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Problem
Vehicle was running but
suddenly stopped
Short run time
Problems and Solutions Guide
Possible Cause
Loose wire or loose connectors
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse
Blown fuse
Vehicle is overloaded
Driving conditions are too stressful
Undercharged battery
Overcharged battery
Battery is old and will not
accept full charge
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse
Driving conditions are too stressful
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 a properly installed
Power Wheels
®
Do not substitute parts.
Make sure that the fuse in the battery is in good
condition. Replace a blown fuse with a Power Wheels
25 amp fuse. Do not substitute parts.
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than 1 rider at one time, by exceeding the 50 lb
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind
the vehicle.
Use only on generally level ground. Extreme temperatures
can also affect run time.
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".
Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours. If you
suspect that your battery is damaged as a result of
overcharging, contact your local Power Wheels
service center. They can test your battery for you.
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does
not last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years
depending on use conditions. Replace the battery with a
Power Wheels
®
Make sure that the battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels
®
Do not substitute parts.
Use only on generally level ground. Extreme temperatures
can also affect run time.
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Solution
25 amp fuse before charging.
Type H 6 Volt battery. Do not substitute parts.
25 amp fuse before charging.
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