Fisher-Price 78476 - Manual (Page 22)

Tripped thermal fuse The built-in thermal fuse in the battery 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 65 lb. maximum weight capacity or by towing
anything behind the vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions,
such as driving up very steep hills or running 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 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 not
accept full charge last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending
on vehicle use and use conditions. For best performance,
do not use substitute parts.
Tripped thermal fuse The built-in thermal fuse in the battery 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 65 lb. maximum weight capacity or by towing
anything behind the vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions,
such as driving up very steep hills or running 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 battey 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”.
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Problems and Solutions Guide
Vehicle was running but
suddenly stopped
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Vehicle was running but
suddenly stopped (cont.)