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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Vehicle was running but
suddenly stopped
Loose wires or loose connectors
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery
connector is tightly plugged into the motor connector,
and that there are no loose wires around the motors.
Tripped thermal fuse
The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down
operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded
or the driving conditions too severe. Once a fuse has
"tripped", release the drive button and wait approximately
25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid
repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the
vehicle by exceeding the 40 lb maximum weight capacity
or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up
hills or run into fi xed 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 your
local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center.
Short run time (Less than
1 - 3 hours per charge)
Undercharged battery
Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
the fi rst time. After fi rst-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 battery
connector is tightly plugged into the charger connector,
and that the charger is plugged into the wall.
Make sure power fl ow 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 your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center. They can test the battery
for you.
Battery is old and will not
accept full charge
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not
last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending
on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with
a Power Wheels
®
6 Volt (4.0 Amp/Hr.) battery with built-in
thermal fuse.
Do not substitute parts.
Tripped thermal fuse
The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down
operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded
or the driving conditions too severe. Once a fuse has
"tripped", release the drive button and wait approximately
25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid
repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the
vehicle by exceeding the 40 lb maximum weight capacity
or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up
hills or run into fi xed 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 your
local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center.
