Kawasaki 78473 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
with Assembly Instructions
For Model 78473
Product features may vary from the picture above.
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Kawasaki and Mojave are U.S. trademarks owned by and used under license from Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. All Rights Reserved.
This product is neither manufactured nor distributed by Kawasaki
Motors Corp., U.S.A. Consumer inquiries should be directed to:
Power Wheels by Fisher-Price
®
Goodyear (and winged foot design) and Wrangler (for tires) are trademarks of
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, used with permission.
Fisher-Price, Power Wheels by Fisher-Price, Power Lock and Power Stick are U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc.
Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.
Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Slotted Screwdriver, Hammer,
and Pliers (not included); Cap Nut Assembly Tool (included).
Use only with a Power Wheels®6 Volt Lead-Acid Rechargeable Battery with A-Style Connector
and built-in thermal fuse and a Power Wheels®Super 6™Volt Charger (both included).
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Table of Contents
Important Information
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
H Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
I Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
J Caring For Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
K Rules For Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
L How to Operate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
M Statement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
N Problems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
O Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
• 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. Keep this manual for future reference as it
contains important information.
• This vehicle is designed for use on grass, asphalt and
other hard surfaces by children 3 - 6 years of age.
• 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 (30 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.
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• For your convenience, Power Wheels®maintains an
Authorized Service Center Network with more than
400 authorized service centers nationwide. Our
authorized service centers will repair or replace parts
under warranty at no extra charge, and can perform
non-warranty repairs for a minimal charge. Please see
the Authorized Service Center list beginning on page 24
to find the authorized service center nearest you, or call
1-800-348-0751.
• Please complete and return the enclosed Registration
Card today, or call 1-800-348-0751 to register your
vehicle by phone.
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.
• Keep small parts and plastic bags out of children’s reach. Dispose of plastic bags properly.
• Adult supervision is required. Children do not have the judgement necessary to avoid many
accidents. Be sure that children operating this vehicle can do so safely and that they are
supervised at all times.
• Never use near steps, driveways, steep inclines, roadways, alleys, swimming pool areas or
other bodies of water.
• Always wear shoes or sneakers when operating this vehicle.
• Never allow more than one rider.
• The rider should sit on the seat when the vehicle is in operation.
• Never alter this vehicle or its electrical system in any way. Alterations could cause a fire
resulting in 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 lift or carry the battery by the wires or connector. This can damage the battery and
possibly cause a fire resulting in injury. Lift and carry the battery by the case only.
• Read the cautions on the back panel of the battery.
• 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.
• 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.
Warnings and Cautions
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CAUTION
• This package contains small parts. Adult assembly is required.
• Use the charger in dry locations only.
Parts
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Wheel - 4
• 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.
• Some parts were placed under the seat for shipment. Press the tab under the back of the seat and lift to access the
battery compartment.
• 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.
Rear Wheel Driver - 2
Cowling
Hand Grip - 2
Hubcap - 4
Steering Column
Vehicle Body (with Seat)
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Not Shown: Label Sheet, Literature Bag
* Do not discard the foam spacer packaged with the battery. Save it for use in the vehicle's battery compartment.
2" Screw – 2
Cap Nut – 6
7
/16" Washer - 4
6 Volt Battery
Hex Bushing - 4Round Bushing - 2
Cap Nut
Assembly Tool
#6 x 1/2" Screw**
#8 x 1" Screw** - 2
Microphone
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6 Volt Charger
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Parts
Console
Handlebar
Rear Axle
Steering Bushing
Foam Spacer*
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Parts Diagram
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1. Vehicle Body
2. Cowling
3. Seat
4. Wheel - 4
5. Hubcap - 4
6. Cap Nut - 6
7. Steering Column
8. Console - Upper
9. Console - Headlight
10. Console - Lower
11. Microphone
12. 6 Volt Battery
13. Hand Grip - 2
14. Handlebar
15.7/16" Washer - 4
16. Handlebar Neck
17. Hex Bushing - 4
18. Round Bushing - 2
19. Rear Wheel Driver - 2
20. 2" Screw - 2
21. Rear Axle
22. Steering Bushing
23. #6 x 1/2" Screw
24. #8 x 1" Screw - 2
25. Foam Spacer
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Label Sheet
Cap Nut Assembly Tool
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Note: Some parts are assembled on both sides of the vehicle.
This illustration shows assembly on right side only.
Battery Charging
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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 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®Super 6™volt charger with an
A-style connector (120 VAC 60 Hz 15W with an output of
6 VDC 7.2W) to charge your Power Wheels®6 volt
battery with built-in thermal fuse.
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WARNING
• 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.
• 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.
• Read the cautions on the back panel of
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 injury. Lift and carry the battery by the
case only.
• 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.
• Never alter this vehicle or its electrical
system in any way. Alterations could
cause a fire resulting in injury and could
also ruin the electrical system.
CAUTION
Use the charger in dry locations only.
About Thermal Fuses
Your Power Wheels®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 the fuse has “tripped”, it will
automatically reset itself after approximately
25 seconds and allow the vehicle to resume normal
operation. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns,
do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the maximum
weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle.
Avoid severe driving conditions, such as driving up very
steep hills or running into fixed objects, which can cause
the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being
supplied to the motors.
If under normal use conditions the thermal fuse continually
trips, contact your local Power Wheels®Authorized Service
Center. Please refer to the Authorized Service Center
listing beginning on page 24 for the location of the
Authorized Service Center nearest to you.
A-Style Battery
Connector
Battery Charging
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• Plug the charger and battery connectors together.
Push firmly to make sure the two connectors are
completely joined.
• Plug the charger into a standard 120 volt 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 charger
connector from the battery connector. Unplug the charger
from the wall outlet. The battery is now charged and is
ready to be installed in your vehicle. Please see
"Battery Installation" on page 17 for detailed battery
installation instructions.
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• Position the vehicle body upright.
• Fit and hold a rear wheel driver against the motor pins
on one end of the motor assembly.
• While holding the rear wheel driver in place, slide the
rear axle into the hole in the opposite side of the motor
assembly. Make sure the rear wheel driver on the rear
axle assembly fits onto the pins on the motor assembly.
• Take the rear wheel driver off the open end of the
rear axle.
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Rear Axle Assembly
Rear Axle
Motor Assembly Pins
Rear Wheel Driver
Vehicle Body
Assembly
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• Fit a cap nut onto one end of the rear axle.
• Tap the other end of the rear axle with a hammer to
secure the cap nut on the end of the rear axle.
Note: You may want to position the cap nut on a scrap
block of wood to protect the assembly surface.
• Slide a hex bushing, ring side first, onto the rear axle.
• Slide a hubcap, ring side first, onto the rear axle.
• Slide a wheel onto the rear axle. Make sure the ribs on
the wheel face up.
• Slide a rear wheel driver, ring side first, onto the rear
axle. Fit the grooves on the rear wheel driver onto the
ribs on the wheel.
• Slide a washer onto the rear wheel axle.
• Set the rear axle assembly aside.
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Rear Axle
Cap Nut
Washer
Wheel
Hex Bushing
Rear Wheel Driver
Ribs Up
Hubcap
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