Ariens GRAVELY Pro-Turn 400 Series Dealer/Owner/Operator Manual page 32

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1. Mower Blade
2. Rod
Figure 20
BATTERY
(Figure 21)
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand entire
Safety section before proceeding.
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Unit comes equipped with a battery that
requires no regular maintenance except
cleaning the terminals.
Remove Battery
1. Shut off engine. Engage parking brake.
Remove the ignition key.
2. Place seat in the service position (See
Service Position on page 26).
3. Disconnect cables from battery
(negative, then positive) (Figure 21).
4. Remove hold down bracket and remove
battery.
Replace Battery
1. Replace battery and secure with hold
down bracket.
2. Reconnect cables to battery (positive,
then negative). Position boot over
positive terminal.
3. Return seat to operating position.
Clean Battery
Keep battery and terminals clean. Inspect
every 100 operating hours or monthly for best
performance.
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1. Negative Terminal
2. Positive Terminal
3. Battery
4. Hold Down Bracket
1. Remove battery from unit.
2. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
4. Replace battery.
Charging the Battery
Battery Electrolyte First Aid
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. ONLY use an automatic charger
designed for use with your battery.
ALWAYS follow information provided on
battery by battery manufacturer. Contact
battery manufacturer for extensive
instructions to charge battery.
1. Remove battery from unit. See Remove
Battery on page 32.
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Figure 21
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