Ariens Max Zoom 48 CARB Owner's/Operator's Manual page 24

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1. Negative terminal
2. Positive terminal
3. Battery
Figure 12
1. Remove battery from unit. See Remove
Battery on page 23.
2. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
4. Replace battery. See Install Factory
Battery or Install U1 Battery on page 23.
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 Install
Factory Battery or Install U1 Battery on
page 23.
2. Place battery on bench or other well-
ventilated place.
3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to
4. Charge battery according to charger and
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5. Replace battery. See Install Factory
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.
LUBRICATE UNIT
Apply oil at all pivot points and pin
connections.
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STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
Eliminating Excessive Creeping of
the Unit (Figure 14)
1. If hydraulic system is cold, run unit for a
2. With the unit up to and facing a wall, jack
3. Remove the drive wheels from the unit.
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positive (+) terminal, and negative (–)
lead to negative (–) terminal.
battery manufacturers' instructions.
Battery or Install U1 Battery on page 23.
LUBRICA- QTY LOCATION INTERVAL
TION
REPACK 2
OIL ALL PIVOT
POINTS, PIN
CONNEC-
Figure 13
WARNING: This adjustment
requires operating the engine. Use
extreme care to avoid contact with
moving parts and hot surfaces. Be
sure rear of unit is well supported
and secure before starting engine.
minimum of five minutes, then shut OFF
engine.
up the unit so that both drive wheels are
off the ground.
CASTER 400 Hrs
PIVOT
50 Hrs
TIONS