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Problem
Sometimes the vehicle doesn't
run, but other times it does
When the foot pedal is pressed,
the vehicle won't run without
a push
Vehicle constantly blows fuses
Loud clacking or grinding
noise from a motor-gearbox
Charger gets warm during use
Batteries make a sizzling or
gurgling noise when charging
No Sound
Sound is faint
If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact your nearest
Authorized Service Center (see page 40) or contact Power Wheels Consumer Affairs toll-free at 1-800-348-0751.
Helpful Hint: For faster service when calling Consumer Affairs, completely charge the batteries before calling and
have the following available by the phone:
• vehicle,
• vehicle model number (see sticker in battery compartment),
• vehicle production run number (see sticker in battery compartment),
• Phillips screwdriver, slotted screwdriver and needle-nose pliers with plastic or rubber handles,
• extra Power Wheels
30 amp fuses are helpful.
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Problems and Solutions Guide
Possible Cause
Loose wire or connector
Motor or electrical switch damage
Loose wire or connector
"Dead Spot" on motor
Wrong type of fuse used
Child is switching speeds or switching
from forward (LOW
to reverse (
) without stopping
Broken gears
It is normal for some chargers to get
warm during use and is not reason
for concern. Some chargers do not
get warm during use.
It is normal for some batteries to
make noise and swell slightly while
charging and is not reason for
concern. Some batteries do not
make noise or swell while charging.
Improperly installed LR6 "AA"
batteries in sound box
Dead LR6 "AA" batteries
Weak batteries
Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to
make sure they are tight.
Contact your local Power Wheels
Center for diagnosis and repair.
Check all wires around the motors and all connectors
to make sure they are tight.
Contact your local Power Wheels
Center for diagnosis and repair.
Monster BIGFOOT
fuses, one in each battery. Make sure Power Wheels
30 amp fuses are properly installed in the batteries.
For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching
or HIGH
)
speeds and before switching from forward to reverse.
Replace blown fuses with Power Wheels
For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Contact your local Power Wheels
Center for diagnosis and repair.
No action required.
If your charger does not get warm during
use, it does not mean that it is not
working properly.
No action required.
If your batteries do not make noise or swell slightly
during charging, it does not mean that they are
not accepting the charge.
Check battery orientation. Make sure batteries are inserted
as shown on the sound box battery compartment door.
Insert three new size LR6 "AA" alkaline batteries in the sound
box as shown on the sound box battery compartment door.
Insert three new size LR6 "AA" alkaline batteries in the sound
box as shown on the sound box battery compartment door.
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Solution
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Authorized Service
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Authorized Service
requires two Power Wheels
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30 amp
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30 amp fuses.
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Authorized Service
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