Harley-Davidson 74298 - Manual (Page 27)

Tripped thermal fuse Each Power Wheels ® 6 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 lbs maximum weight capacity or by towing anything
behind the vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions, such as
driving up very steep hills or running 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 batteries Charge the batteries. New batteries 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 batteries for
at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the
batteries 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 batteries Do not charge the batteries longer than 30 hours. If you
suspect that your batteries are damaged as a result of
overcharging, contact your local Power Wheels
® authorized
service center. They can test your batteries for you.
Batteries are old and will not Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last
accept full charge forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on
vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with Power
Wheels
® 6 volt batteries with built-in thermal fuse. Power
Wheels ® 6 volt batteries with external thermal fuses will not
fit in the battery compartment of this vehicle.
Tripped thermal fuse Each Power Wheels ® 6 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 lbs maximum weight capacity or by towing anything
behind the vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions, such as
driving up very steep hills or running 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 batteries Charge the batteries. New batteries should have been
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
the first time. After first-time use, recharge the batteries for
at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the batteries
longer than 30 hours.
Check all connectors. Make sure the battery connectors
are 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”.
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Problems and Solutions Guide
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Vehicle was running but
suddenly stopped (cont.)