Fisher-Price POWER WHEELS 74340 Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions page 26

Problem
Short run time (Less than
1 - 3 hours per charge)
Vehicle runs sluggishly
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
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
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
performance, do not use substitute parts.
Each Power Wheels
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
130 lb. maximum weight capacity or by towing anything
behind the vehicle. Avoid 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 a 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 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".
After approximately 3 hours of constant use, the battery
needs charging.
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
performance, do not use substitute parts.
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than 2 riders at one time, by exceeding the 130 lb.
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind
the vehicle.
Use only on gentle inclines or slopes of 10˚ or less.
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Solution
®
® 12 volt rechargeable battery. For best
® 12 volt battery has a built-in thermal
authorized service center.
® 12 volt rechargable battery. For best
authorized