Engine Start - Schumacher SE-1555A Owner's Manual

e. Start the engine, and while it is at a fast idle, read the digital display.
Note: The battery should be in a good state of charge before doing this
test.
15 volts or more
15-14 volts
14-12.8 volts
12.8 or less volts
NOTE: If the digital display reads less than 12.8 volts, the charging sys-
tem may have loose fan belts, a defective voltage regulator or alternator.
Additional tests may be required to find the exact cause. Take the vehicle
to a qualified service center.
10.9

ENGINE START

The Engine Start is a feature to help start the engine of your vehicle.
a. Hook the battery clamps to the battery as outlined in section 6 or 7.
b. Plug the power cord into a 3-prong electrical wall outlet.
c. Press switch to the RAPID CHARGE/ENGINE START setting.
d. Press CHARGE RATE SELECTOR button until 150A is selected.
e. Push the
displayed.
f. Crank the engine for no more than 3 seconds. If it does not start, wait
three minutes before cranking again for no more than 3 seconds.
NOTE: During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is severely
exhausted, charge the battery for about 5 minutes in the 55 amp setting
before cranking the engine.
g. After the engine starts, turn OFF the charger, put switch in OFF posi-
tion and unplug the power cord from the AC wall outlet.
h. Disconnect the output clamps from the battery.
i. Clean and store the unplugged charger in a dry location.
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, 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.
12V Alternator/Generator Display
 symbol located in the Timer section until the number 5 is
See vehicle owner's manual
Good condition
See vehicle owner's manual
Check with qualified technician
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