Charge Battery - Ariens Sno-Thro Professional Series Operator's Manual

3. Hand rotate auger on auger shaft.
4. Align shear bolt holes in auger with shear
bolt holes in shaft.
5. Insert bolts through holes.
6. Secure bolts with nuts.
7. Tighten bolts to 7.9 – 16.5 N•m
(5.8 – 12.2 lb-ft). If a torque wrench is
unavailable, tighten bolts until they no
longer spin freely. DO NOT overtighten.

CHARGE BATTERY

IMPORTANT: Snowblower charges battery
when in use if at "Efficiency" or higher engine
speed.
1. Disconnect battery connector. See
Figure 20.
Figure 20
2. Connect battery connector to charger.
See Figure 21.
3. Plug charger into outlet.
4. Reconnect battery connector when
battery is ready for use. See Figure 20.
IMPORTANT: Battery and charger are each
7.2 volts.
NOTICE: Read through all battery and
charger information below before charging
battery.
Battery and Charger
• Only use supplied charger for battery.
• Do not charge battery longer than 48 hours.
• Battery should be charged every 3 months
while in storage.
• If battery becomes warm to the touch
during charging, disconnect battery from
charger immediately.
• Disconnect battery when charger light turns
green; battery is ready for use.
• Do not use charger in moist or wet
conditions.
• Unplug charger when not in use.
• Never leave charger/battery unattended
while charging.
• If wires become frayed, discontinue use
and replace immediately.
• If plastic connector is broken, discontinue
use and replace immediately.
• Dispose of old battery according to state or
local laws.
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Figure 21