Problems and solutions guide, Problem possible cause solution – Fisher-Price SUPER TALK! 76960 User Manual
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Vehicle was running but
Loose wire or loose connectors
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery
suddenly stopped
connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness
connector, and that there are no loose wires around the
motors.
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse
Make sure that each 6 volt battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels
®
30 amp fuse installed before charging.
For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Blown fuses
Make sure that the fuses in the 6 volt batteries are in good
condition. Replace blown fuses with Power Wheels
®
30 amp fuses. For best performance, do not use
substitute parts.
Vehicle is overloaded
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than 2 riders at one time, by exceeding the 130 lbs.
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the
vehicle. If the vehicle is overloaded, it will automatically
shut down. The vehicle will reset itself after approximately
20 seconds. Reduce the load on the vehicle to prevent
additional automatic shut-downs.
Driving conditions are too stressful
Use only on gentle inclines or slopes of 10˚ or less. Extreme
temperatures can also affect run time. If the driving
conditions are too stressful, the vehicle will automatically
shut down. The vehicle will reset itself after approximately
20 seconds. Adjust the driving conditions to prevent
additional automatic shut-downs.
Short run time (Less than 1 hour
Undercharged 6 volt batteries
Charge the 6 volt batteries. New 6 volt batteries should have
in high speed; less than
been charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle
3 hours in low speed)
for the first time. After first-time use, recharge 6 volt
batteries for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge
the 6 volt batteries 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 6 volt batteries
Do not charge the 6 volt batteries longer than 30 hours. If
you suspect that your 6 volt batteries are damaged as a
result of overcharging, contact your local Power Wheels
®
Authorized Service Center. They can test your 6 volt
batteries for you.
6 volt batteries are old and will not
Even with proper care, rechargeable batteries do not
accept full charge
last forever. Average 6 volt battery life is 1 to 3 years
depending on vehicle use and use conditions. Always
replace 6 volt batteries as a set; use of an older 6 volt
battery with a new 6 volt battery may cause permanent
damage to both 6 volt batteries. Replace BOTH 6 volt
batteries with Power Wheels
®
Type H 6 volt batteries.
For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse
Make sure that each 6 volt battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels
®
30 amp fuse installed before charging.
For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Driving conditions are too stressful
Use only on gentle inclines or slopes of 10˚ or less. Extreme
temperatures can also affect run time. If the driving
conditions are too stressful, the vehicle will automatically
shut down. The vehicle will reset itself after approximately
20 seconds. Adjust the driving conditions to prevent
additional automatic shut-downs.
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