Troubleshooting - DieHard 200.71310 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting
Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this chart for a
)ossible solution if a problem occurs.
=ROBLEM
No ammeter reading.
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on and
off with a clicking
sound in the MANUAL
setting.
Ammeter reads less
han selected charge
rate when charging.
Charger makes a loud
buzz or hum.
Short start cycle
when cranking
i engine.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Clamps not making good
connection,
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 to 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 a period equal to
or less than 7 seconds.
Failure to wait for 4
minutes (240) seconds)
between cranks.
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 battery charger" on page 6.
Ammeter needle will indicatellttle activityat the 2-amp charge
rate.
Check AC outlet and extension cords for loose fitting plug.
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying 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.
i Continue charging battery.
Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
Have charger tested by qualified technician.
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.
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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