Ford F-150 owner manual Short run time Less than Undercharged battery

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE N

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
Short run time (Less than	Undercharged battery	Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at
1 - 3 hours per charge)		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 charger connector
		is plugged into the battery 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 accept	Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last
	full charge	forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on vehicle
		use and use conditions. Replace the battery with a new Power
		Wheels® 6 volt rechargeable battery. Do not substitute parts.
	Tripped thermal fuse	Each Power Wheels® 6 volt battery has a built-in thermal fuse.
		A 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", remove your foot from the pedal and
		wait 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid
		repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by
		exceeding the 65 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.
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 plugged
		into the battery connector, 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	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 new
		Power Wheels® 6 volt rechargable battery. Do not substitute parts.
	Vehicle is overloaded	Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing more than
		one rider at one time, by exceeding the 65 lb. maximum weight
		capacity, or by towing objects behind the vehicle.

Driving conditions are too stressful

Use only on generally level ground.

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