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Battery Disposal
The battery will eventually lose the ability to hold a charge. Depending on the amount of use, and
varying conditions, the battery should operate for one to three years.
Important! Recycle the dead battery responsibly. The battery contains lead acid (electrolyte) and
must be disposed of properly and legally. It is illegal in most areas to incinerate lead acid batteries
or dispose of them in landfills. Take it to a federal or state-approved lead acid battery recycler,
such as local automotive battery retailer.
Do not throw the battery away with your regular household waste!
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• The POWER SWITCH must be turned in OFF position when charging.
• Before the first use, you should charge the battery for 4-6 hours. Do not recharge the battery
for more than 10 hours to avoid overheating the charger.
• When the vehicle begins to run slowly, recharge the battery.
• After each use or once a month minimum recharge time as 8 to 12 hours, less than 20 hours at
most.
• Use the only rechargeable battery and charger supplied with your vehicle. NEVER substitute the
battery or the charger with another brand. Using another battery or charger may cause a fire or
explosion.
• Do not use the battery or charger for any other product.
• If your ride-on with a Digital voltmeter(IF EQUIPPED), the magnitude of voltage will tell you how
much power is remaining in the battery when you must recharge the battery. Make sure the
vehicle is stop!
• ONLY an adult is allowed to charge and recharge the battery!
• This product with Charging Protection: when charging, all functions will be cut off.
WARNING!
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1. Plug the charger port into the input socket (the socket below the seat).
2. Plug the charger plug into a wall outlet. The battery will begin charging.
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12V product
24V product
less than 12.5v
less than 24v
The battery needs to be charge.
Problem
Vehicle does not run
Vehicle does not run
very long
Vehicle runs sluggishly
Vehicle needs a push
to go forward
Difficult shifting from
forward to reverse or
vice-versa
Loud grinding or clicking
noises coming from
motor or gear box
Battery low on power
Thermal fuse has tripped
Battery connector or wires
are loose
Battery is dead
Motor is damaged
Battery is under charged
Battery is old
Vehicle is being used in harsh
conditions
Poor contact of wires or
connectors
“Dead Spot” on motor
Motor or gears are damaged
Battery low on power
Recharge battery.
Reset fuse, see <Fuse>
Check that the battery connectors are firmly plugged
into each other. If wires are loose around the motor
contact your distributor please.
Check that the battery connectors are firmly plugged
into each other. If wires are loose around the motor,
contact your distributor please.
A dead spot means the electric power is not being
delivered to the terminal connection and the vehicle
needs repair.
Contact your distributor please.
Attempting to shift while the
vehicle is in motion
Completely stop the vehicle and shift, see <Use Your
Ride-On>
Check that the battery connectors are firmly plugged
into each other when recharging
Replace battery,
contact your distributor please.
Battery is old
Replace battery,
contact your distributor please.
Replace battery,
contact your distributor please.
Vehicle is overload
Reduce weight on vehicle.
Avoid using vehicle in harsh conditions, see <Safety>.
Recharge battery,
contact your distributor please.
Contact your distributor please.
Contact your distributor please.
Contact your distributor please.
Contact your distributor please.
Battery will not
recharge
Charger feels warm
when recharging
Battery connector or adapter
connector is loose
Charger not plugged in
Charger is not working
This is normal and not a
cause for concern
Check that the battery connectors are firmly plugged
into each other.
Check that the battery charger is plugged into a
working wall outlet.
Completely read through this manual and the troubleshooting guide table before calling. If you
still need help resolving the problem
Contact your distributor please.
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Electrical system is damaged
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