Ariens Zoom XL 42 CARB Owner's/Operator's Manual page 23

4. Remove battery bracket.
5. Remove and properly dispose of old
battery.
1. Battery Bracket
2. Taptite Fastener
Figure 17
Install
See Figure 18.
1. Remove taptite fastener located by
battery decal.
2. Install replacement battery into battery
channel.
3. Rotate and align battery bracket
lengthwise to battery, ensuring tab
corner is flush with battery.
4. Reinstall taptite fastener and tighten.
5. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
6. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
7. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 20).
Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables
See Figure 18.
1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 20).
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Clean battery cable ends, negative (–)
terminal, and positive (+) terminal with a
wire brush and rinse with a weak baking
soda solution.
4. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
5. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
6. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 20).
1
2
Charging the Battery
See Figure 18.
Follow First Aid directions for contact with
battery fluid.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging
at a higher rate will damage or destroy
battery.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS follow information
provided on battery and battery charger.
Contact battery and battery charger
manufacturers for detailed instructions.
EN - 23
7
3
4
2
1. Battery Bracket
2. Taptite Fastener
3. Negative (–) Cable
4. Negative (–) Terminal
5. Battery
6. Positive (+) Cable
7. Positive (+) Terminal
Figure 18
WARNING: FROZEN
BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE
and result in death or serious
injury. DO NOT charge a frozen
battery. Let the battery thaw
before charging.
• 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!
6
5
1