Kawasaki 76920 - Manual (Page 15)

If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking
acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See
information below for proper disposal.
If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with
cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician.
If acid is internally ingested, give water, milk of magnesia
or egg whites immediately. Never give emetics or induce
vomiting. Call a physician.
• Charge a new battery for at least 18 hours before first use.
Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.
Overcharging or undercharging the battery may shorten
battery life and decrease vehicle running time.
• After the first charge, recharge the battery for at least
18 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer
than 30 hours. Charge the battery after each use, regard-
less of how long the vehicle was used.
• The battery must be upright while charging.
• Be sure to insert the battery correctly and always follow
the instructions for use and care.
• Do not allow the battery to run down completely
before charging.
• Charge the battery before storing the vehicle.
• Charge the battery at least once per month, even if the
vehicle has not been used.
• Leaving the battery in a discharged condition will ruin it.
• Always remove an exhausted battery from the vehicle.
Battery leakage and corrosion can damage the vehicle.
• Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75° F or
below -10° F.
• Prevent the battery from moving freely inside the battery
compartment. Always use the battery retainer to secure
the battery in the battery compartment.
• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for
excessive wear or damage each time you charge the
battery. If damage is detected, do not use the charger
or the battery until you have replaced the worn or
damaged part.
• Attempting to charge the battery without a 25 amp fuse
or with a blown fuse will not damage the battery, but it will
not charge. Check the fuse to make sure it is in good
condition each time you charge the battery.
• Your Power Wheels ® battery is a sealed lead-acid battery.
It must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally
sound manner.
• Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in your regular,
household trash. The incineration, landfilling or mixing of
sealed lead-acid batteries with household trash is
prohibited by law in most areas.
• Return the battery to a federal or state approved lead-acid
battery recycler, such as a Power Wheels ® authorized
service center, or a local seller of automotive batteries. In
Minnesota, call 1-800-348-0751 if further disposal infor-
mation is required. Contact your local waste management
officials for other information regarding the environmental-
ly sound collection, recycling and disposal of lead-
acid batteries.
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Care
Disposal
Battery Care
and Disposal
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Caring For
Your Vehicle
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• Check all screws, retainers and protective coverings
regularly and tighten as required. Check plastic parts on
a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces.
• During snowy or rainy weather, the vehicle should be
stored inside or under a protective cover. Remember to
charge the battery at least once per month while your
vehicle is not in regular use.
• Avoid operating the vehicle in wet or snowy conditions,
and do not spray the vehicle with a hose. Do not wash
the vehicle with soap and water. Water or moisture in the
motor or electrical switches can cause them to corrode,
and could cause switch or motor failure.
• Avoid operating the vehicle on sand, loose dirt or gravel.
Sand, loose dirt or gravel in the motor or electrical
switches can cause them to jam, and could cause switch
or motor failure.
• The vehicle can be wiped down with a soft, dry cloth. For
a shiny finish, you can wipe plastic parts with a non-wax
furniture polish applied to a soft-cloth. Do not use auto-
motive wax. Do not use soap and water or spray the
vehicle with a hose.
• To ensure that your vehicle stays in good operating
order, we recommend that you periodically have your
vehicle checked by a Power Wheels
® authorized service
center. See page 24 for the list of authorized service cen-
ters or call 1-800-348-0751 for the location of the autho-
rized service center nearest you.