Ariens Contractor 996126 Operator's Manual page 22

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1. Rear Shock Absorber
2. Upper Rear Mounting Hole
3. Upper Front Mounting Hole
Electrical System
The electrical system is protected by fuses located in the
fuse box under the driver's seat. Lift the seat to access the
fuse box, and then press in the two tabs located on the side
of the bed to open it. A diagram on the lid shows the fuses
and their locations. Fuses may be purchased through your
Ariens Dealer.
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1. Fuse Box
2. Seat
3. Fuse Location Diagram
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Figure 13
Figure 14
Common circuit problems are shorts, corroded or dirty
terminals, loose connections, defective wire insulation or
broken wires. Switches, solenoids and ignition components
can also not function, causing a short or open circuit.
Before attempting any fault diagnosis of the electrical
system, use a test light or voltmeter to check battery voltage.
If battery voltage is satisfactory, check cleanliness and
tightness of terminals and ground connections. A general
understanding of electrical servicing and use of basic test
equipment is necessary for troubleshooting and repair.
Battery
WARNING: Acid can cause serious injury to
skin and eyes. Avoid skin contact with battery
acid and always wear eye protection when
checking the battery. Flush area with clean
water and call a physician immediately. Acid will
also damage clothing.
Incorrect battery cable connections can damage
vehicle's electrical system and cause battery
cables to spark. Sparks around a battery can
result in a battery gas explosion and personal
injury.
• Always disconnect negative (black) battery
cable before disconnecting positive (red)
cable.
• Always reconnect positive (red) battery
cable to positive (+) post before
reconnecting negative (black) cable to
negative (-) post.
Keep battery terminals from touching any metal
parts when removing or installing the battery. Do
not allow metal tools to short between battery
terminals and metal vehicle parts. Sparks can
cause a battery gas explosion which will result in
personal injury.
Do not allow an open flame near the battery
when charging. Hydrogen gas forms inside the
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battery. This gas is both toxic and flammable
and may cause an explosion if exposed to a
flame.
The battery is located under the seat. Ariens recommends a
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12-Volt maintenance-free battery size U1 with a minimum
400 CCA. The battery support is designed to hold a larger
automotive-style battery if desired. Simply reposition the
J-hooks to the higher holes when installing a larger battery.
Always follow manufacturer's maintenance, safety, storing
and charging specifications.
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