Ariens 916003, Owner'S Manual

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Install Discharge Chute
Figure 5
1. Grease underside of discharge chute
ring (if not already greased).
2. Remove mounting hardware from the
bottom of the chute pedestal.
3. Install discharge chute over opening in
the auger housing and secure pedestal
to auger housing with hardware
removed in step 2.
Connect Batteries
Figure 6
The battery connectors are located under the
battery cover. To connect batteries:
1. Ensure that the power and PTO
switches are in the OFF position.
2. Remove two hex socket head screws
from each side of battery cover. Use hex
key provided in literature pack.
3. Rotate cover toward handlebar. Use
care not to place tension on wires.
4. Connect two batteries to power harness
leads. Ensure that connectors are fully
seated and lock in place.
5. Install battery cover. To prevent damage
to cover do not overtighten hex socket
head screws.
IMPORTANT: Both batteries must be
disconnected to fully remove power from the
electrical system.
IMPORTANT: Battery cover also acts as the
hold-down for the batteries. DO NOT operate
unit without the cover securely installed with
all hardware.
Install Discharge Chute Crank
Figure 7
1. Slide chute crank through the opening in
the control panel.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage nylon
bushing when attaching crank to the dash.
2. Connect the chute crank to the pinion
gear on chute with spring clip pin.
Figure 5
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1. Mounting Hardware
2. Discharge Chute
3. Discharge Chute Ring
4. Chute Pedestal
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WARNING: ALWAYS disconnect the
batteries before performing
maintenance on unit.
Figure 6
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1. Battery Connectors
2. Power Harness Connectors
3. Front Battery
4. Rear Battery
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