Problems and solutions guide – Kawasaki K0452 User Manual

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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE

Vehicle was running but

Loose wires or loose connectors

Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery

suddenly stopped

connector is tightly plugged into the motor connector,

and that there are no loose wires around the motors.

Tripped thermal fuse

The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation

of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving

conditions too severe. Once a fuse has "tripped", release

the button on the handlebar and wait 25 seconds before

operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic

shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the

40 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 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 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 a

Power Wheels

®

6 Volt (4.0 Amp/Hr.) battery with built-in

thermal fuse.

Do not substitute parts.

Tripped thermal fuse

The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation

of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving

conditions too severe. Once a fuse has "tripped", release

the button on the handlebar and wait 25 seconds before

operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic

shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the

40 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.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

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