Ariens Pro Zoom 60 Owners Manual - Page 11

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 wellventilated 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. ASSEMBLY 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. GB - 11