Using The Engine Start Feature; Maintenance And Care - DieHard 200.71231 Owner's Manual

Using the engine start feature
Your battery charger can be used to jump start your
car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on
how to use the engine start feature.
1. Set the timer knob to the OFF position. Then
follow the instructions for how to connect the
charger to the battery in the section _Charging
your battery in the vehicle" on page 10.
2. Plug in the charger and set the timer to the
HOLD position.
3. Set the volt/amp selector switch to the engine start
position for a 12 volt battery and the charger at the
225 amp rating. For a 6 volt battery, set the
charger at the 125 amp rating, and then crank the
engine. Crank the engine for no more than five
seconds and if it does not start, wait four minutes
before cranking again. Dudng extremely cold
weather, or if the battery is severely exhausted,
charge the battery for about five minutes before
cranking the engine.
4. If the engine does not start, charge the battery
for five more minutes in the.50 amp position,
before cranking it again for three seconds.
5. After the engine starts, unplug charger power cord
from the outlet. Then, move the volt/amp selector
switch to OFF before disconnecting the DC
clamps.
IMPORTANT: Do not try to start the engine without a
battery in it. You could cause damage to the electrical
system.
If the engine does turn over, but never starts up, there
is not a problem with the starting system, there is a
problem somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP
cranking the engine until the other problem has been
diagnosed and corrected.
Maintenance and care
A minimal amount of care can keep your battery
charger working properly for years.
1. Clean the clamps each time you are finished
charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have
come in contact with the clamps to prevent
corrosion.
2. Coil the input and output cords neatly when stodng
the charger. The cords can be wrapped around
the handle of the charger. This will help prevent
accidental damage to the cords and charger.
3. Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger
with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help
prevent corrosion.
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