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8/1/01
Problem
Vehicle runs sluggishly
Vehicle runs in low speed, but
does not run in high speed
Note: The vehicle
operates in low speed
only when in reverse.
When the foot pedal is pressed
only one rear wheel spins
Sometimes the vehicle doesn't
run, but other times it does
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Problems and Solutions Guide
Possible Cause
Undercharged battery
Battery needs charging
Battery is old and will not accept
full charge
Vehicle is overloaded
Driving conditions are too stressful
High speed lock-out not disconnected
Operation of vehicle in low speed
Loose wire or connector
Motor or electrical switch damage
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
®
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 generally level ground.
The vehicle was pre-set to run only in low speed.
To allow the vehicle to run in low and high speed, you
must disconnect the High Speed Lock-Out. Follow the
instructions on page 27 to remove the High designed to
Speed Lock-Out screw.
It is possible that only one rear wheel may spin when both
rear wheels are raised off the ground and the vehicle is in
low speed. This does not necessarily indicate a problem.
Check for proper operation of the drive system by raising
the rear wheels off the ground and pressing the foot pedal.
If only one rear wheel spins, carefully press your hand on
the spinning wheel to slow it down. The other rear wheel
should begin to spin. If the other rear wheel does not begin
to spin, there may be a problem with the vehicle. Contact
your local Power Wheels
diagnosis and repair.
Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to
make sure they are tight.
Contact your local Power Wheels
center for diagnosis and repair.
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Solution
12 volt rechargeable battery. Do not
®
authorized service center for
®
authorized service
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