Fisher-Price M5748 Instruction Sheet

for future reference, as they contain important information.

ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED.

CAUTION: This toy contains a

functional sharp edge (tracks and
controller plugs) - for use under direct
supervision of an adult. Take extra
care during unpacking and use.

INSTRUCTIONS

5+

Keep these instructions

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1. There are letters molded into each

track piece. These letters are used
in these instructions to indicate
which track piece goes where.
Following the layout drawings on
the Assembly Map, you may want
to lay out your track – without
connecting any track pieces. That
way you’ll be able to see how the
track layout goes together.

2. To connect track pieces: working on the flat surface, push the ends of the

track pieces together. Make sure they snap together securely – you’ll hear
a click when they’re properly connected.

START HERE!

Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up your race set.

Please separate the “Assembly Map” page, and keep it handy during
assembly. This page contains the contents list and large-scale Layout
Drawings of the fully-assembled track. You’ll need to refer to it as you go.

The Assembly Map looks like this:

This page shows the contents list and large-scale Layout

Drawings of the fully-assembled track (tracks are not drawn to scale).

You'll need to refer to it as you assemble your race set.

Refer to the Instruction Sheet for detailed step-by-step instructions

for setting up and using your race set.

1

A

9" TERMINAL TRACK

8

GUARDRAILS

MAIN LAYOUT DRAWING

Use either a diorama or a guardrail on the outside of the curves.

F

1

F

F

1
2

3

1 = Beginner
2 = Average player
3 = Skilled player

Look for this symbol

6

1

6" STRAIGHT

1

C

S

A

F

C

9" RADIUS CURVE

1

VEHICLE

VEHICLE

F

F

1

F

1

S

15" SQUEEZE

1

6

SANDPAPER

CLIPS

Refer to the package
for color photographs

of the assembled layouts.

throughout this manual. It indicates important

1

2

1
2
3

CONTROLLERS

BATTERY PACK

1

2

1

#2 SUPPORTS

CARD BOARD

ALTERNATE LAYOUT DRAWING

1

2

1

2

1

1

2

2

3

3

3

S

F

F

C

1

= TRACK SUPPORTS

F

F

A

= GUARDRAILS

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information.

Be sure to check out the Troubleshooting Guide on the back of the
Assembly Map.

I. BASIC TRACK ASSEMBLY

Start out on a clean, hard, flat racing surface – not carpeting. Take out
all the track pieces (and other parts) and check them carefully against
the contents list on the Assembly Map.

Remember: if the track connections aren’t right, electric power won’t
flow from one track section to the next.

3. To disconnect track pieces,

simply reach underneath where the
track pieces meet and press the
locking tabs together with thumb
and forefinger as shown.

Occasionally the metal track rails will stick up too far from the
surface of a track piece, as shown. This may interfere with
vehicle movement. To correct, simply press the rail back down
with your finger. If the problem persists, please contact Customer
Service toll-free at 1-888-557-8926 (see hours of operation in the
Warranty section).

Sometimes brand-new track may need a quick cleaning for best

performance. Check the Maintenance section of this manual for more

information.

II. DETAILED TRACK ASSEMBLY

a. Your race set makes two different layouts. Refer to the Assembly Map

for detailed track assembly. Start with the Terminal Track
continue adding track pieces until your
layout is complete.

b. Once your layout is assembled, you’ll need

to add guardrails. Refer to the Assembly
Map for placement. To attach a guardrail:
gently flex the guardrail before attaching
it. Carefully attach the bottom of the
guardrail first. Then pull up and snap into
place. Don’t force
guardrails into place.

and

c. Next you’ll need to add the track supports. Refer to the Assembly Map

for placement. Attach them as shown. To assemble a track support,
separate the pieces as shown and snap off the connector tabs
(discard the tabs). Next, fit the two pieces together as shown. Insert
the assembled track support into the round hole on the underside of the
track as shown.

III. BATTERY BOX / HAND CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY

Requires 4 x 1.5V "D" size (LR20) batteries (not included). Install 4 x 1.5V "D"
size (LR20) alkaline batteries (not included) as shown.

SPECIAL NOTE TO ADULTS:

• Always make sure your Race Set is unplugged before assembling or
disassembling track. Always unplug Battery Pack when not in use.Regularly
examine for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts.

• In the event of any damage, this toy must not be used with the battery box
until the damage has been repaired.

• Do not connect to more than the recommended number of Battery Packs.

• If this toy is being operated in the presence of children under 5 years old,
adult supervision is recommended.

• This toy is not intended for children under 3 years old. The toy must be used
only with the supplied battery pack.

• Disconnect from the battery box before cleaning.

CONGRATULATIONS!

You’re ready to race. For “pro” competition, please read the following
driving tips and maintenance hints.

DRIVING TIPS

Here are some “inside” racing tips…for top performance!

1. Always race on a clean, hard, flat surface. For best

racing performance, we don’t recommend carpeting.

USE ALKALINE BATTERIES ONLY.

Battery Performance Note: For best performance use alkaline batteries
(where disposable batteries are called for). Replace batteries when
vehicle motion becomes too slow. If your product is supplied with standard
(carbon-zinc) batteries for initial use and/or demonstration purposes,
we recommend replacing them with alkaline batteries when necessary.
Battery life may vary depending on battery brand.

Always unplug your Battery Pack when not in use!

a. The cables for the Battery Pack and the hand controllers have color-

coded plugs to help you make your connections properly. First, plug
the red plug into the red receptacle on the terminal track. Next, plug
the yellow hand controllers into the yellow receptacles on the terminal
track.

b. To test track and power connections, hold a car on the track with its

metal contacts touching the metal track rails. Gently hold the front end
of the car down while lifting the vehicle as shown (do not lift the vehicle
by its rear tires). Squeeze the hand controller: the car’s rear tires should
spin. If they don’t, there’s a connection problem. Carefully check the
track and power connections.

c. Your hand controller is your car’s

“throttle.” The more you squeeze the
trigger the faster your car will go.
Practice at a slow speed for a few laps,
until you’re ready to race!

2. Clean track is IMPORTANT for best performance! Please refer to the

Maintenance section for detailed instructions for cleaning the track.

3. Races are won in the curves! Slow down going into

the curves…then speed up coming out of them.
Accelerate to build up speed for loops and jumps.

4. Anyone can be a “pro” racer – the secret is practice! Remember to

“break in” your new cars with a few “qualifying” laps. Cars always
run better after they’ve “warmed up.”

5. Experienced racers know that regular maintenance is the key to top

racing performance. Read and follow the easy steps in Section II.

6. If you have questions or difficulty operating your Race Set, check

the Troubleshooting Chart first. Usually a quick “pit stop” will get you
racing again!

MAINTENANCE:

ADULTS NOTE: All “pro” racers know that their vehicles need
maintenance from time to time…for best performance. Follow
these simple steps to keep your car running at its best!

A. CHASSIS PARTS

This diagram will help you understand the parts of your vehicle, and how
they go together.

❶ Guide Pin
❷ Front Tires
❸ Rear Tires
❹ Rear Axle Assembly
❺ Contacts
❻ Front Axle Assembly
❼ Springs
➑ Heat Shield

B. TRACK CLEANING

Clean track is IMPORTANT for best
performance!

1. Dirty track may cause your vehicle to stall.

Usually you can get it going again by
pressing the hand controller trigger about
halfway down while you give the vehicle
a slight push from behind. After 3-4 laps
your vehicle will run properly.

2. Sometimes oxidation may form on the

track rails, and this may cause your car
to stall. If this happens, you’ll have to
remove the oxidation. Using the supplied
sandpaper, GENTLY rub the track rails.
Don’t rub hard – rails are clean when
they’re shiny. After cleaning, wipe the
track with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth to
remove any residue (don’t use tissue or
paper towels).

NEVER use steel wool to clean your
track: severe damage can result if a
fiber of steel wool is picked up by the
magnets in your car’s motor. Use only
very fine sandpaper for cleaning.

3. Sometimes debris can accumulate in the

track slots. If this happens, use a
toothpick to clear the debris from the
slots.

C. VEHICLE CLEANING

1. CLEANING TIRES

Dirty tires can cause your car to lose
traction and spin. To clean the tires,
place a piece of adhesive tape on a hard,
flat surface, with the sticky side facing
up. Roll the rear tires across the tape
until they’re clean.

2. CLEANING AXLE

Lint may collect around your car’s axles:
this may cause the car to run slowly. Use
tweezers or a toothpick to remove lint as
shown.

