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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REASON/SOLUTION
Short or no start cycle when
cranking engine.
Drawing more than the
Engine Start rate.
Failure to wait 4 minutes
(240 seconds) between
cranks.
Clips are not making a good
connection.
AC cord and/or extension
cord is loose.
No power at receptacle.
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 3
seconds.
Wait 4 minutes of rest time
before the next crank.
Check for poor connection at
battery and frame.
Check power cord and
extension cord for loose
fitting plug.
Check for open fuse or
circuit breaker supplying AC
outlet.
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, charge for 10 to
15 minutes in the 55 amp
charge rate to help assist in
cranking.
Charger will not turn on
when properly connected.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Function switch is in the
OFF position.
Check for open fuse or
circuit breaker supplying AC
outlet.
Check power cord and
extension cord for loose
fitting plug.
Turn Function switch ON.
The battery is connected
and the charger is on, but is
not charging.
Clips are not making a good
connection.
Check for poor connection
at battery and frame. Make
sure connecting points are
clean. Rock clips back and
forth for a better connection.
The measured current is
much lower than what was
selected.
The charger reached the
maximum voltage and is
reducing the current.
No problem, this is a normal
condition.
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS
16.
When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable of accepting
16.1
a normal charge. Double check all connections, the AC outlet for a full 120-volts, the
charger clips for correct polarity and the quality of the connections from the cables to the
clips and from the clips to the battery system. The clips must be clean.
When a battery is very cold, partially charged or sulfated, it will not draw the full rated
16.2
amperes from the charger. It is both dangerous and damaging to a battery to force
higher amperage into it than it can effectively use in recharging.
When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please read the complete manual
16.3
and call the customer service number for information that will usually eliminate the need
for return.
