Manual

Performanceproblems often result from little things that you can fix yourself.
Please read through this chart for a possible solution if a problem occurs.
No ammeter
reading
Circuit breaker in
charger cycles on
and off with a
clicking sound in
MANUAL mode.
Ammeter reads less
than selected charge
rate when charging.
Clamps not making good
connection.
2-amp charge rate.
AC cord and/or extension
cord is loose,
No power at receptacle.
Shorted battery clamp_.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed
on battery.
Extension cord too long or
gauge to small.
Battery has weak cell or
sulfated plate.
The red LED should be glowing steadily.
Check for poor connection at battery.
Make sure clamps and posts are clean.
Ammeter needle will show little or no
activity at the 2-amp charge rate.
Check power cord and extension cord
for loose fitting plug.
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker
supplying AC outlet.
Circuit breaker cycles when current draw
is too high. Check for worn cables and
replace if needed.
The red LED should be blinking slowly.
Have a qualified technician test the
battery.
The red LED should be glowing steadily.
Correct connections to battery.
Use shorter or heavier extension cord.
Sulfated battery will eventually take a
normal charge if left connected. If the
battery will not take a charge, the red
LED should be blinking slowly. Have a
Sears technician test the battery.
Battery is only partially Continue charging battery.
charged.
Charger makes a Transformer laminations Continue charging. Buzz is not normal.
loud buzz. vibrate (buzz).
Drawing more than 125
amps for 5 seconds or
less.
Failure to wait for 4 minutes
(240 seconds) between
cranks.
Short start cycle
when cranking
engine.
Crank time varies with the amount of
current drawn from the charger. If
cranking draws more than 125 amps,
crank time may be less than 5 seconds.
Wait 4 minutes before next crank.
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)
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