Fisher-Price 74558 User Manual
Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions
Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.
For Model 74558
Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Hammer, and Pliers (not included).
Cap Nut Assembly Tool (included).
Use only with Power Wheels®6 Volt Batteries, Power Wheels®Thermal Fuses
and Power Wheels®12 Volt Charger (all included).
Product features may vary from the picture above.
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CAUTION
Use the charger in dry locations 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
H Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
I Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
J Car ing For Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
K Rules For Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
L How to Operate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
M Statement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
N Problems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
O Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
• 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 and
other hard surfaces, on flat terrain and hills, by children
3 - 7 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 65 lbs (30 kg).
• For safety reasons, your vehicle has been pre-set so that
it will operate at low speed.Your must disconnect the
high speed lock-out to allow operation of the vehicle at
high speed. Please see page 21 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 5 PM (EST) Monday
through Friday.Trained customer service representatives
A
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 25 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 batter y, 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.
• 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 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 panel 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 par t as it could possibly cause a fire
resulting in injury.
Warnings
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Parts
C
Wheel - 4
• 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.
• Some parts were placed under the seat for shipment. Press the tab under the back of the seat and lift to access the
battery compar tment.
• 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.
(Left)
(Right)
Mudflap Set
Rear Wheel Driver - 2
TM
Cowling
Handlebar Neck
Right Hand Grip
Left Hand Grip
Hubcap - 4
Steering Column
Vehicle Body (with Seat)
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All Shown Actual Size
Not Shown: Label Sheet, Literature Bag
11/2" Screw – 2
Cap Nut – 8*
7
/16" Washer - 6*
Radio Knob - 2
6 Volt Battery - 2
Hex Bushing - 4
Cap Nut
Installation Tool
Round Bushing - 2
#8 x 3/4" Screw – 19*
Microphone
12-Volt Charger
Key Assembly
WARNING
PREVENT FIRE
• Do not bypass a Power W
heel
• Use only a Red Power W
heels
• Never modify the electrical
WARNING
PREVENT FIRE
• Do not bypass a Power W
heel
• Use only a Red Power W
heels
• Never modify the electrical
Lock Nut - 2
*For your convenience, extra washers, screws and cap nuts have been included.
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Parts
Handlebar Housing -
Top Half
Front Fairing
Handlebar Housing -
Bottom Half
Handlebar
Sound Box
Parts Diagram
D
6
1. Vehicle Body
2. Cowling
3. Seat
4. Wheel - 4
5. Hubcap - 4
6. Cap Nut - 6
7. Steering Column
8. Right Mudflap
9. 6 Volt Battery - 2
10. Key Assembly
11. Microphone
12. Radio Knob - 2
13. Right Hand Grip
14. Handlebar Housing - Top Half
15 Handlebar Housing -
Bottom Half
16. Front Fairing
17. Handlebar
18. Sound Box
19. Handlebar Neck
20. Hex Bushing - 4
21. Round Bushing - 2
22. Lock Nut - 2
23. Rear Wheel Driver - 2
24. #8 x 3/4" Screw - 17
25.7/16" Washer - 5
26. 11/2" Screw - 2
27. 12 V olt Charger
Not Shown
Label Sheet
Left Mudflap
Left Hand Grip
T
M
1
8
3
27
13
18
17
26
16
15
1
10
12
14
4
23
5
20
6
7
25
21
2
24
24
24
22
19
9
6
25
25
Battery Charging
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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 batter y 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.
• 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 batteries.
• Use only a Power Wheels®Type H 12 volt charger (120
VAC 60 Hz 28W with an output of 12 VDC 1200mA) to
charge your Power Wheels®6 volt batteries.
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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.
• 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 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 case only.
• Examine the batteries, charger and their
connector 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 wor n or
damaged part.
• Do not bypass a Power Wheels®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.
CAUTION
Use the charger in dry locations only.
Battery Charging
8
1
• 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 proper ly 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
2
• 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
Battery Connector
Battery
Connector
A-Style
Battery Connector
3
• 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
• 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.
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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
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
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
Assembly
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3
• Position the vehicle body upside down.
Note: The mudflaps are marked “R” and “L” to designate
right and left.
• With the “R” marking facing up, align the two round
holes in the right mudflap with the pegs on the underside
of the right fender.
• Insert two #8 x 3/4" screws through the round holes in the
mudflap and into the right fender.
• Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
Bottom View
Right
Mudflap
Right Fender
Peg
• Align the two oval holes in the right mudflap with the
pegs on the underside of the right fender.
• Insert two #8 x 3/4" screws through the oval holes in the
mudflap and into the right fender.
• Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to assemble the left mudflap (“L”)
to the left fender.
• Fit a cap nut onto one end of the rear axle.
•Tap the other end of the rear axle with a hammer to
secure the cap nut on the end of the rear axle.
Note: 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 hubcap, ring side first, onto the rear axle.
• Slide a wheel onto the rear axle. Make sure the ribs on
the wheel face up.
• Slide a rear wheel driver, r ing side first, onto the rear
axle. Fit the grooves on the rear wheel driver onto the
ribs on the wheel.
•Slide a washer onto the rear wheel axle.
• Set the rear axle assembly aside.
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1
Bottom View
Right
Mudflap
4
Round Hole
Oval Hole
Rear Axle
Cap Nut
Washer
Wheel
Hex Bushing
Rear Wheel Driver
Hubcap
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