PROBLEM
Short run time (Less than
1 - 3 hours per charge)
Vehicle runs in low speed, but
does not run in high speed
Please Note: The vehicle is
designed to operate in low
speed only in reverse
.
When the foot pedal is pressed
one rear wheel spins
Vehicle runs sluggishly
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e PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Undercharged battery
Overcharged battery
Battery is old and will not
accept full charge
Tripped thermal fuse
High speed lock-out not disconnected
Operation of vehicle in low speed
Undercharged battery
Battery needs charging
Battery is old and will not
accept full charge
Vehicle is overloaded
Driving conditions are too stressful
SOLUTION
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 motor
harness connector is tightly 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 Power Wheels
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 only with a
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Power Wheels
12 Volt battery. Do not substitute parts.
The built-in 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 59 kg (130 lbs)
maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the
vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run 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
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trips, contact Power Wheels
Consumer Relations.
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 30 to remove the High Speed
Lock-Out screw.
It is possible that only one rear wheel may spin when both only
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
Power Wheels
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Consumer Relations.
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 tightly plugged into the battery connector, 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 vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with a
Power Wheels
12 Volt battery. Do not substitute parts.
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Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than one rider at one time, exceeding the 59 kg (130 lbs)
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the
vehicle. If the vehicle is overloaded, the built-in thermal fuse in
the battery may "trip", and automatically shut down operation
of the for approximately 25 seconds. Adjust the driving
conditions to prevent repeated automatic shutdowns.
Use only on generally level ground.
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Consumer Relations.
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