Sears 200.713121 owner manual Troubleshooting Parts, Problem Possible Cause SOLUTION/REASONS

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
	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 loose
	charger.	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		Check for worn cables and replace if needed.
clicking sound in the
MANUAL setting.	Shorted battery.	Have a Sears technician test the battery.
	Charger leads reversed	Correct connections.
	on battery.
Ammeter reads less	Extension cord too long	Use shorter or heavier extension cord.
than selected	or gauge too small.
charge 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).
	Shorted diode (hum).	Have charger tested by qualified technician.
Short start cycle	Drawing more than 75	Crank time varies with the amount of current
when cranking	amps 7 seconds or less.	drawn from the charger. If cranking draws
engine.		more than 75 amps, crank time may be less
		than 7 seconds.
	Failure to wait for 4	Wait 4 minutes before next crank.
	minutes (240 seconds)
	between cranks.

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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