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Short run time (Less than
Undercharged battery
Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
1 - 3 hours per charge)
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for
at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the
battery longer than 30 hours.
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the charger
connector is tightly plugged into the battery, and that the
charger is plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
Overcharged battery
Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours. If you suspect
that your battery is damaged as a result of overcharging,
contact Power Wheels
®
Consumer Relations.
Battery is old and will not
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not accept
accept full charge
full charge last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years
depending on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only
with Power Wheels
®
12 volt battery with built-in thermal fuse.
Do not substitute parts.
Tripped thermal fuse
Each Power Wheels
®
12 volt battery has a built-in thermal fuse.
A thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of the vehicle
if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe.
The fuse will automatically reset itself after approximately
25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to resume normal operation.
To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the
vehicle by exceeding the 29.5 kg (65 lbs) maximum weight
capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive
up hills or run into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to
stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors.
If a thermal fuse continually trips, contact Power Wheels
®
Consumer Relations.
Vehicle runs sluggishly
Undercharged battery
Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for at
least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery
longer than 30 hours.
Check all connectors. Make sure the charger connector is
tightly plugged into the battery, and that the charger is
plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
Battery needs charging
Be sure to charge the battery after each use.
Battery is old and will not
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last
accept full charge
forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on
vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with Power
Wheels
®
12 volt battery with built-in thermal fuse.
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 29.5 kg (65 lbs)
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the
vehicle. If the vehicle is overloaded, the fuses in the batteries
may "trip", and automatically shut down operation of the for
approximately 25 seconds. Adjust the driving conditions to
prevent repeated automatic shutdowns.
Driving conditions are too stressful
Use only on generally level ground.
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