Ariens 927 Series - Manual (Page 15)

Lubrication and Maintenance (Continued)
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Muffler
Worn out mufflers áre more than just a noise
nuisance and should be replaced immediately.
Continued use could result in fire or explosion.
Bâttery (electric start models)
To clean terminals remove battery from riding
mower by removing cables. Remove battery
strap and hooks and lift battery out. Clean or
service away from unit. Remove corrosion
from battery terminals and cable connections
with a wire brush, then wash with a weak
baking soda solution.
After cleaning, apply a thin coat of grease or
petroleum jelly to terminals and cable ends, to
retard corrosion. Reinstall battery.
WARNING: Batteries produce explosive
gases which can cause personal injury.
DO NOT allow flames, sparks or any ig­
nited object to come near battery. When
charging or working near a battery,
always shield your eyes and provide
ventilation.
WARNING: Keep batteries out of reach
of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. In case of acid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing, flush immediately
with water for a minimum of 15 minutes.
If acid is swallowed, drink large quan­
tities of milk or egg or vegetable oil. Cali
a physician immediately.
Every 25 hours or each week check electrolyte
level of each cell by removing caps one at a
time. The electrolyte level should be at level in­
dicator. Use distilled water to fill each cell if
needed. Install and tighten each cap after
checking.
IMPORTANT: When distilled water is added to
battery during freezing weather, it must be
charged to mix water with electrolyte or water
will remain at top and freeze.
Keep battery and its terminals clean and in­
spect monthly to be sure of obtaining best
performance.
A WARNING: DO NOT allow tools or other
objects to come Into contact with both
terminals at same time. When removing
battery from tractor, remove negative (-)
cable first to reduce risk of sparks.
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CAUTION: Connect positive ( + ) cable
first, negative {-) cable last.
To charge battery remove battery from riding
mower, remove vents and charge at a rate of
1.2 amps for 10 hours on a fully discharged
battery.
IMPORTANT: Charging at a higher rate will
damage battery.
A WARNING: When charging battery,
remove it from tractor and make certain
that you connect positive (- h ) lead of
charger to positive ( + ) terminal and
negative ( —) lead to negative ( —) ter­
minal. Reverse connections ^an cause
sparks and potential unsafe conditions.
1. Battery Cables
2. Positive Terminal
3. Filler Caps
4. Battery Strap
5. Negative Terminal
Figure 7: Battery Frame
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