Performance problems often result from little things ahat you can'tfix yourself. Please read through this chart for a possible solution if a I)roblem occurs.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE |
No ammeter reading. Clamps not making good connection.
SOLUTION/REASONS
Check for poor connection at battery. Make sure clamps and posts are clean. Battery may not accept an AUTOMATIC charge if severely discharged. Use MANUAL setting, see "Using Your Bat- tery Charger" on page 6.
Circuit breaker in charger cycles on and off with a clicking sound in the MANUAL setting.
Ammeter reads less than selected charge rate when charging.
No AC power reaching charger.
Shorted battery clamps.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed on battery.
Extension cord too long or gauge too small.
Battery has weak cell or sulfated plate.
Ammeter needle will indicate little activ- ity at the
Check AC outlet and extension cords for loose fitting plug.
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker sup- plying 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.
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.
Charger makes a loud buzz or hum.
Short start cycle
when crank ng engine.
Battery is partially charged.
Transformer laminations
vibrate (buzz).
Shorted diode (hum).
Drawing more than 60 amps for 7 seconds or less.
Failure to wait for 4 minutes
(240 seconds) between cranks.
Continue charging battery.
Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal
Have a Sears technician test charger.
Crank time varies with the amount of current drawn from the charger. If
cranking draws more than 60 amps,
crank time may be less than 7 seconds.
Wait 4 minutes before next crank.
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