beautypg.com

Problems and solutions guide – Fisher-Price DORA THE EXPLORER H7332 User Manual

Page 22

background image

H7332pr-0920

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 charger

connector is tightly plugged into the battery, 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

®

12 Volt Lead-Acid Rechargeable 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

65 lb 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 charger connector

is tightly 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

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

®

12 Volt Lead-Acid Rechargeable 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, 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 for approximately 25 seconds.

Adjust the driving conditions to prevent repeated automatic

shutdowns.

Driving conditions are too stressful

Use only on generally level ground.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

22

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE

N

H7332pr-0920