Barbie BARBIE 74518 Use and care manual

Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions
Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.
For Model 74518
Product features may vary from the picture above.
Cycle
Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Hammer, Slotted Screwdriver, and Safety Scissors.
Use only with a Power Wheels®Type H 6 Volt Battery, a Power Wheels®25 Amp Fuse
and a Power Wheels®Type H 6 Volt Charger (all included).

CAUTION
Use the charger indoors only.
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Important Information
AImportant Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
BWarnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CParts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
DParts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
EBattery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
FAssembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
GLabel Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
HBattery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
IBattery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
JRules for Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
KHow to Operate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
LCaring forYour Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
MProblems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
NStatement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
OAuthorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
• Your new vehicle requires adult assembly. Please set
aside at least 30 minutes for assembly.
• You must charge your battery for 18 - 30 hours BEFORE
YOU USE YOUR VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST TIME.We
recommend that you start charging your battery before
beginning assembly. Please see Battery Charging
beginning on page 7 for detailed instructions.
• Read this manual carefully for important safety informa-
tion and operating instructions before using your vehicle.
• This vehicle is designed for use on grass, asphalt and
other hard surfaces by children 11/2- 4 years of age.
• To prevent damaging the motors and gears, do not tow
anything behind the vehicle or overload it. Do not exceed
the maximum weight capacity of 50 lbs (23 kg).
• To prevent damage to the motors and gears, do not use
the handle to push the vehicle if your child is not
pressing the foot pedal.
• If you have any questions about your Power Wheels®
vehicle, please call our toll-free service lines at
1-800-348-0751 from 8 AM to 6 PM (EST) Monday
through Friday. Trained customer service representatives
are available to take your call in English or French. Habla
Español? Si usted tiene alguna pregunta ó
necesita asistencia llame gratis 1-800-348-0755 para los
Estados Unidos.Tenemos representantes que hablan
español para atender su llamada.
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• For your convenience, Power Wheels®maintains an
Authorized Service Center Network with more than
400 authorized service centers nationwide. Our
authorized service centers will repair or replace parts
under warranty at no extra charge, and can perform
non-warranty repairs for a minimal charge. Please see
the Authorized Service Center list beginning on page 24
to find the authorized service center nearest you, or call
1-800-348-0751.
• Please complete and return the enclosed Registration
Card today, or call 1-800-348-0751 to register your
vehicle by phone.
Parts

WARNING
• Children can be harmed by small parts, sharp edges and sharp points in the vehicle’s
unassembled state, or by electrical items. Care should be taken in unpacking and assembly
of the vehicle. Children should not handle parts, including the battery, or help in assembly of
the vehicle.
• Keep small parts and plastic bags out of children’s reach. Dispose of plastic bags properly.
• Adult supervision is required. Children do not have the judgement necessary to avoid many
accidents. Be sure that children operating this vehicle can do so safely and that they are
supervised at all times.
• Never use near steps, driveways, steep inclines, roadways, alleys, swimming pool areas or
other bodies of water.
• Always wear shoes or sneakers when operating this vehicle.
• Never allow more than one rider.
• The rider should sit on the seat when the vehicle is in operation.
•Hot motor cover. Handle carefully.
• Never alter this vehicle or its electrical system in any way. Alterations could cause a fire
resulting in injury and could also ruin the electrical system.
• Use of the wrong type battery, fuse or charger could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in
serious injury.
• Use of Power Wheels®components in products other than Power Wheels®vehicles could
cause overheating, fire or explosion.
• The battery must be handled by adults only.The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid
(electrolyte). Dropping the battery could result in serious injury.
• Never lift or carry the battery by the wires or connector.This can damage the battery and
possibly cause a fire resulting in injury. Lift and carry the battery by the case only.
• Read the cautions on the back panel of the battery.
• Never allow children to charge the battery. Battery charging must be done by adults only. A
child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the battery.
• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time
you charge the battery. If damage or excessive wear is detected, do not use the vehicle
until you have replaced the worn or damaged part as it could possibly cause a fire resulting
in injury.
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Warnings
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• If you experience a problem with this product, or are missing a part, please call us at 1-800-348-0751, rather than
return this product to the store.
• Please identify all parts before assembly and save all packaging material until assembly is complete to ensure that no
parts are discarded.
• Metal parts have been coated with a lubricant to protect them during shipment. Wipe all metal parts with a paper towel
to remove any excess lubricant.
Parts
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Not Shown:
Literature Bag
6-VOLT
CHARGER
Small Parts Bag
Hubcap – 2
Battery Retainer
Dashboard
Microphone
Shock Set
Headlight Lens Set
Fender
Handgrip – 2
Handgrip
Streamer – 2
6 Volt Charger

