Ariens Apex 52 Owner's Manual

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BATTERY SERVICE
Remove Battery
Remove Factory Battery
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 18.
2. Disconnect the negative cable and then
the positive cable from the battery.
See Figure 22.
3. Loosen hex nut securing right hold-down
bracket to frame.
4. Remove T bracket from lower slots in
hold-down brackets.
5. Remove battery.
Remove U1 Battery
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 18.
2. Disconnect the negative cable and then
the positive cable from the battery.
3. Loosen hex nut securing right hold-down
bracket to frame.
4. Remove T bracket from upper slots in
hold-down brackets. Retain for
reinstallation.
5. Remove battery.
Clean Battery
1. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with a wire brush.
2. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
Install Battery
Install Factory Battery
1. Reinstall positive cable and then the
negative cable.
2. Insert T bracket through lower slots in
hold-down brackets.
3. Tighten hex nut securing right hold-down
bracket to frame.
4. Return seat to operating position
Install U1 Battery
1. Reinstall positive cable and then the
negative cable.
2. Insert T bracket through upper slots in
hold-down brackets.
See Figure 23.
3. Tighten hex nut securing right hold-down
bracket to frame.
4. Return seat to operating position.
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.
Figure 22
1
2
1. T Bracket
2. Hold-Down Bracket
CAUTION: DO NOT allow direct
metal contact across battery
posts.
Figure 23

Ariens Apex 52 Specifications

General

Engine Brand	Kawasaki
Engine Power	23 HP
Cutting Width	52 inches
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Deck Material	10-gauge steel
Number of Blades	3
Engine	Kawasaki FR691V
Engine Displacement	726 cc
Speed	8 mph forward/4 mph reverse
Cutting Height	1.5 - 4.5 inches
Warranty	3 years