Battery Service - Ariens Apex 48 Operator's Manual

DO NOT sharpen to this
pattern.
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Sharpen to this pattern.
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DISCARD if more than
1.3 cm (1/2")
1. Cutting Edge
2. Square Corner
3. Air Lift Erosion
4. Air Lift
Figure 23
CAUTION: Unbalanced blades
cause excessive vibration and
eventual damage to unit.
Balance blades before
reinstalling on unit.
NEVER weld or straighten
blades.
3. Check blade balance by sliding blade on
an unthreaded bolt. If blade does not
remain horizontal, sharpen the heavy end
until blade is balanced.
Install Blades
See Figure 22.
1. Reinstall blades and secure with original
hardware. Torque to 156 N•m – 217 N•m
(115 lb-ft – 160 lb-ft).
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BATTERY SERVICE

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.
Remove Battery
Remove Factory Battery
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 17.
2. Disconnect the negative cable and then
the positive cable from the battery.
See Figure 24.
3. Loosen hex nut securing right hold-down
bracket to frame.
4. Remove T bracket from lower slots in
hold-down brackets.
5. Remove battery.
1. T Bracket
2. Hold-Down Bracket
Figure 24
Remove U1 Battery
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 17.
2. Disconnect the negative cable and then
the positive cable from the battery.
3. Loosen hex nut securing right hold-down
bracket to frame.
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