Charging the Battery

(Figure 18)

WARNING: FROZEN BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE and result in death or serious injury. DO NOT charge a frozen battery. Let the battery thaw before charging.

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 22).

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 22).

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)

1

5

2

3

4

1.Handlebar

2.Steering Lever

3.Mounting Hardware

4.Adjustment Holes

5.Eccentric Spacer

Figure 19

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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.

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