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W6202pr-0920
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Vehicle was running
but suddenly stopped
Loose wire or loose connectors
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery
connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness
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,"
remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately
25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid
repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle
by exceeding the 50 lb (23 kg) 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 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 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 battery
connector is tightly plugged into the charger connector,
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 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,"
remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately
25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid
repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle
by exceeding the 50 lb (23 kg) 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 your
local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center.
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