Sears 200.71450 manual

OWNER’S MANUAL Model No. 200.71450 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 50/15/2 AMP MANU AL BA TTER Y CHARGER 225/125 AMP ENGINE ST ARTER with BA TTERY TESTER CAUTION: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every Use of this Product.[...]

1 Sch 517 T able Of Contents Warranty .................................................................... 1 Important Safety Instructions .................................. 2 Parts .......................................................................... 3 Before Using Your Battery Charger ........................ 4 Assembling your charger ......[...]

2 Sch 517 – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – w •Read all instructions and cautions printed on the battery charger, battery, and vehicle or equipment using battery. •Use charger only on lead-acid type rechargeable batteries, such as those used in cars, trucks, trac- tors, airplanes, vans, RV’s, trolling motors, etc. This charger is not intended t[...]

3 Sch 517 Pa r t s This section shows an illustration of your battery charger. Use it to become familiar with where all the parts are located, and what they look like. Wiring diagram Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Part Number 3599000286 3899000391 3899000408 90026001 399900065 2299000614 93026429 0099000063 0099000080 52[...]

4 Sch 517 B e fo r e Using Y our B a t ter y C h ar g e r It is important to prepare your charger for use. This section will tell you how to assemble the charger, ground and connect the power cord, and prepare to charge a battery. Assembling your charger It is important to fully assemble your charger before use. Follow these instructions for easy a[...]

5 Sch 517 3. Tap the other axle cap onto the opposite end of the axle and place the axle assembly onto the bottom of the charger. Place one end of the bracket into slot, then place the axle assembly under each bracket. Fasten the other side of the brackets using the two 10-32 screws provided. To attach the handle: Turn the charger right side up ont[...]

6 Sch 517 A TEMPORARY adapter may be used to connect the charger to a two-pole outlet if a properly grounded outlet is not available. Use the adapter ONLY until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. DANGER: Before using an adapter as illustrated, be certain that the center screw of the outlet plate is grounded. The[...]

7 Sch 517 Preparing your battery to be charged It is important that you read and follow these guidelines while you are preparing to charge your battery. • Make sure that you have a 12 volt or 6 volt lead-acid battery. Set the volt/amp selector switch to match the voltage rating of the battery to be charged. • Clean the battery terminals. Be car[...]

8 Sch 517 Using Y our Bat ter y Charger To obtain the best results from your battery charger, you must know how to use it properly. This section will tell you how to set the controls, and how you can charge a battery while it is still in the vehicle, or you can remove it and then charge it. Follow the instructions below depending on how you choose [...]

9 Sch 517 The “START” area of the ammeter indicates a high rate of current being drawn by the battery. For example, when cranking an engine, the needle will be at the far right side of the “START” area since the starter will be drawing up to 225 amps from the charger. VOLTMETER: To obtain an accurate reading of your battery’s voltage befo[...]

10 Sch 517 Charging your battery Charging your battery in the vehicle: 1. Arrange the power cord and charging cords care- fully in order to avoid damage that could be caused by the hood, door, or moving engine parts. 2. Keep clear of the fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury. 3. Check the polarity of the battery posts us[...]

11 Sch 517 Charging your battery outside the vehicle: 1. Remove battery from vehicle, making sure to dis- connect grounded terminal first with all power turned off to the vehicle. REMEMBER: A marine battery should be removed and charged on shore unless special equipment designed for marine use is available. Hydrogen gas emissions can create an expl[...]

12 Sch 517 15 AMP NR NR 1½ - 2 2 - 2½ 2½ - 4½ 2½ 3½ 4 4½ 2 AMP 2 - 4 4 - 10 11 - 14 14 - 18 18 - 35 18 27 30 33 Calculating charge time The Chart Method Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to bring a battery to full charge. First, identify where your battery fits into the chart. • Small batteries — [...]

13 Sch 517 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. 1. Set the timer knob to the OFF position. Then follow the instructions for how to connect the charger to the battery in the section “Charging your battery while[...]

14 Sch 517 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 CST Monday through Friday POSSIBLE CAUSE Clamps are not making a good connection. 2 amp charge rate is being used. AC cord and/or extension cord is loose. Poor electrical connection. Battery se[...]

When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following information: • Product T ype • Model Number • Part Number • Part Description OWNER’S MANUAL Model No. 200.71450 For the repair or replacement par ts you need Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-P ART (1-800-366-7278) For the location of a Sears Repair Ser vice C[...]