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Parts
Fairing
Not Shown: Label Sheets 6 Volt Battery
L
Left Handlebar
Vehicle Body
Seat
Front Axle
Right Handlebar
Front Wheel
Handle
Wheel Bushing – 2
#8 x7/8" Screw
Cap Nut – 3*
#8 x 11/2" Screw – 4
25 Amp Fuse – 2*
Radio Knob – 2
Gas Cap #8 x3/4" Screw – 4
All Screws Shown
Actual Size
*For your convenience, an extra 25 amp fuse
and cap nut have been included.
#12 x 11/4" Screw
Key Assembly
Handlebar Plug – 2

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1. Vehicle Body
2. Fender
3. Inner Shock Half - 2
4. Outer Shock Half - 2
5. Cap Nut - 2
6. Front Axle
7. Hubcap - 2
8. Wheel Bushing - 2
9. Front Wheel
10. Headlight Lens - 2
11. Fairing
12. Right Handlebar
13. Left Handlebar
14. Handlebar Plug - 2
15. Handgrip - 2
16. Handgrip Streamer - 2
17. Seat
18. Battery Retainer
19. 6 Volt Battery
20. 25 Amp Fuse
21. Gas Cap
22. Dashboard
23. Key Assembly
24. Radio Knob - 2
25. Microphone
26. 6 Volt Charger
27. Handle
Parts Diagram
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2
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5
5
7
7
8
6
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10
11
12 13
14
14
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17
19
22

Important Notes:
•Your new battery must be charged for at least
18 hours before you use it in your vehicle for the
first time.
• We recommend that you start charging your battery
before beginning assembly of your new vehicle.
• The battery must be upright while charging.
• The charger is not a toy.
• Do not short circuit the supply terminals.
• You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle
to recharge it.
• Use only a Power Wheels®Type H 6 volt charger
(120 VAC 60 Hz 12W with an output of 6 VDC 800mA)
to charge your Power Wheels®6 volt battery.
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WARNING
• The battery must be handled by adults
only. The battery is heavy and contains
sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Dropping the
battery could result in serious injury.
• Never allow children to charge the battery.
Battery charging must be done by adults
only. A child could be injured by the
electricity involved in charging the battery.
• Use of the wrong type battery, fuse or
charger could cause a fire or explosion,
resulting in serious injury.
• Use of Power Wheels®components in
products other than Power Wheels®
vehicles could cause overheating, fire
or explosion.
• Read the cautions on the back panel of
the battery.
• Never lift or carry the battery by the wires
or connectors.This can damage the
battery and possibly cause a fire. Lift
and carry the battery by the case only.
• Examine the battery, charger and their
connectors for excessive wear or damage
each time you charge the battery. If
damage or excessive wear is detected,
do not use the charger or the vehicle
until you have replaced the worn or
damaged part.
• Never alter this vehicle or its electrical sys-
tem in any way. Alterations could cause a
fire resulting in injury and could also ruin
the electrical system.
CAUTION
Use the charger indoors only.
Battery Charging
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®
• Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet.
Note: If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a
switch, make sure the switch is “ON”.
• Before first-time use, charge the battery for at least 18
hours. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.
Note: The battery must be upright while charging.
• Recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use
of your vehicle. Do not charge the battery longer than
30 hours.
• Once the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
connector from the battery connector. Unplug the
charger from the wall outlet.The battery is now
ready to be installed in your vehicle. Please see the
Battery Installation section on page 16 for detailed
instructions on installing your battery. If your battery is
already installed in your vehicle, simply re-connect the bat-
tery connector and motor harness connector.
• If you are charging the battery for the first time, insert a
25 amp fuse into the battery.
Note: The top of the fuse will not be flush with the top of
the battery when properly installed.
• If you are recharging your battery, make sure the 25 amp
fuse already installed in the battery is in good condition.
Remove the fuse from the battery and look at it to make
sure it is not blown. Replace a blown fuse with a new
Power Wheels®25 amp fuse.
IMPORTANT
A 25 AMP FUSE MUST
BE INSTALLED IN TOP
OF BATTERY BEFORE
TOY WILL RECHARGE
OR OPERATE
®
25 Amp Fuse
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®
Battery
Connector
Charger
Connector
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• Squeeze the connector tabs on the charger connector
and plug it into the battery connector.
IMPORTANT NOTE! If you are recharging your battery,
you will first need to disconnect the battery connector from
the motor harness connector under the seat.
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GOOD FUSE "BLOWN" FUSE
Battery Charging

