Ariens Zoom 42 Owners Manual - Page 25

4. Install mower blade on unit. See "REPLACING MOWER BLADE" on 3 page 25. DO NOT Sharpen to this Pattern 2 5 Sharpen to this Pattern Discard if more than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) 2 1 1. Air Lift Erosion 2. Cutting Edge Figure 17 SERVICING THE BATTERY NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals. 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. Factory-Installed Battery Removal and Installation Remove Factory-Installed Battery (Figure 18) 1. Lower deck to the lowest cutting height. 2. Tip seat forward. See "TIPPING SEAT FORWARD" on page 22. 3. Disconnect negative (-) cable first, then positive (+) cable. NOTE: Do not cut cable tie securing positive cable to battery hold-down bracket unless installing U1 battery. 4 7 8 16 1. Positive (+) Terminal 2. Positive (+) Cable 3. Battery Hold-Down Bracket 4. Battery 5. Negative (-) Terminal 6. Negative (-) Cable 7. Nut 8. Bolt Figure 18 4. Remove nut and bolt securing battery hold down bracket. Save for reinstallation. NOTE: The bolt securing the battery is mounted through the underside of the frame. Place hand beneath frame to catch loose bolt. 5. Remove battery from unit. Install Factory-Installed Battery (Figure 18) 1. Tip seat forward. See "TIPPING SEAT FORWARD" on page 22. 2. Set battery inside the frame, underneath the seat with battery terminals positioned as shown (Figure 18). 3. Place battery hold down bracket on top of the battery. Hook the curved end of the bracket in the lower mounting hole in the wall of the frame (Figure 19). 4. Position bolt through the mounting hole nearest to the battery and through mounting bracket. Secure with nut. IMPORTANT: Tighten nut until battery is secure and will not move or rattle during operation. DO NOT overtighten. GB - 25