Fisher-Price M9779 Instruction Sheet
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1. 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 wires and connectors Make sure the charger connector is plugged into the battery and that the charger is plugged into the wall Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is ON Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours If you suspect that your battery is damaged as a result of overcharging contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center They can test your battery for you Even with proper care a rechargeable battery does not last forever Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on vehicle use and use conditions Replace the battery with a new Power Wheels 12 volt battery Do not substitute parts The built in thermal fuse may trip and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe Once a fuse has tripped remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 Ibs 59 kg maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle Do not drive up hills or run into fixed objects which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to2. 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 elec tricity involved in charging the battery 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 N CAUTION Use the charger in dry locations only BATTERY CHARGING About Thermal Fuses Your Power Wheels 12 volt battery is equipped with a built in thermal fuse The thermal fuse is a self resetting safety device which automatically trios and shuts down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe Once a fuse has tripped remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again To avoid repeated automatic shut downs do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 Ibs 59 kg maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle Avoid severe driving conditions such as driving up slopes or running into fixed objects which can cause th
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4. Seat Belt 2 Short Seat Belts a M9779a 0920 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Cover 12 Volt Charger 12 Volt Battery e 2 2 Hubcaps Steering Column Cap Steering Column Part Not Shown Label Sheet ww Es OY 8 x 3 4 Screw 19 25 x 2 85 Pin 1 Wire Clip 2 Fasteners Shown Actual Size For your convenience we included extra fasteners Note Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips screwdriver Do not over tighten the screws 5 M9779a 0920 PARTS PICTURE Note Some parts shown are assembled to both sides of the vehicle Vehicle yam Hood gd Steering Column Cargo Bed Ps Long Seat Belt L 8 25 x 2 85 Pin Label Sheet 2 Hubcaps c 2 Short Seat Belts LEJ Steering Column Cap 8 x 3 4 Screw 19 Steering Wheel aed 2 Rear Wheels a C54 12 Volt Charger seat a Front Grille a 12 Volt Battery Steering Wheel Cover WPA Grille Support aE 2 Wire Clips 6 M9779a 0920 i ES i 0 Law ay i a y X J aus d ommy y E x E Aaa zx WARNING e Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over Always use battery retainer e PREVENT FIRE 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 or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious injury Use of Power Wheels components in products other than
5. i af og Hat af Fy i j F 1 r LEFT SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 17 M9779a 0920 BATTERY INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Use only a Power Wheels 12 volt lead acid rechargeable battery with built in thermal fuse Use of any other battery will damage your vehicle Make sure that you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels 12 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 Power Wheels 12 Volt Battery Motor Harness 4 Connector Lift the hood e Plug the motor harness connector into the battery P Battery Retainer First lift and then slide the battery retainer toward you Then place the battery in the battery compartment Make sure the battery retainer slides over the top of the battery e Close the hood M9779a 0920 BATTERY CARE AND DISPOSAL Care 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 w
6. repair Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to make sure they are tight Contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center for diagnosis and repair Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to make sure they are tight Contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center for diagnosis and repair Contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center for diagnosis and repair Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching direction M9779a 0920 PROBLEM Loud clacking or grinding noise from a motor gearbox Charger gets warm during use Battery makes a sizzling or gurgling noise when charging FM Radio does not function FM Radio station changes automatically FM Radio functions erratically POSSIBLE CAUSE Broken gears It is normal for some chargers to get warm during use and is not reason for concern It is normal for some batteries to make noise and swell slightly while charging and is not reason for concern Power is off Batteries are weak or dead Poor reception Power was turned off and the radio reset back to the first station Electronic lock up 26 SOLUTION Contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center for diagnosis and repair No action required If your charger does not get warm during use it does not mean that it is not working properly No action required If your battery does not make noise or swel
