Sears 200.71210 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause SOLUTION/REASONS

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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

SOLUTION/REASONS

No ammeter reading.

Clamps not making good

Check for poor connection at battery. Make sure clamps

 

connection.

and posts are clean.

 

2-amp charge rate.

Ammeter needle will indicate little activity at the 2-amp charge

 

 

rate.

 

No AC power reaching

Check AC outlet and extension cords for loose fitting plug.

 

charger.

Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet.

 

 

 

Circuit breaker in

Shorted battery clamps.

Separate the clamps. Circuit breaker cycles when current

charger cycles on and

 

draw is too high.

off with a clicking

 

Check for worn cables and replace if needed.

sound.

Shorted battery.

Have a Sears technician test the battery.

 

Charger leads reversed

Correct connections.

 

on battery.

 

 

 

 

Ammeter reads less

Extension cord too long or

Use shorter or heavier extension cord.

than selected charge

wire gauge to small.

 

rate when charging.

Battery has weak cell or

Sulfated battery will eventually take a normal charge if left

 

 

sulfated plate.

connected. If the battery will not take a charge, have it

 

 

tested by a Sears technician.

 

Battery is only partially

Continue charging battery.

 

discharged.

 

 

 

 

Charger makes a loud

Transformer laminations

Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.

buzz or hum.

vibrate (buzz).

 

 

Shorted diode (hum).

Have charger tested by qualified technician.

 

 

 

If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem...

call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.

1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764)

7 AM to 4:30 PM CST Monday through Friday

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Contents Manual Battery Charger Warranty Table Of ContentsHelp us help you Important Safety InstructionsParts Wiring diagramMinimum Recommended Extension Cord Before Using Your Battery ChargerUsing an extension cord Plugging itPreparing your battery to be charged Charging a battery in the vehicle Using Your Battery ChargerSetting the Controls Charging Your BatteryCharging your battery outside the vehicle Hydrometer or Electronic Method Chart MethodBattery SIZE/RATING Charge RATE/CHARGING Time Hours AMP Calculating charge timeMaintenance and care Problem Possible Cause SOLUTION/REASONS TroubleshootingSEARS-64

200.71210 specifications

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