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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Clamps are not making a
good connection.
2 amp charge rate is being
used.
AC cord and/or extension
cord is loose.
Poor electrical connection.
Battery severely discharged.
Test switch may be in the
wrong switch position.
Battery severely discharged.
Test meter may be in the
wrong switch position.
Shorted battery clamps.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed.
Volt/Amp Selector Switch
set to the START position.
Drawing more than 225 amps
for a period equal to or less
than 5 seconds.
Failure to wait for 4 minutes
(240 seconds) between cranks.
Extension cord too long or
wire gauge is too small.
Weak cell or a sulfated plate.
The battery is only partially
discharged.
Transformer laminations
vibrate (buzz).
Shorted diode (hum).
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.
SOLUTION/REASONS
Check for poor connection at battery. Make sure
clamps and posts are clean. Battery may not want to
accept a charge due to excessive run down state.
Ammeter may show no activity at 2 amp setting.
Check AC outlet and extension cords for loose fitting
plug.
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC
outlet.
Continue to charge battery for another two hours. If
problem continues, consult a Sears technician.
Check if test switch is in proper 6 or 12 volt position.
Continue to charge battery for another two hours. If
problem continues, consult a Sears technician.
Check if test switch is in proper 6 or 12 volt position.
Circuit breaker cycles when current draw is too high.
Separate the clamps.
Check for worn cables and replace if needed.
Have a Sears technician test the battery.
Correct connections.
Correct Volt/Amp Selector setting.
Crank time varies with the amount of current drawn. If
cranking draws more than 225 amps, crank time may
be less than 5 seconds.
Wait 4 minutes before next crank.
Use shorter or heavier gauge extension cord.
Sulfated battery will take normal charge after a period
of time. If battery will not take a charge, have
a Sears technician test the battery.
Contiue to change battery.
Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
Have charger tested by qualified technician.
PROBLEM
No reading on the
ammeter.
No reading on
ammeter, charger
fan not working.
No reading on test
meter.
Test meter pointer
always to the right-
hand side of meter.
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on
and off with a
clicking sound.
Short start cycle
when cranking
engine.
Ammeter reads less
than selected charge
rate when charging
a discharged battery.
Charger makes a
loud buzz or hum.