Troubleshooting Guide - Huffy GREEN MACHINE Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

The following are examples of potential problems. Completely read through this manual and
the troubleshooting guide table before calling. If you still need help resolving the problem
please contact Customer Service.
NOTE: Vehicle should be turned off and fully changed before doing troubleshooting.
Problem Possible Cause
Vehicle does not Battery low on power
run
Thermal fuse has tripped
Battery connector or
wires are loose
Battery is dead
Electrical system or
motor is damaged
Vehicle does not Battery is undercharged.
run very long
Battery is old and cannot
be fully charged
Vehicle runs Battery low on power
sluggishly
Battery is old and cannot
be fully charged
Vehicle is overloaded
Vehicle is being used in
harsh conditions
Vehicle makes loud Chain is dry (on chain
noise when in use drive models)
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Solution
Recharge battery (see Battery: Re-
charge interval and time)
Let Fuse reset
Check that the battery connectors
are fi rmly plugged into each other. If
wires are loose around the motor call
Customer Service.
Replace battery (see Battery: Replace-
ment and Disposal)
Call Customer Service.
Check that the battery connectors are
fi rmly plugged into each other when
recharging (see Battery: Recharge
interval and Time)
Replace battery (see Battery: Replace-
ment and Disposal)
Recharge battery (see Battery: Replace-
ment and Disposal)
Replace battery (see Battery: Replace-
ment and Disposal)
Reduce weight on vehicle (see user
requirements and Safety Warnings)
Avoid using vehicle in harsh conditions
(see User Requirements and Safety
Warnings)
Lubricate chain with light oil.
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WARNING
- Charging the Drive Motor Battery
The following safety hazards may result in serious injury or death to the user of the vehicle:
• Use of a battery or charger other than the supplied rechargeable
battery and charger may cause a fi re or explosion. Only use the supplied
rechargeable battery (or suitable replacement) and charger with the
vehicle.
• Using the rechargeable battery and charger for any other product may
result in overheating, fi re or explosion. Never use the rechargeable
battery and charger with another product.
• Explosion. Gases are created during charging. Charge the battery in a
well ventilated area. Do not charge the battery near heat or fl ammable
materials.
• Contact between the positive and negative terminals may result in fi re
or explosion. Avoid direct contact between the terminals. Picking up the
battery by the wires or charger can cause damage to the battery and
may result in a fi re. Always pick up the battery by its case or handles.
• Battery must be handled by adults only. Liquids on the battery may
cause fi re or electric shock. Always keep all liquids away from the
battery and keep the battery dry.
• Contact or exposure to battery leakage (lead acid) may cause serious
injury. If contact or exposure occurs immediately call your physician. If
the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, fl ush with cool water for 15
minutes. If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person
water or milk. Do not give water or milk if the patient is vomiting or has
a decreased level of alertness. Do not induce vomiting.
• Battery Posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds (acid), chemicals known to cause cancer, reproductive harm
and are toxic and corrosive. Never open the battery.
• Tampering or modifying the electric circuit system may case a shock,
fi re or explosion and permanently damage the system. Exposed wiring
and circuitry in the charger may cause electric shock. Always keep the
charger housing closed.
Important! Before using the unit for the fi rst time the battery needs to be charged for 8 to
12 hours - never longer than 20 hours, Only an adult who has read and understands the
safety warnings should handle, charge or recharge of the battery (see Maintenance).
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle for charging.
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