty period for that? -Wendy

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