7. that can cause a chemical burn injury or ruin your toy To avoid battery leakage Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium Insert batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment e Remove batteries during long periods of non use Always remove exhausted batteries from the toy Dispose of batteries safely Do not dispose of this product in a fire The batteries inside may explode or leak e Never short circuit the battery terminals e Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended Do not charge non rechargeable batteries e Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging If removable rechargeable batteries are used they are only to be charged under adult supervision M9779a 0920 DECORATION e Before applying the labels wipe the surface of the vehicle with a clean dry cloth to remove any dust or oils e 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 bubbles e R nyd M BACK VIEW fj CRAFTSMAN PU aah SP ee 5 JF Ti TOP VIEW 4 h i i Enn r Tis i i
8. 0 VAC 60 Hz with an output of 12 VDC 1200 mA to charge your Power Wheels 12 volt battery Adults Note Regularly examine the charger for damage to the cord plug housing or other parts that may result in the risk of fire electric shock or injury In the event of any damage do not use the charger until the damage has been properly repaired Please call 1 800 348 0751 f your battery is old and will not accept a charge do not leave it in the vehicle Always remove a dead battery from the vehicle M9779a 0920 Power Indicator Charger Connector e Plug the charger connector into the battery B e Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet The power indicator lights Le Notes If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a switch make sure the switch is ON Use the charger only in a wall outlet Do not plug the charger into a ceiling outlet The power indicator on the charger does not indicate the charge Status of your battery The power indicator allows you to see that there is power from the wall outlet 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 Unplug the charger from the wall outlet The battery is now ready to be ins
9. ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Should you need service or assistance with your vehicle during the warranty period do not return the vehicle to the store Power Wheels has provided a nationwide network of authorized service centers If there is not an authorized service center in your area please visit us on line at www powerwheels com or call Consumer Relations for information 1 800 348 0751 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state PLEASE SAVE YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT M9779a 0920 Before first time use you must charge the battery 18 hours Charge the battery immediately after each use Charge the battery once a month even if the vehicle is not used or stored Do not return your vehicle to the store Or contact your local independently owned and operated Power Wheels Authorized Service Center For the location nearest you visit us on line at www powerwheels com a Ford Oval and F 150 are registered trademarks owned and licensed by Ford Motor Company Manufactured by Fisher Price Inc a subsidiary of Mattel Inc www ford com i i Craftsman is a registered trademark of Sears Brands LLC 2007 Fisher Price Inc a subsidiary of Mattel Inc East Aurora New York 14052 U S A 2007 Mattel Inc All
10. POWER WHEELS FisherPrice e Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt e Tool needed for assembly Phillips Screwdriver not included e Use only with the included Power Wheels 12 Volt Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery with Built in Thermal Fuse and a Power Wheels 12 Volt Charger with type 12V connector both included e Requires four C LR14 alkaline batteries for FM Radio operation not included af y wtb ee doa Y Page Ea eo eet a rita Listes ata plii 4 Ji che ag a ee te et SE yis fetes Chie Nave A Ee a Me OUR c SRE RS SUNG a ANNIE ape P e peer of ri ESD SN a E A SSR LAS re a a dr meek tn gee i ai k amp a k Owner s Manual with Assembly Instructions For Model M9779 TABLE OF CONTENTS ponent IMONNAON s cach uswwenteeanuaneteduros tegaeneeed oseeeu tugaanen st ecu TETE AETAT ETTET TET 2 Warnings and Cautions s s seasann ge arene es pce sinn eae seeaed eae baue ra aenlen hock wale nnn 4S panne eee ae ainn ate ans 3 POUS seueyeosteneveaegadeuresesaedvepes qeyeaneeu ey re reeds oussceeeoeoeosueyresecuey E 4 eae a 6 a ee ee TTT ee ee eee ee eT ee ee EE A ee ee E re ee eee re eee 6 SclC ge Ciel ee ae ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee ne ee ee ree 7 POSOMOW sce cane eee ene eae ees Gees Gee ueee eee es eee a teeuer eee eases eo deeune E PE E E E E une ed 8 DO OO oy ou cueeanen es eee en vena os ue aoe es boas e been
