Sears 200.71991 - Manual (Page 19)

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS
Short or no start cycle when
cranking engine.
Drawing more than 300 amps.
Failure to wait 3 minutes (180
seconds) between cranks.
Clips are not making a good
connection.
AC cord and/or extension cord
is loose.
No power at receptacle.
The charger may be heated up.
Battery may be severely
discharged.
Crank time varies with the
amount of current drawn. If
cranking draws more than 300
amps, crank time may be less
than 3 seconds.
Wait 3 minutes of rest time
before the next crank.
Check for poor connection at
battery and frame.
Check power cord and exten-
sion cord for loose fitting plug.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
The thermal protector may have
tripped and needs a little longer
to close. Make sure the charger
vents are not blocked. Wait and
try again.
On a severely discharged
battery, charge for 10 to 15 min-
utes in the 40 amp manual rate
to help assist in cranking.
Charger will not turn on when
properly connected.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and exten-
sion cord for loose fitting plug.
The battery is connected and
the charger is on, but is not
charging.
Clips are not making a good
connection.
Battery is severely discharged.
Check for poor connection at
battery and frame. Make sure
connecting points are clean.
Rock clips back and forth for a
better connection.
If your battery does not have 4
volts, you need to switch to the
40A Manual mode for five or ten
minutes and then switch back to
Automatic mode at the desired
charge rate.