Sears 200.713101 - Manual (Page 13)

TROUBLESHOOTING
Performance problems often result from little things ahat you can't fix yourself. Please
read through this chart fora possible solution if a problem occurs.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS
No ammeter reading. Clamps not making good
connection. Check for poor connection at battery.
Make sure clamps and posts are clean.
Battery may not accept an AUTOMATIC
charge if severely discharged. Use
MANUAL setting, see “Using Your Bat­
tery Charger" on page 6.
2-amp charge rate. Ammeter needle will indicate little activ­
ity at the 2-amp charge rate.
No AC power reaching
charger.
Check AC outlet and extension cords
for loose fitting plug.
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker sup­
plying AC outlet.
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on and
off with a clicking
sound in the MANUAL
setting.
Shorted battery clamps.
Shorted battery.
Separate the clamps. Circuit breaker
cycles when current draw is too high.
Check for worn cables and replace if
needed.
Have a Sears technician test the battery.
Charger leads reversed
on battery. Correct connections.
Ammeter reads less
than selected charge
rate when charging.
Extension cord too long or
gauge too small.
Battery has weak cell or
sulfated plate.
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.
Battery is partially charged. Continue charging battery.
Charger makes a loud
buzz or hum. T ransfoimer laminations
vibrate (buzz).
Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
Shorted diode (hum). Have a Sears technician test charger.
Short start cycle
when cranking
engine.
Drawing more than 60 amps
for 7 seconds or less.
Crank time varies with the amount of
current drawn from the charger. If
cranking draws more than 60 amps,
crank time may be less than 7 seconds.
Failure to wait for 4 minutes
(240 seconds) between
cranks. Wait 4 minutes before next crank.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem...call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.
1-800-SEARS-64 • (1-800-732-7764) 7 AM to 4:30 pm CST Monday through Friday
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