Fisher-Price 74270 User Manual

Jeep

™

Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions

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

For Model 74270

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

Use only with Power Wheels®6 V olt Batteries,

Pow er Wheels®Thermal Fuses and Power Wheels®12 Volt Charger (all included).

Requires four size "C" (LR14) alkaline batteries (not included) in pretend engine for revved up action.

Product features and decoration may vary from the picture above.

CA UTION

Use the charger in dry locations only.

Table of Contents

Important Information

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

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

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

D Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

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

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

H Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

I Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

J Rules for Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

K How to Operate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

L Caring for Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

M Problems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

N Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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

• Your new vehicle requires adult assembly. Please set aside at least 60 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 9 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, on hills or flat terrain, by children 3 years of age and older.

• This vehicle has adjustable play seat belts. Please note that the adjustable seat belts are designed to be a play feature only and do not function as protective safety restraints.

• 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 130 lbs.

• For safety reasons, your vehicle has been pre-set 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 28 for detailed

instructions.

• 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 par ts 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 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.

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 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 necessar y 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 two riders; one driver and one passenger.

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

• Hot motors. 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.

• Do not bypass a Power Wheels®fuse. It is a safety device.

• Use of the wrong type batteries, fuses 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 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 batter ies 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.

Warnings

12 V olt Charger

6 Volt Battery - 2

WARNING

PREVENT FIRE

• Do not bypass a Power Wheel

• Use only a Red Power Wheels

• Never modify the electrical

WARNING

PREVENT FIRE

• Do not bypass a Power Wheel

• Use only a Red Power Wheels

• Never modify the electrical

Cap Nut – 3*

Parts

• 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 mater ial 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 par ts with a paper towel to remove any excess lubricant.

*For your convenience, an extra

.354 cap nut has been included.

KCTMLight Rack, Rear

KCTMLight Rack, Front

Hood Latch – 2

Engine Switch

Plate

Gas Cap

Short Seat Belt Strap - 2

Taillight Housing Set

Taillight Lens Set

Long Seat Belt Strap

Lens Guard - 2

Headlight Lens - 2

Vehicle Body

Light Cover – 2

Battery Retainer

Dash

Thermal Fuse - 2

Canopy

Parts

Sport Bar Suppor t - 2

Sport Bar Bracket Set

Windshield Frame - Front

Windshield Frame - Back

Windshield Bracket – 2

Windshield Hinge Pin – 2

Steering

Wheel Cap

Rear Bumper

Key Assembly

Steering Column

Seat

Steering Wheel

Brushguard Spacer Tube – 2

Brushguard

Right Sidepipe

Left Sidepipe

Sport Bar

#8 x 1/2" Trusshead Screw – 2

Parts

#8 x 1" Screw – 13

#10 x 1" Screw – 4

#6 x 11/2" Screw – 4

All Screws Shown Actual Size

11/2" x 1/4" Machine Screw - 2

#10 x1/2" Screw – 2

#8 x 4" Screw – 2

#8 x3/4" Screw – 13

#8 x 11/4" Screw – 10

Hood Prop Base

Adjuster Bolt

Prop Arm

Engine Platform

Engine Housing

Air Scoop

Not Shown: Label Sheet, Literature Bag

Hood

Parts Diagram

No. Part Quantity

1 Vehicle Body 1 2 Steering Column 1 3 .354 Cap Nut 2 4 Hood Latch 2 5 6 V olt Battery 2 6 Battery Retainer 1 7 Thermal Fuse 2 8 Taillight Lens 2

9 Taillight Housing 2 10 #8 x 1" Screw 13 11 Gas Cap 1 12 Dash 1 13 #10 x 1" Screw 4 14 #10 x 1/2" Screw 2 15 Windshield Hinge Pin 2 16 Engine Switch Plate 1 17 Adjuster Bolt 1 18 Microphone 1 19 Key Assembly 1 20 Steering Wheel 1 21 Steering Wheel Cap 1 22 Seat 1 23 Long Seat Belt Strap 1 24 Short Seat Belt Strap 2 25 Headlight Lens 2 26 Lens Guard 2 27 Hood 1

28 Windshield Frame, Front 1 29 Windshield Bracket 2 30 Sport Bar 1 31 Sport Bar Support 2 32 Sport Bar Bracket 2 33 #6 x 11/2" Screw 4 34 11/2" x 1/4" Machine Screw 2 35 KC™Light Rack, Front 1 36 KC™Light Rack, Rear 1 37 Light Cover 2 38 Engine Platform 1 39 Engine Housing 2 40 Air Scoop 2 41 Br ushguard 1 42 Canopy 1 43 #8 x 4" Screw 2 44 #8 x 1/2" Trusshead Screw 2 45 Rear Bumper 1 46 Right Side Pipe 1 47 Hood Prop Base 1 48 Prop Ar m 1 49 #8 x 11/4" Screw 10 50 #8 x 3/4" Screw 13 51 Windshield Frame, Back 1 52 Br ushguard Spacer Tube 2

Not Shown: Left Side Pipe 1

No. Part Quantity

CA UTION

Important Notes:

• Your new batteries must be charged for at least 18 hours before you use them in your vehicle for the first time.

