Ariens Pro Zoom 992806 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 31

5.Install the red terminal boot over both
the positive post and the positive cable.
6.Secure the battery inplace b y inserting
one end ofthe hook b and i nto the
battery tray a nd running the other end
over the top ofthe battery into the slot
onthe opposite end ofthe battery tray.
Cleaning the Battery
Keep battery and its terminals clean. Inspect
every 100 operating hours or monthly for best
performance.
1. Positive 2. Negative
terminal terminal
Figure 19
1. Remove battery from unit. See
Removing the Battery on page 30
2. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
4. Replace battery. (See Installing the
Battery on page 30)
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
Removing the Battery on page 30)
2. Place battery on bench or other well-
ventilated place.
3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) terminal, and negative (-)
lead to negative (-) terminal.
4. Charge battery according to charger and
battery manufacturer's instructions.
5. Replace battery. (See Installing the
Battery on page 30)
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.
Replacing Fuses
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage to the electrical
circuit. Use only the same size fuse as was
originally installed.
There are two fuses on your Ariens mower.
They are located on the frame on the inside.
One is close to the front of the fuel tank. The
second is located to the rear of the tank. Both
are 20 amp fuses.
1. Remove the defective fuse from the
socket.
2. Check the metal clip in the fuse window
and discard the fuse if it is broken.
3. Install the new fuse in its socket.
CASTERS
Servicing the Caster Wheel Roller
Bearings
1. Park the unit on a level service, put the
steering control levers in the park
position, turn off the engine and remove
the key.
2. Raise the front of the power unit and
support it with jack stands.
3. Remove the lock nut, bolt and wheel
assembly from the wheel fork assembly.
4. Remove the bushing caps, bearings and
the spacer tube from the wheel
assembly.
5. Clean and inspect the bearings and
pack with clean grease. Replace
bearings as needed.
6. Install the spacer tube, bearings, and
new bushing caps.
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