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Using the engine start feature
Your battery charger can be used to jump start your
car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on
how to use the engine start feature.
1.
Set the timer knob to the OFF position. Then follow
the instructions for how to connect the charger to
the battery in the section “Charging your battery
while it is in the vehicle” on page 10.
2.
Plug in the charger and set the timer to the
HOLD position.
3.
Set the volt/amp selector switch to the engine start
position for a 12 volt battery and the charger at the
225 amp rating. For a 6 volt battery, set the charger
at the 125 amp rating, and then crank the engine.
Crank the engine for no more than three seconds
and if it does not start, wait four minutes before
cranking again. During extremely cold weather, or if
the battery is severely exhausted, charge the battery
for about five minutes before cranking the engine.
4.
If the engine does not start, charge the battery
for five more minutes in the 50 amp position, before
cranking it again for three seconds.
5.
After the engine starts, unplug charger power cord
from the outlet. Then, move the volt/amp selector
switch to OFF before disconnecting the DC clamps.
Maintenance and Care
A minimal amount of care can keep your battery
charger working properly for years.
1.
Clean the clamps each time you are finished charg-
ing. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in
contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.
2.
Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing
the charger. The cords can be wrapped over the
handle of the charger. This will prevent accidental
damage to the cords and charger.
3.
Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger with
a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help
prevent corrosion.
IMPORTANT:
Do not try to start the engine without a
battery in it. You could cause damage to the electrical
system.
If the engine does turn over, but never starts up,
there is not a problem with the starting system, there is
a problem somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP
cranking the engine until the other problem has been
diagnosed and corrected.