Fisher-Price POWER WHEELS 74765 Use and care manual

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Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions
Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.
For Model 74765
Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Hammer, Slotted Screwdriver,
and Safety Scissors (tools not included).
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).
Product features may vary from the picture above.
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Important Information
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BWarnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CParts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
DParts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
EBattery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
FAssembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
GLabel Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
HBattery Installation and Battery Clamp (Engine Cover) Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
IBattery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
JRules for Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
KHow to Operate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
LCaring for Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
MProblems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
NStatement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
OAuthorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
• 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 use your vehicle for the first time. We recom-
mend that you start charging your battery before begin-
ning assembly. Please see Battery Charging beginning
on page 8 for detailed instructions.
• Read this manual carefully for important safety informa-
tion and operating instructions before using your vehicle.
Please keep this manual for future reference as it
contains important information.
• This vehicle is designed for use on grass, asphalt and
other hard surfaces; on generally level terrain; and by chil-
dren 11
/2- 4 years of age.
• Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe
driving and riding:
- always sit on the seat.
- always wear shoes.
- only 1 (one) rider at a time.
• 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 lb (23 kg).
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• 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.
• For your convenience, Power Wheels®maintains an
Authorized Service Center Network with more than
400 authorized service centers nationwide. Our autho-
rized 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 25 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

Warnings and Cautions
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WARNING
• Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery clamp.
•PREVENT FIRE
- Do not bypass a Power Wheels®fuse. It is a safety device.
- Use only a Power Wheel®25 Amp fuse.
- Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious 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 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.
• Never lift or carry the battery by the wires or connector. This can damage the battery and
possibly cause a fire resulting in serious injury. Lift and carry the battery by the case only.
• Read the safety instructions on 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 charger or
the battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.
•HOT motors. Handle carefully.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
CAUTION
• In the unassembled state, this package contains small parts. Adult assembly is required.
• Use the charger in dry locations only.
WARNING
•Prevent Injuries and Deaths
• Direct Adult Supervision Required
• Keep Children Within Safe Riding Areas.
These areas must be:
- away from swimming pools and other bodies of water to prevent drownings
- generally level to prevent tipovers
- away from steps, driveways, roads and alleys.
RIDING HAZARD
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Windshield Frame
Windshield
• 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.
Steering Wheel
(Top Half)
(Bottom Half)
Dashboard Set
Activity
Panel
Instrument
Panel
Vehicle Body (with Dash and Hood)
Parts
C
Battery Clamp
(Engine Cover)
Taillight Housing Set
Sport Bar
Spark Plug Wires Sport Bar Cover Set
Taillight Lens Set
Grille
Steering Column
Headlight Lens - 2
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All Shown Actual Size
Not Shown: Label Sheets - 2
Cap Nut – 3*
Radio Knob - 2
6 Volt Battery
25 Amp Fuse - 2*
Radio Dial
Steering Wheel Cap
#6 x 1/2" Screw – 11
#6 x 11/2" Screw – 2
#8 x 18 x 1" Screw – 2
#8 x 1" Screw – 12
Parts
Microphone
Shifter
6-VOLT
CHARGER
6 Volt Charger
Key Assembly
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Gas Cap Assembly
Traction Band - 4
*For your convenience, an extra 25 amp fuse and cap nut have been included.
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1. Vehicle Body
2. Steering Column
3. Grille
4. Sport Bar
5. Sport Bar Cover Set
6. Taillight Lens - 2
7. Taillight Housing - 2
8. Headlight Lens - 2
9. Steering Wheel Cap
10. Spark Plug Wires
11. Traction Band - 4
12. Type H 6 Volt Charger
13. Gas Cap Assembly
14. Battery Clamp (Engine Cover)
15. Windshield
16. Windshield Frame
17. Dash
18. Hood
19. Microphone
20. Radio Knob - 2
21. Radio Dial
22. Activity Panel
23. Instrument Panel
24. Steering Wheel - Bottom Half
25. Steering Wheel - Top Half
26. Shifter
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27. Key Assembly
28. 25 Amp Fuse
29. Type H 6 Volt Battery
30. Cap Nut - 2
31. #6 x 1/2" Screw - 11
32. #6 x 11/2" Screw - 2
33. #8 x 18 x 1" Screw - 2
34. #8 x 1" Screw - 12
Not Shown
Label Sheets - 2
12-VOLT
CHARGER
15
16
33
14
3
8
12
30
2
28
33
34
29
11
11
7
6
13
5
1
4
5
32
34
9
30
25
24
31
26
22
34
34 17
23
31
19
27
34
31
20
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Parts Diagram
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Note: Some parts shown are assembled on both sides of the vehicle.

Battery Charging
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CAUTION
Use the charger in dry locations only.
