My Pukka goes a short distance and then shuts off

Possible causes

The possible causes of the Pukka shutting off are

• PWM controller safety shut off
• low battery
• damaged battery cells

The Pukka has a PWM controller with many safety features that keeps your Pukka from having serious problems. The controller may shut itself off if the motor or controller is getting too hot, such as would happen if you are riding up a steep hill for an extended period of time. It may also shut off if the battery drops to a low voltage level. The controller will shut off to prevent the battery from completely draining and damaging the battery cells.

Resetting the electrical system

To reset the electrical system of your Pukka, turn the ignition key to the OFF position and then to the ON position.

Low battery level

You may need to recharge the batteries in your Pukka. Plug your charger into the side charger port of your Pukka and then plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Be sure to align the groove in the charger plug with the notch in the side charger port.

The charger light will glow red if the battery level is below 80 percent, yellow/orange when above 80 percent, and green when the battery level reaches 100 percent.

The battery charger light is green, but the batteries are not charged.
The battery charger light won't turn green.

Damaged battery cells

Occasionally, battery cells become damaged and batteries cannot provide the needed power. The Pukka's 12 volt sealed lead acid batteries can be check with a load tester. Most auto parts dealers have the equipment to test your batteries.