74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 1 ™ ® Product features may vary from the picture above. 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® Type H 6 Volt Battery, a Power Wheels® 25 Amp Fuse and a Power Wheels® Type H 6 Volt Charger (all included).
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 2 Table of Contents A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 3 B Warnings ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery clamp. • PREVENT FIRE - Do not bypass a Power Wheels® fuse. It is a safety device. - Use only a Power Wheels® 25 Amp fuse. - Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 4 C 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.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 5 Parts ® 6-VOLT CHARGER Microphone 6 Volt Charger 6 Volt Battery Shifter 25 Amp Fuse - 2* Radio Dial Traction Band - 4 Steering Wheel Cap Gas Cap Assembly Key Assembly Radio Knob - 2 Not Shown: Label Sheets - 2 #8 x 1" Screw - 12 #6 x 1/2" Screw - 11 Cap Nut – 2* #8 x 18 x 1" Screw - 2 #6 x 1 1/2" Screw - 2 All Shown Actual Size *For your convenience, an extra 25 amp fuse and cap nut are included.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 6 D Parts Diagram 34 31 15 16 9 30 32 18 34 25 4 19 24 27 5 31 26 31 23 21 20 10 33 33 34 14 22 1 28 34 13 ® 3 29 34 17 6 7 8 11 12 Note: Some of the parts shown are assembled to both sides of the vehicle. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
4547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 7 E Battery Charging ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING CAUTION • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery clamp. • PREVENT FIRE - Do not bypass a Power Wheels® fuse. It is a safety device. - Use only a Power Wheels® 25 Amp fuse. - Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 8 Battery Charging 1 3 25 Amp Fuse TANT IMPOR E MUST FUS IN TOP AMP ORE A 25INSTALLED Y BEF HARGE BE BATTERREC OF WILL E TOY OPERAT OR ® ® • Insert a Power Wheels® 25 amp fuse into the battery. Note: The top of the fuse will not be flush with the top of the battery when properly installed. • 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.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 9 F Assembly Steering Column 3 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.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 10 Assembly Steering Wheel Cap 5 Radio Knobs 8 Steering Wheel Shifter Activity Panel • From the front of the activity panel, insert and “snap” the radio knobs. • With the wide part of the shifter handle outward, insert and snap the shifter into the activity panel. • Set the activity panel aside. • Fit the steering wheel cap into the center of the steering wheel. Align the screw holes in the steering wheel cap and the steering wheel.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 11 Assembly 11 13 Slot Microphone Hole Windshield Plastic Tip Windshield Frame • Fit the windshield into the windshield frame. • Insert five #6 x 1/2" screws through the holes in the windshield and into the windshield frame. • Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten. 14 • Bend the plastic tip at the end of the microphone cord to form a “T”. • Insert the plastic tip into the small hole in the left side of the vehicle body.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 12 Assembly 16 18 Hood Grille Sport Bar Sport Bar Cover (BAC) Holes • Lift the hood. • Fit the tabs at the bottom of the grille into the slots in the vehicle body. • Press near the top of the grille to “snap” it into the vehicle body. • Lower the hood. 17 • Position the sport bar, as shown. Fit the sport bar cover marked “BAC” to the back of the sport bar. • Align the holes in the sport bar with the holes in the sport bar cover.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 13 Assembly 19 21 Screw Tips Tether Sport Bar Cover (RON) Gas Cap Assembly Sport Bar • Face the back end of the vehicle. • With the gas cap tether downward, insert and “snap” the gas cap assembly into the square opening in the back end of the vehicle. • Align the tips of the screws with the holes in the other sport bar cover marked RON. Fit the two sport bar covers together. • Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 14 Assembly 25 23 Battery Clamp (Engine Cover) Spark Plug Wire Set Back End of Vehicle Body Spark Plug Wire End Hole Taillight • Face the back end of the vehicle. • Align the holes in the taillight with the holes in the vehicle body. • Insert two #8 x 1" screws through the holes in the taillight and into the vehicle body. • Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 15 G Label Decoration Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking their best! Keep the following guidelines in mind when applying the labels: 4 • 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.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 H 8:20 AM Page 16 Battery Installation and Battery Clamp (Engine Cover) Assembly IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels® Type H 6 Volt battery with a Power Wheels® 25 amp fuse installed. Use of any other battery or fuse will damage your vehicle. Make sure that you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels® Type H 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.
