Schumacher 200.71230 operating instructions Problem Possible Cause SOLUTION/REASONS

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PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION/REASONS
Ammeter reads less than	Extension cord too long or	Use shorter or heavier
selected charge rate when	wire gauge too small.	gauge extension cord.
charging a discharged	Weak cell or sulfated plate	Sulfated battery will
battery.	Weak cell or sulfated plate	Sulfated battery will
	in battery.	eventually take a normal
		charge if left 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
buzz or hum.	vibrate (buzz).	is not abnormal.
	Shorted diode (hum).	Have charger tested by
		Sears technician.
Ammeter reading stays	Battery is severely dis-	Continue charging battery
high.	charged.	for two more hours. If
		problem continues, have
		the battery checked by a
		Sears or other qualified
		service dealer.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Page Preparing to Charge DC Connection PrecautionsCharger Location Page Page Grounding and AC Power Cord Connection Instructions Grounding Methods Parts Replacement Parts List DieHard Description Part NumberAssembly instructions FeaturesParts Tools Needed Page Page Output Selector Switches Setting the ControlsOperating instructions 40 AMP Calculating charge time Chart MethodBattery SIZE/RATING Charging Time Hours AMP Charge RateExample Hydrometer or Electronic MethodSpecific Gravity Percent of Charge Needed To calculate time needed for a chargeMaintenance instructions Using the engine start featureStorage instructions Problem Possible Cause SOLUTION/REASONS TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause SOLUTION/REASONS