73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 1 ® Product features and decoration 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, Safety Scissors and Slotted Screwdriver (tools not included). Use only with a Power Wheels® Type H 6 Volt Battery, Power Wheels® 25 Amp Fuse and Power Wheels® Type H 6 Volt Charger (all included). Dodge is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM B Page 3 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.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM 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.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 5 Parts Rear Axle Grille Steering Column Seat Steering Linkage Assembly Tool Driver Sound Box Front Axle - 2 Steering Wheel Top Steering Wheel Bottom 5 Axle Support - 2 Steering Wheel Cover Traction Band - 2
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 6 Parts *Note: For your convenience, an extra 25 amp fuse is included.
3520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 7 D Parts Diagram 24 13 21 11 12 15 21 30 26 TNAT 21 29 25 2 R OPM TS I PO UM ESU ER T NI DE F PMA EGROFEB YRLLATSNI52 A AHCE ETTA EB B R ETARLLIW YOFO T EPO RO ® 7 4 34 18 4 19 18 18 23 34 6 5 22 23 24 24 31 31 3 1 32 32 16 9 21 21 20 33 10 17 24 24 33 27 17 20 8 8 14 27 9 24 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 8 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.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 9 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. 3 1 Charger Connector Battery Connector Charger ® A 25 AMP FUSE MUST BE INSTALLED IN TOP OF BATTERY BEFORE TOY WILL RECHARGE OR OPERATE IMPORTANT • Plug the battery connector into the charger connector.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 10 F Assembly 2 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. .437" Rear Axle Rectangular Bushing (with Rectangular Opening) 1 .437 Cap Nut Base Motor .
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 11 Assembly 4 Circular Indents Rectangular Indent 6 Outside of Rear Wheel Rear Axle Rectangular Bushing (with Rectangular Opening) See Inset Inside of Rear Wheel Outside of Rear Wheel • Identify the inside and the outside of the rear wheel. - Inside of rear wheel has circular indents. - Outside of rear wheel has a rectangular indent. • Turn the rear wheel so that the inside of the wheel is face up.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 12 Assembly Axle Support 8 Black Round Bushing Axle Support 10 Black Round Bushing Axle Support Motor Motor Teeth Barrel Side Rear Axle See Inset Struts See Inset Rear Wheel Driver (Inside Rear Wheel) Strut Bottom View Bottom View Black Round Bushing Axle Support • Fit the end of the rear axle assembly through the motor, strut and axle support. • Align the ribs on the rear wheel driver with the motor teeth.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 13 Assembly 12 Assembly Tool 14 .437 Cap Nut Rear Axle Rectangular Bushing (with Rectangular Opening) Spacer Rear Wheel Black Round Bushing Bottom View Base .437" Ring End Black Round Bushing .437 Cap Nut Bottom View • Slide the spacer onto the rear axle. • Slide a black round bushing (with large hole), ring end first, onto the end of the rear axle.
e h e e 73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 14 Assembly 16 18 .354" Assembly Tool Metal Bar Facing You .354 Cap Nut Front Axle Front Axle Post Front of Vehicle .354 Cap Nut Front Axle Post Top View Bottom View • Be sure the front end of the vehicle is facing you. • Position the steering linkage so that the metal bar is facing you. • Insert the front axles into the posts in the bottom of the vehicle body. IMPORTANT! Make sure the metal bar on the steering linkage faces you. • Fit a .
