Before Returning For Repairs - Schumacher Electric SE-40MAP Owner's Manual

PROBLEM
Short or no start cycle
when cranking engine.
16.

BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS

16.1 When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable
of accepting a normal charge. Use a good battery to double check all
connections, AC outlet for a full 120-volts, charger clips for correct polarity
and the quality of the connections from the cables to the clips and from the
clips to the battery system. The clips must be clean.
16.2 When a battery is very cold, partially charged or sulfated, it will not draw
the full rated amperes from the charger. It is both dangerous and damag-
ing to a battery to force higher amperage into it than it can effectively use
in recharging.
16.3 When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please read the
complete manual and call the customer service number for information
that will usually eliminate the need for return.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem or for information about troubleshooting
or replacement parts, call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Drawing more than the
Engine Start Rate.
Failure to wait 3 minutes
(180 seconds) between
cranks.
Clips are not making a
good connection.
AC cord and/or extension
cord is loose.
No power at receptacle.
The charger may be over-
heated.
Battery may be severely
discharged.
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REASON/SOLUTION
Crank time varies with the
amount of current drawn. If
cranking draws more than
the Engine Start Rate, crank
time may be less than 3
seconds.
Wait 3 minutes of rest time
before the next crank to al-
low the battery and charger
to cool down.
Check for poor connection
at battery and frame.
Check power cord and
extension cord for loose
fitting plug.
Check for open fuse or
circuit breaker supplying AC
outlet.
The thermal protector may
have tripped and needs a
little longer to close. Make
sure the charger vents are
not blocked. Wait and try
again.
On a severely discharged
battery, charge for 10 to
15 minutes in the highest
manual rate to help assist in
cranking.