Fisher-Price CATERPILLAR 78656 Use and care manual

TM
CATERPILLAR®
Dump Truck
Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions
Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.
For Model 78656
Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Slotted Screwdriver, Hammer, Pliers and Safety Scissors.
Use only with a Power Wheels®Type H 6 Volt Battery, Power Wheels®Thermal Fuse
and Power Wheels®Type H Super 6™ Volt Charger (all included).
CAUTION
ELECTRIC TOY: Not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during
handling and use to prevent electric shock.
Product features may vary from the picture above.

CAUTION
• Use the charger indoors only.
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Table of Contents
Important Information
AImportant Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
BWarnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CParts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
DParts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
EBattery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
FAssembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
GLabel Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
HBattery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
IBattery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
JRules for Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
KHow to Operate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
LCaring forYour Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
MProblems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
NStatement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
OAuthorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
• Your new vehicle requires adult assembly. Please set
aside at least 45 minutes for assembly.
• You must charge your battery for 18 - 30 hours BEFORE
YOU USEYOUR VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST TIME.We
recommend that you start charging your battery before
beginning assembly. Please see Battery Charging begin-
ning on page 8 for detailed instructions.
• Read this manual carefully for important safety informa-
tion and operating instructions before using your vehicle.
• Throughout this manual you will find important messages
in the form of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES.
WARNING signals something that could hurt your child
or you. CAUTION signals something that can damage
the vehicle. NOTE is used to highlight useful information.
• This vehicle is designed for use on grass, asphalt or
other hard surfaces by children 2 - 6 years of age.
• To prevent damaging the motors and gears, do not tow
anything behind the vehicle or overload it:
- Maximum weight of child: 65 lbs.
- Maximum dump bed weight capacity: 20 lbs.
• When a very lightweight child is driving the vehicle, trac-
tion may be reduced on certain types of surfaces.To
improve traction, we recommend adding approximately
5 lbs. to the compartment under the seat. Do not add
weight under the dump bed, motor cover, front cab or
any other place on the vehicle. Add weight only under
the seat. As your child grows, the extra weight can be
decreased or eliminated.
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• The dump bed has been designed to automatically dump
any load which exceeds 20 lbs. in the center of the dump
bed. Do not modify the dump bed to defeat this safety
feature.
• 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 asis-
tencia llame gratis 1-800-348-0755 para los Estados
Unidos.Tenemos representantes que hablan español
para atender su llamada.
• For your convenience, Power Wheels maintains an
Authorized Service Center Network with more than 300
authorized service centers nationwide. Our authorized
service centers will repair or replace parts under warran-
ty at no extra charge, and can perform non-warranty
repairs for a minimal charge. Please see the Authorized
Service Center list beginning on page 28 to find the
authorized service center nearest to 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.

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.
• Do not allow children to sit in the dump bed.
• The battery and the vehicle hood provide weight needed for vehicle stability. DO NOT move
the battery to another location. Refasten the hood before operating the vehicle.
•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.
• 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.
Warnings
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Parts
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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.
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OFBATTERYBEFORE
TOYWILLRECHARGE
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Vehicle Body
Steering Wheel
6 Volt Battery
Super 6™ Volt
Battery Charger
Microphone
Grille Front Wheel - 2
Seat
Gas Cap
Exhaust Stack
(2 Pieces)
Dashboard Dump Bed
Key Assembly

Steering Column
Hinge Pin Large Spring
Small Spring - 2
Hubcap - 2
Dump Bed Handle
(2 pieces)
Shifter
Hinge Pin Endcap - 2
Steering Wheel Cap
Wire Retainer
Axle Bushing - 2
Battery Retainer
Headlight Guard Set Taillight Guard Set
Thermal Fuse
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Parts

8 x 7/8" Screw
All Shown Actual Size
*For your convenience, an extra thermal fuse and .354 (small) cap nut, and two extra .437 (large) cap nuts
have been included.
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#8 x 1" Screw – 2
#8 x 1/2" Screw
#10 x 1" Screw
#6 x 11/2" Screw – 2
.354 (Small) Cap Nut – 2* .437 (Large) Cap Nut – 4*
7/16" Washer - 2 #10 - 32 Acorn Nut
#10 x 11/4” Shoulder Bolt
#8 x3/4" Screw – 4
Parts

