Problems and solutions guide, Problem possible cause solution – Fisher-Price SUPER TALK! 76960 User Manual
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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Vehicle runs sluggishly
Undercharged 6 volt batteries
Charge the 6 volt batteries. New 6 volt batteries should have
been charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle
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 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”.
6 volt batteries need charging
After approximately 1 hour of constant use in high speed
or 3 hours of constant use in low speed, the 6 volt batteries
need charging.
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse
Make sure that each battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels
®
30 amp fuse installed before charging. For
best performance, do not use substitute parts.
6 volt batteries are old and will not accept
Even with proper care, rechargeable batteries do not last
full charge
forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on
the 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.
Vehicle is overloaded
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than 2 riders at one time, 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.
Vehicle runs in low speed, but
High speed lock-out not disconnected
The vehicle was pre-assembled to run only in low speed.
does not run in high speed
To allow the vehicle to run in low and high speed, you
must disconnect the High Speed Lock-Out. Follow the
(Please Note: The vehicle is
instructions on page 36 to disconnect the High Speed
designed to operate in low
Lock-Out.
speed only in reverse (REV).)
When the foot pedal is pressed,
Operation of vehicle in low speed
It is possible that only one rear wheel may spin when both-
only one rear wheel turns
with both rear wheels off the ground
rear wheels are raised off the ground and the vehicle is in
low speed. This does not necessarily indicate a problem.
Check for proper operation of the drive system by raising
the rear wheels off the ground and pressing the foot pedal.
If only one rear wheel spins, carefully press your hand on
the spinning wheel to slow it down. The other rear wheel
should begin to spin. If the other rear wheel does not begin
to spin, there may be a problem with the vehicle. Contact
your local Power Wheels
®
Authorized Service Center for
diagnosis and repair.
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