Battery
Maintenance
Use caution when charging the battery or
performing maintenance
on the battery and
electrical system.
Use a voltmeter to check the state of the
charge.
If using a battery charger make sure it is
unplugged before connecting or
disconnecting
the cables to the battery.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid electrolyte.
Always wear protective clothing and eye
protection when servicing.
In case of electrolyte contact, rinse area with
plenty of water and seek medical attention.
Make sure the battery is charged in a well-
ventilated location so hydrogen gases that
are produced while it is charging can
dissipate.
Halt charging if battery exceeds
52°C (125°F).
Keep sparks, flames, and smoking material
away from the battery at all times. To avoid
sparks, use care when removing battery
cables from their posts.
Disconnect the battery's ground cable before
working on or near any electrical parts.
Tire Maintenance
CAUTION:
Separation of a tire
and rim can cause an explosion
that could cause serious injury or
death.
Check the tires for low pressure,
cuts, bubbles, damaged rims, or
missing lug bolts and nuts.
Always use a clip-on chuck with
an extension long enough to
allow you to stand on one side of
the wheel while inflating the tires.
Do not stand directly in front of
the tire while inflating.
Never weld or heat a tire and
wheel assembly. The heat can
cause the air inside of the tire to
expand and result in a tire
explosion. Welding also can
structurally weaken or deform the
wheel.
Always ensure the tires are inflated to the
correct pressure. Do not inflate the tires
above the recommended
pressure.
Make sure all hardware, especially the wheel
nuts and bolts have been tightened to the
correct torque.
When removing a tire from the power unit, it
is necessary to support it with blocks or
stands, not a hydraulic jack.
Do not attempt to service a tire unless you
have the proper equipment and experience to
perform the job. If you are not qualified to
make the repairs, take the unit to your Ariens
dealer or a qualified repair service.
When seating tire beads on the rims, never
exceed 2,4 bar (35 p.s.i.) or the maximum
inflation specified on your tires. Inflation
beyond this maximum pressure may break
the bead, or even the rim, with dangerous
explosive force.
Replacement
Parts
Where replacement
parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
Ariens replacements
must be used.
Ariens does not claim responsibility
for
installation of unapproved parts and/or
accessories
or damages as a result of their
use.
TRANSPORTING
Disengage power to the attachments when in
transport or not in use.
Do not tow this machine. Use a truck or trailer
to transport on public roads.
Do not use this machine on public roads.
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WARNING:
AVOID INJURY!
Read and understand entire
Safety Section before
proceeding.
UNPACK
UNIT
Remove all packing materials and hardware
and literature packages. Discard J hook used
with strapping as it is not needed for mower
operation.
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