Ford C3493 User Manual

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Owner's Manual

with Assembly Instructions

For Model C3493

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

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

Use only with a Power Wheels®6 Volt Rechargeable Battery with A Style Connector

and Built-In Thermal Fuse and Power Wheels®Super 6 Volt Charger (both included).

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Ford F-150 and associated trademarks are used under license from Ford Motor Company.

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

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

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

D Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

F Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

H Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

I Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

J Rules for Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

K How to Operate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

L Caring for Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

M Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

N Problems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

• 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 these instructions for future reference as they contain important information.

• This vehicle is designed for use on: concrete, asphalt

or other hard surfaces; on generally level terrain; by children 2-6 years of age.

• Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe

driving and riding:

- always sit in the seat.

- always wear shoes.

- only one (1) rider at a time.

• 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

the floor if the vehicle is used indoors.

• To prevent damaging the motors and gears, do not tow anything behind the vehicle or overload it. Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of 65 lbs. (29.5 kg).

• 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 to 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.

Table of Contents

Important Information

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CAUTION

WARNING

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

• 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.

• In the unassembled state, this package contains small parts. Adult assembly is required.

• Use the charger in dry locations only.

• 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

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

Warnings and Cautions

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• 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.

Parts

Brushguard

Tonneau

Steering Linkage Cover

Seat

Steering Wheel Cover

Steering Wheel

Steering Column

Pretend Motor

Side Window – 2

Windshield

Wheel – 4

Vehicle

Hood

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/16" Washer - 2

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

Do not over-tighten the screws and bolts.

All Fasteners Shown Actual Size

#12-32 x 11/4" Screw - 2

#8 x3/4" Screw - 17

1" Bolt - 2

For your convenience, we’ve included extra fasteners!

.437 Cap Nut - 6

.437"

.354 Cap Nut - 1

.354"

/16" Washer - 4

Parts

Hubcap – 4

Side Mirror – 2

Fastener – 2

Super 6 Volt Battery

Super 6 Volt Charger

Rear Wheel Driver – 2

Bushing – 2

Hubcap Cover – 4

Parts not shown: Label Sheet - 2, Assembly Tool

Steering Linkage

Key

Rear Axle

Front Axle – 2

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Parts Diagram

1 Vehicle 1 2 Seat 1 3 Tonneau 1 4 Hood 1 5 Windshield 1 6 Pretend Motor 1 7 6 Volt Battery 1 8 Brushguard 1

9 Steering Linkage 1 10 Front Axle 2 11 Steering Column 1 12 Steering Linkage Cover 1 13 Bushing 2 14 Wheel 4

No. Part Quantity

Parts Not Shown

15 Hubcap 4 16 .437 Cap Nut 6 17 Hubcap Cover 4 18 Steering Wheel 1 19 Steering Wheel Cover 1 20 Key 1 21 Side Mirror 2 22 Side Window 2 23 Rear Axle 1 24 Rear Wheel Driver 2 25 Fastener 2 26 Super 6 Volt Charger 1 27 Motor (Inside Vehicle) 2 28 .354 Cap Nut 1

Label Sheet - 2

/16" Washer - 4

/16" Washer - 2 #8 x 3/4" Screws - 17 1" Bolt - 2 #12 x 11/4" Screw - 2 Assembly Tool

No. Part Quantity

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

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CAUTION

Use the charger in dry locations only.

WARNING

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”, 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 65 lb. (29.5 kg) maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions, such as driving up very steep 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, please 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.

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

• The battery must be upright while charging.

• The charger is not a toy.

• Do not short circuit the battery.

• We recommend that you start charging your battery before beginning assembly of your new 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 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®6 volt charger with type A connector (120 VAC 60 Hz 15W with an output of 6 VDC 1200mA) to charge your Power Wheels

rechargeable 6 volt 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.

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

• 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.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

Battery Charging

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• Insert the battery connector into the charger connector .

• 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, 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 20 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.

Charger Connector

Battery Charging

Battery

Connector

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• Rotate the seat back and lift to remove from the vehicle.

• Slide a hubcap, peg side up, onto the rear axle.

• Slide a wheel, ribs up, onto the rear axle.

• Slide a rear wheel driver, ring side down, onto the rear axle.

