76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 1 B0263 76790 78780 Product features and decoration may vary from the pictures above. Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt. Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver and Hammer (tools not included). Tool needed to remove action sounds box: Slotted Screwdriver (tool not included). Use only with a Power Wheels® 6 Volt (4.0 Amp/Hr.) Battery, Power Wheels® 25 Amp Fuse and Power Wheels® 6 Volt (4.0 Amp/Hr.) Charger (all included).
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 3 B Warnings and Cautions 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.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 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.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 5 Parts *Note: For your convenience, an extra 25 amp fuse is included. 25 Amp Fuse* 6 Volt (4.0 Amp/Hr.) Battery (Located in storage area in rear bumper.) 6 Volt Charger *Note: For your convenience, we have included one extra .354 cap nut and one 3/4" screw. #8 x 3/ 4" Screw - 6* .
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 6 D Parts Diagram 12 14 18 14 11 17 8 18 9 6 10 16 13 7 5 1 1 4 2 15 3 18 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Rear Bumper Cover - 2 6 Volt (4.0 Amp/Hr.) Charger 6 Volt (4.0 Amp/Hr.) Battery 25 Amp Fuse Vehicle Frame Steering Wheel Cap Steering Wheel 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Action Sounds Box Cover Sounds Knob Key Knob Action Sounds Box Flag Seat Seat Belt - 2 6 15. Steering Column 16. .354 Cap Nut 17. #6 x 3/8" Screw – 2 18.
6790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 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.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 8 Battery Charging IMPORTANT! The battery must be removed from your vehicle for the initial charge in order to complete assembly. After assembly is complete, you do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to recharge it. 1 4 Charger Connector Battery Connector Bumper Cover (Battery Clamp) • Loosen the screw in the rear bumper cover (battery clamp). • Remove the rear bumper cover. • Plug the battery connector into the charger connector.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 9 F Assembly WARNING 2 Arrow Points to Front End 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.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 10 Assembly Steering Wheel Cover 4 6 IMPORTANT! Do not press the buttons on the action sounds box when installing the batteries. Battery Compartment Door 1.5V x 3 “AA” (LR6) Shown Actual Size • Loosen the screw in the action sounds box battery compartment door. • Remove the battery compartment door. • Insert three alkaline "AA" (LR6) batteries, as indicated inside the battery compartment. Hint: We recommend the use of alkaline batteries for longer battery life.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 11 Assembly 7 9 A Flag Pole Action Sounds Box Seat Action Sounds Box Cover B Wrap Flap B Wrap Flap • Fit the action sounds box to the action sounds box cover A . • Wrap the cover flaps around the action sounds box, as shown B . 8 • With the flag pointing toward the front of the seat, insert the flag pole down through the hole in the top of the seat. • Turn the flag pole so that the flag is toward the back of the seat.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 12 Assembly 11 13 Motor Harness Slots Groove • Fit the motor harness into the groove in the vehicle floorboard, as shown. • Turn the vehicle over so that the bottom is facing up. • Insert two #8 x 3/4" screws through the slots in the vehicle bottom and into the seat. • Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten. 12 Seat • Place the seat onto the vehicle floorboard, as shown.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 13 G Label Decoration 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.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 14 Label Decoration 2 12 12 2 1 3 8 2 1 3 Front / Left View 11 11 11 7 7 7 10 5 5 5 4 6 Model Number: 76790 10 10 4 6 Model Number: 78780 14 4 6 Model Number: B0263
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 15 H Battery Installation 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® 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.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 I 8:30 AM Page 16 Battery Care and Disposal 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. See information below 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.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 17 K Rules for Safe Driving RIDING HAZARD 7. Do not allow your child to drive on sloped or inclined surfaces. 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 button 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.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 L 8:30 AM Page 18 M How to Operate Your Vehicle 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. FCC Statement (United States Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM N Page 19 Bumper-to-Bumper*Limited Warranty *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.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 20 Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Vehicle does not run (con’t.) Vehicle was running but suddenly stopped Short run time (Less than 1 - 3 hours per charge) Possible Cause Solution 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.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 21 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.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 P 8:30 AM Page 22 Authorized Service Centers We are continually expanding our independently owned and operated 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.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 23 Authorized Service Centers INDIANA EVANSVILLE - Electro Hygiene Co., 1614 S Kentucky, 47714, (812) 425-2671 FT. WAYNE - Southside Vacuum Co. Inc., 3702 South Calhoun Street, 46807, (219) 745-7788, (888) 209-8113 INDIANAPOLIS - Brand Service Center, 1827 N. Meridian Street, 46202, (317) 924-1386 INDIANAPOLIS - Sullivan Hardware Do-It Center, 7021 N. Keystone, 46220, (317) 255-9230 NEW ALBANY - Wells Hardware, Inc.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 24 Authorized Service Centers BUFFALO (WILLIAMSVILLE) - Hector’s Hardware, 876 Maple Road, 14221, (716) 688-4488 BUFFALO (HAMBURG) - K-Technologies, 5424 Abel Road, 14075, (716) 649-5460 COMMACK, L.I. - Turnpike Appliance Service, 6181 Jericho Turnpike, 11725, (631) 499-3355 EAST AURORA - Sem-Fab of Western New York, 150 Elm Street, 14052, (716) 655-5228 ELMIRA - Capabilities, Inc.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 AM Page 25 Authorized Service Centers UTAH OREM - The Mending Shed, 1735 South State Street, 84058, (801) 225-8012, (800) 339-9297 SALT LAKE CITY - Appliance Service Center, Inc., 210 East 6th South, 84111, (801) 328-9703 WILLARD - Peak Electric Co. Inc, 780 N 200 W, 84340, (435) 723-7104 VIRGINIA ALEXANDRIA - D & S Repair Service, 20 South Dove Street., 22314 (703) 683-0009 FREDERICKSBURG - Fredericksburg Electrical Repair, Inc.
76790pr-0920 5/1/02 8:30 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.