Fisher-Price 76970 - Manual (Page 23)

Problems and Solutions Guide
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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 the battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels
® thermal fuse installed before charging.
For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Blown fuse Make sure that the fuse in the battery is in good
condition. Remove the fuse from the battery and shake it
gently. If it rattles, it has blown. Replace a blown fuse with a
Power Wheels
® thermal fuse. For best performance, do not
use substitute parts.
Vehicle is overloaded Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than 1 rider at one time, by exceeding the 65 lbs.
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind
the vehicle. If the fuse has blown, replace it with a
Power Wheels
® thermal fuse. 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 fuse has
blown, replace it with a Power Wheels
® thermal fuse. For
best performance, do not use substitute parts.
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. Replace the battery
with a Power Wheels
® Type H 6 volt battery. For best
performance, do not use substitute parts.
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse Make sure that the battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels
® thermal fuse 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 fuse has
blown, replace it with a Power Wheels
® thermal fuse.
For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
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