Rear Wheel Driver

(Ring Side Down)

Wheel

(Ribs Up)

Hubcap

(Peg Side Up)

Seat

Vehicle

Rear Axle

Front View

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.

Assembly

Rear Axle

.437 Cap Nut

• Place a .437 cap nut on a flat surface, inside up.

• Fit the end of the rear axle into the cap nut.

• Tap the opposite end of the rear axle with a hammer to secure the cap nut on the rear axle. Pull on the cap nut to be sure it’s secure.

.437"

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• Position the vehicle upside-down.

• Slide the other rear wheel driver, ring side out, onto the rear axle. Make sure the driver fits onto the pins in the motor.

• Slide a wheel, rib side in, onto the rear axle. Make sure the ribs on the wheel fit into the grooves on the rear wheel driver.

• Slide a hubcap, peg side in, onto the rear axle.

• Fit a .437 cap nut on the end of the rear axle.

• Fit the assembly tool over the cap nut. Tap the end of the assembly tool with a hammer to secure the cap nut on the end of the rear axle. Pull the wheel to be sure it is secure.

Hint: You may need the help of another adult to support the other end of the rear axle while you tap the cap nut.

• Slide the rear axle assembly through the hole in one motor, the back end of the vehicle and then out through the other motor.

Assembly

Rear Wheel Driver

(Ring Side Out)

Rear Axle

Wheel

(Rib Side In)

Motor

.437 Cap Nut

Assembly

Tool

Rear Axle

Rear Axle Assembly

Motor

Hole in Motor

Bottom View

Hubcap

(Peg Side In)

• Locate the motors inside the vehicle.

• Make sure each motor is positioned in the rectangular recesses inside the vehicle.

Motors

Top View

.437"

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Assembly

• Turn the steering linkage so that the inside (grooved side) is facing up.

• Position each front axle so that the short end is facing up.

• Insert the short end of the front axles up through the ends of the steering linkage, as shown.

Front Axle Short End

Steering Linkage

• Slide a 7/16" washer onto the short end of each front axle.

• Fit the steering linkage cover onto the front axles. Note: The steering linkage cover should still face you.

Front

Axle

Front

Axle

Steering

Linkage

Cover

/16"

Washer

/16"

Washer

• Fit a .437 cap nut onto the end of a front axle.

• Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it to the end of the front axle.

• Repeat this procedure to fasten another .437 cap nut to the other front axle.

Front Axle

.437

Cap

Nut

• Fit and snap a hubcap cover to each hubcap.

Hubcap Cover

.437"

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• Fit a wheel, rib side in, onto the front axle.

• Slide a hubcap, peg side in, onto the front axle.

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

• Slide a bushing, ring side first, onto a front axle.

• Fit a .437 cap nut on the end of the front axle.

• Fit the assembly tool over the cap nut. Tap the end of the assembly tool with a hammer to secure the cap nut on the end of the front axle. Pull the wheel to be sure it is secure.

Assembly

/16" Washer

Front Axle

Hubcap

(Peg Side In)

Wheel

(Rib Side In)

Front Axle

.437 Cap Nut

Assembly

Tool

Ring Side First

Bushing

Bottom View

Bushing

(Ring Side First)

Front Axle

• Turn the vehicle so that the front end is toward you.

• Lift the front end of the vehicle.

• Fit the steering linkage assembly to the front end of the vehicle.

• Insert two #12 x 11/4" screws into the holes in the steering linkage. Tighten the screws.

• Pull the steering linkage to be sure it is secure. If it is not secure, tighten the screws a few more turns.

Steering Linkage

Assembly

Bottom View

.437"

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• Turn the vehicle upright.

• Insert the tabs on the front edge of the seat into the floor of the vehicle.

Assembly

• Lift the front end of the vehicle.

• Insert the straight end of the steering column through the hole in the vehicle and out through the hole in the dashboard.

• Hook the curved end of the steering column into the hole in the steering linkage.

Tabs

Seat

Straight End of Steering Column

Hole

Curved

End

Steering

Linkage

Hole

Bottom View

• Insert four #8 x 3/4" screws into the seat.

• Tighten the screws.

• Fit and snap a hubcap cover to the hubcap.

• Repeat Assembly steps 13-16 to assemble a washer, bushing, wheel, hubcap, cap nut and hubcap cover to the other front axle.

