Troubleshooting - Sears 200.71211 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this chart for a
possible solution if a problem occurs.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
No ammeter reading.
Clamps not making good
connection.
2-amp charge rate.
No AC power reaching
charger.
Shorted battery clamps.
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on
and off with a clicking
sound.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed
on battery.
Ammeter reads less Extension cord too long or
than selected charge gauge to small.
rate when charging.
Battery has weak cell or
sulfated plate.
Battery is partially
charged.
Transformer laminations
Charger makes a
vibrate (buzz).
loud buzz or hum.
Shorted diode (hum).
Drawing more than 50
Short start cycle
amps for a period equal to
when cranking
or less than 7 seconds.
engine.
Failure to wait for 4 minutes
(240) seconds) between
cranks.
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If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem...
call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.
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(1-800-732-7764)
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SOLUTION/REASONS
Check for poor connection at battery. Make sure clamps
and posts are clean.
Ammeter needle will indicate little activity at 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.
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 50 amps, crank
time may be less than 7 seconds.
Wait 4 minutes before next crank.
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