Fisher-Price 74210 User Manual
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Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions
Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.
For Model 74210
Tools needed for assembly:Phillips Screwdriver, Slotted Screwdriver, Hammer, and Safety Scissors.
Use only with Power Wheels®Type H 6 Volt (9.5 Amp./hr. - included or 12 Amp./hr. - not included) Batteries,
Pow er Wheels®30 Amp Fuses (included) and Power Wheels®Type H 12 Volt Charger (included).
CAUTION
ELECTRIC TOY: Not recommended for children under 3 years of age.
As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during
handling and use to prevent electric shock.
Product features may vary from the picture above.
PICK-UP TRUCK
CAUTION
Use the charger indoors only.
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Table of Contents
Important Information
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
K How to Operate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
L Caring for Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
M Problems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
N Statement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
O Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
• Your new vehicle requires adult assembly.Please set
aside at least 45 minutes for assembly.
• You must charge your batteries for 18 - 30 hours before
you use your vehicle for the first time. We recommend that you start charging your batteries before beginning assembly. Please see Batter y 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 grass, 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.
• For safety reasons, your vehicle has been pre-assembled so that it will only operate at low speed.You must
disconnect the high speed lock-out to allow operation of the vehicle at high speed. Please see page 19
for detailed instructions.
• 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.
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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 nonwarranty repairs for a minimal charge. Please see the
Authorized Service Center list beginning on page 24 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.
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 par ts, including the batteries, or help in 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.
• 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 batteries, fuses or charger could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in
serious injury.
• The batteries must be handled by adults only. The batteries are heavy and contain sulfuric
acid (electrolyte). Dropping the batteries could result in serious injur y.
• Never lift or carry the batteries by the wires or connectors.This can damage the batteries and
possibly cause a fire resulting in injury. Lift and carry the batter ies by the cases only.
• Read the cautions on the back panels of the batteries.
• Never allow children to charge the batteries. Battery charging must be done by adults only.
A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the batteries.
• Examine the batteries, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time
you charge the batteries. 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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• 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.
Dash Cover
Battery Retainer
Microphone
Grille
Steering Wheel Cap
Taillight Lens Set
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Seat Belt Strap - 2
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#8 x 1" Screw – 12
30 Amp Fuse – 3*
Knob
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Steering Column
.354 Cap Nut – 3*
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*For your convenience, an extra 30 amp fuse
and .354 cap nut have been included.
Steering Wheel
#6 x1/2" Screw – 2
Key
#6 x3/8" Screw – 2
Tailgate
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Parts Diagram
1 Hood
2 Microphone
3 Steering Column
4 Steering Wheel
5 Steering Wheel Cap
6 Cap Nut – 2
7 Dash Cover
8 Knob
9Key
10 Seat
11 Tailgate
12 Left Taillight
13 Right Taillight
14 Vehicle Body
15 Grille
16 6 Volt Battery – 2
17 30 Amp Fuse – 2
18 Battery Retainer
19 Seat Belt Straps - 2
20 12 V olt Charger
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WARNING
• The batteries must be handled by adults only. The batteries are heavy and contain sulfuric
acid (electrolyte). Dropping the batteries could result in serious injur y.
• Never allow children to charge the batteries. Battery charging must be done by adults only.
A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the batteries.
• Use of the wrong type batteries, fuses or charger could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in
serious injury.
• Read the cautions on the back panels of the batteries.
• Never lift or carry the batteries by the wires or connectors.This can damage the batteries
and possibly cause a fire. Lift and carr y the batter ies by the cases only.
• Examine the batteries, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time
you charge the batteries. If damage or excessive wear is detected, do not use the charger or
the vehicle until you have replaced the worn or damaged par t.
• 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.
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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 batteries for at least 18
hours. Never charge the batteries longer than 30 hours.
Note: The batteries must be upr ight while charging.
• Recharge the batteries for at least 14 hours after each
use of your vehicle.Do not charge the batteries longer
than 30 hours.
• Once the batteries are charged, disconnect the charger
connector from the battery connector. Unplug the
charger from the wall outlet.The batteries are now
ready to be installed in your vehicle.Please see the
Battery Installation section on page 15 for detailed
instructions on installing your batteries. If your batteries
are already installed in your vehicle, simply re-connect
the battery connector and motor harness connector and
close and lock the hood.
• If you are charging the batteries for the first time, insert a
30 amp fuse into each battery before charging.
Note: The top of the fuse will not be flush with the top of
the battery when properly installed.
• If you are recharging your batteries, make sure the 30
amp fuses already installed in the batteries are in good
condition. Remove the fuses from the batteries and look
at them to make sure they are not blown. Replace a
blown fuse with a new Power Wheels®30 amp fuse.
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• Stack one battery connector on top of the other and
snap them together.
Battery
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• Position the dash cover as shown. Make sure the three
tabs are at the top.
• Fit the key into the hole in the right side of the dash
cover.
• Fit the knob into the hole to the left of the key.
• Insert a #6 x 3/8" screw into the back of the key and into
the back of the knob.
• Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
• Insert the tabs on the top of the dash cover into the slots
in the dash.
• Lower the bottom of the dash cover.
• Insert two #6 x 1/2" screws through the dash cover and
into the dash.
• Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
• Insert the end of the microphone cord through the hole
in the right side of the dash.
• From the underside of the vehicle, bend the end of the
microphone cord so that it forms a “T” under the dash.
• Gently pull on the microphone cord to make sure it is
secure in the dash.
• Fit the tab on the back of the microphone into the slot in
the dash to secure the microphone.
Knob
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Key
Dash Cover
Tabs
Slots
Dash
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Steering Column
Slot
Front Axle
Helpful Hint: You may want the help of another person to
complete assembly steps 4 through 7.
• Wipe the steering column with a paper towel to remove
any excess lubricant.
• Carefully lift the front end of the vehicle.
• Insert the straight end of the steering column under the
front axle, through the slot in the vehicle body and out
through the large hole in the center of the dash.
“T” End
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Microphone
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Bottom View
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