Fisher-Price N8417 Problems and Solutions Guide, Battery is old and will not accept full charge

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE Q

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
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 motor
		harness 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 accept full charge

Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with a Power Wheels® 12 Volt Lead-Acid Rechargeable Battery.

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",
		remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately
		25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid
		repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle
		by exceeding the 130 lbs 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”.
	Battery needs charging	Be sure to charge the battery after each use.

Battery is old and will not accept full charge

Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with a Power Wheels® 12 Volt Lead-Acid Rechargeable Battery.

Do not substitute parts.

Vehicle is overloaded	Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
	more than two riders at one time, exceeding the 130 lbs.
	maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the
	vehicle. If the vehicle is overloaded, the built-in thermal fuse in
	the battery may "trip", and automatically shut down operation
	for approximately 25 seconds. Adjust the driving conditions
	to prevent repeated automatic shutdowns.
Driving conditions are too stressful	Use only on generally level ground.

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