11. The vehicle will go in reverse at a maximum of 21 2 mph The vehicle is designed to operate in low speed only in reverse Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving in reverse N e Make sure the shifter is in the high speed A position Press down on the foot pedal The vehicle moves forward at a maximum of 5 mph Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving forward in high speed 21 M9779a 0920 CHARGE INDICATOR CARGO BED Button Press the 12 volt battery charge indicator button to check the Lift and lower the tailgate to open power level of your battery To close the tailgate lift and lower it back in place o All four lights means the 12 volt battery is 100 fully charged Note Cargo bed weight limit is 25 Ibs 11 3 kg 3 Three lights means the 12 volt battery is 75 mostly charged Two lights means the 12 volt battery is 50 charged VEH ICLE CARE We recommend recharging your battery for 14 hours One or no lights means the 12 volt battery needs charging Fully charge your battery for 14 hours Hint For the most accurate reading do not press the battery charge indicator while the vehicle is moving e Check all screws regularly and tighten as required Check plastic parts on a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces e During snowy or rainy weather the vehicl
12. Wheels vehicle e Read this manual carefully for important safety information and please call our toll free service lines at 1 800 348 0751 from operating instructions before using your vehicle Keep this manual 9 AM to 7 PM EST Monday through Friday and 11 AM to 5 PM for future reference as it contains important information EST Saturday Trained customer service representatives are e This vehicle is appropriate for use on generally level rough terrain available to take your call in English or French Habla Espa ol including hard surfaces wet and dry grass ruts gravel mulch Si usted tiene alguna pregunta necesita asistencia llame gratis and mud and by children 3 years of age and older 1 800 348 0755 para los Estados Unidos Tenemos representantes e This vehicle has been pre set so it will only operate in low speed que hablan espa ol para atender su llamada See the instructions for High speed lockout on page 21 to For your convenience Power Wheels maintains an independently remove the high speed lock out screw owned and operated Authorized Service Center Network with Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors Most interior flooring can be more than 300 authorized service centers nationwide Our damaged by riding this vehicle indoors Fisher Price will not be authorized service centers will repair or replace parts under responsible for damage to the floor if the vehicle is used indoors warranty at no extra charge and can perform non warra
13. e 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 2 two riders 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 Never ride in the cargo bed Cargo bed weight limit is 25 lbs 11 3 kg 5 Do not allow any child to drive the vehicle in the street or near moving motorized vehicles 6 Do not allow any child to drive near bodies of water Such as pools or creeks obstructions such as furniture low tree limbs or play equipment or drop offs such as stairs or decks 7 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 8 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 9 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 veh
14. e 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 An extremely dirty vehicle can be rinsed with a hose but avoid FM RADI O spraying directly into switches motors and battery compartment Water or moisture in the motors or electrical switches can cause them Power Volume to corrode and could cause switch or motor failure re e Avoid operating the vehicle on sand Sand in the motors 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 automotive wax e 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 For the location of the authorized service center nearest you please visit us on line at www powerwheels com or call 1 800 348 0751 Scan Reset Main Reset Button Scan Press the power button amp to turn on or off Turn the volume dial Q to adjust to a comfortable listening level Press the scan button to find a station e Press the scan button again to go to the next station To reset the radio to the first station 88 5 press the scan reset button e FM Radio reception varies from area t
15. e wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors and make sure your child stops the vehicle before Switching direction If a thermal fuse in a battery continually trips under normal driving conditions please contact your local Power Wheels Authorized Service Center For the location of the Authorized Service Center nearest to you visit us on line at www powerwheels com or call 1 800 348 0751 Important Notes Your new battery must be charged for at least 18 hours before you use it in your vehicle for the first time e 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 e You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to recharge It e 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 such as a kitchen counter top 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 12 volt charger with 12 V connector input 12
