Fisher-Price J7825 owner manual Thermal fuse. Do not substitute parts

NPROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
Vehicle was running but	Loose wires or loose connectors	Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery
suddenly stopped		connector is tightly plugged into the motor connector,
		and that there are no loose wires around the motors.
	Tripped thermal fuse	The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation
		of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving
		conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset
		itself after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the vehicle
		to resume normal operation. To avoid repeated automatic
		shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the
		40 lb maximum weight capacity or by towing anything
		behind the vehicle. 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 motors. If a thermal
		fuse continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels®
		authorized service center.
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 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 the 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. Replace only with a
		Power Wheels® 6 Volt (4.0 Amp/Hr.) battery with built-in
		thermal fuse. Do not substitute parts.
	Tripped thermal fuse	The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation
		of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving
		conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset
		itself after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the vehicle
		to resume normal operation. To avoid repeated automatic
		shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the
		40 lb maximum weight capacity or by towing anything
		behind the vehicle. 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 motors. If a thermal
		fuse continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels®
		authorized service center.

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