Check Battery - Ariens IKON-X 42 Operator's Manual

CHECK BATTERY

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.
Remove Battery
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 18.
2. Disconnect the negative cable and then
the positive cable from the battery.
See Figure 16.
3. Remove hardware retaining battery
brackets and remove brackets.
IMPORTANT: Remove flange nuts and
brackets only. DO NOT remove bolts from
battery tray.
4. Remove battery.
3
2
1
1. Battery
2. Battery Bracket
3. Flange Nut
Figure 16
Install Battery
Install Factory Battery
Battery bracket configurations for a U1
battery and a factory-installed battery are
different. If replacing a U1 battery with a
factory-installed battery, see step 1. If a
factory-installed battery was most recently
used, advance to step 2.
1. Remove hardware retaining L-bracket to
battery bracket and reinstall hardware
into L-bracket hole nearest curved edge.
See Figure 17.
See Figure 18.
2. Place battery on battery tray so terminals
are positioned nearest right side of unit.
3. Install battery bracket over battery and
onto bolts in battery tray.
4. Reinstall L-bracket onto bolt and secure
with flange nut.
5. Secure remaining battery bracket end to
battery tray with original flange nut.
6. Connect positive cable to positive battery
terminal and then the negative cable to
negative battery terminal.
7. Return seat to operating position.
2
3
1. Negative Battery Terminal
2. L-Bracket
EN - 21
Figure 17
1
Figure 18