Fisher-Price M3576 User Manual

Owner's Manual

with Assembly Instructions

For Model: M3576

Product features may vary from the picture above.

Please read this manual and save it with your

original sales receipt.

Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Adjustable

Wrench (or Pliers) and Safety Scissors (all not included).

Use only with a Power Wheels

12 Volt Lead Acid Rechargeable

Battery and Power Wheels

12 Volt Charger with Type 12V

Connector (both included).

Requires four "C" (LR14)

alkaline

batteries for

FM Radio operation (not included).

Please read this manual and save it with your

Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Adjustable

Wrench (or Pliers) and Safety Scissors (all not included).

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

Use only with a Power Wheels

Battery and Power Wheels® 12 Volt Charger with Type 12V

Battery and Power Wheels

Requires four "C" (LR14) alkaline batteries for

Requires four "C" (LR14)

original sales receipt.

12 Volt Lead Acid Rechargeable

12 Volt Charger with Type 12V

Connector (both included).

FM Radio operation (not included).

alkaline

batteries for

Product features may vary from the picture above.

Owner's Manual

with Assembly Instructions

For Model: M3576

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

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

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

D Parts Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

I Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Safe Driving Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Vehicle Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

TABLE OF CONTENTS

N Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

O Problems and Solutions Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

• 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 7 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: concrete, grass, asphalt and other hard surfaces; on generally level terrain; and by children 3 years of age and older.

• This vehicle has been pre-set so it will only operate in low speed.

See the instructions on page 21 to remove the high speed lock-out screw.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior flooring can be damaged by riding this vehicle indoors. Fisher-Price® will not be 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 59 kg (130 lbs).

• This vehicle has adjustable play seat belts. Please note that the adjustable seat belts are designed to be a play feature and do not function as protective safety restraints.

• If you have any questions about your Power Wheels® vehicle, please contact Mattel UK Ltd., Vanwall Business Park, Maidenhead SL6 4UB. Helpline: 01628 500303; www.service.mattel.com/uk.

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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 contact 01628 500303 or visit us on-line at

www.service.mattel/com/uk.

• 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.

Vehicle

Sport Bar

Sport Bar Support - 2

Steering

Wheel

Cap

Steering Wheel

Windshield

Brush Guard

Backpack

Hood

Backpack

Holder

Dash

Seat

Door Hinge - 2

(Left and Right)

Door - 2

(Left and Right)

Long Seat Belt Strap

Short Seat Belt Strap - 2

Steering Column

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Map Clip

PARTS

12 Volt Battery

Taillight Lens Set

Spacer - 2

Map

12 Volt Charger

Taillight Housing Set

Cap

#8 x 2,5 cm Screw – 6

#10 x 1,9 cm Screw – 23

0,4 cm x 3,8 cm Pin - 1

#8 x 10,2 cm Screw – 2

#8 - 32 x 4,1 cm Screw – 2

Lens Guard - 2

Hood Latch – 2

Key Assembly

Part Not Shown: Label Sheet

Headlight Lens - 2

Light Cover – 2

#8 Acorn Lock Nut – 2

#8 x 1,6 cm Screw – 1

#8 Lock Nut – 1

1 cm Washer – 1

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

Steering Column

Hood Latch

12 Volt Battery

12 Volt Charger

Key Assembly

Taillight Lens

Taillight Housing

Hood

Cap

Dash

Headlight Lens - 2

Lens Guard - 2

Short Seat Belt Strap

Windshield

Brush Guard

Steering Wheel

Seat

Long Seat Belt Strap

Spacer - 2

Sport Bar

Sport Bar Support - 2

Light Cover - 2

Door - 2

Door Hinge - 2

Steering Wheel Cap

0,4 cm x 3,8 cm Pin

Backpack

Backpack Holder

Map

Map Clip

#8 x 2,5 cm Screw - 6

#10 x 1,9 cm Screw - 23

#8 x 10,2 cm Screw - 2

#8 - 32 x 4,1 cm Screw - 2

#8 x 1,6 cm Screw - 1

Parts Not Shown

#8 Acorn Lock Nut - 2

#8 Lock Nut - 1

1 cm Washer - 1

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 59 kg (130 lbs) 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 direction.

If a thermal fuse in a battery continually trips under normal driving conditions, please contact 01628 500303 or visit us on-line at

www.service.mattel.com/uk.

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® 12 volt charger with "12V" connector (240 VAC, 50 Hz with an output of 12 VDC, 1200 mA) to charge your Power Wheels® 12 volt battery.

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 contact 01628 500303 or visit us on-line at www.service.mattel.com/uk.

• 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.

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BATTERY CHARGING

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.

Dash

• Plug the charger connector into the battery

• Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet

Notes:

- The power indicator on the charger does not indicate the charge status of your battery. The power indicator allows you to see that there is power from the wall outlet.

- 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, disconnect the battery connector from the charger connector. 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 18 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.

Motor

Harness Connector Wire

• Position the dash on the vehicle.

• Make sure the motor harness connector wire is through the groove in the dash.

• Insert five #10 x 1,9 cm screws into the dash tabs and tighten.

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ASSEMBLY

• Before applying the labels, wipe the surface of the vehicle with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust or oils.

• Place the labels exactly as shown in the illustration.

• For best results, avoid repositioning a label once it has been applied to the vehicle.

DASH VIEW

Steering Column

• Wipe the steering column with a paper towel to remove any excess lubricant.

• Turn the vehicle on its side.

• Insert the straight end of the steering column up through the hole in the vehicle frame and the vehicle floor and out through the hole in the dash.

• While holding the steering column in place, turn the vehicle upright.

BOTTOM VIEW

Hole

Key Assembly

Dash

• Insert and “snap” the key assembly into the opening in the dash,

as shown.

Tab U P Steering Column

Steering

Wheel

Large Opening UP

• Position the steering wheel so that the large opening and the tab on the steering wheel stem are both UP.

• Fit the steering wheel onto the steering column.

SIDE VIEW

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