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Problem
Vehicle was running but
suddenly stopped (cont.)
Short run time (Less than
1 - 3 hours per charge)
Vehicle runs sluggishly
Problems and Solutions Guide
Possible Cause
Tripped thermal fuse
Undercharged battery
Overcharged battery
Battery is old and will not
accept full charge
Driving conditions are too stressful
Vehicle is overloaded
Undercharged battery
Battery needs charging
The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation
of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving con-
ditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself
after approximately 25 seconds allowing the vehicle to
resume normal operation. To avoid repeated automatic shut-
downs, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 65 lbs.
maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the
vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions, such as driving up
very steep hills or running into fixed objects, which can
cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being
supplied to the motors. If the thermal fuse continually trips,
contact your local Power Wheels
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 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 vehicle use and use conditions. For best performance,
do not use substitute parts.
Use only on gentle inclines or slopes of 10˚ or less.
If the driving conditions are too stressful the built-in thermal
fuse in the battery may "trip" and automatically shut down
operation of the vehicle for approximately 25 seconds.
Adjust the driving conditions to prevent repeated automatic
shutdowns.
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing more
than 1 rider at one time, by exceeding the 65 lbs. maximum
weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the vehicle.
If the vehicle is overloaded, the built-in thermal fuse in the bat-
tery may "trip" and automatically shut down operation of the
vehicle for approximately 25 seconds. Reduce the load on the
vehicle to prevent repeated automatic shutdowns.
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.
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