WARNING
• Battery can fall out and injure a child
if vehicle tips over. Always use
battery clamp.
•PREVENT FIRE
- Do not bypass a Power Wheels®fuse.
It is a safety device.
- Use only a Power Wheel®25 Amp fuse.
- Never modify the electrical system.
Alterations could cause a fire resulting
in serious injury and could also ruin the
electrical system.
- Use of the wrong type battery, fuse
or charger could cause a fire or explo-
sion 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 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.
• Never lift or carry the battery by the wires
or connector. This can damage the battery
and possibly cause a fire resulting in
serious injury. Lift and carry the battery
by the case only.
• Read the safety instructions on
the battery.
• Examine the battery, charger and their
connectors for excessive wear or damage
each time you charge the battery. If dam-
age or excessive wear is detected, do not
use the charger or the battery until you
have replaced the worn or damaged part.
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 battery.
• The battery must be removed from your vehicle for
the initial charge in order to complete assembly. You
do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle
to recharge it.
• Before charging the battery, examine the battery case
for cracks and other damage which may cause sulfuric
acid (electrolyte) to leak during the charging process.
If damage is detected, do not charge the battery or use
it in your vehicle. Battery acid is very corrosive and can
cause severe damage to surfaces it contacts.
• Do not charge the battery on a surface which could be
damaged by the acid contained inside the battery. Take
precautions to protect the surface on which you charge
your battery.
• 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.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
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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.
• 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 charged
and is ready to be installed in your vehicle. Please see
“Battery Installation” on page 16 for detailed instructions
on installing your battery.
• 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
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25 Amp Fuse
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Battery Connector
Charger
Connector
2
•Squeeze the connector tabs on the charger connector
and plug it into the battery connector.
IMPORTANT! If you are recharging your battery, you
will need to remove the battery clamp (engine cover)
and disconnect the battery connector and motor
harness connector.
GOOD FUSE "BLOWN" FUSE
Battery Charging
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•Position the vehicle body on its side.
•Fit the straight end of the steering column up through
the square opening in the vehicle body and out through
the large round hole in the dash. Make sure the steer-
ing column is positioned between the guides on the
underside of the vehicle body.
•Insert the end of the steering column through the hole
in the steering linkage (see inset).
•Fit the top and bottom halves of the steering wheel
together.
•Insert four #6 x 1/2" screws through the holes in the
bottom half of the steering wheel and into the top half
of the steering wheel.
•Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
•Set the steering wheel aside.
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•Insert two #8 x 1" screws through the holes in both sides
of the dash and into the vehicle body.
•Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
Steering
Wheel
Top Half
Steering
Wheel
Bottom Half
Dash
Vehicle
Body
•Turn the vehicle body upright.
•Align the keyed hole in the center of the steering wheel
with the ribs on the steering column. Fit the steering
wheel onto the steering column. The base of the steer-
ing wheel should fit into the large hole in the dash.
•Fit a cap nut onto the end of the steering column.
•Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it on the
steering column.
Hint: You may want the help of another person to
support the steering column while you tap the cap nut
with the hammer.
Bottom View
Inset
Guides
Square
Opening
Steering
Column
Steering
Column
Steering
Linkage
Steering
Wheel
Steering
Column
Cap Nut
4
3
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Assembly
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Children can be harmed by small parts,
sharp edges and sharp points in the vehi-
cle’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.
WARNING
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•Using safety scissors, separate the activity panel and
the instrument panel. Dispose of the plastic connector.
•Apply labels 18 and 20 to the radio dial.
•From the back of the activity panel: fit one end of the
radio dial onto a tab on the activity panel; position the
center gear in the slot; and then press firmly to snap in
the other end of the radio dial to the other tab on the
activity panel.
Radio Dial
Label 20
Label 18
Activity Panel
Gear
Slot
Ta b
Ta b
Radio Knobs
Activity
Panel
Shifter
•From the front of the activity panel, insert and snap the
radio knobs.
•With the wide part of the shifter handle outward, insert
and snap the shifter into the activity panel.
•Set the activity panel aside.
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Instrument
Panel
Key
Assembly
•Insert and snap the key assembly into the hole in the
instrument panel.
•Fit the tabs on the bottom of the instrument panel into
the notches in the dash opening to the left of the
steering wheel.
•Press near the top of the instrument panel to snap
the top tab on the back of the instrument panel into
the dash.
Instrument
Panel
Steering
Wheel
Ta b
Ta b
Notches
9
10
•Fit the steering wheel cap into the center of the steering
wheel with the screw holes aligned.
•Insert two #8 x 1" screws through the holes in the
steering wheel cap and into the steering wheel.
•Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Cap
5
Bottom View
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•Position the vehicle body on its side.
