Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Short run time
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 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 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 use conditions. Replace the battery with a Power Wheels
®
Type H 6 Volt battery. Do not substitute parts.
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse
Make sure that the battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels
®
25 amp fuse before charging.
Do not substitute parts.
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 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”.
Battery needs charging
Be sure to charge the battery after each use.
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse
Make sure that the battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels
®
25 amp fuse installed before charging.
Do not substitute parts.
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
the vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery
with a Power Wheels
®
Type H 6 Volt battery. 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 23 kg (50 lb) weight capacity,
or by towing objects behind the maximum vehicle. If the vehicle
is overloaded, the fuse in the battery may blow. Remove the fuse
from the battery and check to see if it has blown. Replace a
blown fuse with a Power Wheels
®
25 amp fuse.
Driving conditions are too stressful
Use only on generally level ground. Extreme temperatures can
also affect run time.
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