Sears 200.71221 - Manual (Page 10)

Maintenance and care
A minimal amount of care can keep your battery
charger working properly for years.
1. Clean the clamps each time you are finished
charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have
come in contact with the clamps to prevent corro­
sion.
2. Coll the input and output cords neatly when storing
the charger. This will help prevent accidental
damage to the cords and charger.
3. Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger with
a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help
prevent corrosion.
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 ammeter reading. Clamps not making good
connection. Check for poor connection at battery. Make sure clamps
and posts are clean.
2-amp charge rate. Ammeter needle will indicate little activity 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 supplying AC outlet.
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on
and off with a clicking
sound. Shorted battery clamps. Separate the clamps. Circuit breaker cycles when current
draw is too high. Check for worn cables and replace If
needed.
Shorted battery. Have a Sears Service Center test the battery.
Charger leads reversed
on battery. Correct connections.
Ammeter reads less
than selected charge
rate when charging.
Extension cord too long or
wire gauge to small.
Use shorter or heavier extension cord.
Battery has weak cell or
sulfated plate. 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 Service Center.
Battery is only partially
discharged. Continue charging battery.
Charger makes a loud
buzz or hum. Transformer laminations
vibrate (buzz). Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
Shorted diode (hum). Have charger tested by a Sears Service Center.
For information about troubleshooting, call toll-free from anywhere in the
U.S.A. 7 am to 4:30 pm CT Monday through Friday.
1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764).