Hubcap

Cover

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Assembly

• At an angle, fit the tabs on one side of the steering wheel cover into the slots in the steering wheel.

• Press to “snap” the tabs on the other side of the steering wheel cover into the slots in the steering wheel.

• Fit a .354 cap nut on the end of the steering column.

• Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure. Pull the steering wheel to be sure it it secure.

Hint: You may want the help of another person to support the steering column while you tap the cap nut with the hammer.

.354 Cap Nut

Steering Column

Steering Wheel Cover

Steering Wheel

Steering

Wheel

Column

• Fit the steering wheel onto the end of the steering column and into the hole in the dashboard.

• Lower the front end of the vehicle.

• Apply label #8 to the dashboard, as shown.

Dashboard

Label #8

Back View

.354"

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• Fit a side mirror to the side of the vehicle.

• From the inside of the vehicle, insert two #8 x 3/4" screws through the vehicle and into the side mirror.

• Tighten the screws.

• Repeat Assembly steps 26 and 27 to assemble the other side mirror.

Assembly

Side Mirror

Right Side View

#8 x 3/4" Screws

• First insert the tabs on the bottom edge of the side window into the slots on the side of the vehicle .

• Then, push to “snap” the tabs at the top of the side window into the slots in the side of the vehicle .

• Repeat this procedure to assemble the other side window to the vehicle.

Side Window

Front View

Key

Hole in

Dashboard

• Insert and “snap” the key into the hole in the dashboard.

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• Fit the pretend engine into the front end of the vehicle.

• Insert two 1" bolts into the pretend engine.

• Tighten the screws.

• Fit a peg on the hood into a slot in the front end of the vehicle.

• Flex the hood slightly and then insert the other hood peg into the other slot in the front end of the vehicle.

• Lower the hood. Push down near the front of the hood to “snap” into place.

Assembly

Pretend

Engine

Hood Peg

Slot

• Insert three #8 x 3/4" screws into the windshield.

• Tighten the screws.

• Insert and “snap” the tabs at the top of the windshield into the slots in the top edge of the vehicle.

Slots

Windshield

Front View

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• Peel and remove the backing from the fasteners.

• Apply the fasteners to the back end, top edge of the vehicle, as shown.

• Throw away the backing.

Assembly

Fasteners

Left Side View

• Lift the front end of the vehicle.

• Insert two #8 x 3/4" screws into the brushguard, as shown.

• Lower the vehicle.

Brushguard

Bottom View

#8 x 3/4" Screws

• Fit the brushguard to the front end of the vehicle.

• Insert two #8 x 3/4" screws into the brushguard.

• Tighten the screws.

Brushguard

Tonneau

• Fit the tonneau on the back end of the vehicle.

• Place a 3/16" washer on two #8 x 3/4" screws.

• Insert the screws through the holes in the tonneau and into the vehicle.

• Tighten the screws.

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Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking their best! When applying labels, keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Wash your hands before applying the labels.

• 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 illustrations.

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

• After applying a label, rub the label firmly with a clean, dry cloth to make sure the label is adhered to your vehicle. Start at the center of a label, and smooth towards the outer edges to remove air bubbles.

Front View

Label Decoration

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Back View

Label Decoration

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IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels®6 volt battery.

Use of any other battery will damage your vehicle. Make sure that you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels®6 volt charger before operating your vehicle for the first time. Charge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of the vehicle. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Failure to follow these instructions may damage your battery and will void your warranty.

• Plug the motor harness connector into the 6 volt battery.

Push firmly to make sure the connector is inserted properly.

• Push the battery clamp and fit the battery into the pocket.

• Release the battery clamp.

Motor Harness

Connector

Battery Installation

Battery Clamp

Battery

• Grasp the bottom edge of the grill.

• Lift the hood.

• Remove the two screws in the pretend motor.

• Remove the pretend motor.

Pretend Motor

• Replace the pretend motor.

• Replace the two #8 x 3/4" screws into the pretend motor and tighten.

• Lower the hood and “snap” in place.

Pretend Motor

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If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. Please refer to the information on this page for proper disposal.

If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician.

If acid is internally ingested, give water, milk of magnesia or egg whites immediately. Never give emetics or induce vomiting. Call a physician.

