Fisher-Price CATERPILLAR 78656 Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions page 26

Problem
Vehicle runs sluggishly
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
Problems and Solutions Guide
Possible Cause
Undercharged battery
Battery needs charging
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse
Battery is old and will not accept
full charge
Vehicle is overloaded
Driving conditions are too stressful
Loose wire or connector
Motor or electrical switch damage
Loose wire or connector
"Dead Spot" on motor
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".
After approximately 3 hours of constant use, the battery
needs charging.
Make sure that the battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels ® thermal fuse installed before charging. For
best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Even with proper care, rechargeable batteries do not last
forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on
the vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery with
a Power Wheels
mance, do not use substitute parts.
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than 1 rider at one time, exceeding the 65 lbs.
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the
vehicle. If the vehicle is overloaded, it will automatically
shut down. The vehicle will reset itself after approximately
20 seconds. Reduce the load on the vehicle to prevent
additional automatic shut-downs.
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 vehicle will automatically
shut down. The vehicle will reset itself after approximately
20 seconds. Adjust the driving conditions to prevent
additional automatic shut-downs.
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.
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Solution
® Type H 6 volt battery. For best perfor-
® authorized service
® authorized service