74547a-0920.qrk I 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 17 Battery Care and Disposal Care Disposal If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. 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.
y 74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM J Page 18 Rules for Safe Driving RIDING HAZARD 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, driveways, roads and alleys.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM K Page 19 L How to Operate Your Vehicle IMPORTANT! Use the 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. To Drive Press 11 11 2 11 3 1 11 • Push the top button on the switch for forward 1 . • Press down on the foot pedal 2 . The vehicle drives forward at a maximum of 21/2 mph 3 .
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 N 8:20 AM Page 20 Problems and Solutions Guide 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.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 21 Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Vehicle was running but suddenly stopped Short run time Possible Cause Solution Loose wire or loose connectors Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness connector, and that there are no loose wires around the motors. Wrong type or improperly installed fuse Make sure that the battery has a properly installed Power Wheels® 25 amp fuse before charging.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 22 Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Vehicle runs sluggishly Possible Cause Undercharged battery Solution 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.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 23 Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Possible Cause Vehicle constantly blows fuses Solution Wrong type of fuse used Your vehicle requires a Power Wheels® 25 amp fuse in the battery. Make sure the Power Wheels® 25 amp fuse is properly installed. Do not substitute parts. Child is switching between forward and reverse without stopping. Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching between forward and reverse.
74547a-0920.qrk P 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 24 Authorized Service Centers We are continually expanding our Authorized Service Center Network. Please check this listing for the Authorized Service Center nearest you. If there is not one in your area, please call Power Wheels® Consumer Relations at 1-800-348-0751. ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM - Frigid Service & Sales, 701 Graymont Ave. North, 35203, (205) 323-5831 BIRMINGHAM - Frigid Service & Sales, 1861 Centerpoint Rd.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 25 Authorized Service Centers LINCOLN - Rexx Battery Specialists, 504 Keokuk, 62656, (217) 732-2885 LOVES PARK - Hi-Tech Controls Inc., 2198 Nimtz Road, 61111, (815) 637-4015 MT. VERNON - Battery Specialists, 1018 South 10th Street, 62864, (618) 244-0091 NASHVILLE - Kesel Hardware, 173 West St. Louis, 62263, (618) 327-8957 NILES - Household Appliance Sales & Serv., 7411 N. Milwaukee Ave., 60714, (847) 647-8250 SPRINGFIELD - Bannon Electronics, 1224 N.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 26 Authorized Service Centers TOMS RIVER - South Jersey TV Service, Inc., Stella Towne Center, 1258 Rt. 166, 08753, (908) 505-1771 TRENTON - Tattersall, Inc., 309 N. Willow Street, 08618, (609) 393-4293 NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE - Appliance Service Center, 5505 Silver Avenue, SE, 87108, (505) 265-7774 CLOVIS - Burns Hardware, 1511 N.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 27 Authorized Service Centers LUBBOCK - Minter’s, 4409 50th Street, 79414, (806) 799-3170 LUFKIN - STS Audio and Video, 1505 South First Street, 75901, (936) 639-4529 MC ALLEN - All-In-One Repair Shop, 2313 Lark Avenue, 78504, (210) 682-8858 MIDLAND - Midland Tool Specialty, 918 South Main, 79701, (915) 682-4647, (800) 499-0755 PASADENA - Larry’s TV Service, 3520 Fairmont Parkway, 77504, (713) 998-0122 ROMA - True Value Hardware, 1004 E.
74547a-0920.qrk 6/29/01 8:20 AM Page 28 IMPORTANT! DO NOT use this vehicle for the first time until you have charged the battery for 18 hours. Remember to… ✔ Insert a 25 amp fuse (included) into the battery. ✔ 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.