Sears DieHard 200.71460 - Manual (Page 14)

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. Charger fan
not working.
AC cord and/or extension
cord is loose.
No power at receptacle.
Check power cord and extension cord 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.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed.
Vo!t/Amp Selector Switch
set to the START position.
Circuit breaker cycles 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.
Cranking time less
than 5 seconds when
using ENGINE START.
Drawing more than 250
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 250 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.
Test meter needle
stays at the right side
of the meter. Battery severely
discharged.
Test switch may be in the
wrong position. Continue charging battery for another two hours. If
problem continues, consult a Sears technician.
Make sure test switch is in proper 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 CST Monday through Friday
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