Check Mower Belts - Ariens 915175 Operator's Manual

9. Connect positive cable to positive battery
terminal and then the negative cable to
negative battery terminal.
10. Return seat to operating position.
Clean Battery
1. Remove battery from unit. See Remove
Battery on page 21.
2. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with a wire brush.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
4. Reinstall battery. See Install Battery on
page 22.
Charge Battery
Check battery with a voltmeter. If battery is
less than 11 volts, charge battery.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging
at a higher rate damages or destroys the
battery. ONLY use an automatic charger
designed for use with your battery.
IMPORTANT: Always follow information
provided on battery by battery manufacturer.
Contact battery manufacturer for detailed
information about charging.
IMPORTANT: Ariens does not recommend
jump starting your unit. Jump-starting can
damage engine and system components.
Refer to engine manual for detailed
information.
1. Remove battery from unit. See Remove
Battery on page 21.
2. Place battery on bench or other well-
ventilated area.
3. Connect positive lead of charger to
positive battery terminal.
4. Connect negative lead of charger to
negative battery terminal.
5. Charge battery following battery
manufacturer's instructions.
6. Reinstall battery. See Install Battery on
page 22.

CHECK MOWER BELTS

Check belts for wear and replace as needed.
Remove Deck Drive Belt
CAUTION: Keep body parts
away from idler when
releasing idler spring tension.
1. Remove mower deck. See Remove Deck
on page 28.
2. Remove three self-tapping screws from
each belt cover and remove both belt
covers. Retain all parts for reinstallation.
3. Remove hardware retaining idler arm and
two belt fingers from mower deck and
remove idler arm and belt fingers. Retain
all parts for reinstallation. See Figure 21.
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1. Idler Arm
2. Belt Finger
4. Remove deck drive belt.
Install Deck Drive Belt
1. Install deck drive belt. See Figure 22.
NOTICE: Belt will not have tension until
routed around drive pulley and idler arm is
reinstalled.
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Figure 21