Sears 200.713201 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause SOLUTION/REASON

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION/REASON

No ammeter reading.

Clamps not making good

Check for poor connection at battery. Make

connection.

sure clamps and posts are clean. Battery

may not accept an AUTOMATIC charge if

severely discharged. Use MANUAL setting,

see "Using Your Battery Charger" on page 6.

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

charger.

loose fitting plug.

Check for open fuse or circuit breaker

supplying AC outlet.

Circuit breaker in

Shorted battery clamps.

Separate the clamps. Circuit breaker cycles

charger cycles on

when current draw is too high.

and off with a

Shorted battery.

clicking sound in the

Check for worn cables and replace if

MANUAL setting.

needed.

Charger leads reversed

Have a Sears technician test the battery.

on battery.

Correct connections.

Ammeter reads less

Extension cord too long

Use shorter or heavier extension cord.

than selected charge

or gauge too small.

rate when charging.

Battery has weak cell or

Sulfated battery will eventually take a

sulfated plate.

normal charge if left connected. If the

battery will not take a charge, have it

tested by a Sears technician.

Battery is partially

Continue charging battery.

charged.

Charger makes a

Transformer laminations

Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.

loud buzz or hum.

vibrate (buzz).

Ammeter needle

Battery severely

Continue charging battery for another two

stays at the right

discharged.

hours. If problem continues, consult a

side of the meter.

qualified technician.

Battery size selector

Make sure size selection is in proper 12 or

switch in the wrong

24 volt position.

position