Swivel Bracket
Left Handlebar
• Stand the vehicle body on its rear wheels.
• Slide the left handlebar through the holes in the left side
of the swivel bracket.
Note: The left handlebar is marked “L”; the right handlebar
is marked “R”.
• Position the ribbed end of a handlebar plug against the
top end of a handlebar.
• Push firmly to insert the handlebar plug into the end of
the handlebar.
• Moisten a handgrip with warm water.
• Slide the handgrip onto the end of the handlebar.
• Repeat this procedure to attach the other handlebar
plug and handgrip to the other handlebar.
Do not omit any steps. Please set aside at least 30 minutes for assembly.
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2
• Using the tip of a slotted screwdriver, press the metal
retainer on a handgrip streamer into the hole in a
handgrip, as shown.
• Repeat this procedure to attach the other handgrip
streamer to the other handgrip.
• Align the screw holes in the left side of the swivel brack-
et with the screw holes in the left handlebar.
• Insert two #8 x 3/4" screws into the left handlebar.
• Tighten each screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
• Repeat steps 3 and 4 to assemble the right handlebar
to the vehicle body.
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Assembly
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3
Handgrip
Handgrip
Streamer
Handlebar
Plug
Hand
Grip
L
Swivel
Bracket Left Handlebar
Vehicle Body
#8 x 3/4" Screw – 2
Shown Actual Size

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• Position the vehicle body upright.
• Fit the dashboard onto the top of the swivel bracket.
• Align the screw holes in the dashboard and
swivel bracket.
• Insert two #8 x 11/2" screws into the dashboard.
• Tighten each screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
• Stand the vehicle body on its rear wheels.
• Fit the fairing onto the front of the swivel bracket.
• Align the screw holes in the front of the fairing with the
holes in the swivel bracket.
• Insert two #8 x 11/2" screws into the fairing.
• Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
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• Apply labels to the dashboard as shown.
• Make sure the areas where the labels will be applied are
clean and dry.
• For best adhesion, avoid repositioning a label once it
has been applied to the vehicle.
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• Snap the key assembly and radio knobs into the
dashboard.
Note: Gently squeeze the tabs on the radio knobs
together before inserting the knobs into the dashboard.
• Insert the microphone cord through the hole in the
dashboard, as shown. Make sure the end of the
microphone cord forms a “T” behind the dashboard so
that it stays secure in the dashboard.
Assembly
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4
Dashboard
Microphone
Dashboard
Radio Knobs
Key
Assembly
Dashboard
Swivel
Bracket
#8 x 11/2" Screw – 2
Shown Actual Size
Swivel
Bracket
Fairing
#8 x 11/2" Screw – 2
Shown Actual Size

