Fisher-Price BARBIE BEACH RANGER 78477 Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions page 29

Problem
Vehicle was running but
suddenly stopped
Short run time (Less than
1 - 3 hours per charge)
Problems and Solutions Guide
Possible Cause
Loose wire or loose connectors
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse
Blown fuse
Driving conditions are too stressful
Vehicle is overloaded
Undercharged batteries
Overcharged batteries
Batteries are old and will not
accept full charge
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse
Driving conditions are too stressful
Vehicle is overloaded
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery
connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness
connector, and that there are no loose wires around the
motors.
Make sure that the battery has properly installed
Power Wheels ®
For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Make sure that the fuses in the batteries are in good
condition. Remove the fuse from the battery and make
sure they are not blown. Replace a blown fuse with a
Power Wheels
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use substitute parts.
Use only on gentle inclines or slopes of 10˚ or less.
If the driving conditions are too stressful the fuses in the
batteries may blow. Remove the fuses from the batteries to
see if they have blown. Replace a blown fuse with a
Power Wheels ®
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than 2 riders at one time, by exceeding the 130 lbs.
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the
vehicle. If the vehicle is overloaded, the fuses in the
batteries may blow. Remove the fuses from the batteries to
see if they have blown. Replace a blown fuse with a Power
Wheels ® 30 amp fuse. Reduce the load on the vehicle.
Charge the batteries. New batteries should have been
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
the first time. After first-time use, recharge the batteries for
at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the
batteries longer than 30 hours.
Check all wires and 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".
Do not charge the batteries longer than 30 hours. If you
suspect that your batteries are damaged as a result of
overcharging, contact your local Power Wheels
service center. They can test your batteries for you.
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not
last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending
on vehicle use and use conditions. For best performance,
do not use substitute parts.
Make sure that the batteries have properly installed
Power Wheels ®
For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Use only on gentle inclines or slopes of 10˚ or less.
Extreme temperatures can also affect run time. If the driving
conditions are too stressful the fuses in the batteries may
blow. Remove the fuses from the batteries to see if they
have blown. Replace a blown fuse with a Power Wheels
30 amp fuse. Adjust the driving conditions.
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than 2 riders at one time, by exceeding the 130 lbs.
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the
vehicle. If the vehicle is overloaded, the fuses in the
batteries may blow. Remove the fuses from the batteries to
see if they have blown. Replace a blown fuse with a Power
Wheels ® 30 amp fuse. Reduce the load on the vehicle.
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Solution
30 amp fuses installed before charging.
30 amp fuse. For best performance, do not
30 amp fuse. Adjust the driving conditions.
30 amp fuses before charging.
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