Little Tikes You Drive Excavator User manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
You Drive Excavator
Adult assembly required. Approx. assembly time: 20 min.
3-7
#657108M
#657108MX1
years
XIM657108 - 2/21
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Look for video of assembly at
littletikes.com/videoinstructions

WARNINGS!
• Adult Assembly Required
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Prior to assembly, this package contains small parts: hardware which is a choking hazard and
may contain sharp edges and sharp points. Keep away from children until assembled.
• DO NOT place this product on concrete, asphalt, packed earth or other hard surfaces. Carpet
over hard oors may not prevent injury.
• Adult supervision required. Do not leave children unattended.
• This product is intended for use by children from ages 3 - 7 years.
• When temperatures fall below 0°F/-18°C, outdoor use of this product is not recommended.
In extreme cold, plastic materials lose resilience and may become brittle and crack upon
impact. Store product in a warmer, protected place.
• Protect your eyes. Always wear safety glasses when using a hammer.
DISPOSAL
Disassemble and dispose of equipment in such a manner that no hazardous conditions such as,
but not limited to, small parts and sharp edges exist at the time equipment is discarded.
Thank you for choosing the Little Tikes©You Drive Excavator.
We strive to provide a durable, easy-to-assemble toy thats made to last,
giving your child years of imaginative, engaging fun!
Really important information you should know!
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• Read through all the instructions rst.
• Clear a at surface to lay out all the materials so everything is close at hand.
• You will need a Phillips head screwdriver (power driver, recommended, not included)
hammer and safety glasses (not included) to assemble the You Drive Excavator.
- When installing screws, be sure screws are tightened snugly, but do NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
• Be sure to locate your decals and set aside. Decals are easier to apply when the part is
laying at, so you may want to apply the decals before assembly.
• The parts are listed below - each part is identied with a letter in RED for easy reference.
• Illustrations are for reference only. Styles may vary from actual contents.
• If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Give our customer service team a call at 1-800- 321-0183.

Tools required (not included)
(Recommended)
(Recommandé)
(Recomendado)
A Few Things Before You Start!
BEFORE you begin assembly, make sure
you have all the parts listed below.
Some packages of hardware may have extras pieces.
!
Questions? We’re here to help.
Little Tikes customer service team at 1-800- 321-0183.
!
Included in hardware pack. Discard after use.
Tool color
may vary.
Small cap nut tool
Axle cap tool
Short
Arm (1) Scoop (1)
AB
Lever (1)
C
Turret (1)
D
Handles (2)
E
Large digger
arm- L (1)
RightLeft
Seat (1)
F
Base (1)
G
Short arm axle (1)
I
Lever axle (1)
H
L
Large digger
arm- R (1)
R
3
Decal Sheet (1)

1/4”diameter medium axle (3)
K
3/8”diameter long axle (1)
M
4
J
1/4”diameter short axle (1)
Hardware Guide
Shown actual size
1”Bolt (1) Screw Cover (1)
Small Cap nut (12)
N
P
1”Screw (1)
Axle Caps (2)
O
Small cap nut tool Axle cap tool
Let’s start...SHORT axle first
1
Small Capnut (1)
N
Small cap nut tool
Do not hammer on
surfaces or items
you don’t want to
break, mar or dent.
Small cap nut tool
Place small cap nut (part N)
into small cap nut tool.
Insert the short axle (part J) into the cap nut (part N).
Hammer the short, ¼”diameter axle (part J) into the
cap nut (part N).
1/4”diameter
short axle (1)
Really give it a good hit!
Small cap nut
Small cap nut
N
J
N
Washer (1)
Q

5
Let’s start...MEDIUM axle next
2
Small Capnut (3)
N
Small cap nut tool
Small cap nut tool
Place small cap nut (part N)
into small cap nut tool.
Insert the medium axle (part K) into the cap nut (part N).
Hammer the medium, 1/4”diameter axle (part K) into the cap
nut (part N). Repeat for remaining 2 medium axles (part K).
1/4”diameter
medium axle (1)
Really give it a good hit!
Small cap nut
Finish with the LONG axle
3
Axle Caps (2)
O
Axle cap tool
Axle cap tool
Place axle cap (part O)
into tool.
Axle cap
3/8”diameter
long axle (1)
Axle cap
Insert the long axle (part M)
into the axle cap.
Hammer 3/8”dia, long axle
(part M) into the axle cap.
Small cap nut
N
N
K
O
O
M
x3

Scoop it up!
4
Insert the short arm (part
A) into the end of the
scoop (part B).
A
B
J
Thread the assembled
short axle (J) through the
scoop and short arm.
Small cap nut
N
Place a small cap nut (N)
into the small cap nut tool.
Insert the open end of the
axle into the cap nut and
hammer to secure.
You need the lever axle H...it’s the long one
5
C
H
Insert one end of the lever axle
(part H) into the hole in the
middle of the lever handle.
Small Capnut (1)
N
Small cap nut tool
Small cap nut
N
Place a small cap
nut (N) into the
small cap nut tool.
Insert the open
end of the axle into
the cap nut and
hammer to secure.
6
1
2
Small Capnut (1)
N
Small cap nut tool

6
Sink it!
Insert the assembled lever - center part -
into the slot in the turret (part D).
D
7a
Adding digger arms...there’s a LEFT and a RIGHT!
Right
R
Left
L
Place the RIGHT and LEFT digger arms on
each side of the assembled turret. Hold them
together.
7

7b
LONG axle
Axle Caps (2)
O
Axle cap tool
Thread the assembled 3/8”
dia. long axle (M) through the
assembled digger arms to the
turret.
Axle cap
Place an axle cap (O) into
the axle cap tool. Insert the
open end of the axle into
the axle cap and hammer
to secure.
M
O
E
Insert (1) handle (part E) between
the digger arms.
K
Thread the assembled
medium axle (K)
through the digger
arms and handle.
Small cap nut
N
8a
Handle it!
8
1
2
Small Capnut (1)
N
Small cap nut tool
1
Place a small cap nut (N) into
the small cap nut tool. Insert
the open end of the axle into
the cap nut and hammer to
secure.
2

8b
Handle it!
E
Insert (1) handle (part E)
between the digger arms.
Thread the assembled
medium axle (K) through the
digger arms and handle.
Small Capnut (1)
N
Small cap nut tool
SQUEEZE!!!
9
1”Screw (1)
P
Flip the entire digger arm
assembly over. Straddle the
opposite end of the turret and
press knees together to align
the center holes.
Insert the 1”screw through the
screw cover (part P) and install
it in the aligned center hole.
PRESS INWARD
PRESS INWARD
9
Place a small cap nut (N) into the
small cap nut tool. Insert the open
end of the axle into the cap nut and
hammer to secure.
N
K
1
2

1
2
10
10
Let’s put it all together...
Small Capnut (1)
N
Small cap nut tool
Insert the assembled
scoop arm into the
assembled digger arms.
Thread an assembled medium
axle (K) through the digger arms
and scoop.
Small cap nut
N
Place a small cap nut (N)
into the small cap nut tool.
Insert the open end of the
axle into the cap nut and
hammer to secure.
K
3
Insert the open end of the
lever axle through the hole
located on the notch on the
short arm/scoop.
Place a small cap nut (N)
into the small cap nut tool.
Insert the open end of
the axle into the cap
nut and hammer to
secure.
Small cap nut
N