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Troubleshooting
Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this table for a
possible solution if a problem occurs.
PROBLEM
No reading on the
Display.
No reading on
meter. Charger fan
not working.
or
In MANUAL Mode,
circuit breaker in
charger cycles on and
off with a clicking
sound.
Short start cycle when
cranking engine.
Meter reads less
than selected charge
rate when charging
a discharged battery.
Charger makes a loud
buzz or hum.
METER reading stays
high.
A 120V device plugged The GFCI has "tripped".
into the GFCI outlet
will not operate.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Clamps are not making a
good connection.
AC cord and/or extension
cord is loose.
No power at receptacle.
Shorted battery clamps.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed.
Charger set at the START
position.
Drawing more than 275
amps. (12V)
Failure to wait for 3
minutes (180 seconds)
between cranks.
Extension cord too long.
Weak cell or sulfated
plate in battery.
Battery is only partially
discharged.
Transformer laminations
vibrate (buzz).
Battery severely
discharged.
Wrong battery voltage
selected.
The charger's AC power
or extension cord is loose. connected to the AC wall outlet.
Devices exceed 15 amps
of the battery charger.
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 Central Time Monday through Friday
SOLUTION/REASONS
Check for poor connections at battery and frame. Make
sure connecting points are clean.
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 shorted cables and replace if needed.
Have a Sears Service Center test the battery.
Correct connections.
Correct touch-pad settings.
Crank time varies with the amount of current drawn. If
cranking draws more than 275 amps, crank time may be
less than 5 seconds.
Wait until the METER displays RDY.
Use shorter or heavier gauge extension cord.
Sulfated battery will eventually take a normal charge if
left connected. If the battery will not take a charge, have
it tested by a Sears Service Center.
Continue to charge battery.
Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
Continue charging battery for two more hours. If
problem continues, call Sears Service at 1-800-SEARS-64.
Make sure BATTERY Voltage Select switch is in proper
6 or 12 volt position.
Reset the GFCI outlet by pressing the "RESET" button
on the outlet face. See complete test procedure on page
6 for details.
Make sure the charger's power cord or extension cord is
Check for open (blown) fuse or circuit breaker supplying
AC wall outlet.
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