Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 200.71440 Sears
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OWNER’S MANU AL Model No. 200.71440 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 40/2 AMP MANU AL BA TTER Y CHARGER 200 AMP ENGINE ST ARTER CAUTION: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every Use of this Product.
1 Sears 440 - Sch 516 9/16/95 T able Of Contents W arranty .................................................................. 1 Important Safety Instructions ................................. 2 P arts ..................................................
2 Sears 440 - Sch 516 9/16/95 – 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.
3 Sears 440 - Sch 516 9/16/95 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.
4 Sears 440 - Sch 516 9/16/95 B e fo r e Using Y our B a t ter y C har g er 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.
5 Sears 440 - Sch 516 9/16/95 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.
6 Sears 440 - Sch 516 9/16/95 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.
7 Sears 440 - Sch 516 9/16/95 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.
8 Sears 440 - Sch 516 9/16/95 Charging Y our Battery Charging your battery in the vehicle: 1. Arrange the power cord and charging leads carefully 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.
9 Sears 440 - Sch 516 9/16/95 Charging your battery outside the vehicle: 1. Remove the battery from vehicle, making sure to disconnect grounded terminal first with all power turned off to the vehicle. 2. Check the polarity of the battery posts as indicated on the battery case: POSITIVE (POS, P, +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -).
10 Sears 440 - Sch 516 9/16/95 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 — motorcycles, garden tractors, etc.
11 Sears 440 - Sch 516 9/16/95 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 right-hand OUTPUT SELECTOR switch to the OFF position.
12 Sears 440 - Sch 516 9/16/95 Circuit breaker in charger cycles on and off with a clicking sound. Short start cycle when cranking engine. Ammeter reads less than selected charge rate when charging a discharged battery. Charger makes a loud buzz or hum.
When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following information: • Product T ype • Model Number • Part Number • Part Description OWNER’S MANU AL Model No. 200.71440 40/2 AMP MANU AL BA TTER Y CHARGER 200 AMP ENGINE ST ARTER F or information about troubleshooting Call toll-free from anywhere in the U.
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