D. ALIGNMENT

1. AXLE ALIGNMENT

Your car’s axle assembly may become
“dislocated” from the chassis as a result
of a sudden impact. To realign it, snap the
assembly back into the chassis.

DO NOT use any type of tool to snap the
chassis back in place. Use only your
fingers.

2. CHASSIS ALIGNMENT

Occasionally check the position of the
car’s body to make sure it is properly
aligned and not rubbing against the tires.
If necessary, carefully snap chassis back
onto the body tabs, as shown.

E. CONTACTS

1. CLEANING CONTACTS

Regularly clean your car’s
contacts to remove oxidation. Using a
pencil eraser, as shown, carefully scrub
the contacts. Do not apply too much
pressure, or you may bend contacts.

DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL.
Worn-out contacts can be replaced.

2. CONTACT REPLACEMENT

Your vehicle’s contacts should last a
minimum of 8-10 total hours of racing,
with regular cleaning. You may need
to replace the contacts if they become
overly worn or bent…or if they become
dislodged after an impact.

The best way to replace contacts is
one at a time, using the remaining
contact assembly as a guide. Be
careful not to bend the contacts out of
shape (especially wide slotted end).

a. Hold chassis bottom side up. Hold the

spring as shown (with your thumb
on one side of the chassis and your
forefinger on the other). You’ll need to
hold the spring securely throughout the
assembly process.

b. Hook the narrow end of the contact

under the motor shaft. Hook the curved
side tab of the contact over the spring;
the spring will be held in place by the
curved tab. Place the wide (slotted)
end of the contact into place, with the
chassis tab through the slot. Making
sure not to over bend the contact slot.

c. Still holding the spring securely, turn

the chassis over. You may need to
press the top of the contact into place
with the tip of a pencil. When properly
installed, the contact will spring back
when pushed.

F. HEAT SHIELD

1. INSTALLATION

The heat shield is an important
component, and it must be correctly
installed for proper vehicle operation.
Make sure the side tabs of the heat
shield are properly inserted in the
chassis slots, as shown. If the heat
shield is not correctly installed, it may
interfere with vehicle movement.

2. CLEANING

Occasionally dust and debris may
build up under the vehicle’s heat
shield, interfering with operation. To
check for this problem, stop racing
and let the vehicle sit for 5 minutes.
Remove the heat shield and gently
blow out any dust. Reinstall the heat
shield as described above.

Don’t operate any vehicle without a
heat shield. If the heat shield is lost,
or can’t be installed properly, please
contact Customer Service at the toll­free number shown in this manual.

CHASSIS

(back view)

Battery Safety Information

In exceptional circumstances batteries may leak fluids that
can cause a chemical burn injury or ruin your product. To avoid
battery leakage:

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product
before being charged (if designed to be removable).

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision (if designed to be removable).

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended
are to be used.

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Dispose of battery(ies) safely.

• Do not dispose of this product in a fire. The batteries inside
may explode or leak.

Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with
household waste [2002/96/EC]. Check your local authority for
recycling advice and facilities.

90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

Cars SLOT CAR RACING

Mattel, Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this

product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for ninety (90)

days (unless specified in alternate warranties) from the date of purchase.

Mattel will repair or replace the product, at our sole option, in the event of

such a defect within the warranty period.

In the event of a defect covered under this warranty, first call the toll-free

number listed below. Many problems can be solved in this manner. If

necessary, you will be instructed to return the product, postage prepaid

and insured, to the address below. Enclose your name, address, dated

sales receipt, and a brief explanation of the defect. Repair or replacement,

and return shipment, will be free of charge. Please return only the

defective part or unit, packed securely.

This warranty does not cover damage resulting from unauthorized
modification, accident, misuse or abuse. If the product is returned

without a dated sales receipt, the product may be excluded from

coverage under this warranty.

Mattel’s liability for defects in material and workmanship under this

warranty shall be limited to repair or replacement, at our sole option,

and in no event shall we be responsible for incidental, consequential, or
contingent damages (except in those states that do not allow this exclusion
or limitation). This warranty is exclusive, and is made in lieu of any express

or implied warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you

may have other rights, which vary from state to state. Some states do not

allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above

exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 1-888-557-8926 - Valid only in U.S.A.

Hours: 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Eastern Time; Monday - Friday.

