Fisher-Price F-150 - Manual (Page 26)

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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
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 fi rst time.
After fi rst-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 connector, and that the charger is plugged into
the wall.
Make sure power fl ow 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 the
vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery with a new
Power Wheels
® 6 volt rechargable battery. 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 65 lb. maximum weight
capacity, or by towing objects behind the vehicle.
Driving conditions are too stressful Use only on generally level ground.
Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t
run, but other times it does Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to make sure
they are tight.
Motor or electrical switch damage Contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.