Fisher-Price 78478 User Manual

Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions

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

For Model 78478

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

Use only with a Power Wheels®12 Volt Battery with Built-in Thermal Fuse

and Power Wheels

12 Volt Charger (both included).

Requires four "AA" (LR6) alkaline batteries (not included) for Lights and Siren.

Product features and decoration may vary from the picture above.

JEEP and the Jeep grille design are registered trademarks of DaimlerChrysler Corporation and are used under license.

©DaimlerChrysler Corporation. Fisher-Price, Power Wheels by Fisher-Price, BARBIE, Beach Ranger,

Power Lock, and Power Stick are U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc.

Jeep

™

Table of Contents

Important Information

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

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

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

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

E Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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 Statement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

O Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

• 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 Battery Charging beginning on page 10 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 or other hard surfaces; on generally level terrain; by children 3 years of age and older.

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

- always sit in the seat.

- always wear shoes.

- only two (2) riders at a time.

• 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 lb. (60 kg).

• For safety reasons, your vehicle has been pre-set so that it will only operate at low speed. You must remove

the high speed lock-out screw 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 parts 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 34 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.

Warnings and Cautions

CAUTION

• 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

- 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

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 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.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

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 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.

Short Seat Belt Strap - 2

Taillight Housing Set

Taillight Lens Set

12 Volt Charger

Long Seat Belt Strap

Lens Guard - 2

Headlight Lens - 2

Battery Clamp Unit

-V

12 Volt Battery

Vehicle Body

Light Cover – 2

Light Rack, Rear

Light Rack, Front

Parts

Steering Wheel Cap

Knob Plate

Hood Latch – 2

Dash Knob – 2

Rear Bumper

Key Assembly

Steering Column

Dash

Hood

Seat

Steering Wheel

Brushguard Spacer Tube – 2

Brush Guard

Gas Cap

Cord Retainer

Canopy

Water Jug

Water Jug Holder

Right Sidepipe

Left Sidepipe

Parts

Sport Bar

Sport Bar Support - 2

Sport Bar Bracket Set

Windshield Frame - Front

Windshield Frame - Back

Windshield Bracket – 2

Windshield Hinge Pin – 2

Part Not Shown: Label Sheet

Parts

Lights and Siren Unit

#6 x7/16" Screw – 2*

#6 Washer - 2*

Microphone

These components are found in the Lights and Siren Unit.

#8 x 1" Screw – 14

#10 x 1" Screw – 7

#6 x 11/2" Screw – 4

All 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 – 6#8 x 11/4" Screw – 10

** For your convenience, an extra .354 cap nut has been included.

.354 Cap Nut - 3**

* #6 Washer and #6 x7/16" Screw shown actual size.

Parts Diagram

Note: (Water Jug Holder) and (Water Jug) shown assembled to right side of vehicle body for clarity. Actual assembly is to left (driver) side of vehicle.

Parts Diagram

No. Part Quantity

1 Vehicle Body 1 2 Steering Column 1 3 .354 Cap Nut Retainer 2 4 Hood Latch 2 5 12 Volt Battery 1 6 Battery Clamp Unit 1 7 #8 x 4" Screw 2 8 Taillight Lens 2

9 Taillight Housing 2 10 #8 x 1" Screw 14 11 Gas Cap 1 12 Dash 1 13 #10 x 1" Screw 7 14 #10 x 1/2" Screw 2 15 Windshield Hinge Pin 2 16 Knob Plate 1 17 Dash Knob 2 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 Light Rack, Front 1 36 Light Rack, Rear 1 37 Light Cover 2 38 Lights and Siren Unit 1 39 #6 Washer 2 40 #6 x 7/16" Screw 2 41 Brush Guard 1 42 Canopy 1 43 Water Jug Holder 1 44 Water Jug 1 45 Rear Bumper 1 46 Right Side Pipe 2 47 #8 x 11/4" Screw 10 48 #8 x 3/4" Screw 6 49 Windshield Frame, Back 1 50 Brush Guard Spacer Tube 2 51 Cord Retainer 1

Not Shown: 12 Volt Charger 1

Label Sheet 2

No. Part Quantity

Note: Some parts are assembled on both sides of the vehicle. The illustration on page 8 shows assembly on right side only.

Battery Charging

About Thermal Fuses

Your Power Wheels®12 volt 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 a fuse has “tripped”, it will automatically reset itself after approximately 25 seconds and allow the vehicle to resume normal operations. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 lb (60 kg). maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions, such as driving up very steep slopes or running into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors. Make sure your child stops the vehicle before switching speeds or direction.

If a thermal fuse in a battery continually trips under normal driving conditions, please contact your local Power Wheels®Authorized Service Center. For the location of the Authorized Service Center nearest to you, see page 34.

Important Notes

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

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

• The battery must be upright while charging.

• The charger is not a toy.

• Do not short circuit the battery.

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

• 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.

• 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®12 volt charger with type “12V” connector (120 VAC 60 Hz 28W with an output of 12 VDC 1200mA) to charge your Power Wheels

rechargeable 12 volt battery.

CAUTION

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

- 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

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 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.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

Battery Charging

• Plug the charger connector into the battery .

• 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, pull firmly on the charger connector to disconnect it from the battery. 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 24 for detailed instructions on installing your battery. If your battery is already installed in your vehicle, simply re-connect the motor harness connector to the battery and lower and fasten the hood.

Battery

Charger Connector

Assembly

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.

WARNING

• 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

Screw Pegs

Vehicle Body

Back of Vehicle

Assembly

• 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.

Ta b

Back of Vehicle

Battery Clamp Unit

Dash

• Position the dash upside down.

• Fit the battery clamp unit into the underside of the

dash so that the clamp fits into the grooves in the dash. Make sure the battery clamp unit is flush against the surface of the dash.

Battery Clamp Unit

• Insert two #10 x 1" screws through the holes in the battery clamp unit and into the pegs in the dash.

Battery Compartment

Dash

• Position the dash on the vehicle body.

• Make sure the motor harness connector wires and microphone cord are through the grooves in the dash.

• Insert a #10 x 1/2" screw through each of the two corner dash tabs nearest to the passenger compartment .

• Insert a #10 x 1" screw through the two dash tabs nearest to the battery compartment .

• Insert a #10 x 1" screw into the hole in the center of the dash, near the battery retainer clip .

• Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

Do not over-tighten.

Battery Clamp Clip

222

Clamp

Grooves

Microphone Cord

Motor Harness Connector Wires

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