Sears 200.71232 - Manual (Page 15)

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Troubleshooting
Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this table for a
possible solution if a problem occurs.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS
No reading on the Clamps are not making a Check for poor connections at battery and frame. Make
ammeter. good connection. sure connecting points are clean.
No reading on AC cord and/or extension Check power cord and extension cord for loose fitting
meter. Charger fan cord is loose. plug.
not working.
No power at receptacle. Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet.
In MANUAL Mode, Shorted battery clamps. Circuit breaker cycles when current draw is too high.
circuit breaker in Check for shorted cables and replace if needed.
charger cycles on and
off with a clicking
Shorted battery. Have a Sears Service Center test the battery.
sound.
Charger leads reversed. Correct connections.
Charger set at the START Correct touch-pad settings.
position.
Cranking times less Drawing more than 275 Crank time varies with the amount of current drawn. If
than 3 seconds when amps. (12V) cranking draws more than 275 amps, crank time may be
using ENGINE START less than 3 seconds.
Failure to wait for 4 Wait until the METER displays RDY.
minutes (240 seconds)
between cranks.
Meter reads less Extension cord too long. Use shorter or heavier gauge extension cord.
than selected charge
rate when charging
Weak cell or sulfated Sulfated battery will eventually take a normal charge if
a discharged battery. plate in battery. left connected. If the battery will not take a charge, have
it tested by a Sears Service Center.
Battery is only partially Continue to charge battery.
discharged.
Charger makes a loud Transformer laminations Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
buzz or hum. vibrate (buzz).
Shorted diode (hum). Have charger tested by a Sears Service Center.
METER reading stays Battery severely Continue charging battery for two more hours. If
high. discharged. problem continues, call Sears Service at 1-800-SEARS-64.
Wrong battery voltage Make sure BATTERY Voltage Select switch is in proper
selected. 6 or 12 volt position
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 CT Monday through Friday