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PROBLEM
Short run time (Less than
1 - 3 hours per charge)
Vehicle runs sluggishly
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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Undercharged battery
Overcharged battery
Battery is old and will not
accept full charge
Tripped thermal fuse
Undercharged battery
Battery needs charging
Battery is old and will not
accept full charge
Vehicle is overloaded
Driving conditions are too stressful
SOLUTION
Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
the fi rst time. After fi rst-time use, recharge the battery for
at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the
battery longer than 30 hours.
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the charger
connector is tightly plugged into the battery, and that the
charger is plugged into the wall.
Make sure power fl ow 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 the battery 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. Replace only with
a Power Wheels
®
6 Volt Lead-Acid Rechargeable Battery.
Do not substitute parts.
The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation
of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving
conditions too severe. Once a fuse has "tripped", remove
your foot from the pedal and wait 25 seconds before
operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic
shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the
65 lb maximum weight capacity or by towing anything
behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fi xed
objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while
power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal
fuse continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels
authorized service center.
Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
the fi rst time. After fi rst-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 charger connector
is tightly plugged into the battery, and that the charger is
plugged into the wall.
Make sure power fl ow to the wall outlet is "ON" .
Be sure to charge the battery after each use.
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. Replace only with
®
a Power Wheels
6 Volt Lead-Acid Rechargeable Battery.
Do not substitute parts.
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than one rider at one time, exceeding the 65 lb.
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the
vehicle. If the vehicle is overloaded, the built-in thermal
fuse in the battery may "trip", and automatically shut
down operation of the for approximately 25 seconds.
Adjust the driving conditions to prevent repeated
automatic shutdowns.
Use only on generally level ground.
®
authorized
®
P8990b-0920
P8990b-0920
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