Troubleshooting - DieHard 200.713101 Owner's Manual

Performance problems often result from little things ahat you can't fix yourself. Please
read through this chart for a possible solution if a I
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
No ammeter reading. Clamps not making good
connection.
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on and
off with a clicking
sound in the MANUAL
setting.
Ammeter reads less
than selected charge
rate when charging.
Charger makes a loud
buzz or hum.
Short start cycle
when crank ng
engine.
2-amp charge rate.
No AC power reaching
charger.
Shorted battery clamps.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed
on battery.
Extension cord too long or
gauge too small.
Battery has weak cell or
sulfated plate.
Battery is partially charged.
Transformer laminations
vibrate (buzz).
Shorted diode (hum).
Drawing more than 60 amps
for 7 seconds or less.
Failure to wait for 4 minutes
(240 seconds) between
cranks.
)roblem occurs.
SOLUTION/REASONS
Check for poor connection at battery.
Make sure clamps and posts are clean.
Battery may not accept an AUTOMATIC
charge if severely discharged. Use
MANUAL setting, see "Using Your Bat-
tery Charger" on page 6.
Ammeter needle will indicate little activ-
ity at the 2-amp charge rate.
Check AC outlet and extension cords
for loose fitting plug.
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker sup-
plying AC outlet.
Separate the clamps. Circuit breaker
cycles when current draw is too high.
Check for worn cables and replace if
needed.
Have a Sears technician test the battery.
Correct connections.
Use shorter or heavier 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 a Sears technician test charger.
Crank time varies with the amount of
current drawn from the charger. If
cranking draws more than 60 amps,
crank time may be less than 7 seconds.
Wait 4 minutes before next crank.
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