Ariens Zoom XL 915111 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 20

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1. Trunnion
2. Mower Deck
Figure 16
SERVICING BATTERY
NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a
maintenance-free battery that requires no
regular maintenance except cleaning the
terminals and periodic charging.
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 17)
1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 17).
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Remove battery hold-down bracket and
battery from unit.
Install (Figure 17)
1. Install battery on the unit with battery
hold-down bracket.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables
(Figure 17)
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3. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
4. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 17).
1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 17).
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. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
5. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
6. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 17).
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1. Battery Hold-Down Bracket
2. Negative (–) Cable
3. Negative (–) Terminal
4. Battery
5. Positive (+) Terminal
6. Positive (+) cable
Figure 17
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