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Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this chart for a
)ossible solution if a problem occurs.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS
No reading on the Clamps are not making a Check for poor connections to battery and frame. Make
ammeter, good connection, sure connecting points are clean.
2-amp charge rate is being Ammeter may show no activity at the 2-amp charge rate.
used.
No reading on AC cord and/or extension Check power cord and extension cord for loose fitting
ammeter. Charger fan cord is loose, plug.
not working.
No power at receptacle. Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet.
Shorted battery clamps.
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on and
off with a clicking
sound.
Cranking time less
than 5 seconds when
using ENGINE START.
Ammeter reads less
than selected charge
rate when charging a
discharged battery.
Charger makes a loud
buzz or hum.
Test meter needle
stays at the right side
of the meter.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed.
Volt/Amp Selector Switch
set to the START position.
Drawing more than 250
amps for a period of 5
seconds or less.
Failure to wait for 4
minutes (240 seconds)
between cranks.
Extension cord too long or
wire guage too small.
Weak cell or sulfated plats
in battery.
Battery is only partially
discharged.
Transformer laminations
vibrate (buzz).
Shorted diode (hum).
Battery severely
discharged.
Test switch may be in the
wrong position.
Circuit breaker cycles when current draw is too high.
Separate the clamps.
Check for worn cables and replace if needed.
Have a Sears technician test the battery.
Correct connections.
Correct Volt/Amp Selector setting.
Crank time varies with the amount of current drawn, if
cranking draws more than 250 amps, crank time may be
less than 5 seconds.
Wait 4 minutes before next crank.
Use shorter or heavier gauge 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.
Continue to charge battery.
Continue charging. Buzz isnot abnormal.
Have charger tested by qualified technician.
Continue charging battery for another two hours. If
problem continues, consult a Sears technician.
Make sure test switch is in proper 6 or 12 volt position.
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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