Fisher-Price POWER WHEELS K3034 - Manual (Page 18)

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE N
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PROBLEM
Vehicle runs sluggishly
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Undercharged battery
SOLUTION
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 charger connector is plugged
into the battery, 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.
Battery is old and will not accept
full charge Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not 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 (4.0 Amp/Hr.) battery with a built-in thermal fuse. Do not
substitute parts.
Vehicle is overloaded Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing more than
one rider at one time, by exceeding the 40 lbs (18 kg) maximum
weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the vehicle.
Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t
run, but other times it does
When the steering wheel button
is pressed, the vehicle won’t run
without a push
Loud clacking or grinding noise
from a motor-gearbox
Charger gets warm during use
Battery makes a sizzling or
gurgling noise when charging
Driving conditions are too stressful
Loose wire or connector
Motor or electrical switch damage
Loose wire or connector
“Dead Spot” on motor
Broken gears
It is normal for some chargers to get
warm during use and is not reason for
concern. Some chargers do not get
warm during use.
It is normal for some batteries to make
noise and swell slightly while charging
and is not reason for concern. Some
batteries do not make noise or swell
while charging.
Use only on generally level ground.
Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to make
sure they are tight.
Contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
Check all wires around the motor and all connectors to make sure
they are tight.
Contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
Contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
No action required.
If your charger does not get warm during use, it does not mean
that it is not working properly.
No action required.