Electrolyte Level - Ariens 915037 Service Manual

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.
Clean Battery
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can
cause the battery to "leak" power.
• Remove battery. (See Battery Removal and
Installation)
• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire
brush until bright.
• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
• Reinstall battery.
Battery Removal and Installation
Remove battery before service (Figure 22).
Remove
1. Remove clamping knob or nut and tip seat forward.
2. Disconnect negative (-) cable first, then positive (+)
cable.
3. Remove battery hold-down bracket and battery
from unit.
Install
1. Install battery on the unit with battery hold-down
bracket.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, than negative (-)
cable.
3. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease to battery
cable ends and terminals.
4. Tip seat back and secure to unit with clamping
knob or nut.
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2
6
7
1. Clamping Knob or
Nut
2. Seat
3. Positive (+) Cable
4. Positive (+) Terminal
Inspection, Cleaning, Drying, and Maintenance
Inspect the top of battery, terminals, cables, terminal
posts, and case for any accumulation of dirt, corrosion
cracks or loose or broken parts. Keep battery and its
terminals clean. Inspect monthly to maintain best
performance. Replace battery if damaged.
Remove hold down and bolt and lift battery out. Clean
or service battery away from unit. Remove corrosion
from battery terminals and cable connections with wire
brush, then wash with a weak baking soda solution.
Scrub the exterior of the battery and cable terminals
with a nonmetallic brush which has been dipped into a
mixture of baking soda and water.
After cleaning, apply a thin coat of grease or petroleum
jelly to terminals and cable ends to retard corrosion.
Reinstall battery.
Check the alternator voltage regulator output (if used)
at every periodic maintenance inspection. Over
charging is a common cause of battery failure.

Electrolyte Level

Every 25 hours of operation, check electrolyte level of
each cell by removing caps one at a time. The
electrolyte level should be at level indicated. Use
distilled water to fill each cell if needed. Install and
tighten each cap after checking.
10 - 30
3
4
5. Battery
6. Negative (-) Cable
7. Negative (-) Terminal
Figure 22
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