Schumacher 200.71230 Using the engine start feature, Maintenance instructions

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14.using the engine start feature

Your battery charger can be used to jump-start your car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on how to use the engine start feature.

14.1Set the right-hand OUTPUT SELECTOR switch to the OFF position. Then follow the instructions for connecting the charger to the battery in the Op- erating Instructions section.

14.2Once the charger is connected, set the right-hand selector switch to SE- LECT and set the left selector switch to the 200 AMP START position.

14.3Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet.

14.4Crank the engine for no more than five seconds. If the engine does not start, wait four minutes before cranking again.

14.5During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is severely exhausted, charge the battery for about five minutes before cranking the engine.

14.6If the engine still does not start, charge the battery for five more minutes in the 40 amp position before cranking it again for five seconds.

14.7After the engine starts, unplug the charger power cord from the outlet.

Then move the right-hand SELECTOR SWITCH to the OFF position be- fore disconnecting the battery leads.

IMPORTANT: Do not try to start the engine without a battery in it. You could cause damage to the electrical system.

If the engine does turn over, but never starts up, there is not a problem with the starting system, there is a problem somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP cranking the engine until the other problem has been diag- nosed and corrected.

15.maintenance instructions

15.1Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect battery charger

(see sections 6.7 or 7.6).

15.2After use, use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from terminals, cords, and the charger case.

15.3Through routine maintenance, ensure all user installed parts are secured.

15.4Servicing does not require opening the unit. There are no user-serviceable parts.

16.storage instructions

16.1Store charger unplugged, in an upright condition. Cord will still conduct electricity until it is unplugged from outlet.

16.2Store inside, in a dry, cool place (unless you’re using an on-board Marine Charger ).

16.3Do not store clips on handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to cables.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Page Charger Location DC Connection PrecautionsPreparing to Charge Page Page Grounding and AC Power Cord Connection Instructions Grounding Methods Parts Replacement Parts List DieHard Description Part NumberParts Tools Needed FeaturesAssembly instructions Page Page Operating instructions Setting the ControlsOutput Selector Switches Battery SIZE/RATING Charging Time Hours AMP Calculating charge time Chart MethodCharge Rate 40 AMPSpecific Gravity Percent of Charge Needed Hydrometer or Electronic MethodTo calculate time needed for a charge ExampleStorage instructions Using the engine start featureMaintenance instructions Problem Possible Cause SOLUTION/REASONS TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause SOLUTION/REASONS
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