Ariens Promaster 252 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 24

Battery Removal and Installation
Removal (Figure 9)
1. Place unit in the service position (see
SERVICE POSITION on page 23).
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Remove battery hold-down bracket and
battery from unit.
Installation (Figure 9)
1. Install battery on unit with battery hold-
down bracket.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
4. Close hood (see SERVICE POSITION
on page 23).
Cleaning the Battery
(Figure 9)
1. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
2. Clean battery cable ends and terminals
with wire brush. Rinse with a weak
baking soda solution.
3. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
4. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
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5
1. Battery
2. Negative (–) Terminal
3. Negative (–) Cable
4. Positive (+) Terminal
5. Positive (+) Cable
Figure 9
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3
4
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Charging the Battery (Figure 9)
WARNING: FROZEN
BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE and
result in death or serious injury.
DO NOT charge a frozen battery.
Let 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. ALWAYS follow information provided
on battery and battery charger. Contact
battery manufacturer and battery charger
manufacturer for detailed instructions.
1. Remove battery from unit (see Battery
Removal and Installation on page 24).
2. Place battery on bench or other well-
ventilated area.
3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) terminal, and negative (–)
lead to negative (–) terminal.
4. Charge battery according to the
instructions from battery charger
manufacturer and battery manufacturer.
5. Install battery on unit (see Battery
Removal and Installation on page 24).
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.