•Fit a cap nut onto the end of the steering column.
•While supporting the steering column tap the cap nut
with a hammer to secure it on the steering column.
•Turn the vehicle body upright.
Cap Nut
Assembly
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•Rotate the top of the windshield toward the front of the
vehicle body.
•Insert four #8 x 1" screws through the holes in the hinge
on the windshield and into the vehicle body.
•Tighten the screws with a Phillips Screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
Windshield
Slot
Dash
•Fit the tabs on the back of the windshield into the slots in
the top of the dash.
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•Fit the windshield into the windshield frame.
•Insert five #6 x 1/2" screws through the holes in the wind-
shield and into the windshield frame.
•Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
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Windshield
Windshield
•Bend the plastic tip at the end of the microphone cord to
form a “T”.
•Insert the plastic tip into the small hole in the left side of
the vehicle body. Pull gently on the cord to make sure it
is secure.
•Fit the tab on the back of the microphone into the slot in
the dash.
Microphone
Plastic
Tip
Slot Hole
Ta b
Ta b
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•Fit the tabs on the bottom of the activity panel into
the notches in the dash opening to the right of the
steering wheel.
•Insert two #6 x 1/2" screws through the holes in the top
of the activity panel and into the dash.
•Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
Activity Panel
12
Windshield
Frame
Slot
Notches
14
Assembly
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•Align the tips of the screws with the holes in the other
sport bar cover marked RON. Fit the two sport bar
covers together.
•Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
Sport Bar
Cover
(RON)
Screw Tips
Sport Bar
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Hood
Grille
•Lift the hood.
•Fit the tabs at the bottom of the grille into the slots in the
vehicle body.
•Press near the top of the grille to snap it into the
vehicle body.
•Lower the hood.
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•Fit the tab on one side of a headlight lens into the notch
in the grille.
•Push firmly to snap the tab on the other side of the
headlight lens into the grille.
•Repeat this procedure to assemble the other
headlight lens to the grille.
Headlight
Lens
Ta b
Grille
17
•With the ends of the sport bar angled toward you, fit
the sport bar cover marked “BAC”to the sport bar.
•Align the holes in the sport bar with the holes in the
sport bar cover.
•Insert two #6 x 11/2" screws through the sport bar cover
and into the sport bar, as shown.
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Sport Bar
Cover
(BAC)
Sport Bar
Holes
Assembly
12

•Face the back of the vehicle.
•With the gas cap tether pointing down, insert and snap
the gas cap assembly into the square opening in the rear
of the vehicle.
Gas Cap
Assembly
Tether
21
•With the sport bar positioned to angle towards the rear of
the vehicle, fit the ends of the sport bar into the holes in
the vehicle body on either side of the seat.
•Press firmly on each side of the sport bar to fit it into the
vehicle body.
Sport Bar
Rear of
Vehicle
Seat
Hole
Hole
•Using safety scissors, separate the taillight lenses and
taillight housings from the plastic connectors. Dispose of
the plastic connectors properly.
•Fit a taillight lens in a taillight housing.
Taillight Lens
Taillight
Housing
22
•Face the back of the vehicle.
•Align the holes in the taillight with the holes in the
vehicle body.
•Insert two #8 x 1" screws through the holes in the taillight
and into the vehicle body.
•Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
•Repeat steps 22 and 23 to assemble the other taillight
lens and taillight housing to the vehicle body.
Taillight
Rear of
Vehicle
Body
23
20
Assembly
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•Turn the vehicle on its side.
•Fit a traction band around a wheel.
•Slide a slotted screwdriver under the traction band to
push the traction band onto the ridge in the center of
the wheel.
Hint: If the traction band is difficult to fit around the wheel,
you may want to soak it in warm water to soften it slightly.
•Repeat this procedure to assemble a traction band to
each wheel.
•Turn the vehicle upright.
Traction
Band
Wheel
Ridge
24
•Snap the center of the spark plug wire set onto the
battery clamp (engine cover).
•Fit each of the spark plug wire ends into the holes on
the sides of the battery clamp (engine cover).
IMPORTANT! You must install your Power Wheels®
battery in your vehicle before assembling the battery
clamp (engine cover) under the hood. Please refer to
“Battery Installation”on page 16 for detailed instructions.
Spark Plug
Wire Set
Spark Plug
Wire End
Hole
Battery Clamp
(Engine Cover)
25
Bottom View
Assembly
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Proper label application will help to keep the labels
looking their best! Keep the following guidelines in
mind when applying labels:
•Wash your hands before applying the labels.
•Before applying the labels, wipe the surface of the
vehicle with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust or oils.
•Place the labels exactly as shown in these 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 bubbles.
