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Problem
Vehicle runs sluggishly
Sometimes the vehicle doesn't
run but other times it does
When the handlebar button is
pressed, the vehicle won't run
without a push
Problems and Solutions Guide
Possible Cause
Undercharged battery
Battery needs charging
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse
Battery is old and will not accept
full charge
Vehicle is overloaded
Driving conditions are too stressful
Loose wire or loose connectors
Motor or electrical switch damage
Loose wire or loose connectors
"Dead Spot" on motor
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.
Make sure that the battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels
®
25 amp fuse installed before charging. For
best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Even with proper care, rechargeable batteries do not last
forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on
the vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery with
a Power Wheels
®
do not use substitute parts.
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than 1 rider at one time, exceeding the 40 lbs.
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the
vehicle. If the vehicle is overloaded, the fuse in the battery
may blow. Remove the fuse from the battery and check to
see if it has blown. Replace a blown fuse with a
Power Wheels
25 amp fuse.
®
Use only on gentle inclines or slopes of 10
temperatures can also affect run time. If the driving
conditions are too stressful, the fuse in the battery may
blow. Remove the fuse from the battery and check to see
if it has blown. Replace a blown fuse with a
Power Wheels
25 amp fuse.
®
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery con-
nector is tightly plugged into the motor harness connector,
and that there are no loose wires around the motors.
Contact your local Power Wheels
center for diagnosis and repair.
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery con-
nector is tightly plugged into the motor harness connector,
and that there are no loose wires around the motors.
Contact your local Power Wheels
center for diagnosis and repair.
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Solution
6 volt battery. For best performance,
o
or less. Extreme
®
authorized service
®
authorized service
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