Ariens 936022 (Sierra 1340G) Owner's/Operator's Manual page 18

Lubrication and Maintenance (Continued)
Every 25 hours or each week check electrolyte level
of each cell by removing batter y cover. The
electrolyte level should be at level indicator. Use
distilled watter to fill each cell if needed. Install
battery cover after checking.
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1. Battery
2. Battery Cover
3. Battery Hold Down
Figure 10: Battery
IMPORTANT: When distilled water is added to
battery during freezing weather, battery must be
charged to mix water with electrolyte, or water will
remain at top and freeze.
Keep battery and its terminals clean, and inspect
monthly to maintain best performance.
WARNING: DO NOT allow tools or other
objects to come into contact with both
terminals at same time. When removing
battery from tractor, remove negative (-)
cable first to reduce risk of sparks.
To clean terminals remove battery from tractor by
removing cables. Remove battery strap and lift
battery out. Clean or service battery away from unit.
Remove corrosion from battery terminals and cable
connections with a wire brush, then wash with a weak
baking soda solution.
After cleaning, apply a thin coat of grease or
petroleum jelly to terminals and cable ends to retard
corrosion. Reinstall battery.
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4. Positive Terminal (+)
5. Negative Terminal (-)
6. Vent Hose
CAUTION: Connect positive (+) cable
first, negative (-) cable last.
To charge batter y remove batter y from tractor,
remove vents, and charge at a rate of 4 to 6 amps for
10 hours on a fully discharged battery. (Specific
Gravity reading of 1260 plus or minus 5 points on all
cells.)
IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging at a
higher rate will damage or destroy battery.
WARNING: When charging battery,
remove it from tractor and make certain
that you connect positive (+) lead of
charger to positive (+) terminal, and
negative (-) lead to negative (-) terminal.
Reverse connections can cause sparks
and potential unsafe conditions.
Jump Starting
Jump starting, battery charging or replacement is
required when the starter motor will not crank the
engine.
WARNING: FROZEN BATTERIES CAN
EXPLODE and result in death or serious
injury. DO NOT charge a frozen battery.
Let the battery thaw out before putting
on a charger.
To jump start battery:
Ensure battery is not frozen. If the fluid is frozen,
remove battery from unit and allow it to thaw before
charging.
The unit used for jump starting should have a 12 volt
battery with at least 500 cold cranking amperes, and
a negatively grounded system.
General Lubrication
IMPORTANT: Wipe each grease zerk fitting clean
before and after lubrication. Keep grease and oil off
belts to avoid slippage and deterioration.
NOTE: Apply
equivalent. Order P/N: 00036800 - three pack of
3 oz. cartridges or P/N 00036700 - ten pack of 14 oz.
cartridges. Apply oil at all lubrication points.
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Hi-Temp Grease or