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Sears 201- Sch 506 1/9/98
Troubleshooting
Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this chart for a
possible solution if a problem occurs.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION/REASONS
Green LED
does not light.
Charger not
charging battery.
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on and
off with a clicking
sound.
Charger makes a
loud buzz or hum.
No AC power
reaching charger.
Wrong switch position
6V or 12V battery.
Poor connection at
battery.
Shorted battery clamps.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed
on battery.
Check AC outlet.
Correct switch position and continue charging.
Unplug charger. Reconnect clips then plug in again
and continue charging.
Separate the clamps. Circuit breaker cycles when current
draw is too high.
Have a Sears technician test the battery.
Correct connections.
Transformer laminations
vibrate (buzz).
Shorted diode (hum).
Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
Have charger tested by qualified technician.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem...
call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.
1-800-SEARS-64
(1-800-732-7764)
7 AM to 4:30 PM CST Monday through Friday