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3
2
4
5
1.Battery Cover
2. Negative
(-)
Cable
3. Negative
(-)
Terminal
4.Battery
5.Positive (+)
Terminal
6.Positive (+)
cable
Figure 16
Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables
(Figure
16)
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect
negative (-) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Clean battery cable ends, negative (-)
terminal, and positive (+) terminal with a
wire brush and rinse with a weak baking
soda solution.
4. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (-) cable.
5. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
6. Replace belt cover.
Charging the Battery
WARNING:
FROZEN
BATTERIES
CAN EXPLODE
and result in death or serious
injury. DO NOT charge a frozen
battery. Let the battery thaw
before charging.
Follow First Aid directions for contact with
battery fluid.
External Contact: Flush with water.
Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15
minutes and get medical attention
immediately!
Internal Contact: Drink large quantities
of water. Follow with Milk of Magnesia,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get
medical attention immediately!
In case of internal contact, DO NOT
induce vomiting!
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT fast charge. Charging
at a higher rate will damage or destroy
battery.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS follow information
provided on battery and battery charger.
Contact battery and battery charger
manufacturers'
for detailed instructions.
1. Remove battery from unit (see Battery
Removal and Installation on page 20).
2. Place battery in a well-ventilated
area.
3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) _rminal, and negative (-)
lead of charger to negative (-) terminal.
4. Charge battery according to battery
charger and battery manufacturers'
instructions.
5. Install battery on unit (see Battery
Removal and Installation on page 20).
Jump-Starting
Ariens does not recommend jump-starting
your unit. Jump-starting
can damage engine
and electrical system components.
See your
engine manual for more detailed information.
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