Sears 200.71211 - Manual (Page 11)

Troubleshooting
Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this chart for a
iossible solution if a problem occurs.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/R EASONS
No ammeter reading. Clamps not making good
connection.
2-amp charge rate.
No AC power reaching
charger.
Check for poor connection at battery. Make sure clamps
and posts are clean.
Ammeter needle will indicate little activity at the 2-amp charge
rate. .
Check AC outlet and extension cords for loose fitting plug.
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet.
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on
and off with a clicking
sound.
Shorted battery clamps.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed
on battery.
Separate the clamps. Circuit breaker cycles when current
draw is too high.
Check forworn cables and replace if needed.
Have a Sears technician test the battery.
Correct connections.
Ammeter reads less
than selected charge
rate when charging.
Extension cord too long or
gauge to small.
Battery has weak cell or
sulfated plate.
Battery is partially
charged.
Use shorter or heavier extension cord.
Sulfated battery will eventually take a normal charge if left
connected. If the battery will not take a charge, have it
tested by a Sears technician.
Continue charging battery.
Charger makes a
loud buzz or hum. Transformer laminations
vibrate (buzz).
Shorted diode (hum).
Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
Have charger tested by qualified technician.
Short start cycle
when cranking
engine.
Drawing more than 50
amps for a period equal to
or less than 7 seconds.
Failure to wait for 4 minutes
(240) seconds) between
cranks.
Crank time varies with the amount of current drawn from
the charger. If cranking draws more than 50 amps, crank
time may be less than 7 seconds.
Wait 4 minutes before next crank.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem...
call toll-free^^m anywhere in the U.S.A.
1^00-SEARS-64
(1-800-732-7764)
7 AM to 4:30 PM CST Monday through Friday
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