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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE
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Vehicle runs sluggishly (cont.) Battery is old and will not accept full charge Even with proper care, rechargeable batteries do not last forever.
Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on the vehicle use
and use conditions. Replace the battery with a Power Wheels
®
6 volt battery with A-style connector and built-in thermal fuse. For
best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Vehicle is overloaded Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing more than
one rider at a time., by exceeding the 65 lb. 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 vehicle for
approximately 25 seconds. Reduce the load on the vehicle to
prevent repeated automatic shutdowns.
Driving conditions are too stressful Use only on generally level ground.
Sometimes the vehicle doesn't Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motor and all connectors to make
run, but other times it does sure they are tight.
Motor or electrical switch damage Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
When the foot pedal is pressed, Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motor and all connectors to make
the vehicle won't run without sure they are tight.
a push
"Dead spot" on motor Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
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.
warm during use and is not reason
for concern. Some chargers do not If your charger does not get warm during
get warm during use. use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.
Battery makes a sizzling or It is normal for some batteries to No action required.
gurgling noise when charging make noise and swell slightly while
charging and is not reason for concern. If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly
during charging, it does not mean that it is
not accepting the charge.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION