Fisher-Price M3864 User Manual

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

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

Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Hammer,

Slotted Screwdriver, and Safety Scissors (tools not included).

Use only with a Power Wheels

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Type H 6 Volt Battery and

a Power Wheels

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Type H 6 Volt Charger (both included).

Product features may vary from the picture above.

Owner's Manual

with Assembly Instructions

For Model

M3864

Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Hammer,

Slotted Screwdriver, and Safety Scissors (tools not included).

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Use only with a Power Wheels

a Power Wheels

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Type H 6 Volt Charger (both included).

Type H 6 Volt Battery and

Product features may vary from the picture above.

Owner's Manual

with Assembly Instructions

For Model

M3864

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Battery Installation and Battery Retainer (Engine Cover) Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Safe Driving Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Vehicle Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Vehicle Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• 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. Please keep this
manual for future reference as it contains important information.

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

• This vehicle is designed for use on asphalt and other hard surfaces;
on generally level terrain; and by children 1

• 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 50 lb (23 kg).

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will not be responsible for

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- 4 years of age.

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• If you have any questions about your Power Wheels® vehicle, 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 ónecesita
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 300 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

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.

• 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.

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components in products other than Power Wheels® vehicles could

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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 1 (one) rider 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

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.

Vehicle Body (with Dash and Hood)

Windshield

Windshield Frame

Grille

Sport Bar

Steering Column

Battery Retainer

(Engine Cover)

Headlight Lens - 2

4

4

Spark Plug Wires

Dashboard Set

Activity

Panel

Taillight Housing Set

Taillight Lens Set

(Bottom Half)

(Top Half)

Instrument Panel

Steering Wheel

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PARTS

PARTS

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Fasteners Shown Actual Size

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#8 x 1" Screw - 12

6 Volt Battery

Shifter

Steering Wheel Cap

6 Volt Charger

#8 x 18 x 1" Screw - 2

Microphone

#6 x 1/ 2" Screw - 11

Key Assembly

Sport Bar
Cover Set

Radio Dial

Traction Band - 4

Cap Assembly

Parts Not Shown: Label Sheet - 2

#6 x 11/ 2" Screw - 2

.354"

Cap Nut – 2

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

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

Do not over-tighten the screws.

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PARTS PICTURE

PARTS PICTURE

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

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9

30

5

28

24

4

23

26

29

5

25

20

21

1

32

13

32 17

6

7

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29

22

32

32

15

31

27

16

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18

10

14

3

11

1

Vehicle Body

2

Steering Column

3

Grille

4

Sport Bar

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Sport Bar Cover Set

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Taillight Lens - 2

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Taillight Housing - 2

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Headlight Lens - 2

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Steering Wheel Cap

10 Spark Plug Wires
11

Traction Band - 4

12

Type H 6 Volt Charger

13

Cap Assembly

14

Battery Retainer (Engine Cover)

15

Windshield

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Windshield Frame

17

Dash

18

Hood

19

Microphone

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Radio Dial

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Activity Panel

2

22

Instrument Panel

23

Steering Wheel - Bottom Half

24

Steering Wheel - Top Half

25

Shifter

26

Key Assembly

27

Type H 6 Volt Battery

28

.354 Cap Nut - 2

28

8

29

#6 x 1/ 2" Screw - 11

30

#6 x 11/ 2" Screw - 2

31

#8 x 18 x 1" Screw - 2

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#8 x 1" - 12

Parts Not Shown

Label Sheet - 2

12

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BATTERY CHARGING

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

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.

• 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 in

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CAUTION

Use the charger in dry locations only.

About Thermal Fuses

Your Power Wheels 6 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
50 lbs (23 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.

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, 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)

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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
60 Hz with an output of 6 VDC 4.8W 800 mA) to charge your Power

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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.

6 volt battery.

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6 volt Type H charger (input 120 VAC

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Charger Connector

BATTERY CHARGING

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Battery Connector

• Squeeze the connector tabs on the charger connector and plug it into
the battery connector.

IMPORTANT! If you are recharging your battery, you will first need to
lift the hood and remove the battery retainer (pretend engine cover).
Disconnect the battery connector from the motor harness connector.

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• Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet.

Note:

Use the charger only in a wall outlet. Do not plug the charger into
a ceiling outlet. If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a switch,
make sure
indicate the charge status of your battery. The power indicator allows you
to see that there is power from the wall outlet.

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• Recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of your

• Once the battery is charged, disconnect the charger connector from

the switch is ON.

The power indicator on the charger does not

Before first-time use, charge the battery for at least 18 hours.

Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

vehicle. Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

the battery 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 16 for detailed instructions on
installing your battery.

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