Problems and solutions guide, Problem possible cause solution – Kawasaki ZX-7 78410 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.

Wrong type or improperly installed fuse

Make sure that the battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels

®

25 amp 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. Replace a blown fuse with Power Wheels

®

25 amp 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 50 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 battery

Charge the battery. A new battery should have been

in high speed; less than

charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for

3 hours in low speed)

the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for
at least 18 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.

Battery is old and will not

Even with proper care, rechargeable batteries do 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

®

25 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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