Vehicle runs sluggishly (cont.)
Batteries need charging
After approximately 3 hours of constant use, the batteries
need charging.
Batteries are old and will not accept
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not
accept full charge
last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending
on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with
Power Wheels
®
6 volt batteries with built-in thermal fuse.
Power Wheels
®
6 volt batteries with external thermal fuses
will not fit in the battery compartment of this vehicle.
Do not substitute parts.
Vehicle is overloaded
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than 1 rider at one time, exceeding the 65 lb.
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the
vehicle. If the vehicle is overloaded, the fuses in the batter-
ies may "trip", and automatically shut down operation of the
for appoximately 25 seconds. Adjust the driving conditions
to prevent repeated automatic shutdowns.
Driving conditions are too stressful
Use only on generally level ground.
Vehicle runs in low speed but
High speed hook-up
The vehicle was pre-set to operate only in low speed until you
does not run in high speed
not connected
connect the high speed hook-up. Follow the instructions
(Note: The vehicle is designed
on page 28 to connect High Speed Hook-up.
to operate in low speed only
in reverse.)
Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t
Loose wire or connector
Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to
run, but other times it does
make sure they are tight.
Motor or electrical switch damage
Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service
center for diagnosis and repair.
When the foot pedal is pressed,
Loose wire or connector
Check all wires around the motors and all connectors
the vehicle won’t run without
to make sure they are tight.
a push
“Dead Spot” on motor
Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service
center for diagnosis and repair.
Batteries’ thermal fuses constantly
Damaged batteries
Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service
"trip", but the vehicle is not
center for diagnosis and repair.
overloaded nor the driving
conditions too severe
Child is switching between
Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching
FORWARD and REVERSE
direction.
without stopping
Loud clacking or grinding
Broken gears
Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service
noise from a motor-gearbox
center for diagnosis and repair.
Charger gets warm during use
It is normal for some chargers to get
No action required.
warm during use and is not reason
for concern. Some chargers do not
If your charger does not get warm during
get warm during use.
use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.
Batteries make a sizzling or
It is normal for some batteries to
No action required.
gurgling noise when charging
make noise and swell slightly while
charging and is not reason for
If your batteries do not make noise or swell slightly
concern. Some batteries do not
during charging, it does not mean that they are
make noise or swell while charging.
not accepting the charge.
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If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact your nearest authorized
service center (see page 32) or contact Power Wheels
®
Consumer Relations toll-free at
1-800-348-0751.
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
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