Battery Is Installed In A Vehicle) - Schumacher SE-2254 Owner's Manual

Using the Engine Start feature
Your battery charger can be used to jumpstart your car if the battery is low. Follow these
instructions on how to use the ENGINE START feature.
Follow all safety instructions and precautions for charging your battery.
Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Charge your battery in a well-
ventilated area.
Using the ENGINE START feature WITHOUT a battery installed in the
vehicle could cause damage to the vehicle's electrical system. NOTE: If you have
charged the battery and it still will not start your car, do not use the engine start feature,
or it could damage the vehicle's electrical system.
1. Set the charge rate switch and the timer to the OFF position.
2. With the charger unplugged from the A.C. outlet, connect the charger to the battery
following the instructions given in Section 6 (FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE

BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE).

3. Plug the charger A.C. power cord into the A.C. outlet, and then move the timer switch
from OFF to the HOLD position.
4. With the charger plugged in and connected to the battery of the vehicle, set the
charge rate selector switch to the engine start position.
5. Crank the engine until it starts or 5 seconds pass. If the engine does not start, wait 3
minutes before cranking again. This allows the charger and battery to cool down.
NOTE: During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is under 2 volts, charge the
battery for 5 minutes before cranking the engine.
6. If the engine fails to start, charge the battery for 5 more minutes before attempting to
crank the engine again.
7. After the engine starts, move the charge rate selector switch and timer to the off
position and unplug the A.C. power cord before disconnecting the battery clips from
the vehicle.
8. Clean and store the charger in a dry location.
NOTE: 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.
Using the Battery Voltage Tester (Models SE-2254 and SE-4022 only)
1. Set the Voltage Selector switch to the correct setting (6V or 12V) to match the battery
to be tested.
2. Set the timer to the OFF position.
3. Connect the battery to the charger as specified in sections 6 and 7. The charger
does not need to be plugged into an A.C. outlet.
4. Read the voltmeter.
Keep in mind that this reading is only a battery voltage reading, a false charge may
mislead you. We suggest that you turn on the headlights for a couple of minutes and
then wait a couple of minutes after you have turned them off before reading the meter.
Then, follow the convenient color code shown on the meter.
Using the Battery Load Tester (Model SE-8050 only)
1. Set the Voltage Selector switch to the correct setting (6V or 12V) to match the battery
to be tested.
2. Set the timer to the OFF position.
3. Connect the battery to the charger as specified in sections 6 and 7. The charger
does not need to be plugged into an A.C. outlet.
4. Press the Battery Load Test switch to LOAD ON for 10 seconds and read the
voltmeter.
Green – Indicates the battery capacity is OK. The battery may or may not be fully
charged. Check the specific gravity to determine the state of charge. If the specific
gravity shows less than a full charge, check for an electrical drain on the battery or for
possible charging system problems. Recharge the battery to full charge.
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