Kettler AERO 9981-700 User Manual

AERO

AIR TIRE PEDAL CAR

Assembly Instructions Model # 9981-700

USA

Recommended for children up to 200 lbs, ages 5-9

Printed on 100% recycled paper!

AERO by Kettler®

1355 London Bridge Road · Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453 · USA

www.kettlerusa.com

[e-mail]

Tools Required:

(phillips head screwdriver)

(pliers)

(adj. wrench)

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Operating Instructions

important information for your safety and for the correct use and maintenance of this AERO by Kettler®
product. Keepthe instructionsin a safe place for information or for ordering spare parts.

This KETTLER product has been designed in accordance with the latest standards of safety and subject to
constant quality monitoring. The data gained from this quality process is then incorporated in the develop­ment of our products. For this reason, we reserve the right to make changes in design and technology in
order to offer our customers products of the highest standard of quality at all times. In spite of this, if you
have any comments please contact KETTLER International, Inc.

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For your safety

This pedal car should be used for its intended purpose only, i.e. one (1) child only. It should not be
used in any other ways, as this may be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage
or injury caused by incorrect use.

This product is a toy and is not suitable for use in or on public roads.
Always keep a watchful eye on your child in order to avoid risks by thoughtless and hasty movements.

This product is suitable for children between 5-9 years with a body weight up to 200 lbs.
The wheeled toy does not contain lights. Please ride during daylight, never in the dark.
This toy is designed onlyfor private use (no commercial or public use).
The toy must not be connected with other vehicles, sports or similar devices and not be driven/
pulled by them.
Always wear a correctly tted approved child’s safety bike helmet.
Damaged components may endanger the safety of your child or shorten the lifespan of the product.
Inspect it at regular intervals to ensure that none of the components are damaged and that none of the
bolts or other joints have worked loose.
Replace worn or damaged parts immediately and ensure that the product is not used again until this
has been done. If any parts require replacement, use only original spares manufactured by KETTLER.

This childs wheeled toy conforms to the stipulated safety regulations.
(”Safety regulations for childrens toys”; max. weight of user: 200 lbs) Incorrect repairs or alterations
(removal or original parts or addition of other parts etc.) may be a source of danger to the user.

Use of the Toy

WARNING: Adult supervision is required. Never use near steps, slopes, driveways, hills, roadways,

alleys or swimming pool areas. Always wear shoes. Never allow more than one rider.
protective gear anda safety helmet (conform toU. S. CPSCStandard 1CFR1203) is highly recommended.

Before use always check that all screws and plug-in connections and respective safety devices t cor­rectly.
Do not transport anything on this product.
This wheeled toy does not have a parking brake system. Therefore, secure the vehicle
against rolling away. Do not leave children who are not old enough to use the wheeled toy unattended
on a product.

Instruct your child how to use the vehicle correctly and draw attention to possible sources of danger.
Children at play should always be supervised.
The seat of this product can be adjusted to your child’s size.

The use of

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Assembly Instructions

Please bear in mind that there is always a danger of children injuring themselves while using swings,
climbing frames, toy vehicles or similar equipment.
When riding the toy, the child should always wear covered footwear (no open toe shoes or barefoot riding).
When children are at play, situations may arise which cannot be predicted by the manufacturer and
for which he cannot be held responsible.

Never use corrosive or abrasive substances to clean the toy. Never use substances which may cause
pollution of the environment.

For models with air tires, check air pressure periodically (see tire for recommended psi) Due to the nature
of materials used in air tires on

in any one place for too long where solvents or

chemical reaction, which could cause the tires

something underneath the wheels to cover

Lubricate the bearing sleeves of the wheels with a few drops of oil every two to

AERO by Kettler® toys,

other chemicals, i. e. petrol, may lie. This mayresult in a

to mark the surface such as a vinyl

it is not recommended that the product to be left

If in doubt put

three months.

Assembly of the Pedal Car

Please ensure that the vehicle will only be used for playing when assembly has been carried out cor­rectly, and checked, by an adult.
The toy vehicle must be assembled by an adult person. Study the assembly instructions carefully be­fore beginning work. Assemble the vehicle in the exact sequence shown by the letters in the diagrams.
The vehicle will function as designed when correctly assembled.

Please note that there is always a danger of injury when working with tools or doing manual work.
Therefore please be careful when assembling this machine.
Ensure that your working area is free of possible sources of danger, for example don’t leave any tools
lying around. Always dispose of packaging material in such a way that it may not cause any danger.
There is always a risk of
Bolt all the parts together loosely at and check that they have been assembled correctly. Tighten
the locknuts by hand until resistance is felt, then use the wrench to tighten nuts completely against
resistance (locking device). Thencheck that all screwconnections have been tightened
Please keep original packaging of this article, so that it may be used for transport at a later date, if
necessary.
For technical reasons, wereserve the right to carry out preliminary assembly work(e.g. addition of tub­ing plugs).
When ordering spare parts, always state the full model number, spare part number, the quantity required
and the serialnumberof theproduct.

