Fisher-Price G3740, H0128 Instruction Sheet

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

Tools needed for assembly: Short Shafted Phillips Screwdriver and Hammer (tools not included).

Use only with a Power Wheels®12 Volt Lead-Acid Rechargeable Battery and

a Power Wheels®12 Volt Charger with Type “12V” Connector (both included).

Owner's Manual

with Assembly Instructions

For Models G3740 and H0128

In an effort to provide the best products possible, we periodically make product modifications. Actual products may not be identical to items pictured above.

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Model G3740

Model H0128

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Table of Contents

Important Information

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

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

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

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

E Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

F Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

G Label Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

H Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

I Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

J Rules for Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

K How to Operate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

L Caring for Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

M Problems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

N Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• 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 8 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.

• Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior floor- ing can be damaged by riding this vehicle indoors. Fisher-Price

will not be responsible for damage to

floors if the vehicle is used indoors.

• 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, teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching between forward and reverse. Do not tow anything behind the vehicle or overload it. Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of 130 lb. (59 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 25 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 independently owned and operated Authorized Service Center Network with more than 400 authorized, service centers nationwide. The authorized service centers will repair or replace parts under warranty at no extra charge, and can perform non-warranty repairs for a minimal charge. To find the authorized service center nearest you, visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com or call 1-800-348-0751.

• If you would like to register your vehicle, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com.

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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, steep inclines, cars, 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.

• 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

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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.

Steering Column

Center Fender Flare - 2

Hood Scoop

Front Fender Flare

(Left and Right) - 2

Hood

Cab

Seat

Vehicle Body

Steering Wheel

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Parts

Not Shown: Label Sheet - 2

Knob Plate

Key Assembly

Microphone

Short Seat Belt Strap - 2

12 Volt Charger

Long Seat Belt Strap

12-VOLT

CHARGER

12 Volt Battery

Battery Clamp Cap

Wire Clip

Cap

Antenna

Steering Wheel Cap

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Parts

All Shown Actual Size

.354 Cap Nut - 2*

*For your convenience, an extra #8 x 3/4" screw, washer and an extra .354 cap nut have been included.

#8 - 18 x 1" Screw – 2

Washer - 16

#8 - 18 x 13/4" Screw – 2

#8 x 3/4" Screw – 27*

Note: Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.

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Parts Diagram

1. Vehicle Body

2. Hood Scoop

3. Steering Column

4. Hood

5. 12 Volt Battery

6. Cab

7. Antenna

8. Steering Wheel

9. Steering Wheel Cap

10. Knob Plate

1 1. Key Assembly

12. Microphone

13. Long Seat Belt Strap

14. Short Seat Belt Strap - 2

15. Seat

16. Front Fender Flare (L and R)

17. Center Fender Flare - 2

18. Cap

19. .354 Cap Nut - 2

20. #8 x

4" Screw - 27

21. #8 - 18 x 1" Screw - 2

22. #8 - 18 x 1

/4" Screw - 2

23. Washer - 16

24. Battery Clamp Cap

25. 12 Volt Charger

26. Wire Clip

Part Not Shown:

Label Sheet - 2

Note: Some parts shown are assembled on both sides of the vehicle.

12-VOLT

CHARGER

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Battery Charging

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.

• Read the safety instructions on the battery.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

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Battery Charging

IMPORTANT!

• 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 battery.

• If your battery is old and will not accept a charge, do not leave it in the vehicle. Always remove a dead battery from the 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 (such as kitchen countertops) 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.

• Once installed, you do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to recharge it.

• Plug the charger connector into the battery .

• 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.

• 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 the charger connector firmly 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 21 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. Lower and fasten the hood.

Battery

Charger Connector

CAUTION

Use the charger in dry locations only.

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. (59 kg) maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions, such as driving up 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, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com.

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Assembly

• Fit the tab on the rear fender flare into the slot on the

center fender flare (see inset).

• Position the center fender flare onto the bottom edge of

the vehicle, making sure that the three holes in the center fender flare are aligned with the three holes in the vehicle.

• Insert three #8 x 3/4" screws through the center fender

flare and into the vehicle. Tighten the screws.

• Repeat this procedure to assemble the other center

fender flare to the other side of the vehicle.

• Turn vehicle upside-down.

• Place washers on two #8 x 3/4" screws. Insert the two #8 x 3/4" screws with washers through the vehicle body and into the rear fender flare, as shown.

• Using a short shafted Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws.

• Repeat this procedure to secure the other rear fender flare to the vehicle body.

Rear

Fender

Flare

Washer

#8 x 3/4" Screw

Center Fender

Flare

Rear

Fender Flare

Tab

Slot

Tab

Washer

#8 x 3/4"

Screw

#8 x 3/4" Screws

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

Bottom View

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