• Charge a new battery for at least 18 hours before first use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Overcharging or undercharging the battery may shorten battery life and decrease vehicle running time.

• After the first charge, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Charge the battery after each use, regardless of how long the vehicle was used.

• The battery must be upright while charging.

• Do not allow the battery to run down completely before charging.

• Charge the battery before storing the vehicle.

• Charge the battery at least once per month, even if the vehicle has not been used.

• Leaving the battery in a discharged condition will ruin it.

• If the vehicle will be stored for more than two months, be sure to disconnect the motor harness from the battery.

• Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75° F or below -10° F.

• Use only a Power Wheels®6 volt battery. Remember to charge the new battery at least 18 hours before first time use.

• Prevent the battery from moving freely inside the battery compartment. Always use the battery clamp to secure the battery in the battery compartment.

• Examine the battery, charger and its connector for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery. If damage is detected, do not use the charger or the battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.

• Always remove an exhausted battery from the vehicle. Battery leakage and corrosion can damage the vehicle.

• Your Power Wheels

battery is a sealed lead-acid battery. It must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.

• Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in your regular, household trash. The incineration, landfilling or mixing of sealed lead-acid batteries with household trash is prohibited by law in most areas.

• Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in a fire. The battery may explode or leak.

• Return exhausted batteries to a federal or state approved lead-acid battery recycler, such as a Power Wheels

authorized service center, or a local seller of automotive batteries. For the service center location nearest you, please call 1-800-348-0751. Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of lead-acid batteries. If you live in the State of Florida or Minnesota, it is prohibited by law for anyone to throw away lead-acid batteries in the municipal waste stream.

Care

Disposal

Battery Care and Disposal

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Teach Safety Rules to Children

While children can quickly develop the skill necessary to drive this vehicle, it is important to remember that their judgment skills are still very immature. Unsupervised driving by children can lead to serious injury. Before children use this vehicle, an adult should carefully evaluate the driving area as well as the children’s skill level and ability to drive this vehicle safely. Children are not always able to recognize or anticipate hazards, even when they have been taught about them. THERE IS NO

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR DIRECT ADULT SUPERVISION.

Teach appropriate safety rules to your child before allowing operation of this vehicle. These rules should also be reviewed with neighborhood children or other playmates who want to drive this vehicle.

Riding Rules

Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe driving:

1. Always sit on the seat.

2. Always wear shoes.

3. Only 1 (one) rider at a time. A child who is not sitting on

the seat or who is standing on the vehicle could fall off, cause a tip-over or block the driver’s view. A child could be seriously injured.

4. Do not allow any child to drive the vehicle in the street or near moving (motorized) vehicles.

5. Do not allow any child to drive near bodies of water (such as pools or creeks), obstructions (such as furniture, low tree limbs or play equipment), or drop-offs (such as stairs or decks).

6. Do not allow any child to drive the vehicle in the dark. A child could encounter unexpected obstacles and have an accident. Operate the vehicle only in the daytime or a well-lit area.

7. Do not allow your child to drive on steep inclines. Restrict your child’s driving to generally level ground ONLY!

8. Do not allow your child to drive down or across a steep slope.

- The vehicle may gain unsafe speed, even if the

brake pedal is pressed or the go pedal is released to stop.

- The vehicle may tilt and tip over.

- The wheels could lose traction, causing the vehicle

to slip.

9. Do not allow your child to drive up steep inclines. The motor may stop and the vehicle could roll backwards at an unsafe speed.

10. Use this vehicle only outdoors on private property. Do not use in streets, alleys or other public thoroughfares.

11. Never put anything near any moving parts. Rotating parts such as motors, gear boxes and wheels can snag fingers, hair, etc., causing serious injury. Do not allow operation of the vehicle when it is on its side or in an upside-down position.

12. Do not operate the vehicle near flammable vapors (gasoline, paint thinner, acetone, liquid wax, etc.). The vehicle’s electrical switches, like most electrical switches, emit an internal spark when first turned on or turned off. The presence of flammable liquids or vapors could cause an explosion or a fire. Keep all flammable products in tightly sealed containers and away from the vehicle.