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Assembly
• Fit the fender onto the ends of the handlebars. (Make
sure the end of the fender marked FRONT is facing
toward the front of the vehicle.)
• Slide the fender up the handlebars to the fairing.
• Fit one end of the front axle into a cap nut.
• Tap the front axle with a hammer to secure the cap nut
on the front axle.
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Fender
Handlebars
Fairing
Cap Nut
Front Axle Peg
Outer
Shock
Halves
Inner
Shock
Halves
Runner
✁
✁
✁
✁
✁
✁
✁
✁
• Remove the rubber bands from the shock sets and
dispose of the rubber bands.
• Using safety scissors, cut the four shock set halves
from the runner. Carefully trim excess plastic and
dispose of the runner and all excess plastic.
• Sort the inner shock halves from the outer
shock halves.
Note: The inner shock halves have a peg.
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• Position the front wheel between the handlebars.
• Slide the front axle through the front wheel.
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Assembly
• Fit and hold an inner shock half to the inside of
a handlebar.
• Fit and hold an outer shock half to the outside of the
same handlebar.
• Make sure the top ends of the shock halves fit under
the fender.
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Inner Shock Half
Fender
Outer
Shock
Half
• Slide the front axle through the hole in the shock halves
and handlebar.
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Front Axle
• Fit a wheel bushing into the hole in the center of the
front wheel.
• Repeat this procedure to fit another wheel bushing into
the hole on the other side of the front wheel.
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Front Wheel
Wheel Bushing
• Fit and hold the hubcaps to each side of the front wheel.
• Make sure the posts on the inside of the hubcaps fit into
the indentations on the front wheel, so that the hubcaps
lay flat against the wheel.
Hubcap
Front Wheel
Front Wheel
Front Axle
• Fit and hold an inner shock half to the inside of the
exposed handlebar.
• Fit and hold an outer shock half to the outside of the
same handlebar.
• Make sure the top ends of the shock halves fit under
the fender.
Front Wheel
Fender
Outer Shock Half
Inner
Shock
Half
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16

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Assembly
• Position the vehicle upright.
• Apply headlight labels to the fairing as shown.
• Make sure the areas where the labels will be applied are
clean and dry.
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18
• Slide the front axle through the handlebar.
Note: If the front axle will not slide through the handlebar,
the handlebar may be out of alignment.To re-align,
squeeze together the fairing and the handgrip at the top of
that handlebar.
• Fit a cap nut on the end of the front axle.
• Support the front axle and tap the cap nut with a hammer
to secure it on the end of the front axle.
Cap Nut Front Axle
Handlebar
1
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• Align the “L” on the left headlight lens with the “L” in the
left headlight on the fairing.
• Insert the tabs on the headlight lens into the slots in
the fairing.
• Press firmly to snap the headlight lens into the fairing.
• Repeat this procedure to assemble the right headlight
lens (marked “R”) to the fairing.
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L
“L”
Headlight Lens
• Snap the gas cap into the vehicle body.
• Apply the fuel label to the gas cap.
• Make sure the area where the label will be applied is
clean and dry.
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Gas Cap
5
• Insert the tabs on the front of the seat into the
vehicle body.
• Lower the seat. Do not fasten the seat until you have
installed your charged battery. (See Battery Installation
instructions on page 16.)
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Seat
Tabs

