Fisher-Price 75548 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 75548

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

Use only with a Power Wheels®6 Volt Battery with A-Style Connector and Built-in Thermal Fuse

and a Power Wheels®Super 6™Volt Charger (both included).

Table of Contents

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

B Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 Statement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

N Problems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

O Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Important Information

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• Your new vehicle requires adult assembly. Please set
aside at least 45 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 Battery 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; on generally level terrain; by
children 3 - 6 years of age.

• Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe
driving and riding:

- always sit in the seat.

- always wear shoes.

- only one (1) rider at a time.

• 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 lb. (30 kg).

• 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
nece-sita 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.

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Warnings and Cautions

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ELECTRICAL HAZARD

WARNING

• Batteries can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery clamp.

• PREVENT FIRE

- Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious
injury and could also ruin the electrical system.

- Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in
serious injury.

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- Use of Power Wheels
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 injury.

• 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 battery by the wires or connector. This can damage the battery and
possibly cause a fire resulting in serious injury. Lift and carry the battery 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.

• HOT motors. Handle carefully.

components in products other than Power Wheels®vehicles

RIDING HAZARD

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.

CAUTION

• In the unassembled state, this package contains small parts. Adult assembly is required.

• Use the charger in dry locations only.

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Parts

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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.

Steering Wheel Cap

Dash Cover

Microphone

Grille

6 Volt Battery

Seat Belt Strap - 2

Battery Clamp

Super 6™ Volt Charger

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(Left) (Right)

Taillight Lens Set

Hood

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Seat

Parts

Vehicle Body

Tailgate

Steering Wheel

#8 x 1" Screw – 12

* For your convenience, an extra .354 cap nut

has been included.

Knob

.354 Cap Nut - 3*

#6 x1/2" Screw – 2

All Shown Actual Size

Key

Steering Column

#6 x3/8" Screw – 2

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Parts Diagram

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1 Hood
2 Microphone
3 Steering Column
4 Steering Wheel
5 Steering Wheel Cap
6 Cap Nut – 2
7 Dash Cover
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9 Knob
10 Seat
11 Tailgate
12 Left Taillight
13 Right Taillight
14 Vehicle Body
15 Grille
16 6 Volt Battery

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17 Battery Clamp
18 Seat Belt Straps - 2
19 Super 6™Volt Charger

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Battery Charging

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

WARNING

• Batteries can fall out and injure a
child if vehicle tips over. Always use
battery clamp.

• PREVENT FIRE

- Never modify the electrical system.

Alterations could cause a fire resulting
in serious injury and could also ruin
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

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 injury.

• 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 battery by the
wires or connector. This can damage
the battery and possibly cause a fire
resulting in serious injury. Lift and carry
the battery 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.

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components

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 vehicle.

• The battery must be upright while charging.

• The charger is not a toy.

• Do not short circuit the battery.

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

• Before charging the battery, examine the battery case
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 battery or use
it in your vehicle. Battery acid is very corrosive and can
cause severe damage to surfaces it contacts. Take

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precautions to protect the surface on which you charge
the battery.

• Use only a Power Wheels Super 6 Volt charger with an
A-style connector (120VAC 60 Hz 15W with an output of
6VDC 7.2W) to charge your 6 volt battery.

About Thermal Fuses

Your Power Wheels®battery is equipped with a built-in
thermal fuse. The thermal fuse is a self-resetting safety
device which automatically “trips” and shuts down opera­tion of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving
conditions too severe. Once the fuse has “tripped”, it will
automatically reset itself after approximately 25 seconds
and allow the vehicle to resume normal operation. To avoid
repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle
by exceeding the 65 lb. maximum weight capacity or by
towing anything behind the vehicle. Avoid severe driving
conditions, such as driving up very steep hills or running
into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spin­ning while power is still being supplied to the motors.

If under normal use conditions the thermal fuse continually
trips, contact your local Power Wheels®Authorized Service
Center. Please refer to the Authorized Service Center list­ing beginning on page 24 for the location of the Authorized
Service Center nearest to you.

CAUTION

Use the charger in dry locations only.

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A-Style Charger
Connector

A-Style Battery
Connector

Battery Charging

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GAP

NO GAP

Incorrect Correct

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

• 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.

• 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 charged and is
ready to be installed in your vehicle. Please see
"Battery Installation" on page 15 for detailed battery

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Assembly

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Do Not Omit Any Steps

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.

Tabs

Key

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Knob

Dash Cover

• Position the dash cover as shown. Make sure the
three tabs are at the top.

• Fit the knob into the hole in the right side of the
dash cover.

• Fit the key into the hole to the left of the knob.

• Insert a #6 x 3/8" screw into the back of the knob and into
the back of the key.

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

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“T” End

Slot

• 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.

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Hole

“T” End

Steering Column

Slot

Slots

Tabs

Dash
Cover

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• 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.

Bottom View

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.

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