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4. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT

FORWARD on page 16).

Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables

(Figure 18)

1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT

FORWARD on page 16).

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 16).

Charging the Battery

(Figure 18)

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 Battery

Removal and Installation on page 20).

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 Battery

Removal and Installation on page 20).

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.

ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS

Adjusting Steering Lever Height

(Figure 19)

NOTE: Perform steps 1 and 2 for both

steering levers.

1. Remove mounting hardware and move

handlebar up or down until the steering

levers are at the appropriate height.

2. Install mounting hardware.

NOTE: Align handlebars by adjusting

eccentric spacer until the height of

handlebars are the same.

WARNING: FROZEN BATTERIES

CAN EXPLODE and result in death

or serious injury. DO NOT charge a

frozen battery. Let the battery thaw

before charging.

OE0120

1. Battery

Hold-Down

Bracket

2. Negative (–)

Cable

3. Negative (–)

Terminal

4. Battery

5. Positive (+)

Terminal

6. Positive (+)

cable

Figure 18

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