Ariens 915209 - Zoom 34 CARB, Operator'S Manual

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U1 Battery Installation
(Figures 19 and 20)
1. Remove factory battery. See Remove
Factory-Installed Battery on page 27.
NOTICE: Be sure to cut cable tie connecting
positive battery cable to battery hold down
bracket.
2. Set battery inside the frame, underneath
the seat with terminals positioned as
shown (Figure 20).
3. Place battery hold down bracket on top
of the battery. Attach the curved end of
the bracket in the upper mounting hole
in the wall of the frame (Figure 19).
4. Position bolt through the mounting hole
nearest to the battery and through
mounting bracket. Secure with nut.
IMPORTANT: Tighten nut until battery is
secure and will not move or rattle in the
frame.
5. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
6. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
7. Tip seat back. See Tipping Seat Forward
on page 23.
Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables
(Figure 18)
1. Tip seat forward. See Tipping Seat
Forward on page 23.
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 23.
Charging the Battery
(Figure 18)
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 Factory-
Installed Battery Removal and
Installation
on page 27.
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 Factory-
Installed Battery Removal and
Installation
on page 27.
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.
Figure 20
1. Positive (+) Terminal
2. Positive (+) Cable
3. Battery Hold-Down Bracket
4. Battery
5. Negative (–) Terminal
6. Negative (–) Cable
7. Nut
8. Bolt
3
5
1
2
4
6
7 8
WARNING: FROZEN
BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE
and
result in death or serious injury.
DO NOT charge a frozen battery.
Let the battery thaw before
charging.