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TROUBLESHOOTING
Performance problems often can be corrected by the user. Please read through this
chart for a possible solutions to common problems.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Indicator lights are lit in The charger may be Return to place of
an erratic manner not defective. purchase for a
explained in the "Using replacement.
Your Battery Charger"
section.
The red abort light always This will happen if the Reset the charger by
flashes before the battery battery did not reach full unplugging it or briefly
is charged. charge within 24 hours. disconnecting the negative
May be due to a very large battery clip. Select the
battery or a bank of desired charge rate and
batteries requiring more battery type again, if
than what a 15 Amp necessary.
charger can deliver within
24 hours. The battery may
also be bad.
Engine crank time is less Starter motor may be Charge the battery at the
than specified. drawing more than 100 15 Amp rate for 10 to 15
Amps. minutes then crank the
engine.
The green full charge light The battery may be fully If the battery is in a vehicle
turns on a few minutes charged or recently turn the headlights on for a
after connecting to the charged leaving the few minutes to reduce the
battery. battery voltage high battery voltage and try
enough to make the charging again.
charger think the battery
is fully charged.
For information about troubleshooting, call toll-free from anywhere in the
U.S.A. 7 am to 4:30 pm CT Monday through Friday.
1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764).