Sears 200.71440 - Manual (Page 13)

Troubleshooting
Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this chart for a
possible solution if a problem occurs.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS
No reading on the
ammeter.
Clamps are not making a
good connection.
2-amp charge rate is being
used.
Check for poor connections to battery and frame. Make
sure connecting points are clean.
Ammeter may show no activity at the 2-amp charge rate.
No reading on
ammeter. Fan inside
wheel charger appears
to be not working. No power at receptacle
AC cord and/or extension
cord is loose.
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and extension cord for loose fitting
plug.
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on and
off with a clicking
sound. Shorted battery clamps.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed.
Volt/Amp Selector Switch
set to the START position.
Circuit breaker cycies when current draw is too high.
Separate the clamps.
Check for worn cables and replace if needed.
Have a Sears technician test the battery.
Correct connections.
Correct Volt/Amp Selector setting.
Short start cycle
when cranking
engine.
Drawing more than 200
amps for a period of 5
seconds or less.
Failure to wait for 4
minutes (240 seconds)
between cranks.
Crank time varies with the amount of current drawn. If
cranking draws more than 200 amps, crank time may be
less than 5 seconds.
Wait 4 minutes before next crank.
Ammeter reads less
than selected charge
rate when charging a
discharged battery.
Extension cord too long or
wire guage too small.
Weak cell or sulfated plate
in battery.
Battery is only partially
discharged.
Use shorter or heavier gauge 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.
Continue to charge battery.
Charger makes a loud
buzz or hum. Transformer laminations
vibrate (buzz).
Shorted diode (hum).
Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
Have charger tested by qualified technician.
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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