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 15 Assembly 20 22 Traction Band Rectangular Indent Circular Indents Front Wheel Inside of Front Wheel Center Rib Outside of Front Wheel • Identify the inside and the outside of the front wheel. - Inside of front wheel has circular indents. - Outside of front wheel has a rectangular indent. • Fit a traction band onto the center rib on one of the front wheels, as shown.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 16 Assembly 24 25 .354" Rectangular Bushing with Round Opening .354 Cap Nut Front Axle Grille Assembly Tool Top Front View .354 Cap Nut Rectangular Bushing (with Round Opening) Bottom View • Slide a rectangular bushing (with round opening), onto the front axle and into the rectangular indent in the front wheel. • Fit a .354 cap nut on the end of a front axle.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 17 Assembly 28 27 Knobs Key Cab Side Tabs Side Tabs Dashboard Front Tabs Side Slots Side Slots Dash View • Insert and "snap" the knobs into the holes in the right side of the dashboard. • Insert and "snap" the key into the hole in the left side of the dashboard. 29 Front Slots Front View • Turn the vehicle body upright. • Note the location of the six tabs on the cab. • Fit the two front tabs on the cab into the slots in the vehicle body.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 18 Assembly 30 31 End of Steering Column Curved End of Steering Column Steering Linkage .354 Cap Nut .354" See Inset Bottom View Curved End of Steering Column .354 Cap Nut Steering Linkage • Fit the curved end of the steering column through the hole in the steering linkage. Hole Bottom View • Fit a .354 cap nut on the end of a steering column. • Tap the cap nut with a hammer until the cap nut is secure on the steering column.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 19 Assembly 33 Battery Compartment Door 34 Sound Box Assembly Tool .354 Cap Nut Steering Wheel Large Opening Upright Steering Column “AAA” (LR03) 1.5V x 3 • Loosen the screw in the sound box battery compartment door with a Phillips screwdriver. • Lift to remove the battery compartment door. • Insert three "AAA" (LR03) alkaline batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment. Hint: We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer battery life.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 20 Assembly 35 37 Sound Box Hood Steering Wheel Hinge Pin Slot Dash View • Fit the sound box inside the steering wheel, as shown. Make sure the buttons face toward the back end of the vehicle. 36 Front View • Insert a hood hinge pin into the slot in the front end of the slots in the vehicle, as shown.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 21 Assembly 39 41 Lock Fastener Tabs Seat Slot Vehicle Body Slot 1st Position 2 nd Position Vehicle Body Front View • Lower the hood and insert the lock fastener tabs on into the slots in the vehicle body. Rear View 40 Note: The seat can be assembled in either of two positions for your child’s comfort. • Insert the seat into the vehicle body in either the 1st position or the 2 nd position.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 22 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.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 23 Label Decoration Hint: Remove the center of each #3 label.
6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 24 H Battery Installation 3 ® Battery IMPORTANT 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.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 25 Battery Installation 5 Lock Fastener Tabs 6 Lock Fasteners Slot Slot A 25 AMP FUSE MUST BE INSTALLED IN TOP OF BATTERY BEFORE TOY WILL RECHARGE OR OPERATE IMPORTANT Hood Front View • Lower the hood and insert the lock fastener tabs into the slots in the vehicle body. Unlocked Front View Locked • Using a slotted screwdriver, turn each lock fastener 1 / 4 turn to the locked position.
73520 Dodge Ram I 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 26 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.
, 73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM K Page 27 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 pedal is released to stop. - The vehicle may tilt and tip over. - The wheels could lose traction, causing the vehicle to slip. 9.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 L 2:57 PM Page 28 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. 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.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 N 2:57 PM Page 29 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.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 30 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.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 31 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.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 M 2:57 PM Page 32 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.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 33 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.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 34 Authorized Service Centers HIGHLAND PARK- Dash Electronics, 10 North Second Ave, 08904, (732) 247-2495 HOWELL - South Jersey TV Service, Inc., 4232 Rt. 9 South, 07731, (908) 363-5550, (800) 244-3094 MAPLEWOOD - Kiss Electrical, 36 Newark Way, 07040, (973) 275-9400 SOUTHAMPTON - Southampton Auto Center, 1831 Rt.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 35 Authorized Service Centers TEXAS AMARILLO - Reid’s Appliance Service, Inc., 9•06 Georgia, 79102, (806) 373-8812 CORPUS CHRISTI - Brand Appliance & Microwave, 2751 South Staples, 78404, (361) 854-1851 DALLAS - All Type Sales and Service Co., Inc., 2835 Irving Blvd., 75207, (214) 638-1170, (800) 717-1170 DALLAS - Pearsol Appliance Co., 3127 Main Street, 75226, (214) 939-0930 FT. WORTH - Ft.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 36 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.