Fisher-Price 74180 User Manual

Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Safety Scissors and Hammer.

Use only with a Power Wheels®Type H 6 Volt Battery, Power Wheels®Thermal Fuse and Power

Wheels®Type H 6 Volt Charger (all included).

Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.

For Model 74180

Owner's Manual with Assembly Instructions

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Table of Contents

Important Information

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A Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

B Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

C Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

D Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

E Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

F Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

G Label Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

H Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

I Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

J Rules for Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

K How to Operate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

L Caring for Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

M Statement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

N Problems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

O Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

CAUTION

Use the charger indoors only.

• Your new vehicle requires adult assembly. Please set
aside at least 30 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 7 for detailed instructions.

• Read this manual carefully for important safety
information and operating instructions before using
your vehicle.

• This vehicle is designed for use on asphalt or other hard
surfaces by children 3 years of age and older.

• This vehicle has an adjustable play seat belt. Please
note that the adjustable seat belt is designed to be a
play feature only and does not function as a protective
safety restraint.

• 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 65 lbs (30 kg).

• If you have any questions about your Power Wheels

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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 24 to find the
authorized service center nearest to 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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Warnings

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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 with assembly
of the vehicle.

• Keep small parts and plastic bags out of children’s reach.Dispose of plastic bags properly.

• Adult supervision is required. Children do not have the judgement necessary to avoid many
accidents. Be sure that children operating this vehicle can do so safely and that they are
supervised at all times.

• Never use near steps, driveways, steep inclines, roadways, alleys, swimming pool areas or
other bodies of water.

• Always wear shoes or sneakers when operating this vehicle.

• Never allow more than one rider.

• The rider should sit on the seat when the vehicle is in operation.

• Hot motor covers.Handle carefully.

• The thermal fuse can get hot. Handle carefully.

• Never alter this vehicle or its electrical system in any way. Alterations could cause a fire
resulting in injury and could also ruin the electr ical 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 injur y.

• Never lift or carry the battery by the wires or connector.This can damage the battery and
possibly cause a fire resulting in injury. Lift and carry the battery by the case only.

• Read the cautions on the back panel of the battery.

• 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.

• 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 vehicle
until you have replaced the worn or damaged part as it could possibly cause a fire resulting
in injury.

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Parts

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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.

Wheel - 2

Left

Shifter

Right

Shifter

Seat

Skid Guard

Driver - 2

Steel Bracket

Pivot Wheel

Pivot Axle

Retainer Strap - 2 Sets (4 pieces)

(For Seat Belt and Battery)

Long Axle

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Vehicle Body

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Parts

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/16" (Small Diameter)

Washer - 2

7

/16" (Large Diameter)

Washer - 2

Hex Bushing - 2

#8 x 1" Screw - 12

#12 x 11/2" Screw

Round Bushing - 3

.437 (Large Diameter) Cap Nut - 4*

.354 (Small Diameter) Cap Nut - 4*

Wire Retainer -4

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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Thermal Fuse

All Shown Actual Size

*For your convenience, four extra cap nuts have been included; two .354 and two .437.

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1. Vehicle Body

2. Long Axle

3. Wheel - 2

4. Pivot Wheel

5. Pivot Axle

6. Right Shifter

7. Left Shifter

8. .354 (Small Diameter) Cap Nut - 2

9. Wire Retainer - 4

10. Driver - 2

11. Seat

12. Retainer Straps - 2 Sets
(Seat Belt and Battery)

13. 6 Volt Battery

14. Hex Bushing - 2

15. #12 x 11/2" Screw

16. Metal Bracket

17. Round Bushing - 3

18.5/16" (Small Diameter) Washer - 2

19. Thermal Fuse

20. #8 x 1" Screw - 12

21. Skid Guard

22.7/16" (Large Diameter) Washer - 2

23. .437 (Large Diameter) Cap Nut - 2

Not Shown

Label Sheet
6 Volt Charger

Parts Diagram

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1

2

3

3

4

5

18

6

7

8

12

23

9

9

9

9

10

22

10

22

19

13

14

17

17

12

8

12

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16

14

23

12

20

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18

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15

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11

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Battery Charging

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• The battery must be handled by adults
only.The battery 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.

• The thermal fuse can get hot. Handle
carefully.

• 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

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vehicles could cause overheating, fire
or explosion.

• Read the cautions on the back panel of
the battery.

• Never lift or carry the battery by the
wires or connectors.This can damage
the battery and possibly cause a fire.
Lift and carry the batter y by the
case only.

• 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
vehicle until you have replaced the
worn or damaged part as it could
possibly cause a fire resulting in injury.

• Never alter this vehicle or its electrical
system in any way.Alterations could
cause a fire resulting in injury and
could also ruin the electrical system.

CAUTION

Use the charger indoors only.

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.

• Use only a Power Wheels®Type H 6 volt charger
(120 VAC 60 Hz 12W with an output of 6.0 VDC
(800mA) to charge your Power Wheels®6 volt battery.

• The charger is not a toy.

• 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.

• The battery must be upright while charging.

• Do not short circuit the battery.

• You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle
to recharge it.

• 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.

WARNING

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IMPORTANT

A 25 AMP FUSE MUST
BE INSTALLED IN TOP

OF BATTERY BEFORE
TOY WILL RECHARGE
OR OPERATE

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Battery Charging

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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 15 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.

• If you are charging the battery for the first time, insert a
thermal fuse into the battery. The battery will not charge
unless a thermal fuse is installed.

• If you are recharging your battery, make sure the thermal
fuse already installed in the battery is in good condition.
Remove the fuse from the battery and shake it gently. If it
rattles, it is damaged. Replace a damaged fuse with a
new Power Wheels®thermal fuse.

Thermal
Fuse

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• Squeeze the Lock-In connector tabs on the charger
connector and plug it into the battery connector.

IMPORTANT NOTE! If you are recharging your battery,
you will first need to disconnect the battery connector
from the motor harness connector under the seat of
your vehicle.

Battery
Connector

Charger
Connector

Lock-In
Connector
Tabs

Charger

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Assembly

• Position the vehicle body upright.

• Fit and hold a round bushing into the hole in the rear

of the vehicle body.

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Round Bushing

Hole

Vehicle
Body

Metal Bracket

Large Hole

Slot

Screw
Peg

Vehicle
Body

• Fit a #8 x 1" screw through a wire retainer and into the
screw peg at the center of the vehicle body. The
square opening in the wire retainer should fit onto the
tab on the screw peg (3a).

• Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.

• Place the wires between the wire retainer arms (3b).

• Twist the ends of the wire retainer arms together to
secure the wires against the bottom of the vehicle
body (3c).

Screw Peg

Wire Retainer

• Position the vehicle body upside down.

• Slide the end of the metal bracket with the large hole
through the slot in the rear of the vehicle body to cover
and hold the round bushing.

• Align the small hole at the other end of the bracket
with the screw peg on the vehicle body.

• Insert a #12 x 11/2" screw through the small hole in the
bracket and into the screw peg.

• Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.

Rear View

Bottom View

Bottom View

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3b 3c

Wire Retainer

Correctly

Twisted

Attaching

Wire Retainer

to Screw Peg

Twisting

Wire Retainer

3a

Tab

Square
Opening