Servicing The Battery - Ariens 911413–WAW 34 Owner's/Operator's Manual

SERVICING THE BATTERY

NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a
maintenance-free battery that requires no
regular maintenance except cleaning the
terminals.
NOTE: Unit may be equipped with a U1 style
battery and cover or a sealed glass mat
battery with boot terminal.
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.
U1 Battery Removal and Installation
(Figure 18)
Remove
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) ca ble.
3. Remove battery from unit.
Install
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.
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5
6
1. Battery Cover
2. Negative (–)
Cable
3. Negative (–)
Terminal
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2
4. Battery
5. Positive (+)
Terminal
6. Positive (+)
cable
Figure 18
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