Fisher-Price 74180 Motorized Toy Car User Manual


 
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Problems and Solutions Guide
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Vehicle constantly trips the fuse Wrong type or improperly installed fuse Make sure that the battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels
®
thermal fuse before charging.
For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Vehicle is overloaded and/or Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
driving conditions are too stressful more than one rider at one time, exceeding the 65 lbs.
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the
vehicle. Use only on gentle inclines or slopes of 10˚ or less.
Recharge the battery and avoid extreme driving conditions.
Loud clacking or grinding Broken gears Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service
noise from a motor-gearbox center for diagnosis and repair.
Charger gets warm during use It is normal for some chargers to get No action required. If your charger does not get warm during
warm during use and is not reason use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.
for concern. Some chargers do not
get warm during use.
Battery makes a sizzling or It is normal for some batteries to No action required. If your battery does not make noise or
gurgling noise when charging make noise and swell slightly while swell slightly during charging, it does not mean that it is not
charging and is not reason for accepting the charge.
concern. Some batteries do not
make noise or swell while charging.
If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact your nearest
authorized service center (see page 24) or contact Power Wheels
®
Consumer Affairs toll-free at 1-800-348-0751.
Helpful Hint: For faster service when calling Consumer Affairs, completely charge the battery before calling and have
the following available by the phone:
1. vehicle
2. vehicle model number (see sticker in the battery compartment)
3. vehicle production run number (see sticker in the battery compartment)
4. Phillips screwdriver, slotted screwdriver and needle-nose pliers with plastic or rubber handles
5. an extra Power Wheels
®
thermal fuse is helpful