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Battery Care and Disposal
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Caring For Your Vehicle
Care
If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See information below for proper disposal.
If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician.
If acid is internally ingested, give water, milk of magnesia or egg whites immediately. Never give emetics or induce vomiting. Call a physician.
•Charge a new battery for at least 18 hours before first use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Overcharging or undercharging the battery may shorten battery life and decrease vehicle running time.
•After the first charge, recharge the battery for at least
18 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Charge the battery after each use, regard- less of how long the vehicle was used.
•The battery must be upright while charging.
•Be sure to insert the battery correctly and always follow the instructions for use and care.
•Do not allow the battery to run down completely before charging.
•Charge the battery before storing the vehicle.
•Charge the battery at least once per month, even if the vehicle has not been used.
•Leaving the battery in a discharged condition will ruin it.
•Always remove an exhausted battery from the vehicle. Battery leakage and corrosion can damage the vehicle.
•Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75° F or below
•Prevent the battery from moving freely inside the battery compartment. Always use the battery retainer to secure the battery in the battery compartment.
•Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery. If damage is detected, do not use the charger or the battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.
•Attempting to charge the battery without a 25 amp fuse or with a blown fuse will not damage the battery, but it will not charge. Check the fuse to make sure it is in good condition each time you charge the battery.
•Check all screws, retainers and protective coverings regularly and tighten as required. Check plastic parts on a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces.
•During snowy or rainy weather, the vehicle should be stored inside or under a protective cover. Remember to charge the battery at least once per month while your vehicle is not in regular use.
•Avoid operating the vehicle in wet or snowy conditions, and do not spray the vehicle with a hose. Do not wash the vehicle with soap and water. Water or moisture in the motor or electrical switches can cause them to corrode, and could cause switch or motor failure.
•Avoid operating the vehicle on sand, loose dirt or gravel. Sand, loose dirt or gravel in the motor or electrical switches can cause them to jam, and could cause switch or motor failure.
•The vehicle can be wiped down with a soft, dry cloth. For a shiny finish, you can wipe plastic parts with a
•To ensure that your vehicle stays in good operating order, we recommend that you periodically have your vehicle checked by a Power Wheels® authorized service center. See page 24 for the list of authorized service cen- ters or call
Disposal
• Your Power Wheels® battery is a sealed |
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It must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally |
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sound manner. |
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• Do not dispose of a |
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household trash. The incineration, landfilling or mixing of |
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sealed |
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prohibited by law in most areas. |
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• Return the battery to a federal or state approved |
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battery recycler, such as a Power Wheels® | authorized |
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service center, or a local seller of automotive batteries. In |
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Minnesota, call |
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mation is required. Contact your local waste management |
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officials for other information regarding the environmental- |
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ly sound collection, recycling and disposal of lead- | 15 | |
acid batteries. |
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