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Problems and Solutions Guide
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 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 full charge
last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending
on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery with
a new Power Wheels
®
6 volt rechargeable battery. Do not
substitute parts.
Tripped thermal fuse
Each Power Wheels
®
6 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 condi
tions 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 22.7 kg
(50 lb) 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.
Driving conditions are too stressful
Use only on generally level ground. Extreme temperatures
can also affect run time.
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 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
After each use, the battery needs charging.
Tripped thermal fuse
Each Power Wheels
®
6 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 condi
tions 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 22.7 kg
(50 lb) 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.
Battery is old and will not accept
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last
full charge
forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on
vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery with a
new Power Wheels
®
6 volt rechargeable battery. Do not
substitute parts.
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