13. Do not allow a child to operate the vehicle without direct adult supervision. To prevent unsupervised use of the vehicle, disconnect the motor harness from the battery when the vehicle is not in use.

To disconnect the motor harness connector and battery:

• Grasp the bottom edge of the grill. Lift the hood.

• Unplug the motor harness connector from the battery.

• Lower the hood and “snap” it into place.

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

Rules for Safe Driving

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How to Operate

Your Vehicle

• Press the FORWARD button below the seat.

• Press the foot pedal. The vehicle will drive forward at a maximum of 2.5 mph.

• Your vehicle has a patented, electronic braking system that automatically stops the vehicle when your child’s foot is lifted from the pedal.

• Make sure your child is comfortable with steering the vehicle and automatically knows how to stop.

Drive Forward

To Stop

IMPORTANT! 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 floors if the vehicle is used indoors.

IMPORTANT! To avoid damaging the motors and gears, be sure to stop the vehicle before switching from forward to reverse.

• Press the REVERSE button below the seat.

• Press the foot pedal. The vehicle will back up at a maximum of 2.5 mph.

Reverse

Caring for

Your Vehicle

• Check all screws, cap nuts and protective coverings regularly and tighten as required. Check plastic parts on a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces.

• During snowy or rainy weather, the vehicle should be stored inside or under a protective cover. Remember to charge the battery at least once per month while your vehicle is not in regular use.

• Do not operate the vehicle in wet or snowy conditions. Never immerse any part of the product. Water or moisture in the motors or electrical switches can cause them to corrode and could cause switch or motor failure.

• Avoid operating the vehicle on sand, loose dirt or gravel. Sand, loose dirt or gravel in the motors or electrical switches can cause them to jam and could cause switch or motor failure.

• The vehicle can be wiped down with a soft, dry cloth. For a shiny finish, you can wipe plastic parts with a non-wax furniture polish applied to a soft-cloth. Do not use automotive wax. Do not use soap and water or spray the vehicle with a hose.

• To ensure that your vehicle stays in good operating order, we recommend that you periodically have your vehicle checked by a Power Wheels®authorized service center. For the location of the authorized service center nearest to you, visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com.

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*One year limited warranty from the date of purchase on the Power Wheels®vehicle.

Six month limited warranty on the 6 volt battery.

For the original purchaser, this one year limited warranty covers the Power Wheels®ride-on vehicle (purchased from Power Wheels®) against defects in materials and workmanship. The six month limited warranty applies only to the 6 volt battery included by Power Wheels®with the original purchase of the vehicle.

This warranty covers normal use and does not cover the Power Wheels

vehicle or battery if damaged by unreasonable use, neglect, accident, abuse, misuse, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship. Evidence of any attempt at consumer repair will void this warranty. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND IS INTENDED TO EXCLUDE, ANY LIABILITY ON THE PART OF POWER WHEELS®, WHETHER UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR IMPLIED BY LAW FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Should you need service or assistance with your vehicle during the warranty period, do not return the vehicle to the store. Power Wheels®has provided a nationwide network of authorized service centers. Power Wheels®is continually expanding our Authorized Service Center Network. If there is not an authorized service center in your area, please call Consumer Relations for information, 1-800-348-0751.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

PLEASE SAVE YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT.

Bumper-to-Bumper* Limited Warranty

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IMPORTANT! If you experience a problem with your vehicle, first check the Problems and Solutions

Guide below. If you still experience a problem, please contact Power Wheels®Consumer Relations, toll-free at 1-800-348-0751 between 8 AM and 6 PM (EST) Monday through Friday. Or, contact your local Power Wheels®authorized service center. For the location nearest you, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Vehicle does not run Undercharged battery Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged

for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

Check all connectors. Make sure the charger connector is plugged into the battery, and that the charger is plugged into the wall.

Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.

Charger is not working There is no sure way to tell if your charger is working unless

you have a volt meter. If you suspect there is a problem with your charger, contact your local Power Wheels®authorized service center. They can test your charger for you.

Tripped thermal fuse Each Power Wheels®6 volt battery has a built-in thermal fuse.

A thermal fuse may “trip” and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to resume normal operation. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 65 lb. maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels®authorized service center.

Loose wire or loose connectors Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the motor harness

connector is plugged into the battery, and that there are no loose wires around the motors.

