Problems And Solutions Guide - Fisher-Price Power Wheels C3493 Owner's Manual With Assembly Instructions

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE

PROBLEM
Short run time (Less than
1 - 3 hours per charge)
Vehicle runs sluggishly
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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 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 wires and connectors. Make sure the charger connector
is plugged into the battery, 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 authorized 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 vehicle
use and use conditions. Replace the battery with a new Power
®
Wheels 6 volt rechargeable battery. Do not substitute parts.
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Each Power Wheels 6 volt battery has a built-in thermal fuse. A
thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of the vehicle if
the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. The
fuse will automatically reset itself after approximately 25 seconds,
allowing the vehicle to resume normal operation. 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 fixed 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
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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 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 charger connector is plugged
into the battery, and that the charger is plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow 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 the
vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery with a new
®
Power Wheels 6 volt rechargable battery. Do not substitute parts.
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing more than
one rider at one time, by exceeding the 65 lb. maximum weight
capacity, or by towing objects behind the vehicle.
Use only on generally level ground.
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