Example order: model # 9981-700/ spare part no. 9981-700#12 / 1 piece / S/N...

Important: spare part prices do notinclude fastening material; if fastening material (bolts, nuts, washers

etc.) is required it should be clearly stated on the order by adding the words „with fastening material“.

if children play with plastic bags!

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WARNING!!

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:
Continuous adult supervision is required; never use near motor vehicles; near streets,
swimming pools, hills, steps or sloped driveways. Always weare shoes when using the
Pedal Car. Allow only one rider. The use of protective gear and a bike helmet is highly
recommended.

Model # 9981-700
AERO by Kettler®· 1355 London Bridge Road · Virginia Beach, VA 23453
www.kettlerusa.com

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Pedal Car Maxium weight: 200 lbs.
Excessive weight may cause a hazardous or unstable condition.

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AERO by Kettler® Limited Warranty

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THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, MADE BY EITHER THE DISTRIBUTOR OR THE
MANUFACTURER ON AERO BY KETTLER® PRODUCTS, EXCEPT THE MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY
AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIAL SET OUT BELOW:

This AERO by Kettler® Limited Warranty applies to products sold through the AERO by Kettler® Authori­zed Dealer Network to the original retail purchaser and authenticated by proof of purchase from a retailer
located in the United States. Any shipments made under this warranty will be shipped to the United States
only. Any shipment outside of the United States will be at the sole cost of the customer. This AERO by

warranties extended by indivdual retailers at the point of sale. Manufacturer warrants this product to be free
from defects in material at the time of the product’s tender of delivery for a period of 1year for residential
use. This Limited Warranty is not transferable and does not cover normal wear and tear (including, but not
limited to, damage and wear to tires, power shocks, drive belts and other non-durable parts). The liability of
the manufacturer under this Limited Warranty shall not include any liability for direct, indirect, or
consequential damages resulting from the defect. This Limited Warranty is void if the product is damaged

its original state, or other causes determined not arising out of defects in material.

in the warranty period, contact AERO by Kettler® Parts & Service Dept. by phone at 866.804.0440, fax at

757.563.9273, or e-mail at [e-mail]

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUD­ING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ANY
OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITY ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. AERO BY KETTLER® NEITHER
ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION
WITH SUCH PRODUCTS.

Kettler® Limited Warranty is a

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Checklist

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1

1

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1

M 8

2

1

2

Ø 8/20

Ø 8/16

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M 5

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M 5 X 53

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1

M 5 X 45

M 5 X 30

3, 9 X 16mm

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M5x45M5x45M5x45

x 4

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M5x53 M5x45

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x2 x2

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M5x45

M5x45

Ø 8/20

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M 8

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x2

3, 9x16mm

9

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8

9

M5x30

x2

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Seat Adjustment

A

B

C

Detaching for Repairs and Chain Tightening

Remove seat
Unscrew upper chain cover in location B
Remove upper cover

A

A

B

C

B

Unscrew lower cover in location A and remove

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Chain Tightening and Re-Attachment

A

Loosen 4 screws and nuts at location A

Slide pedal sprocket forward (B)
and tighten screws (A) simultaneously to tighten chain

If chain is off, slide pedal sprocket back (C) and place chain on sprockets,
then tighten chain.

B

C

Spare parts drawing AERO Pedal Car Model# 9981-700

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35

14

30

8

32

30

27

32

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35

7

4

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Spare parts list for Model #9981-700

1 1 9981-700#01

main frame
2
3
4
5

spacer sleeve

front frame

6

wheel screen

7

seat

8

steering wheel rod

9

steering wheel

01

steering wheel bolt set

11

steering column frame

21

steering wheel cap

31

steering column casing

41

grill

51

upper chain guard cover

61

lower chain guard cover

71

pedal

81

crank bearing

91

clamp, pedal crank bearing

02

clutch lever

12

clutch grip

22

plug

32

axle

42

chain

52

axle bearing

62

clamp, axle bearing

72

brake lever

82

brake grip

902

3

clamp for brake lever

pedal crank

13

adjustment mechanism

23
33

tire rod cover, right

tire rod cover, left

43
53

hubcap quick lock

hardware bag

36

AERO Pedal Car

part no.description qty.pos.

1tie rod

2tie rod pin
4running wheel

2

1
4

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1
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1
1
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1
1
2
2
2

1
1
2
1
1
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1
1

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1

2
1

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