Schumacher SE-4225 User Manual download pdf (Page 16)

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TROUBLESHOOTING16.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION

No reading on the

ammeter.

Charger is not plugged in.

No power at the receptacle.

Clips are not making a

good connection to the

battery.

Connections are reversed.

Battery is defective (will not

accept a charge).

2 amp charge rate is being

used.

Plug the charger into an AC

outlet.

Check for open fuse or

circuit breaker supplying AC

outlet.

Check for poor connection

to battery and frame. Make

sure connection points are

clean. Rock clips back and

forth for a better connection.

Unplug the charger and

reverse the clips.

Have battery checked.

Ammeter may show no

activity at the 2A charge

rate.

Ammeter reading stays

high.

Battery is severely

discharged.

Wrong battery voltage.

Continue charging battery

for two more hours. If

problem continues have the

battery checked.

Verify that you are using a

12-volt, lead-acid battery.

Ammeter reads less than

selected charge rate when

charging a discharged

battery

Extension cord is too long

or wire gauge is too small.

Weak cell or sulfated plate

in battery.

Battery is only partially

discharged.

Use a shorter or heavier

gauge extension cord.

A sulfated battery will

eventually take a normal

charge if left connected. If

the battery will not take a

charge, have it checked.

Continue to charge the

battery.

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