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Charging the Battery
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.
1. Remove battery from unit (see
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
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.
IMPORTANT:
NEVER spray unit with high-
pressure water or store unit outdoors. Store
mower in a cool, dry, protected location.
Cleaning
NOTE:
Allow unit to cool before cleaning.
Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low
pressure water. Brush off dirt and debris from
all surfaces. Touch up all scratched surfaces
to prevent rust. Matching touch-up paint is
available from your Ariens Dealer. Do not use
abrasives, solvents, or harsh cleaners.
Inspection
Inspect mower and repair or replace worn or
damaged parts to avoid delays when
beginning use again.
Regularly check all hardware and keep
fasteners tight. Know unit is in safe working
condition.
Grass Bag
Wash out grass bag and allow to dry before
storage. Grass bag may be stored in position
on mower.
Engine
When storing unit for extended periods of
time, remove all fuel from tank and carburetor
(run dry). Refer to engine manual.
Fuel System
Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended
periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate,
resulting in gum deposits in the system.
These deposits can damage the carburetor
and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Prevent
deposits from forming in the fuel system
during storage by adding a quality fuel
stabilizer to the fuel. Follow the
recommended mix ratio found on the fuel
stabilizer container.
To treat the fuel system for storage:
1. Add fuel stabilizer according to
manufacturers’s instructions.
2. Run engine for at least 10 minutes after
adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the
carburetor.
NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel
tank inside of a building with potential
sources of ignition.
WARNING: FROZEN
BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE
and result in death or serious
injury. DO NOT charge a frozen
battery. Let the battery thaw
before charging.
STORAGE
CAUTION:
AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire
Safety
section before proceeding.