• We recommend that you start charging your batteries before beginning assembly of your new vehicle.

• The batteries must be upright while charging.

• The charger is not a toy.

• Do not short circuit the batteries.

• You do not need to remove the batteries from your vehicle to recharge them.

• Before charging the batteries, examine the battery cases for cracks and other damage which may cause sulfuric acid (electrolyte) to leak during the charging process. If damage is detected, do not charge the batteries or use them in your vehicle.Battery acid is very corrosive and can cause severe damage to surfaces it contacts.Take precautions to protect the surface on which you charge your batteries.

• Use only a Power Wheels®12 volt charger (120 VAC 60 Hz 28W with an output of 12 VDC 1200mA) to charge your Power Wheels®6 volt batteries.

Use the charger in dry locations only.

Battery Charging

• 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.

• Use of Power Wheels®components in products other than Power Wheels

vehicles could cause overheating, fire or explosion.

• 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 carry the batteries 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 part.

• Do not bypass a Power Wheels®thermal fuse. It is a safety device.

• 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.

WARNING

• Install a thermal fuse in each battery:

- Peel the backing from the underside of the plastic thermal fuse casing and discard the backing.

- Inser t the ther mal fuse, prong side down, into the battery. Make sure the prongs are fully inserted into the battery.

- Press on the plastic casing to be sure it is adhered to the battery.

Note: The thermal fuses are properly installed in the batteries when the plastic casings rest squarely on top of the batteries.

WARNING

PREVENT FIRE

• Do not bypass a Power Wheel

• Use only a Red Power Wheels

• Never modify the electrical

Thermal Fuse

Backing

Thermal Fuse

Prongs

Battery

Battery Charging

WARNING

PREVENT FIRE

• Do not bypass a Power Wheel

• Use only a Red Power Wheels

• Never modify the electrical

WARNING

PREVENT FIRE

• Do not bypass a Power Wheel

• Use only a Red Power Wheels

• Never modify the electrical

• Align the ribs on the top of one of the battery connectors with the slots on the bottom of the other battery connector.

• Stack the two battery connectors and press to join.

Note: Make sure that the two connectors on the charger are also stacked and joined.

Ribs

Slots

• 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.

• 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 charged and are ready to be installed in your vehicle.

WARNING

PREVENT FIRE

• Do not bypass a Power Wheel

• Use only a Red Power Wheels

• Never modify the electrical

WARNING

PREVENT FIRE

• Do not bypass a Power Wheel

• Use only a Red Power Wheels

• Never modify the electrical

A-Style Battery Connector

• Plug the charger and battery connectors together. Push firmly to make sure the two connectors are completely joined.

Incorrect

Correct

A-Style Charger Connector

GAP

NO GAP

Battery Connector

WARNING

PREVENT FIRE

• Do not bypass a Power Wheel

• Use only a Red Power Wheels

• Never modify the electrical

WARNING

PREVENT FIRE

• Do not bypass a Power Wheel

• Use only a Red Power Wheels

• Never modify the electrical

Dash

Hole

• Identify the wires which exit from the end of the channel cover. Identify the two wires that do not have large plastic connectors at the end.

• Route the two wires through the hole in the dash wall.

• Position the dash on the vehicle body.Make sure the holes in the dash tabs align with the holes in the vehicle body and that the channel cover is captured by the dash.

• Insert two #10 x 1" screws through the holes towards the rear of the dash (closest to the hood area) and into the vehicle body .

• Insert two #10 x 1/2" screws through the holes towards the front of the dash (closest to the passenger compartment) and into the vehicle body .

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

Assembly

Do not omit any steps. Please set aside at least 60 minutes for assembly.

• Turn the vehicle body upside down.

• Fit the left sidepipe under the left (driver) side of the vehicle body.

• Insert two #8 x 3/4" screws through the top of the left sidepipe and into the screw pegs on the underside of the vehicle body.

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

• Repeat this procedure to assemble the right sidepipe to the right side of the vehicle body.

Left Sidepipe

Dash

Channel Cover

Tab

Screw Pegs

Vehicle Body

• Turn the vehicle body upright.

• Gently bend the tab on one of the sidepipes under the vehicle body.

• Insert a #8 x 3/4" screw through the hole in the vehicle body floor and into the tab.

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

• Repeat this procedure on the other side of the vehicle body.

Tab

Rear of Vehicle

Wires

Channel Cover

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