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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Charger will not turn
on when properly
connected.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Battery is defective.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and
extension cord for loose fitting
plug.
Have the battery checked.
Engine start does
not work.
Drawing more than the
Engine Start rate.
Failure to wait 3 minutes
(180 seconds) between
cranks.
The charger may be
overheated.
Battery may be severely
discharged.
Crank time varies with the
amount of current drawn. If
cranking draws more than the
Engine Start rate, crank time
may be less than 5 seconds.
When the cool-down
countdown from 180 to 1 is
displayed, wait until the display
shows “
rdy
” for the next crank.
The thermal protector may
have tripped and needs a little
longer to reset. Make sure the
charger vents are not blocked.
Wait and try again.
On a severely discharged
battery, use the Boost rate
for 10 to 15 minutes, to help
assist in cranking.
14. BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS
• When a charging problem
arises, make certain that the
battery is capable of accepting a
normal charge. Double check all
connections, the AC outlet for a full
120 volts, the charger clamps for
correct polarity and the quality of
the connections from the cables to
the clamps and from the clamps
to the battery system. The clamps
must be clean.
• When an UNKNOWN OPERATING
PROBLEM arises, please read
the complete manual and call
the customer service number
for information. This will usually
eliminate the need for return.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem,
or for information about troubleshooting or replacement parts,
call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.
1-800-621-5485