Dead battery If your battery is old or if you have not followed Battery

Care instructions, your battery may be dead. If you are unsure whether or not the battery is dead, you can have it tested at your local Power Wheels®authorized service center.

Electrical switch damage The electrical switches can become corroded due to

exposure to water or moisture, or can jam due to loose dirt, sand or gravel. Contact your local Power Wheels®authorized service center for diagnosis and repair.

Motor damage Contact your local Power Wheels®authorized service center

for diagnosis and repair.

Vehicle was running but Loose wire or loose connectors Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the motor suddenly stopped harness connector is plugged into the battery, and that there

are no loose wires around the motors.

Tripped thermal fuse Each Power Wheels®6 volt battery has a built-in thermal fuse.

authorized

service center.

Problems and Solutions Guide

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Short run time (Less than Undercharged battery Charge the battery. A new battery should have been 1 - 3 hours per charge) charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for

the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the charger connector is plugged into the battery, and that the charger is plugged into the wall.

Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.

Overcharged battery Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours. If you

suspect that your battery is damaged as a result of overcharging, contact your local Power Wheels®authorized service center. They can test your battery for you.

Battery is old and will not Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not accept full charge last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending

on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery with a new Power Wheels®6 volt rechargeable battery. Do not substitute parts.

Tripped thermal fuse Each Power Wheels®6 volt battery has a built-in thermal

fuse. A thermal fuse may “trip” and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to resume normal operation. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 65 lb. maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels

authorized service center.

Vehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged battery Charge the battery. A new battery should have been

charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.

Check all connectors. Make sure the charger connector is plugged into the battery, and that the charger is plugged into the wall.

Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.

Battery needs charging Be sure to charge the battery after each use.

Battery is old and will not accept Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last full charge forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on

the vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery with a new Power Wheels®6 volt rechargable battery. Do not substitute parts.

Vehicle is overloaded Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing

more than one rider at one time, by exceeding the 65 lb. maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the vehicle.

Driving conditions are too stressful Use only on generally level ground.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Problems and Solutions Guide

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact your nearest authorized service center or contact Power Wheels®Consumer Relations toll-free at 1-800-348-0751.

Hint! For faster service when calling Consumer Relations, completely charge the battery before calling and have the following available by the phone:

• vehicle,

• vehicle model number (see label in battery compartment),

• vehicle production run number (see label in battery compartment).

Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to run, but other times it does make sure they are tight.

Motor or electrical switch damage Contact your local Power Wheels®authorized service

center for diagnosis and repair.

When the go foot pedal is Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motors and all connectors pressed, the vehicle won’t to make sure they are tight. run without a push

“Dead Spot” on motor Contact your local Power Wheels®authorized service

center for diagnosis and repair.

Loud clacking or grinding Broken gears Contact your local Power Wheels®authorized service noise from a motor-gearbox center for diagnosis and repair.

Charger gets warm during use It is normal for some chargers to get No action required.

warm during use and is not reason for concern. If your charger does not get warm during

use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.

Battery makes a sizzling or It is normal for some battery to No action required. gurgling noise when charging make noise and swell slightly while

charging and is not reason for If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly concern. during charging, it does not mean that it is

not accepting the charge.

Problems and Solutions Guide

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PRINTED IN MEXICO C3493pr-0920

IMPORTANT!

DO NOT use this vehicle

for the first time until you have

charged the battery for 18 hours.

Remember to…

✔Charge the battery immediately after each use. ✔Charge the battery once a month during storage, even if the

vehicle has not been used.

Failure to follow these instructions will permanently damage your battery and void your warranty. Please refer to the Battery Care Section in this manual for more information.

Over 400

Authorized Service Centers!

Visit us on-line at

www.powerwheels.com

for the location

nearest you.

Or contact your local, independently owned and operated

Power Wheels

Authorized Service Center.

For the location nearest you,

visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com.

Fisher-Price, Power Wheels, and Power Wheels by Fisher-Price, Power Lock and Power Stick are U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc.

Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052 U.S.A.

DO NOT Return your

Vehicle to the Store!

If you are missing parts or need assistance,

please call us toll-free:

Power Wheels®Consumer Relations

1-800-348-0751

8 AM - 6 PM EST, Monday through Friday.