16. es 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 Contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center for diagnosis and repair M9779a 0920 PROBLEM Vehicle was running but suddenly stopped Short run time Less than 1 3 hours per charge POSSIBLE CAUSE Loose wire or loose connectors Tripped thermal fuse Undercharged battery Overcharged battery Battery is old and will not accept full charge Tripped thermal fuse SOLUTION Check all wires and connectors Make sure the motor harness connector is plugged into the battery and that there are no loose wires around the motors The built in thermal fuse may trip and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe Once a fuse has tripped remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 Ibs 59 kg maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle Do not drive up hills or run into fixed objects which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors If a thermal fuse continually trips contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center Charge the battery
17. eset ooo be eee ees oo ee ceeaeeaetedeees cess 17 Battery Installation nnna annann EEEE 18 Baer AOE CND E eee EPE EEEE EEEE E ETETE TETEE TEE E EEEE EEEE ET 19 e DRR ee siesta e E E ee oa ed E E E ee E ened es 20 Vehicle Operation n nunnana aaneen nnana 21 ele Aele e EEE E EE E ee ee ee ere 22 ENERGIO aeree a e e N e a E uses oueeeas 22 Cargo Bed sas se aesets ay nan EEEE EEEE 22 Vee O ee EE ee eee ee E ee ee ee ee ee 22 PROBIOMS ANG o e GUICG cy canto chine okey Added choy dak Shonda Op Ose er led monn SETET sade anne eager edad s 23 FGC Slalomo sareren aar aerator EEE RE E E Gh inp ERE a AERE EE EERE E EEE EA Beng Boke ae 27 AN N si uusnscuesvoreeseyesseeneseae wed esye nee eedyeesamenys eoeuedeessedeses noeeeees ceeaeureseecedeeumenes 27 IMPORTANT INFORMATION e Your new vehicle requires adult assembly Please set aside at least e This product contains a magnet Do not use around items that are 60 minutes for assembly sensitive to or affected by magnetic fields e You must charge your battery for 18 30 hours before you use e This vehicle has adjustable play seat belts Please note that the your vehicle for the first time We recommend that you start adjustable seat belts are designed to be a play feature and do not charging your battery before beginning assembly Please see function as protective safety restraints Battery Charging beginning on page 7 for detailed instructions e If you have any questions about your Power
18. ged into the wall Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is ON Be sure to charge the battery after each use Even with proper care a rechargeable battery does not last forever Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on the vehicle use and use conditions Replace the battery with a new Power Wheels 12 volt battery Do not substitute parts Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing more than one rider at one time by exceeding the 130 Ib 59 kg maximum weight capacity or by towing objects behind the vehicle Restrict your child s driving to areas that are generally level with gentle inclines or slopes The vehicle was pre set to run only in low speed To allow the vehicle to run in low and high speed you must disconnect the High Speed Lock Out Follow the instructions on page 21 to remove the High Speed Lock Out screw It is possible that only one rear wheel may spin when both rear wheels are raised off the ground and the vehicle is in low speed This does not necessarily indicate a problem Check for proper operation of the drive system by raising the rear wheels off the ground and pressing the foot pedal If only one rear wheel spins carefully press your hand on the spinning wheel to slow it down The other rear wheel should begin to spin If the other rear wheel does not begin to spin there may be a problem with the vehicle Contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center for diagnosis and
19. he dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Note Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation LIMITED WARRANTY Bumper to Bumper Limited Warranty One year limited warranty from the date of purchase on the Power Wheels vehicle Six month limited warranty on the 12 volt battery For the original purchaser this one year limited warranty covers the Power Wheels ride on vehicle purchased from Power Wheels against defects in materials and workmanship The six month limited warranty applies only to the 12 volt battery included by Power Wheels with the original purchase of the vehicle This warranty covers normal use and does not cover the Power Wheels vehicle or battery if damaged by unreasonable use neglect accident abuse misuse improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship Evidence of any attempt at consumer repair will void this warranty THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER AND IS INTENDED TO EXCLUDE ANY LIABILITY ON THE PART OF POWER WHEELS WHETHER UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR IMPLIED BY LAW FOR
20. hites 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 on a surface such as a kitchen counter top 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 Use only a Power Wheels 12 volt battery Remember to charge the new battery for at least 18 hours before first use Prevent the battery from moving freely inside the battery compart ment Always use the battery retainer to secure the battery in the battery compartme