Parts Diagram
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1. Vehicle Body
2. Steering Column
3. Steering Wheel
4. Steering Wheel Cap
5. Wire Retainer
6. Small (.354) Cap Nut
7. Hubcap - 2
8. Grille
9. Seat
10. 6 Volt Battery
11. Battery Retainer
12. Super 6™Volt Charger
13. Shifter
14. Dash
15. Knob - 2
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16. Key Assembly
17. Microphone
18. Front Wheel - 2
19. Axle Bushing - 2
20. Headlight Guard - 2
21. Exhaust Stack - 2 Pieces
22. Dump Bed Handle - 2 Pieces
23. Large Spring
24. Dump Bed
25. Dump Bed Hinge Pin
26. Small Spring - 2
27. Taillight Guard - 2
28. Gas Cap
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29. Hinge Pin Endcap - 2
30. #8 x 7/8" Screw
31. #10 x 1" Screw
32. #8 x 3/4" Screw
33. #8 x 1" Screw
34. #6 x 11/2" Screw
35. #8 x 1/2" Screw
36. 7/16" Washer
37. #10 x 11/4" Shoulder Bolt
38. #10 - 32 Acorn Nut
39. Large (.437) Cap Nut - 2
Not Shown
Label Sheet - 1

Battery Charging
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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.
• 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 connector 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 system in any way. Alterations could cause a fire
resulting in injury and could also ruin the electrical system.

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• Plug the charger into a standard 120 volt 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 after each use of your vehicle for at
least 14 hours. Do not charge the battery longer than 30
hours.
• Once the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
connector from the battery connector.The battery is now
ready to be installed in your vehicle. Please see the
Battery Installation section on page 18 for detailed
instructions on installing your battery. If your battery is
already installed in your vehicle, simply re-connect the
battery connector and motor harness connector and
lower the hood of the vehicle. Always remember to lock
the hood with the lock fasteners to prevent children from
accessing the battery.
• If you are charging the battery for the first time, insert a
thermal fuse into the battery.
• If you are recharging your battery, make sure the thermal
fuse already installed in the battery is in good condition.
Remove the fuse from the battery and shake it gently. If it
rattles, it has blown. Replace a blown fuse with a new
Power Wheels®thermal fuse.
IMPORTANT
A25AMPFUSEMUST
BEINSTALLEDINTOP
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TOYWILLRECHARGE
OROPERATE
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Thermal
Fuse
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• Squeeze the Lock-InTM 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 hood of
your vehicle.
Battery
Connector
Charger
Connector
Lock-InTM
Connector
Tabs
Charger
Battery Charging
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•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.
• Do not short circuit the battery.
• You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle
to recharge it.
• Use only a Power Wheels®Type H Super 6™ volt charg-
er (120 VAC 60 Hz 30W with an output of 6 VDC 7.2W
(1200mA) to charge your Power Wheels®6 volt battery.
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CAUTION
• Use the charger indoors only.

