Ariens Ariens Razor Push Owners Manual - Page 22

Install Drive Belt See Figure 18. 1. Route new belt through belt channel. 2. Route belt around transmission pulley and reinstall transmission bracket and hardware. Rotate transmission back into location. Loop belt over crankshaft end. Install engine pulley with key. 3. Install belt channel guides and drive pulley guide. 4. Install blade adapter and blade. Make sure the blade hardware is tightened to the proper torque. See To install blade: on page 18. 5. Connect the wheel drive cable spring to the transmission bracket and rotate drive cable adjuster to properly adjust drive cable See WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT on page 23. See Figure 17. 6. Connect spark plug wire. ENGINE/BLADE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT NOTICE: The bail control has no user serviceable adjustments. If releasing the engine/blade control handle does not stop the engine or blade within 3 seconds, take the unit to an authorized Ariens dealer for repairs. BATTERY (911179) 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. 2. Align holes on battery cover and bag mount; secure with previously removed hardware. 3.Connect harness (Figure 19). 1 2 1. Battery Cover 2. Wire Harness Figure 19 Charge Battery NOTICE: Engine does not charge the battery. Battery will require periodic charging to ensure proper starting. It is recommended to charge battery on a monthly basis for 6 hours even if mower is not used. IMPORTANT: DO NOT attempt to jump start mower. IMPORTANT: DO NOT start engine while the charger is connected to wiring harness. 1.Connect battery charger to the wiring harness. See Figure 19. 2.Plug charger into 120 VAC outlet. IMPORTANT: Battery charger supplied with unit is for 120 volt Alternating Current (AC) outlets only. 3.Charge for 16 - 24 hours. IMPORTANT: DO NOT overcharge battery. Disconnect battery after 24 hours. Connect battery charger here. NOTICE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except charging and cleaning the terminals. Remove Battery from Unit 1.Disconnect harness. 2.Remove battery cover and battery. Save mounting hardware for installation. Install Battery on Unit 1.Insert battery and route wire harness through battery cover. Figure 20 EN - 22