Fisher-Price 73510 User Manual
Owner's Manual
with Assembly Instructions
For Model 73510
®
Product features and decoration may vary from the picture above.
Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.
Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Hammer, Slotted Screwdriver,
Adjustable Wrench and Safety Scissors (tools not included).
Use only with a Power Wheels
®
Type H 6 Volt Battery, Power Wheels®25 Amp Fuse and Power Wheels
®
Type H 6 Volt Charger (all included).
Trademarks, design patents and copyrights are used with
the approval of the owner VOLKSWAGEN AG.
Fisher-Price, Power Wheels, Power Wheels by Fisher-Price
and Power Lock are U.S.trademarks of Mattel, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Important Information
A Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
B Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
C Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
D Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
E Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
F Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
G Label Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
H Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
I Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
J Caring For Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
K Rules For Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
L How to Operate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
M FCC Statement (United States Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
N Statement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
O Problems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
P Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
• 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 recommend that
you start charging your battery before beginning assembly.
Please see Battery Charging beginning on page 8 for
detailed instructions.
• Read this manual carefully for important safety information
and operating instructions before using your vehicle. Keep
these instructions for future reference as they contain
important information.
• Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior flooring can
be damaged by riding this vehicle indoors. Fisher-Price
®
will not be responsible for damage to floors if the vehicle
is used indoors.
• This vehicle is designed for use on: asphalt and
other hard surfaces; on generally level terrain; and by
children 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.
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• To prevent damaging the motors and gears, do not tow
anything behind the vehicle or overload it. Do not exceed
the maximum weight capacity of 50 lbs (23 kg).
• 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 authorized
service centers will repair or replace parts under warranty at
no extra charge, and can perform non-warranty repairs for
a minimal charge. Please see the Authorized Service Center
list beginning on page 32 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.
CA UTION
• 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
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 Wheels
®
25 Amp fuse.
- Never modify the electrical system.Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious
injury and could also ruin the electr ical 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.
• The battery must be handled by adults only. The batter y is heavy and contains sulfuric
acid (electrolyte). Dropping the batter y could result in ser ious injur y.
• 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 batter y and
possibly cause a fire resulting in serious injury. Lift and carr y the batter y 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.
Warnings and Cautions
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ELECTRICAL HAZARD
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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.
Seat
Steering Wheel Bottom
Hubcap - 4
Windshield Hinge
Gearbox
Note: The gearbox is
temporarily fastened
to the inside of the
battery compartment.
Refer to step 2 in the
Assembly section,
page 11.
Steering Wheel Top
Vehicle Body
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Windshield
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Door
Steering Linkage
Steering Linkage Cover
Parts
Not Shown: Label Sheet - 2
Spacer
Hex Bushing - 4
Round Bushing - 6
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25 Amp Fuse - 1*
*Note: For your convenience, an extra 25 amp fuse is included.
Driver
Rear Axle
Traction Band
Front Axle - 2
Steering Bracket
Steering Column
6 Volt Charger
6 Volt Battery
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Note: The rear axle is temporarily fastened
to the underside of the vehicle body. Refer to
step 1 in the Assembly section, page 11.
Parts
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Lock Washer - 4*
*Note: For your convenience, an extra .437 white cap nut, .354 black cap nut and lock washer are included.
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.437 (Large) White Cap Nut – 2*
#8 x 3/4" Screw - 13
#10 x 3/4" Trusshead Screw
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#6 x 1/2" Screw - 5
#6 x 1" Screw - 2
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#10 Lock Nut
Small Washer - 2
.354 (Small) Black Cap Nut*
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Note: Some parts shown are assembled
on both sides of the vehicle.
1. Vehicle Body
2. Seat
3. Door
4. Wheel - 4
5. Rear Axle
6. Windshield
7. Driver
8. Front Axle - 2
9. Steering Linkage Cover
10. Steering Linkage
11. Steering Wheel Top
12. Steering Wheel Bottom
13. Steering Wheel Cap
14. Steering Column
15. Hubcap - 4
16. Hubcap Cover - 4
17. Hex Bushing - 4
18. Round Bushing - 6
19. Spacer
20. Large Washer - 5
21.1/4"x 11/2" Screw - 2
22. #8 x 3/4" Screw - 13
23. #6 x 1/2" Screw - 5
24. .437 White Cap Nut - 2
25. .354 Black Cap Nut
26. Lock Washer - 4
27. 6 Volt Charger
28. 6 Volt Battery
29. Steering Bracket
30. Traction Band
31. Small Washer - 2
32. #10 x 3/4" Trusshead Screw
33. #10 Locknut
34. Windshield Hinge
35. #6 x 1" Screw - 2
36. 25 Amp Fuse
37. Gearbox
Not Shown - Label Sheet - 2
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Battery Charging
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CA UTION
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 Wheels
®
25 Amp fuse.
- Never modify the electrical system.
Alterations could cause a fire resulting in
serious injury and could also r uin 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.
• The battery must be handled by adults
only.The batter y is heavy and contains
sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Dropping the
battery could result in serious injur y.
• 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 batter y
and possibly cause a fire resulting in
serious injury.Lift and carry the batter y
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.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
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.
• You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to
recharge it.
• Before charging the battery, examine the battery case for
cracks or other damage which may allow sulfuric acid
(electrolyte) to leak during the charging process. Never
attempt to charge a damaged battery. 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. Take precautions to protect any
surface on which you charge the battery.
• Do not charge the battery on a surface (such as kitchen
countertops) 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 15W with an output of 6 VDC 7.2W
[1200mA]) to charge your Power Wheels® 6 volt battery.
• If 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.
Battery Charging
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• Locate the lock fasteners in the back of the seat.
• Using a slotted screwdriver, turn each lock fastener
1
/4turn to the unlocked position.
• Lift the seat to remove it from the vehicle body.
Rear View
Rear View
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• Remove the battery from the vehicle body.
• While pressing the vehicle
body tab, lift the edge of the
battery clamp.
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IMPORTANT! The battery must be removed from your vehicle
for the initial charge in order to complete assembly. After
assembly is complete, you do not need to remove the battery
from your vehicle to recharge it.
Lock Fasteners
Seat
Seat
Battery
Clamp
Battery
Rear View
Rear View
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Battery Charging
• 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. Unplug the charger
from the wall outlet. The battery is now ready to be installed
in your vehicle. Please see “Battery Installation” on page 24
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
re-assemble the seat.
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• Insert a Power Wheels®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.
• Plug the charger connector into the battery connector.
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Battery
Connector
Charger
Connector
25 Amp Fuse
Charger
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• Turn the vehicle body upright.
• Using safety scissors, cut the
plastic retainer holding the gearbox in place.
• Throw away the plastic retainer.
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• Turn the vehicle body
over so the bottom is
facing you.
• Loosen and remove the screw and washer holding the rear
axle in place. Remove the rear axle. Set the rear axle aside
for assembly step 4.
• Throw away the screw and washer. They are not
needed for assembly.
Bottom View
Rear View
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Assembly
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Children can be harmed by small parts,
sharp edges and shar p 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.
WARNING
Rear Axle
Rear
Axle
Screw
Screw and Washer
Washer
Plastic
Retainer
Gearbox
Cut and Remove
Plastic Retainer
• Fit a round bushing, barrel side first,
into the hole inside the battery
compartment.
• Position the gearbox with the teeth
outward. Fit the gearbox through the
large opening in the side of the battery compartment.
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Rear View
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Round Bushing
Barrel Side
Hole
Round
Bushing
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Gearbox
Hole
Round
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Large
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Teeth
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