Expect some delay in January following the holiday season.

Please be patient and keep trying the toll-free number.

ADDRESS FOR RETURNS:

CONSUMER RELATIONS

636 GIRARD AVENUE

EAST AURORA, NY 14052

Valid only in U.S.A.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you have questions or difficulty operating your Race Set –
the cause is often a simple problem. And there’s often a simple fix. Usually a quick “pit
stop” will get you racing again. Please check below, and then turn to the Maintenance
section of the Instruction Manual for detailed information.

If your vehicle stops…

• You may need to clean the track. Please see Maintenance section: Track

Cleaning.

• You may need to clean the vehicle. Please see Maintenance section: Vehicle Cleaning.

• Check power connections. Please see Power Connection section.

• Check your vehicle’s alignment. Please see Maintenance section: Alignment.

• Check your vehicle’s contacts. Please see Maintenance section: Contacts.

• Check to make sure track sections are properly connected. Please see Basic Track

Assembly section.

• Check your vehicle’s heat shield. Please see Maintenance section: Heat Shield.

If your vehicle runs slowly or hesitates…

• You may need to clean the track. Please see Maintenance section: Track

Cleaning.

• You may need to clean the vehicle. Please see Maintenance section: Vehicle Cleaning.

• Check your vehicle’s alignment. Please see Maintenance section: Alignment.

• Check your vehicle’s contacts. Please see Maintenance section: Contacts.

• Check to make sure track sections are properly connected. Please see Basic Track

Assembly section.

• Check your vehicle’s batteries.Check battery connector and replace with fresh alkaline

battery.

If your vehicle spins out or flies off the track…

• You may need to clean the vehicle. Please see Maintenance section: Vehicle

Cleaning.

• Check your vehicle’s alignment. Please see Maintenance section: Alignment.

• Check to make sure track sections are properly connected. Please see Basic Track

Assembly section.

• Check your vehicle’s heat shield. Please see Maintenance section: Heat Shield.

• Check your vehicle for a missing guide pin. Please see Maintenance section: Chassis

Parts.

If your vehicle runs in on one lane, but not the other…

• You may need to clean the track. Please see Maintenance section: Track

Cleaning.

• You may need to clean the vehicle. Please see Maintenance section: Vehicle Cleaning.

• Check power connections. Please see Power Connection section.

• Check your vehicle’s alignment. Please see Maintenance section: Alignment.

• Check your vehicle’s contacts. Please see Maintenance section: Contacts.

• Check to make sure track sections are properly connected. Please see Basic Track

Assembly section.

• Check your vehicle’s heat shield. Please see Maintenance section: Heat Shield.

If your vehicle runs backwards…

• Your vehicle’s rear axle assembly may be installed backwards. Please see
Maintenance section: Chassis Parts. Remove the rear axle assembly, reverse it

and reinstall.

IF YOU STILL HAVE PROBLEMS –

OR IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING OR DAMAGED – DON’T RETURN YOUR

RACE SET TO THE STORE! CALL OUR RACING SUPPORT TEAM TOLL-FREE

AT 1-888-557-8926 FOR HELP.

This page shows the contents list and large-scale Layout

Drawings of the fully-assembled track (tracks are not drawn to scale).

You'll need to refer to it as you assemble your race set.

Refer to the Instruction Sheet for detailed step-by-step instructions

for setting up and using your race set.

VEHICLE

6

F

9" RADIUS CURVE

1

1

15" SQUEEZE

6

VEHICLE

1

9" TERMINAL TRACK

8

A

GUARDRAILS

1

C

6" STRAIGHT

1

MAIN LAYOUT DRAWING

Use either a diorama or a guardrail on the outside of the curves.

F

C

F

1

S

A

F

F

F

1

F

S

1

CLIPS

Refer to the package

for color photographs

of the assembled layouts.

SANDPAPER

2

CONTROLLERS

1
2

3

2

1

1

#2 SUPPORTS

BATTERY PACK

CARD BOARD

1

2

1

ALTERNATE LAYOUT DRAWING

S

F

F

C

A

F

F

1

2

3

1 = Beginner
2 = Average player
3 = Skilled player

1

1

2

1

1

2

2

3

3

3

= TRACK SUPPORTS

= GUARDRAILS

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© 2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

© Disney/Pixar