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14. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REASON/SOLUTION
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Charger is not plugged in.
Connections are reversed.
Poor electrical connection.
AC outlet is dead.
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Plug the charger into an AC outlet.
With the charger unplugged, reverse
the clips and reconnect (rock back
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Clean clips and battery poles and
reconnect (rock back and forth for
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Plug in a lamp or other appliance
to check for voltage
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The charger will not
taper down.
The battery has problem and
will not take full charge.
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Charging current is
less than the full output
rating of the charger.
The battery is partially charged.
The battery is defective (battery
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accept a full charge.
AC power supply is low.
Continue charging.
Check battery; replace if
necessary.
Plug charger into a different
grounded AC outlet.
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when cranking engine.
Drawing more than the Engine
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Clamps are not making a good
connection.
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is loose.
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The charger may be
overheated.
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discharged.
Crank time varies with the amount
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crank time may be less than 5
seconds.
Wait 3 minutes of rest time before
the next crank, to allow the battery
and charger to cool down.
Check for poor connection at
battery and frame.
Check power cord and extension
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Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
The thermal protector may have
tripped and needs a little longer to
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are not blocked. Wait and try again.
On a severely discharged battery,
charge for 10-15 minutes at the 2
amp rate, to assist in cranking.
