Ariens 985115 - Manual (Page 15)

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3. Clean the dipstick tube and the dipstick (Figure 11).
4. Remove the dipstick, wipe it with a clean cloth or
towel and put it back in the tube.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and look at the oil.
6. If the oil level is below the low mark on the dipstick,
add oil.
7. Clean the area around the filler plug.
8. Remove the filler plug.
9. Add new, clean lubricant until the dipstick indicates
that the oil level is correct. See Engine Manual.
10. Install the filler plug and the dipstick.
SERVICE BATTERY
Terminals
Inspect battery and terminals every 25 hours.
To clean terminals:
1. Remove battery hold down.
2. Remove battery cables from terminals.
3. Clean or service battery away from unit. Remove
corrosion from battery terminals and cable
connections with wire brush, then wash with a weak
baking soda solution.
4. Apply a thin coat of dielectric grease or petroleum
jelly to terminals and cable ends to retard corrosion.
5. Replace battery and secure with battery hold down.
Charge Battery
Battery Electrolyte First Aid
• 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!
DO NOT induce vomiting!
IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging at a higher
rate will damage or destroy battery.
IMPORTANT: ONLY use an automatic charger designed
for use with your battery. ALWAYS follow information
provided on battery and battery charger. Contact battery
and charger manufacturers for detailed instructions.
1. Remove battery hold down.
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+)
cable (Figure 12).
3. Remove battery.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
1. Oil Filler Plug
2. Dipstick 3. Dipstick Tube
1
2
3
Figure 11
WARNING: FROZEN BATTERIES CAN
EXPLODE and result in death or serious
injury.
DO NOT charge a frozen battery. Let the
battery thaw before charging.
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK may result
in injury and/or damage to unit.
DO NOT allow objects to come into contact
with both terminals at the same time.
REVERSE CONNECTIONS may result in
sparks which can cause death or serious
injury. ALWAYS connect positive (+) lead of
charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative
(-) to negative (-) terminal.
ALWAYS connect positive (+) cable FIRST,
and negative (-) cable SECOND.
WARNING: EXPLOSIVE GASES from
battery can cause death or serious injury.
ALWAYS keep open flames, sparks or
smoking materials away from batteries.
POISONOUS BATTERY FLUID contains
sulfuric acid. Contact with skin, eyes or
clothing can cause severe chemical burns.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective
gear near battery.
DO NOT TIP any battery beyond 45˚ angle in
any direction.
ALWAYS KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF
REACH of children.