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Vehicle was running but Loose wires or loose connectors Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the
suddenly stopped battery connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness,
and that there are no loose wires around the motors.
Tripped thermal fuse 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
60 lbs (29.5 kg) 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 trips, contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center.
Short run time (Less than Undercharged battery Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
1 - 3 hours per charge) 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 battery
connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness
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 the battery for you.
Battery is old and will not Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not
accept full charge last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending
on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with a
Power Wheels
®
6 Volt battery. Do not substitute parts.
Tripped thermal fuse 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
60 lbs (29.5 kg) 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 trips, contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center.
Vehicle runs sluggishly 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 tighly
plugged into the charger connector, and that the charger is
plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is "ON."
Battery needs charging Be sure to charge the battery after each use.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION