Jump Starting - Ariens Grand Sierra 931038 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Battery Charger
Under normal conditions the engine alternator will have
no problem keeping battery charged. When unit has set
for an extended period of time without operation and the
battery has been completely discharged, a battery
charger will be required for recharging.
Before using a charger, an attempt can be made to
recharge the battery using the engine alternator by jump
starting the unit and allowing the engine to run.
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UMP TARTING
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:
1. Ensure battery is not frozen. If the fluid is frozen,
remove battery from unit and allow it to thaw before
charging.
2. The unit used for jump starting should have a 12 volt
battery with at least 500 cold cranking amperes, and
a negatively grounded system.
WARNING
UNIT MOVEMENT can result in death or serious
injury. NEVER jump start unit directly to the starter or
starter solenoid. Unit can move forward or backward
and injure the person jump starting unit.
3. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery.
4. Connect the other end of the same jumper cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery.
5. Connect one end of the second jumper cable to the
negative (–) terminal of the booster battery.
6. Make the final jumper cable connection to the engine
block or the furthest ground point away from the
discharged battery.
7. Follow steps in "Starting and Shut OFF".
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8. Remove jumper cables in the reverse order of their
connection: Remove cable from ground point, the
negative (–) terminal of the booster battery, the
positive (+) terminal of the booster battery, and then
the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
REVERSE CONNECTIONS may result in sparks
which may result in injury. ALWAYS connect/
disconnect cables in proper order.
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1. Positive Terminal (+)
2. Battery Cover
3. Battery Strap
IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging at higher
rate will damage or destroy battery.
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4. Battery
5. Negative Terminal (–)
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