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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REASON/SOLUTION
CONNECTED (red) LED is
not on.
Clips are not making a good
connection to the battery.
Connections are reversed.
Battery is defective (will not
accept a charge).
Check for poor connection to
battery and frame. Make sure
connection points are clean.
Rock clips back and forth for a
better connection.
Unplug the charger and reverse
the clips.
Have battery checked.
CONNECTED (red) LED is
blinking.
Indicates the charger is in abort
mode.
See “Aborted Charge” in the
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section.
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.
