Ariens Promaster 144Z Owner's/Operator's Manual page 21

Remove Battery
1. Place seat in the service position (See
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on page 17).
2. Disconnect negative (-) cable first, then positive (+)
cable (Figure 9).
3. Remove holddown and remove battery.
Replace Battery
1. Replace battery and secure with battery holddown.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (-)
cable.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
4. Return seat to operating position.
Clean Battery
Keep battery and its terminals clean. Inspect every 100
operating hours or monthly for best performance.
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1. Negative terminal
2. Positive terminal
3. Battery
Figure 9
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1. Remove battery from unit. See Remove Battery on
page 21.
2. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire
brush.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
4. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on page 21.
Charging the Battery
WARNING: FROZEN BATTERIES CAN
EXPLODE and result in death or serious injury. DO
NOT charge a frozen battery. Let battery thaw
before charging.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging at a higher
rate will damage or destroy battery. ONLY use an automatic
charger designed for use with your battery.
ALWAYS follow information provided on battery by battery
manufacturer. Contact battery manufacturer for extensive
instructions to charge battery.
1. Remove battery from unit. See Remove Battery on
page 21.
2. Place battery on bench or other well-ventilated place.
3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+)
terminal, and negative (-) lead to negative (-) terminal.
4. Charge battery according to the instructions from
battery charger manufacturer and battery
manufacturer.
5. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on page 21.
Jump-Starting
Ariens does not recommend jump-starting your unit.
Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system
components. See your engine manual for more detailed
information.
LUBRICATE UNIT
NOTE: Use Stens Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent
(part number 00036700).
Apply oil at all pivot points and pin connections.
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REF
1
LUBRICATION QTY
REPACK 2
OIL
LOCATION
CASTER PIVOT
ALL PIVOT
POINTS, PIN
CONNECTIONS
Figure 10
INTERVAL
400 Hrs
50 Hrs
Battery Electrolyte First Aid
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!
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