Fisher-Price W4473 Vehicle runs sluggishly Battery is old and will not, Vehicle is overloaded

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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE

SOLUTION

CAUSE

 

 

Vehicle runs sluggishly

Battery is old and will not

Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last forever.

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accept full charge

Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on vehicle use and use

 

 

conditions. Replace only with a Power Wheels® 12 Volt battery with

 

 

built-in thermal fuse. Do not substitute parts.

 

Vehicle is overloaded

Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing more than

 

 

one rider at one time, exceeding the 130 lbs (59 kg). 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. Adjust the driving conditions

 

 

to prevent repeated automatic shutdowns.

 

Driving conditions are

Use only on generally level ground.

 

too stressful

 

Sometimes the vehicle

Loose wire or connector

Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to run,

doesn’t run, but other

 

but other times it does make sure they are tight.

times it does

 

 

 

Motor or electrical

Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service center for

 

switch damage

diagnosis and repair.

When the foot pedal is

Loose wire or connector

Check all wires around the motors and all connectors the vehicle

pressed, the vehicle won’t

 

won’t run without to make sure they are tight.

run without a push

 

 

 

“Dead Spot” on motor

Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service center for

 

 

diagnosis and repair.

Battery’s thermal fuse

Damaged battery

Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service center for

constantly “trips”, but the

 

diagnosis and repair.

vehicle is not overloaded

 

 

nor the driving conditions

Child is switching

Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching direction.

too severe

between FORWARD

 

 

and REVERSE without

 

 

stopping

 

Loud clacking or grinding

Broken gears

Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service center for

noise from a motor-

 

diagnosis and repair.

gearbox

 

 

Charger gets warm

It is normal for some

No action required. If your charger does not get warm during use,

during use

chargers to get warm

it does not mean that it is not working properly.

 

during use and is not

 

 

reason for concern.

 

 

Some chargers do not

 

 

get warm during use.

 

Battery makes a sizzling

It is normal for some

No action required.

or gurgling noise when

batteries to make noise

 

charging

and swell slightly while

If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly during

 

charging and is not

charging, it does not mean that it is not accepting the charge.

 

reason for concern.

 

Pretend radio does not

Batteries are weak or dead

Replace all three batteries with three, new “AA” (LR6)

function at all

 

alkaline batteries.

Pretend radio functions

Electronic lock-up

Press the main reset button on the front of the unit with the point

erratically

 

of the pen (or similar object).

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Contents Charger with Type 12V Connector both included Use only with the Power WheelsRiding Hazard Important Information Electrical HazardTo the floor if the vehicle is used indoors Important InformationAssembled Parts #8 x 3 7,6 cm Screw Volt Battery Volt Charger Key AssemblyLight Covers Hood Latches #8 32 x 15/8 4,13 cm Screw 32 4 mm x 11/2 3,8 cm PinAssembled Parts Charger Connector Battery Charging Electrical HazardDash View AssemblyMotor Harness Connector Wire Key Assembly DashSide View Bottom ViewSteering Column Cap #10 x 3/4 Cm Screw Hood Tabs Slot Front ViewSteering Rod Hole Hood Latch SlotLarge Slots Spacers Grille #8 x 3 7,6 cm ScrewsHeadlights Brush Guard WindshieldBack View Short Seat Belt StrapLoops Fastener End Slot Seat Long Seat Belt Strap Loop Fastener EndDoor Rear VehicleLoosen These Screws 5V x AA LR6 Battery Safety InformationDoor Hinge FCC Statement United States OnlyDash View Rear View Decoration154 Hood Hood Latches Battery InstallationHood Battery Compartment Motor Harness Connector Latches Power Wheels Volt Battery Battery RetainerUse vehicle on generally level ground only Safe Driving Rules Riding HazardPosition Vehicle OperationShifter Stora geLeaving the battery in a discharged condition will ruin it Battery CareBattery Disposal Limited WarrantyProblems and Solutions Guide Built-in thermal fuse. Do not substitute parts To prevent repeated automatic shutdowns Vehicle runs sluggishly Battery is old and will notBattery’s thermal fuse Damaged battery Vehicle is overloadedBefore first-time use, you must charge the battery 18 hours