Sears 200.713201 - Manual (Page 6)

6
SAFETY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
PARTS
USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER
To obtain the best results from your battery charger, you must know how to use it
properly. This section will tell you how to set the controls, and how you can charge a
battery while it is still in the vehicle, or you can remove it and then charge it. Follow
the instructions below depending on how you choose to charge your battery.
• The center switch controls the type of
charge you want — AUTOMATIC,
MANUAL, or MAINTAINER.
• The switch on the lower right selects
the charge rate:
• 2 AMP charge for 12 VOLT
batteries/24 VOLT systems.
• 10 AMP charge for 12 VOLT
batteries/ 24 VOLT systems.
• 20 AMP for 12 VOLT batteries or
15 AMP for 24 VOLT systems. The
battery voltage selection (12 or 24
volt) will automatically determine
whether the 20 or the 15 amp
charge rate is used.
All controls are located on the front of
the charger. Follow these instructions
to obtain the correct charge level for
your battery.
SELECTOR SWITCHES:
Your charger has four switches:
• The switch on the top right is used to
select the type of battery being
charged — REGULAR, DEEP
CYCLE, or GEL CELL.
• The switch on the left is used to select
the battery voltage— either 12 or 24
volt.
SETTING THE CONTROLS
PREPARING YOUR BATTERY TO BE CHARGED
It is important that you read and follow these guidelines while you are preparing to
charge your battery.
such as removing or not removing
cell caps while charging, and
recommended rates of charge.
• Wear safety glasses. See additional
"Personal Safety Precautions" on
page 4.
• Be sure that the area around the
battery is well ventilated while it is
being charged.
• If it is necessary to remove the
battery from the vehicle to charge it,
always remove the grounded
terminal from the battery first. Turn
off all vehicle accessories to avoid
sparks from occurring.
NOTE: A marine battery installed in a
boat must be removed and charged on
shore.
• Make sure that you have a 12 volt or
24 volt lead-acid battery. Set the
selector switch to match the voltage
rating of the battery to be charged.
• Clean the battery terminals. Be
careful to keep corrosion from
getting in or around your eyes.
• For batteries with removable cell
caps, if required by the manufac-
turer, add distilled water to each cell
until the battery acid reaches the
level recommended. This will help
purge excessive gases from the
cells. Be careful not to overfill. If you
have a sealed battery without cell
caps, no action is necessary.
Continue to the next step listed below.
• Take time to read all battery
manufacturer’s specific precautions,