Fisher-Price T4963 owner manual Thermal fuse. Do not substitute parts

PROBLEMS 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. Once a fuse has "tripped",
		release the button on the handlebar and wait 25 seconds
		before operating the vehicle again. 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. Once a fuse has "tripped",
		release the button on the handlebar and wait 25 seconds
		before operating the vehicle again. 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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