#12 x 11/4" Screw
Shown Actual Size
Assembly
• Position the handle so that it arcs away from the
handlebar. (The screw holes in the back side of the
handle should face through the rear of the vehicle).
• Fit the bottom of the handle into the storage compartment.
Push firmly to make sure the handle is fully inserted into
the compartment.
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• Insert a #12 x 11/4" screw through the back of the vehicle
and into the handle.
• Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
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This vehicle features a removable handle so parents can
“guide” young drivers. Follow assembly steps 23 and 24
to assemble the handle to your vehicle.
Important! To prevent damage to the motors and gears,
do not use the handle to push the vehicle if your child is
not pressing the foot pedal.
Storage
Compartment
Handle
Screw

BARBIE is a trademark owned and used under license from Mattel,Inc. © 1997 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Label Decoration
Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking their best!
• Wash your hands before applying the labels.
• Make sure the areas where the labels will be applied are clean and dry. Wipe your vehicle with a clean, soft, dry cloth
to remove any dust or oils.
• For best results, avoid applying a label more than once.
• Apply the labels as shown in the illustrations.
• After applying a label, rub the label firmly with a dry cloth to make sure the label is adhered to your vehicle.
One-time assembly is now complete.
Important Note: Please carefully read the owner’s information in this manual.Teach your child about proper vehicle
operation and rules for safe driving before allowing operation of this vehicle.
BARBIE is a trademark owned and used under license from Mattel,Inc. © 1997 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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• Lift the seat to access the battery compartment.
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• Place the battery upright in the battery compartment.
Make sure the battery connector extends towards
the rear of the vehicle.
• Make sure a Power Wheels®25 amp fuse in good
condition is installed in the battery.
• Insert the ends of the battery retainer into the holes in
the battery compartment.
• Lower the battery retainer over the top of the battery.
• Insert a #8 x 7/8" screw through the battery retainer and
into the battery compartment.
• Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
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• Squeeze the tabs on each side of the motor harness
connector.
• Plug the battery connector into the motor harness
connector.
Please Note: If the battery connector will not plug into
the motor harness connector, turn it over and try again!
Do not force the battery connector into the motor
harness connector.
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Battery Installation
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Important Note: Use only a Power Wheels®Type H 6 volt battery with a Power Wheels®25 amp fuse installed. Use of
any other battery or fuse will damage your vehicle. Be sure to insert the battery correctly and always follow Power Wheels’
instructions for use and care. Make sure that you charge the battery for at least 18 hours before operating your vehicle for
the first time. After first time use, charge the battery for at least 18 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer
than 30 hours. Failure to follow these instructions may damage your battery and will void your warranty.
Seat
Battery Retainer
Battery Connector
Rear of Vehicle
Battery
#8 x 7/8" Screw – 1
Shown Actual Size
Motor Harness Connector
Battery Connector
2

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Battery Installation
• Rotate the lock fastener 1/4turn using a slotted screw-
driver to lock the battery compartment.
• To make sure the lock fastener is locked, insert the blade
of the screwdriver under the back of the seat and push
down on the screwdriver handle.The seat should not lift.
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• Insert the tabs on the seat into the slots in the vehicle
body and lower to close.
Note: Make sure the tabs on the lock fastener are aligned
with the notches in the lock fastener opening.
Lock
Fastener
Lock
Fastener
Opening
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Battery Care
and Disposal
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If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking
acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See
information below for proper disposal.
If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with
cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician.
If acid is internally ingested, give water, milk of
magnesia or egg whites immediately. Never give emetics
or induce vomiting. Call a physician.
• Charge a new battery for at least 18 hours before first
use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.
Overcharging or undercharging the battery may shorten
battery life and decrease vehicle running time.
• After the first charge, recharge the battery for at least
14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer
than 30 hours. Charge the battery after each use,
regardless of how long the vehicle was used.
• The battery must be upright while charging.
• Do not allow the battery to run down completely
before charging.
• Charge the battery before storing the vehicle.
• Charge the battery at least once per month, even if the
vehicle has not been used.
• Leaving the battery in a discharged condition will ruin it.
• Always remove an exhausted battery from the vehicle.
Battery leakage and corrosion can damage the vehicle.
•Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75° F or
below -10° F.
•Prevent the battery from moving freely inside the battery
compartment. Always use the pretend engine cover to
secure the battery in the battery compartment.
•Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for
excessive wear or damage each time you charge the
battery. If damage is detected, do not use the charger
or the battery until you have replaced the worn or
damaged part.
• Attempting to charge the battery without a 25 amp fuse
or with a blown fuse will not damage the battery, but it
will not charge. Check the fuse to make sure it is in good
condition each time you charge the battery.
• Your Power Wheels®battery is a sealed lead-acid
battery. It must be recycled or disposed of in an environ-
mentally sound manner.
• Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in your regular,
household trash.The incineration, landfilling or mixing of
sealed lead-acid batteries with household trash is
prohibited by law in most areas.
• Return the battery to a federal or state approved lead-
acid battery recycler, such as a Power Wheels®
authorized service center, or a local seller of automotive
batteries. In Minnesota, call 1-800-348-0751 if further
disposal information is required. Contact your local waste
management officials for other information regarding the
environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal
of lead-acid batteries.
Care
Disposal