21. ically stops the vehicle when your child s foot lifts from the pedal e Make sure your child is comfortable with steering the vehicle and automatically knows how to stop Low Speed High Speed Make sure the shifter is in the low speed LI position Store lock out t Press down on the foot pedal The vehicle moves forward at a screw here maximum of 21 2 mph Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving forward in low speed Remove lock out screw e for high speed To Back Up e Before you disconnect the high speed lock out make sure your child knows how to steer how to start and stop the vehicle and knows the rules for safe driving When the high speed lock out is disconnected the vehicle can be driven forward in low speed 21 2 mph maximum or high speed 5 mph maximum Make sure the shifter is in the low speed 1 position e Loosen and remove the screw in the shifter base e Place the lock out screw into the hole in the shifter handle for future use It can be re inserted into the shifter base to lock out high speed N IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the motors and gears stop the s A vehicle before shifting from forward to reverse y Once your child is completely comfortable with operating the vehicle in the forward mode introduce reverse A Make sure the shifter is in the reverse LR position Press down on the foot pedal
22. icle to slip 10 Do not allow your child to drive up steep inclines The motor may stop and the vehicle could roll backwards at an unsafe speed 11 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 12 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 13 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 M9779a 0920 VEHICLE OPERATION As assembled your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed 21 2 mph maximum After your child has mastered the basic skills of driving and understands the rules for safe driving it s time to remove the high speed lock out screw to allow the vehicle to operate in low or high speed See the instructions on this page to remove the high speed lock out screw STOP 7 e Your vehicle has a patented electronic braking system that auto mat
23. ip through the hole in the axle N INCORRECT gt Slide the clip so that the straight end goes through the other hole in the axle e Make sure the straight end of the clip is through both holes in i Ss the axle OSS l ANN Pd oe INCORRECT 5 ce f the clip is upside down or not through both holes in the axle you have not assembled it properly Please remove the clip and go back to step 18 13 M9779a 0920 Seat Slots A 21 1 Hubcap A Align the tabs on a hubcap with the slots in a rear wheel Snap a hubcap into the center of the rear wheel Hint If the hubcap does not snap into place you may not have assembled the wire clip properly Remove the wire clip and refer a back to step 18 23 BACK VIEW e Repeat steps 17 21 to assemble the other rear wheel wire clip qt _ and hubcap e Turn the vehicle upright e Insert both tabs on the back edge of the seat into the slots inside the bed Short Seat Belts Screws Long Seat Belt e Insert the T fastener end of a short seat belt strap through the DA slot near the outer edge of the seat Make sure the fastener side Tete lt of the seat belt faces inward Note You will pull only one T Loop through the slot e Repeat thi
24. l slightly during charging it does not mean that it is not accepting the charge Power automatically turns off after several minutes of non use Press the power button d to turn it back on Replace all four batteries with four new C LR14 alkaline batteries You may find better reception of a particular station in a different location Use the scan button to reset to your favorite station Press the main reset button on the front of the unit with the point of the pen or similar object M9779a 0920 FCC STATEMENT United States Only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Consult t
25. nt 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 Disposal ras K e Your Power Wheels battery is a non spillable sealed lead acid battery It must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner Do not dispose of a lead acid battery in a fire The battery may explode or leak 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 Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with household waste 2002 96 EC Check your local authority for recycling advice and facilities Europe only Return an exhausted 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 For the authorized service center location nearest to you please visit us on line at www powerwheels com or 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 the State of Minnesota it is prohibited by law for anyone to throw away lead acid batteries in the munici
