Problems and Solutions Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
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 before charging.
Do not substitute parts.
Battery is old and will not accept
Even with proper care, rechargeable batteries do 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 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.
Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t
Loose wire or loose connectors
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery con-
run but other times it does
nector is tightly plugged into the motor harness connector,
and that there are no loose wires around the motors.
Motor or electrical switch damage
Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service
center for diagnosis and repair.
When the foot pedal is pressed,
Loose wire or loose connectors
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery con-
the vehicle won’t run without
nector is tightly plugged into the motor harness connector,
a push
and that there are no loose wires around the motors.
“Dead Spot” on motor
Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service
center for diagnosis and repair.
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