Troubleshooting - DieHard 200.71240 Operator's Manual

16.

TROUBLEShOOTING

PROBLEM
No reading on the am-
meter.
No reading on ammeter.
Fan inside wheel charger
appears to not be work-
ing.
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.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem
7 AM to 4:30 PM Central Time Monday through friday
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Clamps are not making a
good connection.
2-amp charge rate is be-
ing 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 250
amps for a period of 3
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).
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SOLUTION/REASONS
Check for poor connec-
tions 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 battery tested by a
Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
Correct Connections.
Correct Volt/Amp Selector
setting.
Crank time varies with the
amount of current drawn.
If cranking draws more
than 250 amps, crank
time may be less than 3
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 or other qualified
service dealer.
Continue charging battery.
Continue charging. Buzz
is not abnormal.
Have charger tested by a
Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
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