Ariens 992808-ProZoom 3166S Specifications download pdf (Page 22)

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2. Install the positive battery cable to the positive post on

the battery.

3. Install the negative battery cable to the negative post

on the battery.

4. Secure the cables by inserting a 1/4-20 x 5/8" carriage

bolt through the battery post and through the battery

cable. Secure it with a 1/4-20" whiz locknut.

5. Install the red terminal boot over both the positive post

and the positive cable.

6. Secure the battery in place by inserting one end of the

hook band into the battery tray and running the other

end over the top of the battery into the slot on the

opposite end of the battery tray.

Cleaning the Battery

Keep battery and its terminals clean. Inspect every 100

operating hours or monthly for best performance.

1. Remove battery from unit. See Removing the Battery on

page 21.

2. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush.

3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.

4. Replace battery. (See Installing the Battery on page 21.)

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Battery Electrolyte First Aid

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. ONLY use an automatic

charger designed for use with your battery.

ALWAYS follow information provided on battery by battery

manufacturer. Contact battery manufacturer for extensive

instructions to charge battery.

1. Remove battery from unit. (See Removing the Battery

on page 21.)

2. Place battery on bench or other well-ventilated place.

3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+)

terminal, and negative (–) lead to negative (–) terminal.

4. Charge battery according to charger and battery

manufacturer’s instructions.

5.Replace battery. (See Installing the Battery on page 21.)

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.

Replacing Fuses

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage to the electrical circuit. Use

only the same size fuse as was originally installed.

There are two fuses on your Ariens mower. They are located

on the frame on the inside. One is close to the front of the

fuel tank. The second is located to the rear of the tank. Both

are 20 amp fuses.

1. Remove the defective fuse from the socket.

2. Check the metal clip in the fuse window and discard

the fuse if it is broken.

3. Install the new fuse in its socket.

CASTERS

Servicing the Caster

Wheel Roller Bearings

1. Park the unit on a level service, put the steering control

levers in the park position, turn off the engine and

remove the key.

2. Raise the front of the power unit and support it with

jack stands.

3. Remove the lock nut, bolt and wheel assembly from

the wheel fork assembly.

4. Remove the bushing caps, bearings and the spacer

tube from the wheel assembly.

5. Clean and inspect the bearings and pack with clean

grease. Replace bearings as needed.

6. Install the spacer tube, bearings, and new bushing

caps.

7. Install the wheel assembly using the bolt and lock nut

removed in step 3.

Servicing the Caster Pivot Bearings

1. Park the unit on a level surface, put the steering control

levers in the park position, turn off the engine and

remove the key.

1. Positive

terminal

2. Negative

terminal

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