Do Not Omit Any Steps
Assembly
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• Snap the shift lever, key assembly and knobs into the
dashboard, as shown.
Shift
Lever
Key Assembly
Knobs
Dashboard
• Insert the end of the microphone cord through the small
round hole in the dashboard.
• Bend the the plastic tip at the end of the microphone
cord so that it forms a “T” behind the dashboard.
• Pull gently on the microphone cord to make sure it is
secure in the dashboard.
• Fit the tab on the back of the microphone into the oval
hole in the dashboard to hang it on the dash.
Microphone “T” End
Plastic Tip Round Hole
Oval Hole
• Slide the front wheels off the front axles.
• Fit the dashboard on the vehicle body.
• Insert four #8 x 3/4" screws through the holes in the dash-
board and into the vehicle body.
• Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
Dashboard
Vehicle
Body
Front Axle
Front Wheel
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6
• Slide a 7/16” washer onto one of the front axles.
• Slide an axle bushing onto the front axle. Make sure the
axle bushing is positioned as shown in the illustration,
with the ring facing the washer.
• Slide a front wheel onto the front axle. Make sure that
the peg on the wheel is facing away from the
axle bushing.
• Slide a hubcap onto the front axle.
• Rotate the hubcap to make sure it is fully seated inside
the center of the wheel.
Washer Front Axle
Vehicle Body
Axle
Bushing Ring
Front
Wheel
Peg
Hubcap
Peg
• Fit a large cap nut on the end of the front axle.
• Tap the cap nut gently with a hammer to secure it on the
end of the axle.
• Pull on the wheel to make sure the cap nut is firmly
attached to the front axle.
• Repeat assembly steps 5 and 6 to assemble the other
front wheel.
Large Cap Nut
Front Axle
Bottom
Tabs
Slots
Grille
Front Bumper
• Face the front of the vehicle.
• Fit the tabs extending from the bottom of the grille into
the rectangular slots above the front bumper.
• Push on the grille to snap the tabs on the back of the
grille into the slots in the front of the vehicle body.
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• Align the slots in the headlight labels with the headlight
guard slots in the hood. Apply the headlight labels
as shown.
• Make sure the areas where the labels will be applied are
clean and dry. For best adhesion, avoid repositioning the
labels once they are applied to the vehicle.
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Assembly
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• Using safety scissors, separate the round headlight
guards from the plastic connector. Dispose of the plastic
connector.
• Fit the tabs on the back of the headlight guards into the
slots in the front of the hood.
• Push firmly to snap the tabs into the hood.
• Fit together the two halves of the exhaust stack .
• Insert two #6 x 11/2"” screws into the exhaust stack .
• Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
• Fit the end of the exhaust stack into the large hole in the
top of the vehicle body and push firmly until it snaps into
the vehicle body .
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Large Hole
Exhaust Stack Halves
Headlight Guard
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Assembly
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3
• Turn the vehicle body on its side.
• Align the hole in the wire retainer with the screw peg in
the underside of the vehicle body, near the footswitch.
• Insert a #8 x 1/2" screw through the wire retainer and into
the vehicle body.
• Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
Footswitch
Wire
Retainer
Screw
Peg
Bottom View
• Place the wiring between
the ends of the wire
retainer.
• Twist the ends of the wire
retainer together to hold the
wiring against the vehicle
body.
Wire
Retainer
Ends
Bottom View
Wire Retainer Ends
Twisted Together
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Steering
Column
Hole
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Bottom View
• Wipe the steering column with a paper towel to remove
any excess lubricant.
• Slide the straight end of the steering column up through
the hole in the vehicle body and out through the hole in
the dashboard.
Steering
Column
Curved
End
Steering
Linkage
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Bottom View
• Fit the curved end of the steering column into the hole in
the steering linkage.
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Assembly
Straight
End
Vehicle
Body
Steering
Wheel
Steering
Column
Cap Nut “UP”
Notch
Steering Wheel
Cap
• Turn the vehicle body upright.
• Position the steering wheel so that the spokes form a
“Y”, as shown.
• Fit the steering wheel onto the straight end of the steer-
ing column.
Helpful Hint: You may want the help of another adult to
support the curved end of the steering column near the
steering linkage while assembling the steering wheel to
your vehicle.
• Fit a small cap nut onto the straight end of the
steering column.
• Tap the cap nut gently with a hammer to secure it.
• Pull up on the steering wheel to make sure the cap nut
is firmly attached to the end of the steering column.
• Align the notch in the steering wheel cap with the tab in
the center of the steering wheel and fit the cap onto the
steering wheel.
• Insert a #8 x 1” screw into each of the holes in the steer-
ing wheel cap.
• Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
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Assembly
Tab
Tab Tab
Seat
• Fit the tabs on the seat into the holes in the vehicle body.
• Push firmly near each of the tabs to snap them into the
vehicle body.
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• Separate the two halves of the dump bed lever.
• Fit the large spring onto the circular peg on the inside of
the bottom (grip) half of the dump bed lever.
• Re-assemble the two halves of the dump bed lever.
Make sure the end of the spring contacts the inside of
the circle outlined on the upper half of the dump bed
lever.
Dump Bed Lever
Bottom (Grip)
Half
Large Spring
Circular Peg
Dump Bed
Lever Halves
Upper Half
Bottom (Grip)
Half
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• Align the holes in the upper and lower halves of the
dump bed lever and insert a #10 x 11/4" shoulder bolt
through the dump bed lever, as shown above.
• Fit a #10 - 32 acorn nut on the end of the shoulder bolt.
Do not reverse the position of the shoulder bolt and
acorn nut.
• Use pliers to hold the acorn nut steady and tighten the
shoulder bolt with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
• Squeeze the dump bed lever to make sure the bottom
half moves freely. If it is too tight, loosen the shoulder
bolt and acorn nut slightly.
Dump Bed
Lever
Shoulder Bolt
Acorn Nut

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Small Spring
Hinge Pin
Hinge Pin
Endcap
Dump Bed
Lever
Hinge Pin
Endcap
Hole
Dump Bed
• Insert a small spring into each hinge pin endcap.
• Fit a hinge pin endcap onto each end of the dump bed
hinge pin.
• Push in on the hinge pin endcaps and fit the endcaps
through the holes in the underside of the dump bed.
• Release the endcaps to secure the hinge pin in the
dump bed.
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• Position the dump bed upside down.
• Fit the stem on the dump bed lever into the square open-
ing in the bottom of the dump bed.
• Insert a #10 x 1” screw up through the hole in the dump
bed and into the dump bed lever.
•Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-
tighten.
Dump
Bed
Dump Bed Lever
Stem
Square
Opening
Assembly

