Ariens 915137-2042 Zoom XL Owner's/Operator's Manual page 20

Battery Removal and Installation
Remove (Figure 17)
1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 16).
2. Disconnect negative (-) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Loosen and remove bolts.
4. Remove battery hold-down bracket and
battery from unit.
2 1 2
1. Battery Hold-Down Bracket
2. Bolts
Figure 17
Install (Figure 18)
1. Install battery on the unit with battery
hold-down bracket.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (-) cable.
3. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
4. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 16).
Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables
(Figure 18)
1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 16).
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. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (-) cable.
5. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
6. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 16).
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2 3 1
1. Battery Hold-Down Bracket
2. Negative (-) Cable
3. Negative (-) Terminal
4. Battery
5. Positive (+) Terminal
6. Positive (+) cable
Figure 18
Charging the Battery
(Figure 18)
_ ARNING: 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.
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