10˚
Incline should never be
more than 10°
5. Do not operate this vehicle with more than one rider,
seated on the seating area. A child who is not sitting on
the seat or who is standing on the vehicle could fall off,
cause a tip-over or block the driver’s view. A child could
be seriously injured.
6. Always wear shoes or sneakers when operating this
vehicle.
7. Never put anything near any moving parts. Rotating
parts such as motors, gear boxes and wheels can snag
fingers, hair, etc., causing serious injury. Do not allow
operation of the vehicle when it is on its side or in an
upside-down position.
8. Do not operate the vehicle near flammable vapors
(gasoline, paint thinner, acetone, liquid wax, etc.).
The vehicle’s electrical switches, like most electrical
switches, emit an internal spark when first turned on
or turned off.The presence of flammable liquids or
vapors could cause an explosion or a fire. Keep all
flammable products in tightly sealed containers and
away from the vehicle.
9. Do not allow a child to operate the vehicle without prop-
er adult supervision.To prevent unsupervised use of
the vehicle, disconnect the motor harness from the bat-
tery when the vehicle is not in use.
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Teach Safety Rules to Children
While children can quickly develop the skill necessary to
drive this vehicle, it is important to remember that their
judgment skills are still very immature. Unsupervised
driving by children can lead to serious injury. Before chil-
dren use this vehicle, an adult should carefully evaluate
the driving area as well as the children’s skill level and
ability to drive this vehicle safely. Children are not always
able to recognize or anticipate hazards, even when they
have been taught about them.There is no acceptable
substitute for adult supervision.
Teach appropriate safety rules to your child before allow-
ing operation of this vehicle.These rules should also be
reviewed with neighborhood children or other playmates
who want to drive this vehicle.
1. Do not allow any child to drive the vehicle in the street
or near moving (motorized) vehicles.
2. Do not allow any child to drive near bodies of water
(such as pools or creeks), obstructions (such as furni-
ture, low tree limbs or play equipment), or drop-offs
(such as stairs or decks).
3. Do not allow any child to drive the vehicle in the dark.
A child could encounter unexpected obstacles and
have an accident. Operate the vehicle only in the
daytime or in a well-lit area.
4. Teach your child to avoid driving on steep inclines or
slopes. Restrict your child’s driving to areas that are
fairly level with gentle inclines or slopes of no more
than 10°.
• While driving down a steep slope, the vehicle may
gain unsafe speed, even if the foot pedal is released
to stop.
• While driving across a steep slope, the vehicle may
tilt and tip over.The wheels could lose traction,
causing the vehicle to slip.
• While driving up a steep incline, the motor may
stop and the vehicle could roll backwards at an
unsafe speed.
WARNING
• Adult supervision is required. Children
do not have the judgement necessary to
avoid many accidents. Be sure that
children operating this vehicle can do so
safely and that they are supervised at
all times.
• Never use near steps, driveways, steep
inclines, roadways, alleys, swimming
pool areas or other bodies of water.
• Always wear shoes or sneakers when
operating this vehicle.
• Never allow more than one rider.
• The rider should sit on the seat when
the vehicle is in operation.
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• Check all screws, retainers and protective coverings
regularly and tighten as required. Check plastic parts on
a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces.
• During snowy or rainy weather, the vehicle should be
stored inside or under a protective cover. Remember to
charge the battery at least once per month while your
vehicle is not in regular use.
• Avoid operating the vehicle in wet or snowy conditions,
and do not spray the vehicle with a hose. Do not wash
the vehicle with soap and water.Water or moisture in the
motor or electrical switches can cause them to corrode,
and could cause switch or motor failure.
• Avoid operating the vehicle on sand, loose dirt or gravel.
Sand, loose dirt or gravel in the motor or electrical switch-
es can cause them to jam, and could cause switch or
motor failure.
• The vehicle can be wiped down with a soft, dry cloth. For
a shiny finish, you can wipe plastic parts with a non-wax
furniture polish applied to a soft-cloth. Do not use auto-
motive wax. Do not use soap and water or spray the vehi-
cle with a hose.
• To ensure that your vehicle stays in good operating order,
we recommend that you periodically have your vehicle
checked by a Power Wheels®authorized service center.
See page 24 for the list of authorized service centers or
call 1-800-348-0751 for the location of the authorized
service center nearest you.
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• Press down on the foot pedal to drive.
• Lift your foot from the foot pedal to stop.Your vehicle has
a patented, electronic braking system that automatically
stops the vehicle when your child’s foot is lifted from
the pedal.
• Help your child practice steering and stopping to learn
how far and how quickly to turn the handlebars, and how
to stop easily.
This vehicle features a removable handle so parents can
“guide” young drivers.The handle is easy to remove when
your child is ready. To remove the handle, use a Phillips
screwdriver to loosen and remove the handle retainer
screw (#12 x 11/4") from the back of the vehicle and lift the
handle. For storage, insert the screw into the hole in the
back side of the handle. Store the handle and screw in a
safe place for future use; the handle can be easily
re-assembled to the vehicle at any time.

