Problems and Solutions Guide

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
Mini-bike was running but	Loose wire or loose connectors	Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the motor
suddenly stopped		harness connector is plugged into the battery, and that
		there are no loose wires around the motor.

	Low battery voltage;	Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
	battery needs charging	charged for at least 18 hours before using the mini-bike 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.

	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 mini-bike if the mini-bike is overloaded or the driving
		conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself
		after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the mini-bike to
		resume normal operation. To avoid repeated automatic
		shutdowns, do not overload the mini-bike by exceeding the
		150 lb. maximum weight capacity or by towing anything
		behind the mini-bike. 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 motor. If a thermal fuse
		continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels®
		authorized service center.

	Brake is not properly adjusted	If there is a gap between the brake handle and the brake
		base, the mini-bike will not run. You need to adjust the brake
		so that it is tight, and there is no gap. Please refer to section
		F, Adjusting the Brakes, page 11.

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 mini-bike 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 connections. Make sure the charger
		connector is plugged into the battery, and that the charger
		is plugged into the wall.

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

		There is dirt or residue on the metal contact on the charger
		connector. Remove the dirt or residue with an eraser.

	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 your 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 mini-bike use and use conditions. Replace the battery
		with a new Power Wheels® 12 volt rechargeable battery.
		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 mini-bike if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving
		conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself
		after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the mini-bike to
		resume normal operation. To avoid repeated automatic
		shutdowns, do not overload the mini-bike by exceeding the
		150 lb. maximum weight capacity or by towing anything
		behind the mini-bike. 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 motor. If a thermal fuse
		continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels®
		authorized service center.

Problems and Solutions Guide

Problem

F, Adjusting the Brakes, page 11.