Ariens ZT XL 42 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 23

3. Rotate and align battery bracket
lengthwise to battery, ensuring tab
corner is flush with battery.
4. Reinstall taptite fastener and tighten.
5. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
6. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
7. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 20).
Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables
Figure 18
1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 20).
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Clean battery cable ends, negative (–)
terminal, and positive (+) terminal with a
wire brush and rinse with a weak baking
soda solution.
4. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
5. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
6. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 20).
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3
4
2
1. Battery Bracket
2. Taptite Fastener
3. Negative (–) Cable
4. Negative (–) Terminal
5. Battery
6. Positive (+) Cable
7. Positive (+) Terminal
Figure 18
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Charging the Battery
Figure 18
WARNING: FROZEN
BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE
and result in death or serious
injury. DO NOT charge a frozen
battery. Let the battery thaw
before charging.
Follow First Aid directions for contact with
battery fluid.
• External Contact: Flush with water.
• Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15
minutes and get medical attention
immediately!
• Internal Contact: Drink large quantities
of water. Follow with Milk of Magnesia,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get
medical attention immediately!
• In case of internal contact, DO NOT
induce vomiting!
IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging
at a higher rate will damage or destroy
battery.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS follow information
provided on battery and battery charger.
Contact battery and battery charger
manufacturers for detailed instructions.
1. Remove battery from unit (see Battery
Removal and Installation on page 22).
2. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) terminal, and negative (–)
lead of charger to negative (–) terminal.
4. Charge battery according to battery
charger and battery manufacturers'
instructions.
5. Install battery on unit (see Battery
Removal and Installation on page 22).
Jump-Starting
Gravely does not recommend jump-starting
your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine
and electrical system components. See your
engine manual for more detailed information.