Fisher-Price M0409 owner manual Qproblems and Solutions Guide

QPROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE

PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
Vehicle runs in low speed, but		High speed lock-out not disconnected	The vehicle was pre-set to run only in low speed.
does not run in high speed			To allow the vehicle to run in low and high speed, you
			must disconnect the High Speed Lock-Out. Follow the
Please Note: The vehicle is			instructions on page 26 to remove the High Speed
designed to operate in low			Lock-Out screw.
speed only in reverse	.
When the foot pedal is pressed		Operation of vehicle in low speed	It is possible that only one rear wheel may spin when both only
one rear wheel spins			rear wheels are raised off the ground and the vehicle is in
			low speed. This does not necessarily indicate a problem.
			Check for proper operation of the drive system by raising
			the rear wheels off the ground and pressing the foot pedal.
			If only one rear wheel spins, carefully press your hand on
			the spinning wheel to slow it down. The other rear wheel
			should begin to spin. If the other rear wheel does not begin
			to spin, there may be a problem with the vehicle. Contact
			your local Power Wheels® authorized service center for
			diagnosis and repair.
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 charger connector
			is tightly 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	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® 12 Volt Lead-Acid Rechargeable Battery.
			Do not substitute parts.
		Vehicle is overloaded	Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
			more than two riders at one time, exceeding the 130 lbs.
			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 operation
			for approximately 25 seconds. Adjust the driving conditions
			to prevent repeated automatic shutdowns.
		Driving conditions are too stressful	Use only on generally level ground.

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