Problems and solutions guide, Problem possible cause solution – Harley-Davidson RIDE-ON 74287 User Manual

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Vehicle was running but

Loose wire or loose connectors

Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the motor

suddenly stopped

harness connector is tightly plugged into the battery,
and that there are no loose wires around the motors.

Tripped thermal fuse

Each Power Wheels

®

12 volt battery has a built-in thermal

fuse. A thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of
the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving
conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself
after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to
resume normal operation. To avoid repeated automatic
shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the
65 lb maximum weight capacity or by towing anything
behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fixed
objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while
power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse
continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels

®

authorized service center.

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 charger
connector is tightly plugged into the battery, 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 the 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 only with
Power Wheels

®

12 volt battery with built-in thermal fuse.

Do not substitute parts.

Tripped thermal fuse

Each Power Wheels

®

12 volt battery has a built-in thermal

fuse. A thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of
the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving
conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself
after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to
resume normal operation. To avoid repeated automatic
shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the
65 lb maximum weight capacity or by towing anything
behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fixed
objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while
power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse
continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels

®

authorized service center.

Vehicle runs sluggishly

Undercharged battery

Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
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 connectors. Make sure the charger connector
is tightly plugged into the battery, and that the charger is
plugged into the wall.

Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.

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