Fisher-Price 74598 Motorized Toy Car User Manual


 
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Problems and Solutions Guide
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 the battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels
®
25 amp fuse before charging.
Do not substitute parts.
Blown fuse Make sure that the fuse in the battery is in good
condition. Replace a blown fuse with a Power Wheels
®
25 amp fuse. Do not 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 50 lb
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind
the vehicle.
Driving conditions are too stressful Use only on generally level ground. Extreme temperatures
can also affect run time.
Short run time Undercharged battery 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 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 battery 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
®
authorized
service center. They can test your battery for you.
Battery is old and will not Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does
accept full charge not last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years
depending on use conditions. Replace the battery with a
Power Wheels
®
Type H 6 Volt battery. Do not substitute parts.
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse Make sure that the battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels
®
25 amp fuse before charging.
Do not substitute parts.
Driving conditions are too stressful Use only on generally level ground. Extreme temperatures
can also affect run time.
Problem Possible Cause Solution