26. nty To prevent damaging the motors and gears teach your child repairs for a minimal charge To find the authorized service center ee nearest you please visit us on line at www powerwheels com to stop the vehicle before switching direction Do not exceed or call 1 800 348 0751 the maximum total weight capacity of 130 lbs 59 kg in the passenger seating area and cargo bed Cargo bed weight limit e To register your vehicle please visit us on line at 25 lbs 11 3 kg www powerwheels com 2 M9779a 0920 WARNING e Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over Always use battery retainer e PREVENT FIRE 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 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 e 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 e 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 e Read the safety instructions on the battery e Examine the battery charger and their connectors for excessive wear
27. o area If the tuned station is lost due to poor reception the radio automatically scans to the next station with good reception Hint The FM Radio will turn off automatically after several minutes of non use Each time power is turned off and back on the FM Radio will reset to 88 5 IMPORTANT If the FM Radio functions erratically press the main reset button with the point of a pen or similar object 22 M9779a 0920 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 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 9 AM 7 PM EST Monday through Friday and 11 AM 5 PM EST Saturday Or contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center For the location nearest you please visit us on line at www powerwheels com or call 1 800 348 0751 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Vehicle does not run Undercharged battery Charger is not working Tripped thermal fuse Loose wire or loose connectors Dead battery Electrical switch damage Motor damage 23 SOLUTION 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 charger connector i
28. 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 e HOT motors Handle carefully WARNING e Prevent Injuries and Deaths e Direct Adult Supervision Required e Never Ride at Night e 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 steep inclines cars roads and alleys e Riding Rules Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe driving and riding Always sit on the seat Always wear shoes Only 2 two riders at a time Never ride in cargo bed N CAUTION e In the unassembled state this package contains small parts Adult assembly is required e Use the charger in dry locations only 3 M9779a 0920 PARTS e f 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 e Please identify all parts before assembly and save all packaging material until assembly is complete to ensure that no parts are discarded e 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 Grille Support Vehicle Front Grille 2 Rear Wheels Cargo Bed Long
29. ould fit into slots in the vehicle BOTTOM VIEW A a y E Dd __ e Carefully turn the vehicle over e Insert four screws into the underside of the vehicle and into the cargo bed Tighten the screws Rear Wheel Well e Insert a screw up through both rear wheel wells and into the cargo bed Tighten the screws Hint You may need the help of another adult to hold the cargo bed in place if you need to tip the vehicle slightly to tighten each screw e Fit the steering column cap onto the end of the steering column 11 M9779a 0920 Insert a screw through the large opening in the steering column cap and the hole in the steering column Tighten the screw Grille Support ee 15 Slots Loop e Fit the loops on grille support through the slots in the grille Push to snap the loops in place 12 Fit the pegs on the underside of the grille support into th receptacles on the vehicle Insert two screws into the grille support and tighten 74 Rear Wheel Rear Axle e Slide a rear wheel onto the rear axle Hint Note the number on the inside of the wheel and on the bottom of the vehicle near the rear axle The rear wheel with a 1 should match the 1 on the vehicle and the rear wheel with a 2 should match the 2 on the vehicle M9779a 0920 e Position the wire clip so that the wavy side is out Insert the straight side of the cl
30. pal waste stream 19 M9779a 0920 SAFE DRIVING RULES A i f Pe aren Sle a RA Sy eee ean D J F ay ae Ww gy as _ 4 B qa a hw aw ANW 4 B RI Di ENAA Peas AA a D i i a N WARNING e Prevent Injuries and Deaths e Direct Adult Supervision Required e Never Ride at Night e 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 steep inclines cars roads and alleys e Riding Rules Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe driving and riding Always sit on the seat Always wear shoes Only 2 two riders at a time Never ride in cargo bed Restrict your child s driving to areas that are generally level 20 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 stil very immature Unsupervised driving 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 substitute for direct adult supervision Teach appropriat
31. s plugged into the battery and that the charger is plugged into the wall Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is ON 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 The built in thermal fuse may trip and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe Once a fuse has tripped remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 Ibs 59 kg maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle Do not drive up hills or run into fixed objects which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors If a thermal fuse continually trips contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center Check all wires and connectors Make sure the motor harness connector is plugged into the battery and that there are no loose wires around the motors 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 The electrical switch
