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Vehicle was running but Loose wire or loose connectors Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery
suddenly stopped connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness
connector, and that there are no loose wires around the
motors.
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse Make sure that each battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels
®
30 amp fuse installed before charging.
For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Blown fuses Make sure that the fuses in the batteries are in good
condition. Replace blown fuses with Power Wheels
®
30 amp fuses. For best performance, do not use
substitute parts.
Vehicle is overloaded Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than 1 rider at one time, by exceeding the 65 lbs.
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the
vehicle. If the vehicle is overloaded, it will automatically
shut down. The vehicle will reset itself after approximately
20 seconds. Reduce the load on the vehicle to prevent
additional automatic shut-downs.
Driving conditions are too stressful Use only on gentle inclines or slopes of 10˚ or less. Extreme
temperatures can also affect run time. If the driving
conditions are too stressful, the vehicle will automatically
shut down. The vehicle will reset itself after approximately
20 seconds. Adjust the driving conditions to prevent
additional automatic shut-downs.
Short run time (Less than 1 hour Undercharged batteries Charge the batteries. New batteries should have been
in high speed; less than charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
3 hours in low speed) the first time. After first-time use, recharge batteries for
at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the
batteries longer than 30 hours.
Check all wires and 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”.
Overcharged batteries Do not charge the batteries longer than 30 hours.
Batteries are old and will not Even with proper care, rechargeable batteries do not
accept full charge last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending
on vehicle use and use conditions. Always replace
batteries as a set; use of an older battery with a new
battery may cause permanent damage to both batteries.
Replace BOTH batteries with Power Wheels
®
Type H, 6 volt
batteries. For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse Make sure that each battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels
®
30 amp fuse installed before charging.
For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Driving conditions are too stressful Use only on gentle inclines or slopes of 10˚ or less. Extreme
temperatures can also affect run time. If the driving
conditions are too stressful, the vehicle will automatically
shut down. The vehicle will reset itself after approximately
20 seconds. Adjust the driving conditions to prevent
additional automatic shut-downs.
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