Fisher-Price 74518 User Manual

Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions

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

For Model 74518

Product features may vary from the picture above.

Cycle

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

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

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

CAUTION

Use the charger indoors only.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

H Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

I Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

J Rules for Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

K How to Operate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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 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 Batter y Charging beginning on page 7 for detailed instructions.

• Read this manual carefully for important safety informa-

tion and operating instructions before using your vehicle.

• This vehicle is designed for use on grass, asphalt and

other hard surfaces by children 11/2- 4 years of age.

• 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).

• To prevent damage to the motors and gears, do not use

the handle to push the vehicle if your child is not pressing the foot pedal.

• 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 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.

Parts

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 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 one rider.

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

• Hot motor cover. 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 batter y 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 batter y by the case only.

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

• Never allow children to charge the battery. Batter y 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 par t as it could possibly cause a fire resulting in injury.

Warnings

• 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.

Parts

Not Shown:

Literature Bag

6-VOLT

CHARGER

Small Parts Bag

Hubcap – 2

Battery Retainer

Dashboard

Microphone

Shock Set

Headlight Lens Set

Fender

Handgrip – 2

Handgrip

Streamer – 2

6 V olt Charger

Parts

Fairing

Not Shown: Label Sheets

6 V olt Battery

Left Handlebar

Vehicle Body

Seat

Front Axle

Right Handlebar

Front Wheel

Handle

Wheel Bushing – 2

#8 x7/8" Screw

Cap Nut – 3*

#8 x 11/2" Screw – 4

25 Amp Fuse – 2*

Radio Knob – 2

Gas Cap

#8 x3/4" Screw – 4

All Screws Shown

Actual Size

*For your convenience, an extra 25 amp fuse and cap nut have been included.

#12 x 11/4" Screw

Key Assembly

Handlebar Plug – 2

1. Vehicle Body

2. Fender

3. Inner Shock Half - 2

4. Outer Shock Half - 2

5. Cap Nut - 2

6. Front Axle

7. Hubcap - 2

8. Wheel Bushing - 2

9. Front Wheel

10. Headlight Lens - 2

11. Fairing

12. Right Handlebar

13. Left Handlebar

14. Handlebar Plug - 2

15. Handgrip - 2

16. Handgrip Streamer - 2

17. Seat

18. Battery Retainer

19. 6 V olt Battery

20. 25 Amp Fuse

21. Gas Cap

22. Dashboard

23. Key Assembly

24. Radio Knob - 2

25. Microphone

26. 6 V olt Charger

27. Handle

Parts Diagram

151516

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 supply terminals.

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

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

WARNING

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Battery Charging

• Plug the charger into a standard 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 batter y must be upr ight while charging.

• Recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of your vehicle.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 the Battery Installation section on page 16 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.

• If you are charging the battery for the first time, insert a 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.

• If you are recharging your battery, make sure the 25 amp fuse already installed in the battery is in good condition. Remove the fuse from the battery and look at it to make sure it is not blown.Replace a blown fuse with a new Pow er Wheels®25 amp fuse.

IMPORTANT

A 25 AMP FUSE MUST BE INSTALLED IN TOP

OF BATTERY BEFORE TOY WILL RECHARGE

OR OPERATE

25 Amp Fuse

Battery Connector

Charger Connector

• Squeeze the 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.

GOOD FUSE

"BLOWN" FUSE

Battery Charging

Swivel Bracket

Left Handlebar

• Stand the vehicle body on its rear wheels.

• Slide the left handlebar through the holes in the left side of the swivel bracket.

Note: The left handlebar is mar ked “L”; the right handlebar is marked “R”.

• Position the ribbed end of a handlebar plug against the top end of a handlebar.

• Push firmly to insert the handlebar plug into the end of the handlebar.

• Moisten a handgrip with warm water.

• Slide the handgrip onto the end of the handlebar.

• Repeat this procedure to attach the other handlebar plug and handgrip to the other handlebar.

Do not omit any steps. Please set aside at least 30 minutes for assembly.

• Using the tip of a slotted screwdriver, press the metal retainer on a handgrip streamer into the hole in a handgrip, as shown.

• Repeat this procedure to attach the other handgrip streamer to the other handgrip.

• Align the screw holes in the left side of the swivel bracket with the screw holes in the left handlebar.

• Insert two #8 x 3/4" screws into the left handlebar.

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

• Repeat steps 3 and 4 to assemble the right handlebar to the vehicle body.

Assembly

Handgrip

Handgrip Streamer

Handlebar Plug

Hand Grip

Swivel Bracket

Left Handlebar

Vehicle Body

#8 x 3/4" Screw – 2 Shown Actual Size

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