B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:55 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, Pliers and Safety Scissors (tools not included). Use only with a Power Wheels® 12 Volt Lead-Acid Rechargeable Battery and Power Wheels® 12 Volt Charger with Type “12V” Connector (included).
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:55 AM Page 2 Table of Contents A B C D E F G H I J K L M N Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:55 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 - 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.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:55 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.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:55 AM Page 5 Parts #8 x 4" Screw – 2 Key Assembly Hood Latch – 2 #10 x 1" Screw – 7 #10 x 1/ 2" Screw – 8 #8 x 1" Screw – 7 #8 - 32 x 1.625" Screw – 2 #8 Lock Nut – 2 .354 Cap Nut – 2 All Shown Actual Size *For your convenience, an extra .354 cap nut, #8 x 1", #10 x 1/ 2" and #10 x 1" fasteners are included.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:55 AM Page 6 D Parts Diagram 29 14 16 19 30 27 10 3 28 21 31 18 22 10 22 7 12 25 13 13 14 10 20 11 10 6 13 8 9 23 4 24 5 26 15 1 13 14 17 15 13 2 3 Note: Some parts shown are assembled on both sides of the vehicle. No. Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Vehicle Body Steering Column .354 Cap Nut Hood Latch 12 Volt Battery Battery Clamp Unit Key Assembly Taillight Lens Taillight Housing #8 x 1" Screw Cap Dash Quantity No.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:55 AM Page 7 E Battery Charging ELECTRICAL HAZARD CAUTION WARNING Use the charger in dry locations only. • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery 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.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:55 AM Page 8 Battery Charging 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.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:55 AM Page 9 F Assembly 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. Dash Motor Harness Connector Wire IMPORTANT! The battery clamp unit must be assembled to the dash before assembling the dash to the vehicle body.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:55 AM Page 10 Assembly 5 Dash End of Steering Column 7 Key Assembly Steering Rod Cap Nut .354" Dash View .354 Cap Nut • Insert and “snap” the key assembly into the opening in the dash, as shown. Bottom View • Insert the end of the steering column through the hole in the steering rod. • Fit a cap nut onto the end of the steering column. • While supporting the steering column, tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it on the steering column.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:55 AM Page 11 Assembly 8 Steering Wheel Steering Column 10 Wide Tab Tab Lens Cap Nut Wide Notch Lens Guard “UP” • Fit the wide notch in the side of a headlight lens under the wide tab on a lens guard. • Press firmly on the inside of the headlight lens to snap it into the lens guard. • Repeat this procedure to assemble the other headlight lens to the remaining lens guard. .354" .354 Cap Nut • Turn the vehicle upright.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:55 AM Page 12 Assembly Windshield 14 12 Hood Latch Wipers Slot Large Tab Large Tab Large Slots Hood Latch Slot • Position the windshield so that the wipers face the front end of the vehicle. • Insert and “snap” the two large tabs on the windshield into the large slots in the dash. • Pull up on the windshield to be sure it is secure. • Insert a hood latch into one of the slots in the vehicle body, near the hood area.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:55 AM Page 13 Assembly 16 18 Spacers Long Seat Belt Strap T-Loop Fastener End Grille • Insert each fastener end of the long seat belt strap through a slot in the center of the seat. Make sure the fasteners face the outer edge of the seat. • Pull each side of the long seat belt strap evenly through the slots. Make sure to pull each T-loop through a slot. • Turn the seat upright. Brush Guard • Fit two spacers between the grille and the back of the brush guard, as shown.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:56 AM Page 14 Assembly 22 20 Lights Light Covers Dash View • Insert a #8 x 1" screw into the rear of seat, as shown. • Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten. 21 • Fit the light covers to the lights on the sport bar, as shown. • Insert a #10 x 1/ 2" screw through the light cover and into the light. Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten. Sport Bar Supports • Fit a support to one side of the sport bar.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:56 AM Page 15 Assembly 23 25 Sport Bar Support Taillight Housing PUSH HERE Side Fender Taillight Lens #8 x 1" Screws • Turn the vehicle upright. • Using safety scissors, remove the taillight lenses and the taillight housings from the plastic connectors. Dispose of the plastic connectors. • Face the rear of the vehicle. • Fit a taillight lens inside a taillight housing.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:56 AM Page 16 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.
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B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:56 AM Page 18 H Battery Installation 3 IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels® 12 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® 12 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.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:56 AM Page 19 I 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. 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.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:56 AM Page 20 J 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, cars, roads and alleys. Use vehicle on generally level ground ONLY! 7. Do not allow your child to drive on sloped or inclined surfaces.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:56 AM Page 21 K How to Operate Your Vehicle To Back Up Beginner Use - Low Speed Drive As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed (21/2 mph, maximum). It has been pre-set so it will only operate in low speed. After your child has mastered the basic skills of driving and understands the rules for safe driving, it’s time to remove the high speed lock-out screw to allow the vehicle to operate in low or high speed.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:56 AM Page 22 L How to Operate Your Vehicle Advanced Use - High Speed Drive • 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.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:56 AM Page 23 M 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. For the location nearest you, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:56 AM Page 24 Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Short run time (Less than 1 - 3 hours per charge) 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 wires and connectors.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:56 AM Page 25 Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Vehicle runs in low speed, but does not run in high speed Possible Cause Solution High speed lock-out not disconnected The vehicle was pre-set to run only in low speed. To allow the vehicle to run in low and high speed, you must disconnect the High Speed Lock-Out. Follow the instructions on page 22 to remove the High Speed Lock-Out screw.
B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:56 AM Page 26 N 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 12 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.
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B7659a-0920.qrk 12/8/03 11:56 AM Page 28 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.