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Charging the Battery

Batteries that are severely discharged may not take or

indicate a charge immediately. Some automatic chargers

need a minimum voltage before they will start charging and

some will not indicate a charging condition at the meter until

the battery reaches a minimum charge. Refer to the charger

manual for specific instructions.

When recharging batteries, please follow these important

safety precautions:

1. Secure vehicle for maintenance. See Securing Vehicle

for Maintenance on page 20.

2. Read manufacturer’s instructions for the charger.

3. Leave battery charger unplugged until its cables are

connected to the battery.

4. Choose the correct battery charger to properly charge

a battery.

5. Put on protective eye wear, rubber gloves, work

clothes and remove all jewelry.

6. Don’t charge a frozen battery. Allow battery to warm up

to about 60 degrees F before charging.

7. Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.

8. Never smoke while charging a battery.

9. Set charger to 12 volts.

10. Plug in and turn on charger.

11. Don’t wiggle connections to check contact while

charger is turned on or plugged in.

12. Choose lowest amperage setting initially. Once

charger is on and battery is charging a higher amp

setting may be used to reduce charging time. Always

follow the charger maker’s recommendations.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM

Filling Fuel Tank

To add fuel to the fuel tank:

1. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to prevent dust,

dirt, and debris from entering fuel tanks.

2. Remove fuel cap.

IMPORTANT: Refer to Engine Manual for correct type and

grade of fuel.

3. Fill fuel tank to the bottom of filler neck. See

SPECIFICATIONS on page 35 for fuel tank capacity.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or

its engine may include evaporative emissions control system

components, required to meet EPA and/or CARB

regulations, that will only function properly when the fuel

tank has been filled to the recommended level. Overfilling

may cause permanent damage to evaporative emissions

control system components. Filling to the recommended

level ensures a vapor gap required to allow for fuel

expansion. Pay close attention while filling the fuel tank to

ensure that the recommended fuel level inside the tank is

not exceeded. Use a portable gasoline container with an

appropriately sized dispensing spout when filling the tank.

Do not use a funnel or other device that obstructs the view of

the tank filling process.

4. Replace fuel cap and tighten.

5. ALWAYS clean up spilled fuel.

GASOLINE

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that meets the

following guidelines:

• Clean, fresh gasoline.

• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High

altitude use may require a different octane.

Consult your engine manual.

• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up

to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is

acceptable.

• Use of any gasoline other than those approved

above will void the engine warranty. If the pumps

are not marked for the content of alcohol or

ethers, check ethanol and MTBE levels with the

fuel supplier.

• Do not modify the fuel system to use different

fuels.

• Never mix oil and gasoline.

NOTE: All gasoline is not the same. If the engine experi-

ences starting or performance problems after using a new

gasoline, switch to a different fuel provider or fuel brand.

IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or reformulated fuels

(fuels blended with alcohols or ethers) can damage the fuel

system or cause performance problems. If any undesirable

operating problems occur, use a gasoline with a lower

percentage of alcohol or ether.

Fuel Stabilizer

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.

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