Lincoln Electric IM10130 K3149-1 (11860) Wheel Charger - Manual (Page 14)

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3. Set the RATE SELECTOR to START and try to start the
vehicle. If the vehicle
GRHVQ· t start after 3 to 4 seconds,
stop and wait 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat until engine starts.
CAUTION
Excessive continuous engine cranking can damage
vehicle starter motors.
NOTE:
‡ If the engine spins but fails to start after sev-
eral starting attempts there is an engine prob-
lem not related to the starting system.
Discontinue cranking the engine until the
other problem is found and corrected.
‡ This battery charger has an internal thermal
protector to prevent overheating and damage
to the battery charger. If, after repeated start-
ing attempts, the ammeter registers zero out-
put, wait 3 to 4 minutes for the charger to
cool. The thermal protector will automatically
reset and allow you to continue.
NOTE:
‡ The length of charge times on these charts
are very accurate when using the RESERVE
CAPACITY or AMPERE HOUR battery rat-
ings. The COLD CRANKING AMPS and
MARINE CRANKING AMPS ratings are
approximations and vary from battery to bat-
tery. Always follow the battery manufacturer
· s
specific charging instructions.
‡ Do not charge deep cycle batteries with a bat-
tery charger, or setting on a charger, that has
a rating of more than 25 amps. Follow the
battery manufacturer
· s specific charging
instructions.
ENGINE STARTING
This battery charger can provide a high-current output to
help start a vehicle with a weak battery. However, the on-
board computer in some vehicles can be damaged when
attempting to jump start. ALWAYS READ THE VEHICLE
OPERAT
25·6 MANUAL BEFORE AUXILIARY STARTING
to determine if jump starting can do damage to the vehicle.
If not, read and follow these instructions.
CAUTION
Do not try to boost start a vehicle that does not contain
a battery or you may damage electrical system in the
vehicle.
1. Connect the battery charger to the vehicle according to
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Charge the battery for 5 to 10 minutes at the appropriate
charge rate for the size of battery.
Table 6. Length of Charge Time Chart 2 Amps
BATTERY RATINGS HOURS TO CHARGE @ 2 AMPS
for the percent-of-charge now in the battery
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
41.3 30.9 20.6 10.3 0.0
38.1 28.6 19.1 9.5 0.0
35.0 26.3 17.5 8.8 0.0
31.9 23.9 15.9 8.0 0.0
28.8 21.6 14.4 7.2 0.0
25.6 19.2 12.8 6.4 0.0
22.5 16.9 11.3 5.6 0.0
19.4 14.5 9.7 4.8 0.0
16.3 12.2 8.1 4.1 0.0
84.4 63.3 42.2 21.1 0.0
68.8 51.6 34.4 17.2 0.0
62.5 46.9 31.3 15.6 0.0
56.3 42.2 28.1 14.1 0.0
50.0 37.5 25.0 12.5 0.0
Approx.
Marine
Cranking
Amps
600
500
400
300
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Approx.
Cold
Cranking
Amps
750
550
400
300
200
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ampere
Hours
66
61
56
51
46
41
36
31
26
135
110
100
90
80
Reserve
Capacity
(Minutes)
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DEEP CYCLE* HOURS TO CHARGE