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3. Crank the engine until it starts
or 3 seconds pass. If the
engine does not start, wait 3
minutes before cranking again.
NOTE: During extremely cold
weather, or if the battery is
under 2 volts, use the 10A
Boost setting for 5 minutes
before cranking the engine.
4. If the engine fails to start, boost
the battery for 5 more minutes
before attempting to crank the
engine again.
5. After the engine starts, unplug
the AC power cord before
disconnecting the battery
clamps from the vehicle.
NOTE: If the engine does turn
over but never starts, 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 diagnosed and corrected.
12. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A minimal amount of care can
keep your battery charger working
properly for years.
• Clean the clamps each time you
are nished charging. Wipe off
any battery uid that may have
come in contact with the clamps to
prevent corrosion.
• Occasionally cleaning the case
of the charger with a soft cloth
will keep the nish shiny and help
prevent corrosion.
• Coil the input and output cords
neatly when storing the charger.
This will help prevent accidental
damage to the cords and charger.
• Store the charger unplugged from
the AC power outlet in an upright
position.
• Store inside, in a cool, dry place.
Do not store the clamps clipped
together, on or around metal, or
clipped to the cables.
13. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION
Battery clamps do
not spark when
touched together.
The charger is equipped
with an auto-start feature.
It will not supply current
to the battery clamps
until a battery is properly
connected. The clamps
will not spark if touched
together.
No problem; this is a normal
condition.
Three LEDs come on
for 2 seconds, then
turn off.
The charger is plugged into
an AC outlet.
No problem; this is normal.
The charger will
not turn on when
properly connected.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Battery is defective.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and
extension cord for loose tting
plug.
Have battery checked.