Product Manual

EN - 23
See Figure 27.
4. Insert hole in L bracket over bolt as
shown in Figure 27 and secure with one
hex nut.
5. Insert 1/4 x 1/2" bolt though holes in
battery hold-down bracket and L bracket
and secure with one hex nut.
6. Connect positive cable to positive battery
terminal and then the negative cable to
negative battery terminal.
7. Return seat to operating position.
Clean Battery
1. Remove battery from unit. See Remove
Battery on page 22.
2. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with a wire brush.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
4. Reinstall battery. See Install Battery on
page 22.
Charge Battery
Check battery with a voltmeter. If battery is
less than 11 volts, charge battery.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging
at a higher rate damages or destroys the
battery. ONLY use an automatic charger
designed for use with your battery.
IMPORTANT: Always follow information
provided on battery by battery manufacturer.
Contact battery manufacturer for detailed
information about charging.
IMPORTANT: Ariens does not recommend
jump starting your unit. Jump-starting can
damage engine and system components.
Refer to engine manual for detailed
information.
1. Remove battery from unit. See Remove
Battery on page 22.
2. Place battery on bench or other well-
ventilated area.
3. Connect positive lead of charger to
positive battery terminal.
4. Connect negative lead of charger to
negative battery terminal.
5. Charge battery following battery
manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Reinstall battery. See Install Battery on
page 22.
CHECK MOWER BELTS
Check belts for wear and replace as needed.
Remove Deck Drive Belt
Figure 26
1. Positive (+) Battery Terminal
2. Negative (-) Battery Terminal
3. Battery Tray
4. Battery Hold-Down Bracket
5. 1/4 x 3/4" Bolt
6. Hex Nut
Front
1
2
4
5
6
3
Figure 27
1. L Bracket
2. Battery Tray
3. Battery Anchor
4. 1/4 x 1/2" Bolt
1
3
2
4
CAUTION: Keep body parts
away from idler when
releasing idler spring tension.