Fisher-Price J5246 User Manual

®®®

CUSTOM EDITION

Please read this manual and save it

with your original sales receipt.

Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver

(not included); Assembly Tool (included). Use only with

a Power Wheels® 12 Volt Lead Acid Rechargeable

Battery with Built-in Thermal Fuse and Power Wheels

12 Volt Charger with Type 12V Connector (both included).

Requires four "C" (LR4) alkaline batteries (not included)

for FM Radio/Simulated CD Player/Digital Clock/

Microphone operation.

Product features may vary

from the picture above.

Owner's Manual

with Assembly

Instructions

For Model J5246

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Parts Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

I Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Safe Driving Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Vehicle Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

FM Radio/Simulated CD Player/Digital Clock/Microphone Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Charge Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

O FCC Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Q Problems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 this manual for future reference as it contains important information.

• This vehicle is designed for use on: grass, asphalt and other hard surfaces; on generally level terrain; and by children 3 years of age and older.

• Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior flooring can be damaged by riding this vehicle indoors. Fisher-Price responsible for damage to the floor if the vehicle is used indoors.

• To prevent damaging the motors and gears, teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching direction. Do not tow anything behind the vehicle or overload it. Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of 130 lbs (59 kg).

• 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• 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 26 for detailed instructions.

• If you have any questions about your Power Wheels please call our toll-free service lines at 1-800-348-0751 from 9 AM to 7 PM (EST) Monday through Friday and 11 AM to 5 PM (EST) Saturday. 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

will not be

owned and operated Authorized Service Center Network with more than 300 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. To find the authorized service center nearest you, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com or call 1-800-348-0751.

• To register your vehicle, please visit us on-line at

www.powerwheels.com.

maintains an independently

vehicle,

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

WARNING

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

• 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 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.

components in products other than Power Wheels® vehicles could

RIDING HAZARD

WARNING

• Prevent Injuries and Deaths

• Direct Adult Supervision Required

• Never Ride at Night.

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

- Always sit on the seat.

- Always wear shoes.

- Only 2 (two) riders at a time.

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

• 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.

2 Doors

(Left and Right)

Veh icle

Seat

Front End

Windshield/Dash

Bumper

Grille

Hood

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Steering Column

Steering Wheel

PARTS

2 Front Wheels

(Left and Right)

Steering Wheel Cap

Speaker Box

Assembly

2 Headlights

(Left and Right)

2 Wings

(Left and Right)

2 Door Plates

2 Wheel Covers

Steering Column Cap

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2 Taillights

(Left and Right)

2 Bushings

2 Hubcaps

PARTS

12 Volt Battery

2 Short Seat Belts

Long Seat Belt

Assembly Tool

/16" Washer – 2

12 Volt Charger

/8" -16 Lock Nut – 2

/32" x 11/2" Pin – 1

#8 x 3/4" Screw – 37

Key Assembly

/4 x 11/4" Screw – 2

For your convenience, we included extra fasteners!

Note: Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

Do not over-tighten the screws.

Fasteners Shown Actual Size

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PARTS PICTURE

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

Vehicle

Front End

Bumper

Grille

Headlights - 2

Doors - 2

Hood

Windshield/Dash

Door Plates - 2

Seat

Short Seat Belts - 2

Long Seat Belt

Wings - 2

Front Wheels - 2

Wheel Covers - 2

Hubcaps - 2

Bushing - 2

7/16" Washers - 2

Speaker Box Assembly

Steering Wheel

Steering Column

Taillight - 2

12 Volt Charger

12 Volt Battery

Key Assembly

Assembly Tool

Steering Column Cap

Steering Wheel Cap

5/32" x 11/2" Pin - 1

Parts Not Shown

/8"-16 Lock Nuts - 2

/4" x 11/4" Screws - 2

#8 x 3/4" Screws - 37

Label Sheet

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BATTERY CHARGING

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

WARNING

• Battery can fall out and injure a child

if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer.

• 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 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.

components in

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”, remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic shut-downs, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 lbs (59 kg) maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions, such as driving up slopes or running into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors and 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 Service Center. For the location of the Authorized Service Center nearest to you, visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com, or call 1-800-348-0751.

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 battery.

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

• Do not charge the battery on a surface (such as a kitchen counter top) 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 (input 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 28W with an output of 12 VDC, 1200 mA) to charge your Power Wheels

Adults Note: Regularly examine the charger for damage to the cord, plug, housing or other parts that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or injury. In the event of any damage, do not use the charger until the damage has been properly repaired. Please call 1-800-348-0751.

• 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.

12 volt charger with "12V" connector

12 volt battery.

Authorized

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BATTERY CHARGING

Battery

Charger

Connector

ASSEMBLY

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.

• 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”. Use the charger only in a wall outlet. Do not plug the charger into a ceiling outlet.

• 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 23 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. Close the hood.

Bushing

Front Axle

/16" Washer

• Slide a 7/16" washer onto a front axle.

• Fit a bushing (flat side first) onto the front axle.

• Repeat this procedure to assemble the other 7/16" washer and bushing to the other front axle.

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

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ASSEMBLY

Front Axle

/8" -16 Lock Nut

Front Wheel

Hint: There is a right and a left front wheel. Place the right wheel (marked R) on the passenger side of the vehicle, and the left wheel (marked L) on the driver side of the vehicle.

• Place a front wheel onto each front axle.

Wheel Cover

• Place a 3/8" -16 lock nut (rounded side out) onto a front axle.

IMPORTANT: Tighten the lock nut firmly using the closed end of the assembly tool.

• Repeat this procedure to fasten the other front wheel assembly with the other 3/8" -16 lock nut.

Assembly Tool

• Fit a wheel cover onto each front wheel.

Front Wheel

Hubcap

Wheel Cover

• Align the slot in a hubcap with the rib in the wheel cover. "Snap" a hubcap into the center of each wheel cover.

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Front End

ASSEMBLY

Battery

Compartment

Veh icle

• Fit the front end onto the vehicle.

• Insert the tabs on the back edge of the front end into the slots in the vehicle.

Front End

• Insert two 1/4" x 11/4" screws inside of the battery compartment and into the front end of the vehicle. Tighten the screws.

TOP VIEW

Front End

• Insert two #8 x 3/4" screws through the front end and into the vehicle. Tighten the screws.

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• Fit the bumper onto the front end.

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

Bumper

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