Problems and Solutions Guide

Probleroblem

PossibleCausee

Solution

Vehicle runs sluggishly (cont.)

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

 

accept full charge

last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending

 

 

on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with

 

 

Power Wheels® 12 volt battery with built-in thermal fuse.

 

 

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 65 lb.

 

 

maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the

 

 

vehicle. If the vehicle is overloaded, the fuse in the battery

 

 

may "trip", and automatically shut down operation of the vehicle

 

 

for approximately 25 seconds. Adjust the driving conditions

 

 

to prevent repeated automatic shutdowns.

 

 

 

 

Driving conditions are too stressful

Use only on generally level ground.

 

 

 

Vehicle runs in low speed but

High speed hook-up

The vehicle was pre-set to operate only in low speed until

does not run in high speed

not connected

you connect the high speed hook-up. Follow the instructions

Note: The vehicle is designed

 

on page 15 to connect High Speed Hook-up.

to operate in low speed only

 

Note: The high-speed connectors must be joined to use the

in reverse.

 

high speed grip.

 

 

 

Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t

Loose wire or connector

Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to

run, but other times it does

 

make sure they are tight.

 

 

 

 

Motor or electrical switch damage

Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service

 

 

center for diagnosis and repair.

 

 

 

When the foot pedal is pressed,

Loose wire or connector

Check all wires around the motors and all connectors

the vehicle won’t run without

 

to make sure they are tight.

a push

 

 

“Dead Spot” on motor

Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service

 

 

 

center for diagnosis and repair.

 

 

 

Battery’s thermal fuse constantly

Damaged battery

Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service

"trips", but the vehicle is not

 

center for diagnosis and repair.

overloaded nor the driving

 

 

conditions too severe

Child is switching between

Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching

 

FORWARD and REVERSE

direction.

 

without stopping

 

 

 

 

Loud clacking or grinding

Broken gears

Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service

noise from a motor-gearbox

 

center for diagnosis and repair.

 

 

 

Charger gets warm during use

It is normal for some chargers to get

No action required.

 

warm during use and is not reason

 

 

for concern. Some chargers do not

If your charger does not get warm during

 

get warm during use.

use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.

 

 

 

Battery makes a sizzling or

It is normal for some batteries to

No action required.

gurgling noise when charging

make noise and swell slightly while

 

 

charging and is not reason for

If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly

 

concern. Some batteries do not

during charging, it does not mean that it is

 

make noise or swell while charging.

not accepting the charge.

 

 

 

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Kawasaki B9272 owner manual Probleroblem, PossibleCausee Solution