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Hole Hole
Hinge Pin
Endcap
Hinge Pin
Hinge Pin
Endcap
Dump Bed
Small
Groove
• Face the rear of the vehicle.
• Position the dump bed upright with the hinge pin nearest
to you.
• Push in on the hinge pin endcaps and fit the endcaps
into the small grooves in the vehicle body.
• Push down on the dump bed to slide the endcaps down
the grooves and snap them into the holes in the vehicle
body. Make sure the endcaps snap into the holes.
Taillight Guard
Taillight
Guard
Slots
Slots
Gas Cap
• Apply labels #9 to the taillight areas on the rear of the
vehicle body as shown.
• Make sure the areas where the labels will be applied
are clean and dry. For best adhesion, avoid reposition-
ing the labels once they are applied to the vehicle.
• Snap the gas cap into the hole in the side of the vehicle
body.
One time assembly is now complete.
One extra thermal fuse, one extra small cap nut, and two
extra large cap nuts have been included with your vehicle.
Make sure that you do not have any extra washers or
axle bushings. If you have any extra washers and/or axle
bushings, you have probably incorrectly assembled the
front wheels.To correct the front wheel assembly, use pli-
ers to firmly squeeze the cap nut on the end of each front
axle and remove them. Discard the used cap nuts.
Reread and repeat assembly steps 4 through 6 to re-
assemble the front wheels.
• Using safety scissors, separate the taillight guards from
the plastic connector. Dispose of the plastic connector.
• Fit the tabs on the back of the taillight guards into the
slots in the vehicle body.
• Push firmly to snap the tabs into the vehicle body.
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Assembly
Rear View
Rear View
Rear View
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Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking
their best! When applying labels, keep the following guide-
lines in mind:
• Wash your hands before applying the labels.
• Before applying the labels, wipe the surface of the vehi-
cle with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust or oils.
• Place the labels exactly as shown in the illustrations.
• For best results, avoid repositioning a label once it has
been applied to the vehicle.
• After applying a label, rub the label firmly with a
clean, dry cloth to make sure the label is adhered to
your vehicle. Start at the center of a label, and
smooth towards the outer edges to remove air bub-
bles.
Dash View (Steering Wheel Removed)
Front View
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Right Side
Rear View
Left Side
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Important Note: Use only a Power Wheels®Type H bat-
tery with a Power Wheels®thermal fuse installed. Use of
any other battery or fuse will damage your vehicle. Make
sure that you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using
the enclosed Power Wheels®Super 6™ Volt charger
before operating your vehicle for the first time. Charge the
battery for at least 14 hours after each use of the vehicle.
Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Failure to
follow these instructions may damage your battery and will
void your warranty.
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• Using a slotted screwdriver, rotate the lock fasteners 1/4"
turn ( ) to unlock the hood.
• Open the hood.
• Place the Power Wheels®Type H battery upright in the
battery compartment.
• With the ends of the battery retainer curving up, fit the
ends of the battery retainer into the slots in the battery
compartment wall.
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• Lower the battery retainer over the battery, and insert a
#8 x 7/8" screw through the bend in the battery retainer
and into the vehicle body.
• Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
Lock
Fastener
Hood UNLOCKED LOCKED
Lock
Fastener
Battery
Retainer
Battery
WARNING
The battery and the vehicle hood provide
weight needed for vehicle stability.
DO NOT move the battery to another
location. Refasten the hood before oper-
ating the vehicle.

Battery Installation
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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.
• Lower the hood.
• Rotate the lock fasteners 1/4turn ( ) to lock the hood
and prevent children from access-
ing the battery.
Motor Harness
Connector
Battery
Connector Lock
Fastener
Lock
Fastener
Hood
Top View

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, regard-
less 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.
•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 battery retainer 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 bat-
tery. 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 thermal 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 bat-
tery. It must be recycled or disposed of in an environ-
mentally sound manner.
• Do not dispose of the 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 regard-
ing the environmentally sound collection, recycling and
disposal of lead-acid batteries.
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.
• Do not allow children to sit in the
dump bed.
• The battery and the vehicle hood pro-
vide weight needed for vehicle stability.
DO NOT move the battery to another
location. Refasten the hood before oper-
ating the vehicle.
• Improper use of this vehicle could lead
to a serious or fatal accident. Allow chil-
dren to play with this vehicle only when
you have determined that they can do
so safely. Follow all instructions to help
your child enjoy this vehicle as safely
as possible.
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