Ariens 911403-WAW 1034 Owner's Manual page 22

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1.Flat Washer 3.5/8-inch
2. Bellville Hex Bolt
Washer 4.Mower
Blade
Figure 17
SERVICING THE BATTERY
NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a
maintenance-free battery that requires no
regular maintenance except cleaning the
terminals.
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.
Battery Removal and Installation
Remove
(Figure 18)
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect negative (-) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Remove battery from unit.
Install (Figure 18)
1. Install battery on the unit.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (-) cable.
3. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
4. Replace the battery cover.
3 2
4
5
1. Battery Cover
2. Negative (-)
Cable
3. Negative (-)
Terminal
4. Battery
5. Positive (+)
Terminal
6. Positive (+)
cable
Figure 18
Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables
(Figure 18)
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect negative (-) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Clean battery cable ends, negative (-)
_erminal, and positive (+) terminal with a
wire brush and rinse with a weak baking
soda solution.
4. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (-) cable.
5. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
6. Replace belt cover.
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