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14.
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.
14.1
Set the right-hand OUTPUT SELECTOR switch to the OFF position. Then
follow the instructions for connecting the charger to the battery in the Op-
erating Instructions section.
14.2
Once the charger is connected, set the right-hand selector switch to SE-
LECT and set the left selector switch to the 200 AMP START position.
14.3
Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet.
14.4
Crank the engine for
start, wait four minutes before cranking again.
14.5
During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is severely exhausted,
charge the battery for about five minutes before cranking the engine.
14.6
If the engine still does not start, charge the battery for five more minutes in
the 40 AMP position before cranking it again for five seconds.
14.7
After the engine starts, unplug the charger power cord from the outlet.
Then move the right-hand SELECTOR SWITCH to the OFF position be-
fore disconnecting the battery leads.
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 diag-
nosed and corrected.
15.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
15.1
Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect battery charger
(see sections 6.7 or 7.6).
15.2
After use, use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil
from terminals, cords, and the charger case.
15.3
Through routine maintenance, ensure all user installed parts are secured.
15.4
Servicing does not require opening the unit. There are no user-serviceable
parts.
16.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
16.1
Store charger unplugged, in an upright condition. Cord will still conduct
electricity until it is unplugged from outlet.
16.2
Store inside, in a dry, cool place (unless you're using an on-board Marine
Charger ).
16.3
Do not store clips on handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or
clipped to cables.
no more than five seconds. If the engine does not
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