Ariens Razor Owner's/Operator's Manual page 25

BATTERY
(Model 911379)
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the 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.
NOTICE: Unit comes equipped with a
maintenance-free battery that requires no
regular maintenance except charging and
cleaning the terminals.
Remove Battery from Unit
1. Disconnect battery connectors.
2. Remove battery bracket and battery.
Save bracket and mounting hardware
for installation.
Install Battery on Unit
1. Insert battery into unit.
2. Connect black, negative (-) connectors
to black, negative (-) battery terminal.
3. Connect red, positive (+) connector to
red, positive (+) battery terminal.
(Figure 18).
1
2
3
1. Battery Bracket
2. Black, Negative (-) Connector and
Battery Terminal
3. Red, Positive (+) Connector and
Battery Terminal
Figure 18
Charge Battery
NOTICE: Engine does not charge the battery.
Battery will require periodic charging to
ensure proper starting. It is recommended to
charge battery on a monthly basis for 6 hours
even if mower is not used.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT attempt to jump start
mower.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT start engine while the
charger is connected to wiring harness.
1. Connect battery charger to the wiring
harness. See Figure 19.
2. Plug charger into ~220 VAC outlet.
IMPORTANT: Battery charger supplied with
unit is for ~220 volt Alternating Current (AC)
outlets only.
3. Charge for 16 – 24 hours.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overcharge battery.
Disconnect battery after 24 hours.
Connect battery charger here.
ADJUST WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL
(Models 911375, 379)
See Figure 20.
The unit should stop immediately when the
wheel drive control lever is released and not
creep forward when the wheel drive control
lever is disengaged with the engine running.
The unit's forward speed should increase as
the wheel drive control lever is moved closer
to the handlebar. If the unit does not
accelerate smoothly or seems to slip under
load, adjust the wheel drive control cable.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT adjust the cable so
the transmission does not return to neutral
and stop the unit when the wheel drive
control is released.
To Adjust:
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts
to completely stop.
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Figure 19