Fisher-Price POWER WHEELS 74230, Owner'S Manual

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motor 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 handlebar button is Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motor and all connectors
pressed, the vehicle won’t run to make sure they are tight.
without a push
“Dead Spot” on motor Contact your local Power Wheels ® Authorized Service
Center for diagnosis and repair.
Vehicle constantly blows fuses Wrong type of fuse used Your vehicle requires a Power Wheels ® 25 amp
fuse in the battery. Make sure the Power Wheels ®
25 amp fuse is properly installed in the battery.
Do not substitute parts.
Loud clacking or grinding Broken gears Contact your local Power Wheels ® Authorized Service
noise from 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.
If your charger does not get warm during
use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.
Battery makes 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 concern.
If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly
during charging, it does not mean that it is
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 27) or contact Power Wheels
® Consumer Relations toll-free at 1-800-348-0751.
Hint: For faster service when calling Consumer Relations, completely charge the battery before calling and have the
following available by the phone:
• vehicle,
• vehicle model number (see sticker on underside of vehicle body),
• vehicle production run number (see sticker on underside of vehicle body),
• Phillips screwdriver, slotted screwdriver and needle-nose pliers with plastic or rubber handles,
• an extra Power Wheels
®
25 amp fuse is helpful.
Problems and Solutions Guide