If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking
acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See
information below for proper disposal.
If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with
cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician.
If acid is internally ingested, give water, milk of
magnesia or egg whites immediately. Never give emetics
or induce vomiting. Call a physician.
• Charge new batteries for at least 18 hours before first
use. Never charge the batteries longer than 30 hours.
Overcharging or undercharging the batteries may
shorten battery life and decrease vehicle running time.
• After the first charge, recharge the batteries for at least
14 hours after each use. Never charge the batteries
longer than 30 hours. Charge the batteries after each
use, regardless of how long the vehicle was used.
• The batteries must be upright while charging.
• Do not allow the batteries to run down completely
before charging.
• Charge the batteries before storing the vehicle.
• Charge the batteries at least once per month, even if
the vehicle has not been used.
• Leaving the batteries in a discharged condition will
ruin them.
• Always remove an exhausted battery from the vehicle.
Battery leakage and corrosion can damage the vehicle.
• Do not store the batteries on a surface which could be
damaged by the acid contained inside the batteries.
Take precautions to protect the surface on which you
store the batteries.
• Do not store the batteries in temperatures above 75° F
or below -10° F.
• When you purchase replacement Power Wheels
®
batteries, you should buy them as a set. Using an
older battery with a new battery may result in poor
performance and may cause permanent damage to
both batteries. Use only Power Wheels
®
6 volt batteries
with A-style connectors and built-in thermal fuses.
Remember to charge new batteries for at least 18 hours
before first use.
• Prevent the batteries from moving freely inside the
battery compartment. Always use the battery retainer to
secure the batteries in the battery compartment.
• Examine the batteries, charger and their connectors for
excessive wear or damage each time you charge the
battery. If damage is detected, do not use the charger
or the batteries until you have replaced the worn or
damaged part.
• Your Power Wheels
®
batteries are sealed lead-acid
batteries. They must be recycled or disposed of in an
environmentally sound manner.
• Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in your regular,
household trash. The incineration, landfilling or mixing
of sealed lead-acid batteries with household trash is
prohibited by law in most areas.
• Return the batteries to a federal or state approved
lead-acid battery recycler, such as a Power Wheels
®
authorized service center, or a local seller of automotive
batteries. In Minnesota, call 1-800-348-0751 if further
disposal information is required. Contact your local waste
management officials for other information regarding the
environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal
of lead-acid batteries.
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• Check all screws, retainers and their protective coverings
regularly and tighten as required. Check plastic parts on
a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces.
• During snowy or rainy weather, the vehicle should be
stored inside or under a protective cover. Remember to
charge the batteries at least once per month while your
vehicle is not in regular use.
• Avoid operating the vehicle in wet or snowy conditions,
and do not spray the vehicle with a hose. Do not wash
the vehicle with soap and water. Water or moisture in the
motors or electrical switches can cause them to corrode,
and could cause switch or motor failure.
• Avoid operating the vehicle on sand, loose dirt or gravel.
Sand, loose dirt or gravel in the motors or electrical
switches can cause them to jam, and could cause switch
or motor failure.
• The vehicle can be wiped down with a soft, dry cloth. For
a shiny finish, you can wipe plastic parts with a non-wax
furniture polish applied to a soft-cloth. Do not use
automotive wax. Do not use soap and water or spray the
vehicle with a hose.
• To ensure that your vehicle stays in good operating order,
we recommend that you periodically have your vehicle
checked by a Power Wheels
®
authorized service center.
See page 29 for the list of authorized service centers or
call 1-800-348-0751 for the location of the authorized
service center nearest you.
