Troubleshooting - DieHard 200.71231 Owner's Manual

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
No reading on the
ammeter.
No reading on
ammeter. Fan inside
wheel charger appears
to not be working.
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on
and off with a clicking
sound.
Short start cycle
when cranking
engine.
Ammeter reads less
than selected charge
rate when charging
a discharged battery.
Charger makes a loud
buzz or hum.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Clamps are not making a
good connection.
2-amp charge rate is
being used.
No power at receptacle.
AC cord and/or extension
cord is loose.
Shorted battery clamps.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed.
Volt/Amp Selector Switch
set to the START position.
Drawing more than 200
amps for a period of 5
seconds or less.
Failure to wait for 4
minutes (240 seconds)
between cranks.
Extension cord too long
or wire gauge too small.
Weak cell or sulfated
plate in battery.
Battery is only partially
discharged.
Transformer laminations
vibrate (buzz).
Shorted diode (hum).
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 Central Time Monday through Friday
SOLUTION/REASONS
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.
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and extension cord for loose fitting
plug.
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.
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.
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 charging battery.
Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
Have charger tested by a Sears technician.
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