Fisher-Price 73520 User Manual

Owner's Manual

with Assembly Instructions

For Model 73520

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, Safety Scissors

and Slotted Screwdriver (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).

Dodge is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler Corporation. Dodge®Ram Truck

and its trade dress are used under license from DaimlerChrysler.

Goodyear (and winged foot design) and Wrangler (for tires) are trademarks of the

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, used with permission.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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.

• 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.

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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

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 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 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.

Warnings and Cautions

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

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Parts

Front Wheel (with Rib) - 2

Rear Wheel - 2

• 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.

Vehicle Body

Hood

Cab

Motor

Note: The motor is temporarily fastened to the inside of the vehicle body. Refer to step 1 in the Assembly section, page 10.

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Steering Linkage

Parts

Rear Axle

Traction Band - 2

Front Axle - 2

Steering Column

Steering Wheel

Cover

Sound Box

Axle Support - 2

Assembly Tool

Steering Wheel Bottom

Grille

Seat

Driver

Steering Wheel Top

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Parts

All Shown Actual Size

*Note: For your convenience, one extra .437 cap nut and two extra .354 cap nuts are included.

.437 (Large) Cap Nut – 2*

.437"

#8 x 3/4" Screw - 12

#10 x 1/2" Screw

Washer - 4

.354 (Small) Cap Nut – 6*

.354"

Key Assembly

Knob - 2

Not Shown: Label Sheet - 2

Spacer

Rectangular Bushing

(with Rectangular

Opening) - 2

Rectangular Bushing

(with Circular Opening) - 2

Post Bushing - 2

Black Round Bushing

(with Large Hole) - 3

White Round Bushing

(with Small Hole) - 2

25 Amp Fuse*

*Note: For your convenience, an extra 25 amp fuse is included.

6 Volt Charger

6 Volt Battery

IMPORTANT

A 25 AMP FUSE MUST BE INSTALLED IN TOP

OF BATTERY BEFORE TOY WILL RECHARGE OR OPERATE

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Parts Diagram

1. Vehicle Body

2. Seat

3. Grille

4. Rear Wheel - 2

5. Rear Axle

6. Driver

7. Cab

8. Front Axle - 2

9. Front Wheel (with Rib) - 2

10. Steering Linkage

11. Steering Wheel Top

12. Steering Wheel Bottom

13. Steering Wheel Cover

14. Steering Column

15. Sound Box

16. Hood

17. Rectangular Bushing (with Circular Hole) - 2

18. Black Round Bushing (with Large Hole) - 3

19. Spacer

20. Washer - 4

21. #8 x 3/4" Screw - 12

22. #10 x 1/2" Screw

23. .437 Cap Nut - 2

24. .354 Cap Nut - 6

25. 6 Volt Charger

26. 6 Volt Battery

27. Traction Band - 2

28. 25 Amp Fuse

29. Key Assembly

30. Knob - 2

31. Post Bushing - 2

32. Axle Support - 2

33. White Round Bushing (with Small Hole) - 2

34. Rectangular Bushing (with Rectangular Opening - 2

Not Shown - Label Sheet - 2

Motor Assembly Tool

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ORTANT

T S U

IMP

E L

B R L L

T A R E

O I W Y

T P O R

Battery Charging

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 Wheels

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 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.

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, 12W with an output of 6 VDC,

4.8W, 800 mA) 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.

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• Plug the charger into a standard 120 volt wall outlet. Note: If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a

switch, make sure the switch is ON.

• Before first time use, charge the battery for at least 18 hours. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

Note: The battery must be upright while charging.

• Recharge the battery after each use of your vehicle for at least 14 hours. Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

• Once the battery is charged, disconnect the charger connector from the battery connector. 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 lower the hood. Using a slotted screwdriver, turn each lock fastener 1/4turn to the locked position.

• 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 battery connector into the charger connector.

Battery Connector

Charger Connector

25 Amp Fuse

Charger

Battery Charging

L R

• While pushing the battery clamp, lift and remove the battery from the battery compartment.

• Remove and throw away the protective cardboard material.

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.

Battery

Battery Clamp

Front View

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IMPORTANT

A 25 AMP FUSE MUST BE INSTALLED IN TOP

OF BATTERY BEFORE TOY WILL RECHARGE

OR OPERATE

• Fit a rectangular bushing (with rectangular opening) onto the end of the rear axle. Make sure the base on the rectangular bushing is down, as shown.

• Place a cap nut on a flat surface, inside up, as shown.

Hint: You may want to place a scrap block of wood underneath the cap nut to protect the assembly surface.

• Fit the rear axle into the cap nut.

• Tap the opposite end of the rear axle with a hammer to secure the cap nut in the rear axle. Pull on the cap nut to be sure it is secure.

• Set the rear axle assembly aside for Assembly step 6.

• Turn the vehicle body over so that the bottom is facing you.

• Using safety scissors, cut the plastic retainer holding the motor in place.

• Throw away the plastic retainer.

.437"

Assembly

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.

WARNING

Vehicle Body

Plastic

Retainer

Motor

Plastic

Retainer

Rear Axle

Rectangular

Bushing

(with Rectangular

Opening)

.437 Cap Nut

• Identify the rear wheels and the front wheels.

- Rear wheels have a flat center tread.

- Front wheels have a ribbed center tread.

• Select a rear wheel (with flat center tread) and go onto Assembly step 4.

Flat

Ribbed

See

Inset

Bottom View

.437 Cap Nut

Rectangular Bushing

(with Rectangular

Opening)

Base

Rear Wheel Front Wheel

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Assembly

• Slide the rear axle into the outside of the rear wheel.

• Fit a rectangular bushing (with rectangular opening) into the rectangular indent in the outside of the rear wheel.

• Locate the struts on the underside of the vehicle body. Note the angle on the top edge of each strut.

• Position the axle supports so that the top edge angle matches the top edge angles of the struts.

• Fit an axle support into each of the struts. Be sure the

hole in each axle support aligns with the holes in the struts.

Inside of Rear Wheel

• Identify the inside and the outside of the rear wheel.

- Inside of rear wheel has circular indents.

- Outside of rear wheel has a rectangular indent.

• Turn the rear wheel so that the inside of the wheel is face up.

Rear Axle

Rectangular

Bushing (with

Rectangular

Opening)

Outside of

Rear Wheel

Outside of Rear Wheel

Rectangular Indent

Circular Indents

Axle

Supports

Struts

• Position the driver so that the ribbed side is up.

• Fit the driver into the inside of a rear wheel, as shown.

• Insert a #10 x 1/2" screw through one of the the holes in the driver. Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.

Driver - Ribbed Side Up

Inside of

Rear Wheel

See

Inset

Axle

Support

See

Inset

Bottom View

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