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.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION/REASONS |
No ammeter reading, | Clamps not making good | Check for poor connection at battery. Make sure clamps |
| connection. | and posts are clean. |
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on and off with e clicking sound.
No AC power reaching charger.
Shorted battery clamps.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed on battery.
Ammeter needle will indicate littleactivityat the
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.
Ammeter reads less | Extension cord too long or | |
than selected charge | wire gauge to small. | |
rate when charging. | Battery has weak cell or | |
| ||
| sulfated | plate. |
| Battery is only partially | |
| discharged. | |
Charger makes a loud | Transformer laminations | |
buzz or hum. | vibrate | (buzz). |
| Shorted | diode (hum). |
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.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem...
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