Problem Possible Cause Solution
Vehicle does not run 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 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”.
Charger is not working There is no sure way to tell if your charger is working unless
you have a volt meter. If you suspect there is a problem with
your charger, contact your local Power Wheels®authorized
service center. They can test your charger for you.
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse Make sure that the battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels®25 amp fuse before charging. For best
performance, do not use substitute parts.
Blown fuse Make sure that the fuse in the battery is in good
condition. Remove the fuse from the battery and make
sure it is not blown. Replace a blown fuse with a
Power Wheels®25 amp fuse. For best performance, do not
use substitute parts.
Loose wire or loose connectors Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery
connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness
connector, and that there are no loose wires around the
motors.
Dead battery If your battery is old or if you have not followed Battery
Care instructions, your battery may be dead. If you are
unsure whether or not the battery is dead, you can have
it tested at your local Power Wheels®authorized
service center.
Electrical switch damage The electrical switches can become corroded due to
exposure to water or moisture, or can jam due to loose dirt,
sand or gravel. Contact your local Power Wheels®
authorized service center for diagnosis and repair.
Motor damage Contact your local Power Wheels®authorized service center
for diagnosis and repair.
IMPORTANT! If you experience a problem with your vehicle, first check the Problems and Solutions
Guide below. If you still experience a problem, please contact Power Wheels®Consumer Affairs,
toll-free at 1-800-348-0751 between 8 AM and 6 PM (EST) Monday through Friday. Or,
contact your local Power Wheels®authorized service center. For the location nearest you, please
refer to the Authorized Service Center list beginning on page 24.
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