32. s procedure to assemble the other short seat belt strap Insert each fastener end of the long seat belt strap through the Slots in the center of the seat Make sure the fasteners face the outer edge of the seat e Pull each side of the long seat belt strap evenly through the slots Make sure to pull each T loop through a slot Insert two screws through the back of the seat and into the vehicle Tighten the screws 14 M9779a 0920 TOP VIEW Insert two screws into the tabs on the front edge of the seat and tighten y 1 15 FRONT VIEW Fit the long tabs on the hood into the slots in the front end of the vehicle Pull the hood forward and lower Note The hood is held down by magnets Simply lift to open the hood Do not use around items that are sensitive to or affected by magnetic fields M9779a 0920 1 5V x 4 C LR14 Loosen the screws in the radio cover and remove it Insert four C LR14 alkaline batteries Hint We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer battery life e Replace the radio cover and tighten the screws e When sounds become faint or stop it s time for an adult to change the batteries X Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with household waste 2002 96 EC Check your local authority for recycling advice and facilities Europe only 16 Battery Safety Information In exceptional circumstances batteries may leak fluids
33. talled 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 motor harness connector to the battery ASSEMBLY 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 Front Grille Tab Slot Fit the front grille to the vehicle as shown Be sure the tabs on both ends of the grille fit into the groove in each fender M9779a 0920 Screws nl I U U U U U U Front Grille s OP VIEW if DASH VIEW Insert four screws into the top of the front grille and tighten Before applying the labels wipe the surface of the vehicle with Hint You may need to push the ends of the front grille to insert and a clean dry cloth to remove any dust or oils tighten the outer screws and push the center of the front grille to Place the labels exactly as shown in the illustration For best insert and tighten the middle screws results avoid repositioning a label once it has been applied to the vehicle Steering Wheel Large Opening Steering Column a SIDE VIEW u Ss li Insert a screw through both front wheel wells and into
34. the front grille Tighten the screws Lower Bend Down Wipe the steering column with a paper towel to remove any excess lubricant e Position the steering wheel so that the large opening is upright e Position the steering column with the lower bend down as shown Fit the steering wheel onto the steering column 9 M9779a 0920 25 x 2 85 Pin Align the hole in the steering wheel with the hole in the Steering column Insert the 25 x 2 85 pin all the way through the hole in the side of the steering wheel and into the steering column as shown Steering Wheel Cover Snap the steering wheel cover onto the steering wheel Hint If the steering wheel cover does not snap onto the steering wheel you have not properly assembled the steering column to the steering wheel Remove the pin and the steering column from the steering wheel and refer back to Assembly steps 5 and 6 10 Steering Column Insert the end of the steering column down through the opening in the dash and down through the hole in the vehicle floor Hint You may need to turn the steering column to fit it through both openings Press the steering wheel down to snap into place M9779a 0920 Screws Ww lt C 2 SIDE VIE Fit the cargo bed onto the back of the vehicle as shown The four tabs on the cargo bed sh
35. the motors If a thermal fuse continually trips contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center M9779a 0920 PROBLEM Vehicle runs sluggishly Vehicle runs in low speed but does not run in high speed Please note The vehicle is designed to operate in low speed only in reverse Lm When the foot pedal is pressed one rear wheel spins Sometimes the vehicle doesn t run but other times it does When the go foot pedal is pressed the vehicle won t run without a push Battery s thermal fuse constantly trips but the vehicle is not overloaded nor the driving conditions too severe POSSIBLE CAUSE Undercharged battery Battery needs charging Battery is old and will not accept full charge Vehicle is overloaded Driving conditions are too stressful High speed lock out not disconnected Operation of vehicle in low speed Loose wire or connector Motor or electrical switch damage Loose wire or connector Dead Spot on motor Damaged battery Child is switching between FORWARD and REVERSE without stopping 25 SOLUTION 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 charger connector is plugged into the battery and that the charger is plug
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