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Problem
Vehicle runs sluggishly
Sometimes the vehicle
doesn’t run, but other
times it does
When the button is
pressed, the vehicle
won’t run without a push
The battery’s thermal
fuse constantly “trips”,
but the vehicle is not
overloaded and the
driving conditions are
not severe
Charger gets warm
during use
Battery makes a
sizzling or gurgling
noise when charging
Possible Cause
Undercharged battery
Battery needs charging
Battery is old and will not
accept a full charge
Vehicle is overloaded
Driving conditions too
stressful
Loose wire or connector
Damaged battery
It is normal for some
chargers to get warm during
use and is not reason for
concern. Some chargers do
not get warm during use
It is normal for some
batteries to make noise
and swell slightly while
charging and is not reason
for concern
Solution
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 battery connector is tightly
plugged into the charger connector, and that
the charger is plugged into the wall outlet.
Make sure that there is power flow to the
wall outlet.
Be sure to charge the battery after each use.
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery
does not last forever. Average battery life is 1
to 3 years depending on vehicle use and use
conditions. Replace only with an original 6
Volt (4.0 Amp/Hr.) battery with built-in thermal
fuse. Do not use non-original substitute parts.
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle
by allowing more than one rider at one time,
exceeding the 40 Ibs. 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 of
the vehicle for approximately 25 seconds.
Correct the condition that lead to the overload
and adjust the driving conditions to prevent
repeated automatic shutdowns.
Use only on generally level ground.
Check all wires around the motors and all
connectors to make sure they are tight.
Check all wires around the motors and all
connectors to make sure they are tight.
Replace with new battery. Replace only with
an original 6 Volt (4.0 Amp/Hr.) battery with
built-in thermal fuse. Do not use non-original
substitute parts.
No action required.
If your charger does not get warm during
use, it does not mean that it is not working
properly.
No action required.
If your battery does not make noise or swell
slightly while charging, it does not mean that it is
not working properly.
