Fisher-Price 75320 owner manual Problems and Solutions Guide, Possible Cause

Problems and Solutions Guide

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
Vehicle was running but	Vehicle is overloaded	Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing more
suddenly stopped (cont.)		than 1 rider at one time, by exceeding the 40 lbs. (18 kg)
		maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind
		the vehicle.
	Driving conditions are too stressful	Use only on generally level ground. Extreme temperatures
		can also affect run time.
Short run time	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 wires and connectors. Make sure the battery
		connector is tightly plugged into the charger connector,
		and that the charger is plugged into the wall.
		Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
	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 vehicle use and use conditions. Do not substitute parts.
	Wrong type or improperly installed fuse	Make sure that the battery has a properly installed
		Power Wheels® 25 amp fuse before charging.
		Do not substitute parts.
	Driving conditions are too stressful	Use only on generally level ground. Extreme temperatures
		can also affect run time.
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 battery connector is
		tightly plugged into the charger connector, and that the
		charger is plugged into the wall.
		Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
	Battery needs charging	After approximately 3 hours of constant use, the battery
		needs charging.
	Wrong type or improperly installed fuse	Make sure that the battery has a properly installed
		Power Wheels® 25 amp fuse installed before charging.
		Do not substitute parts.
	Battery is old and will not accept	Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last
	full charge	forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on
		the vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery
		with a Power Wheels® 6 Volt (4 Amp/hr.) battery. Do not
		substitute parts.
	Vehicle is overloaded	Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
		more than 1 rider at one time, exceeding the 40 lbs. (18 kg)
		maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind
		the vehicle.
	Driving conditions are too stressful	Use only on generally level ground. Extreme temperatures
		can also affect run time.

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