Fisher-Price 74260 User Manual

Dream Carriage

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For Model 74260

Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions

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

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Tools needed for assembly:Phillips Screwdriver, Hammer, Pliers, and Safety Scissors (tools not included).

Use only with a Power Wheels®Type H 6 Volt Battery, Power Wheels®25 Amp Fuse and

Pow er Wheels

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Type H 6 Volt Charger (all included).

Soundbox requires three “AA”(LR6) alkaline batteries (not included) for operation.

Product features and decoration may vary from the picture above.

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Table of Contents

Important Information

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

B Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

D Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

E Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

F Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

G Label Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

H Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

I Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

J Car ing For Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

K Rules For Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

L How to Operate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

M Statement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

N Problems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

O Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

• Your new vehicle requires adult assembly.Please set
aside at least 60 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 Batter y Charging
beginning on page 9 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.

• This vehicle is designed for use on:grass, asphalt and
other hard surfaces; on generally level terrain;and by
children 2 - 6 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 65 lbs (30 kg).

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• 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 ser vice 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 par ts
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 33 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

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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

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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 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 batter y.

• Never lift or carry the batter y by the wires or connector.This can damage the battery 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 batter y.

• 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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Parts

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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.

Seat

Floor Plate

Blanket Strap

Vehicle Body

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Handle

Trunk

Front Wheel

Pony Face

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Pony Body

Blanket

Mane

Front Feet

Pony Head Piece

Sound Box

Front Wheel Spacer and
Wheel Bushing

Parts

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Rear Axle Spacer

Hex Bushing - 2

Wheel Bushing - 2

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25 Amp Fuse - 1*

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

Rear Wheel

Driver - 2

Rear Axle

Body Axle

Front Axle

Handle Axle

6 V olt Charger

6 V olt Battery

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Lock Nut - 1

*Note: For your convenience, an extra #8 x 3/4" screw and cap nut have been included.

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.437 Cap Nut

(Large Inside Diameter) – 8*

#8 x 3/4" Screw - 19*

#8 x 1" Truss Head Shoulder Screw - 3

#8 x 1" Screw - 2

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Parts Diagram

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1. Vehicle Body

2. Seat

3. 6 V olt Battery

4. Rear Wheel - 2

5. Rear Axle

6. Floor Plate

7. Trunk

8. Handle Axle

9. Handle

10. Blanket Strap

11. Blanket

12. Pony Body

13. Pony Head Piece

14. Pony Face

15. Mane

16. Front Wheel

17. Front Wheel Spacer - 2

18. Front Feet

19. Front Axle

20. Body Axle

21. Sound Box

22. Hex Bushing - 2

23. Round Bushing - 2

24. Rear Wheel Driver - 2

25. Lock Nut

26. Wheel Bushing - 2

27. Rear Axle Spacer

28.5/16" x 31/2" Bolt

29. #8 x 3/4" Screw - 19

30. #8 x 1" Screw - 2

31. .437 Cap Nut - 8

32. 6 V olt Charger

33. #8 x 1" Truss Head
Shoulder Screw - 3

34.5/16" Washer - 2

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Note: Some parts shown are assembled

on both sides of the vehicle.

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

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fuse.

It is a safety device.

- Use only a Power Wheels

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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 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.

• Never lift or carry the batter y by the wires
or connector.This can damage the battery
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 batter y.

• 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 batter y.

• Do not charge the battery on a surface 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

• 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 25 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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Charger
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Charger

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Assembly

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• Separate the rear axle from the other three axles.

The rear axle is the longest axle.

• Position a .437 cap nut on a flat surface and fit one end
of the rear axle into it.

• Tap the other end of the rear axle with a hammer to
secure the cap nut on the end of the rear axle.

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

• Slide a hex bushing, ring side first, onto the rear axle.

• Slide a rear wheel, rib side up, onto the rear axle.

• Slide a rear wheel dr iver, ring side first, onto the rear
axle. Fit the grooves on the rear wheel driver to the ribs
on the rear wheel.

• Fit the rear axle into the hole in the gearbox and through
the vehicle body.

• Align the ribs on the inside of the rear driver with the
gearbox teeth.

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Rear Axle

Rear Wheel Driver

.437 Cap Nut

Rib Up

Rear
Wheel

Hex Bushing

Rear Wheel

Rear
Wheel
Driver

Rear
Axle

Gearbox
Teeth

Vehicle Body

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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

Hex Bushing

Ring Side

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