Dash View - Left Side (Instrument Panel)
Dash View - Right Side (Activity Panel)
Rear View
Front/Left View
Front/Right Side
Label Decoration
G
13
5
28
12
11
7
6
1
10*
22
4
3
8
8
9*
10*
2
8
8
9
10
9*
10*
26
26
22
9
21
23
25
16
19
27
24
23
15
17
14
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•Lift the hood.
•Place the battery in the battery compartment. Make
sure the battery connector extends toward the motor
harness connector.
Battery
Motor
Harness
Connector
Hood
Battery
Connector
1
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•Squeeze the tabs on each side of the motor harness
connector. Plug the battery connector into the motor
harness connector.
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.
Motor
Harness
Connector
Battery
Connector
2
•Fit the battery clamp (engine cover) over the battery,
motor harness connector and battery connector.
•Insert two #8 x 18 x 1" screws through the holes in the
battery clamp (engine cover) and into the vehicle body.
•Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
Do not over-tighten.
Battery Clamp
(Engine Cover)
3
•Lower the hood. Lift the hood latches and fit the short
tabs onto the notches on the hood to fasten it.
Hood
Hood
Latches
4
Battery Installation and Battery Clamp
(Engine Cover) Assembly
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IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels®Type H 6 Volt bat-
tery with a Power Wheels®25 Amp 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®Type H 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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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.
•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.
•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 on a surface which could be
damaged by the acid contained inside the battery.
Take precautions to protect the surface on which you
store the battery.
•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 clamp 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.
Care
•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 exhausted batteries 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. For the service center location nearest you,
please call 1-800-348-0751. Contact your local waste
management officials for other information regarding the
environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal
of lead-acid batteries. If you live in the State of Florida or
Minnesota, it is prohibited by law for anyone to throw
away lead-acid batteries in the municipal waste stream.
Disposal
Battery Care and Disposal
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Rules for Safe Driving
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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 dri-
ving by children can lead to serious injury. Before children
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 substi-
tute for direct adult supervision.
Teach appropriate safety rules to your child before allowing
operation of this vehicle. These rules should also be
reviewed with neighborhood children or other playmates
who want to drive this vehicle.
Riding Rules
Make sure children know and follow these rules for
safe driving:
1. Always sit on the seat.
2. Always wear shoes.
3. Only 1 (one) rider at a time. 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.
4. Do not allow any child to drive the vehicle in the street
or near moving (motorized) vehicles.
5. 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).
6. 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
a well-lit area.
7. Do not allow your child to drive on sloped or inclined
surfaces. Restrict your child’s driving to generally
level ground ONLY!
8. Do not allow your child to drive down or across a
steep slope.
- The vehicle may gain unsafe speed, even if the
pedal is released to stop.
- The vehicle may tilt and tip over.
- The wheels could lose traction, causing the vehicle
to slip.
9. Do not allow your child to drive up steep inclines. The
motor may stop and the vehicle could roll backwards at
an unsafe speed.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Do not allow a child to operate the vehicle without
direct adult supervision. To prevent unsupervised use
of the vehicle, disconnect the motor harness from the
battery when the vehicle is not in use.
To disconnect the motor harness connector an
battery connector:
–Lift the hood.
–Remove the battery clamp (engine cover).
–Squeeze the tabs on the motor harness connector to
unplug it from the battery connector.
–Replace the battery clamp (engine cover).
–Lower the hood and fasten the hood latches.
WARNING
Prevent Injuries and Deaths
•Direct Adult Supervision Required
•Keep Children Within Safe Riding Areas
These areas must be:
- away from swimming pools and other
bodies of water to prevent drownings
- generally level to prevent tipovers
- away from steps, driveways, roads
and alleys.
Use vehicle on generally level ground ONLY!
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To Back-Up
•Once your child is comfortable operating the vehicle in
FORWARD, introduce REVERSE (REV).
Note: To prevent damage to the motors, stop the vehicle
before switching between FORWARD and REVERSE.
•Push the bottom button (REV) on the
FORWARD/REVERSE switch to drive in reverse .
•Press down on the foot pedal . The vehicle will go in
reverse at a maximum of 21/2mph .
•Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how
quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving reverse.
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To Drive
•Push the top button (FWD) on the FORWARD/REVERSE
switch to drive forward .
•Press down on the foot pedal . The vehicle will go
forward at a maximum of 21/2mph .
•Help your child practice steering to learn how far
and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when
driving forward.
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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.
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FWD
•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
switches 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
vehicle 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 25 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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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.
Do not substitute parts.
Blown fuse Make sure that the fuse in the battery is in good
condition. Replace a blown fuse with a Power Wheels®
25 amp fuse. Do not 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 Relations,
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 25.
Problems and Solutions Guide
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