Problems and Solutions Guide

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Mini-bike runs sluggishly

Undercharged battery

Charge the battery. A new battery should have been

 

 

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 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”.

 

 

 

 

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 the mini-bike use and use conditions. Replace the battery with a new Power Wheels® 12 volt rechargeable battery. Do not substitute parts.

 

Mini-bike is overloaded

Make sure you do not overload the mini-bike by allowing

 

 

more than 1 rider at one time, by exceeding the 150 lb.

 

 

maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind

 

 

the mini-bike.

 

 

 

 

 

Driving conditions are too stressful

Use only on generally level ground.

 

 

 

 

Sometimes the mini-bike 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.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

When the throttle button is

Loose wire or connector

Check all wires around the motor and all connectors

pressed, the mini-bike won’t run

 

to make sure they are tight.

without a push

 

 

 

“Dead Spot” on motor

Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service

 

 

 

center for diagnosis and repair.

Charger gets warm during use

It is normal for some chargers to get

 

warm during use and is not reason

 

for concern.

No action required.

If your charger does not get warm during use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.

Battery makes a sizzling or gurgling noise when charging

It is normal for some batteries to

No action required.

make noise and swell slightly while

 

 

charging and is not reason for

If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly

concern.

during charging, it does not mean that it is

 

not accepting the charge.

If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the mini-bike still fails to operate, please contact your nearest authorized service center (see page 23) or contact Power Wheels® Consumer Relations toll-free at 1-800-348-0751.

Hint: For faster service when calling Consumer Relations, completely charge the battery before calling and have the following available by the phone:

mini-bike,

mini-bike model number (see label in battery compartment),

mini-bike production run number (see label in battery compartment).

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