Fisher-Price H3427 owner manual To prevent repeated automatic shutdowns

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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

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 connector, 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

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® 12 Volt battery. Do not substitute parts.

 

Vehicle is overloaded

Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing

 

 

more than two rider 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 of

 

 

the for approximately 25 seconds. Adjust the driving conditions

 

 

to prevent repeated automatic shutdowns.

 

Driving conditions are too stressful

Use only on generally level ground.

Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t

Loose wire or connector

Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to

run, but other times it does

 

make sure they are tight.

 

Motor or electrical switch damage

Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service

 

 

center for diagnosis and repair.

When the foot pedal is pressed,

Loose wire or connector

Check all wires around the motors and all connectors

the vehicle won’t run without

 

to make sure they are tight.

a push

“Dead Spot” on motor

Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service

 

 

 

center for diagnosis and repair.

Battery’s thermal fuse constantly

Damaged battery

Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service

"trips", but the vehicle is not

 

center for diagnosis and repair.

overloaded nor the driving

 

 

conditions too severe

Child is switching between

Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching

 

FORWARD and REVERSE

direction.

 

without stopping

 

Loud clacking or grinding

Broken gears

Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service

noise from a motor-gearbox

 

center for diagnosis and repair.

Charger gets warm during use

It is normal for some chargers to get

No action required.

 

warm during use and is not reason

 

 

for concern. Some chargers do not

If your charger does not get warm during

 

get warm during use.

use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.

Battery makes a sizzling or

It is normal for some batteries to

No action required.

gurgling noise when charging

make noise and swell slightly while

 

 

charging and is not reason for concern.

If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly

 

 

during charging, it does not mean that it is

 

 

not accepting the charge.

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Contents Tools needed for assembly Phillips Screwdriver For Model H3427Table of Contents Important InformationElectrical Hazard Dash CpartsVehicle Sport Bar Sport Bar Support SeatPartsc Volt BatteryTaillight Lens Set Taillight Housing Set Lens Guard Light CoverParts Picture Battery Charging Or callAssembly BatteryB Charger ConnectorAs shown Key AssemblySteering Hole Column End Steering Column Washer Rod HoleFassembly Large Slots Hood Latch SlotSlot Windshield Wipers Slot Front Bumper Hood TabsLoops Spacers Grille #8 x 3 ScrewsAs shown Slot SeatLights Seat Sport Bar Seat Back TabsSlot Supports Light CoversSide Fender Taillight Lens HousingTaillight #8 x 1 ScrewsDoor Shown Actual SizeGdecoration Decoration Battery Retainer Hood Latches Battery InstallationHood Battery Compartment Battery Care and Disposal CareDo not allow any child to drive the vehicle in the dark Safe Driving RulesAlways sit on the seat Always wear shoes Storage Vehicle OperationShifter PositionTrack Hour AdjustFM RADIO/SIMULATED CD Player Digital Clock USE BackFCC Statement Limited Warranty OVehicle Care Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Possible Cause SolutionThat there are no loose wires around the motors To prevent repeated automatic shutdowns Problems and Solutions Guide Before first-time use You must charge the battery Hours