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
(not included); Assembly Tool (included). Use only with
a Power Wheels
®
12 Volt Rechargeable Battery and
Power Wheels
®
12 Volt Charger with Type 12V connector
(both included). Requires 3 "AAA" (LR03) alkaline
batteries for sound box operation (not included).
Owner's Manual
with Assembly
Instructions
For Model H8256
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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• Your new vehicle requires adult assembly. Please set aside at least
60 minutes for assembly.
• You must charge your battery for 18 - 30 hours before you use your
vehicle for the first time. We recommend that you start charging
your battery before beginning assembly. Please see Battery Charging
beginning on page 5 for detailed instructions.
• Read this manual carefully for important safety information and
operating instructions before using your vehicle. Keep this manual
for future reference as it contains important information.
• This vehicle is designed for use on: concrete, grass, asphalt and
other hard surfaces; on generally level terrain; and by children
3 years of age and older.
• This vehicle has been pre-set so it will only operate in low speed.
See the instructions on page 15 to remove the high speed
lock-out screw.
• Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe driving
and riding:
- always sit on the seat.
- always wear shoes.
- only 1 (one) rider at a time.
• 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 the floor if the vehicle is used indoors.
• To prevent damaging the motors and gears, teach your child to
stop the vehicle before switching direction. Do not tow anything
behind the vehicle or overload it. Do not exceed the maximum
weight capacity of 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
• If you have any questions about your Power Wheels
®
vehicle,
please call our toll-free service lines at 1-800-348-0751 from
8 AM to 6 PM (EST) Monday through Friday. Trained customer
service representatives are available to take your call in English
or French. Habla Español? Si usted tiene alguna pregunta ó
necesita asistencia llame gratis 1-800-348-0755 para los Estados
Unidos. Tenemos representantes que hablan español para atender
su llamada.
• For your convenience, Power Wheels
®
maintains an independently
owned and operated Authorized Service Center Network with more
than 400 authorized service centers nationwide. Our authorized
service centers will repair or replace parts under warranty at no extra
charge, and can perform non-warranty repairs for a minimal charge.
To find the authorized service center nearest you, please visit us
on-line at www.powerwheels.com or call 1-800-348-0751.
• To register your vehicle, please visit us on-line at
www.powerwheels.com.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Safe Driving Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Vehicle Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Problems and Solutions Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
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• In the unassembled state, this package contains small parts. Adult assembly is required.
• Use the charger in dry locations only.
• Prevent Injuries and Deaths
• Direct Adult Supervision Required
• Never Ride at Night.
• 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, cars, steep inclines, roads and alleys.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
WARNING
CAUTION
• Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer.
• 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.
- Use of Power Wheels
®
components in products other than Power Wheels
®
vehicles could
cause overheating, fire or explosion.
• The battery must be handled by adults only. The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid
(electrolyte). Dropping the battery could result in serious injury.
• Never allow children to charge the battery. Battery charging must be done by adults only. A child
could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the battery.
• Read the safety instructions on the battery.
• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time
you charge the battery. If damage or excessive wear is detected, do not use the charger or the
battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.
• HOT motors. Handle carefully.
WARNING
RIDING HAZARD
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PARTS
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• 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.
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Steering Wheel
Steering Column
Front Bumper
Sound Box
Vehicle Body
Steering Wheel Cover
Assembly Tool
12 Volt Battery
12 Volt Charger
Part not shown: Label Sheet
#8 x
3
/
4
" Screw - 6
3
/
8
" -16 Lock Nut - 2
Fasteners Shown Actual Size
For your convenience, we included extra fasteners!
Note: Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
Do not over-tighten the screws.
BATTERY CHARGING
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Use the charger in dry locations only.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Important Notes
• Your new battery must be charged for at least 18 hours before
you use it in your vehicle for the first time.
• We recommend that you start charging your battery before
beginning assembly of your new vehicle.
• The battery must be upright while charging.
• The charger is not a toy.
• Do not short circuit the battery.
• You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to
recharge it.
• Before charging the battery, examine the battery case for cracks
and other damage which may cause sulfuric acid (electrolyte) to
leak during the charging process. If damage is detected, do not
charge the battery or use it in your vehicle. Battery acid is very
corrosive and can cause severe damage to surfaces it contacts.
• Do not charge the battery on a surface (such as a kitchen counter
top) which could be damaged by the acid contained inside the
battery. Take precautions to protect the surface on which you
charge your battery.
• Use only a Power Wheels
®
12 volt charger with "12 V" connector
(120 VAC, 60 Hz, 28W with an output of 12 VDC, 1200 mA)
to charge your Power Wheels
®
12 volt battery.
Adults Note: Regularly examine the charger for damage to the
cord, plug, housing or other parts that may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock or injury. In the event of any damage, do not use
the charger until the damage has been properly repaired. Please
call 1-800-348-0751.
• If your battery is old and will not accept a charge, do not leave it in
the vehicle. Always remove a dead battery from the vehicle.
About Thermal Fuses
Your Power Wheels
®
12 volt battery is equipped with a built-in
thermal fuse. The thermal fuse is a self-resetting safety device which
automatically “trips” and shuts down operation of the vehicle if the
vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. Once a
fuse has “tripped”, it will automatically reset itself after approximately
25 seconds and allow the vehicle to resume normal operations.
To avoid repeated automatic shut-downs, do not overload the vehicle
by exceeding the 65 lb. (29.5 kg) maximum weight capacity or by
towing anything behind the vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions,
such as driving up slopes or running into fixed objects, which can
cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied
to the motors and make sure your child stops the vehicle before
switching direction.
If a thermal fuse in a battery continually trips under normal driving
conditions, please contact your local Power Wheels
®
Authorized
Service Center. For the location of the Authorized Service Center
nearest to you, visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com,
or call 1-800-348-0751.
• Battery can fall out and injure a child if
vehicle tips over. Always use battery
retainer.
• 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.
- Use of Power Wheels
®
components in
products other than Power Wheels
®
vehicles could cause overheating, fire
or explosion.
• The battery must be handled by adults only.
The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric
acid (electrolyte). Dropping the battery
could result in serious injury.
• Never allow children to charge the battery.
Battery charging must be done by adults
only. A child could be injured by the elec-
tricity involved in charging the battery.
• Read the safety instructions on the battery.
• Examine the battery, charger and their
connectors for excessive wear or damage
each time you charge the battery. If
damage or excessive wear is detected, do
not use the charger or the battery until you
have replaced the worn or damaged part.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Battery
Connector
Charger
Connector
A
B
• Plug the charger connector into the battery connector
A
.
• Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet
B
.
Note: If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a switch, make
sure the switch is “ON”.
• Before first-time use, charge the battery for at least 18 hours.
Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.
• Recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of your
vehicle. Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours.
• Once the battery is charged, disconnect the battery connector from
the charger connector. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet. The
battery is now ready to be installed in your vehicle. Please see the
Battery Installation section on page 12 for detailed instructions on
installing your battery. If your battery is already installed in your
vehicle, simply re-connect the motor harness connector to the battery.
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.
ASSEMBLY
• Insert four screws into the underside of the bumper and tighten.
Hints:
- You may need to turn the wheels to fit all four screws into
the bumper.
- You may need to push and pull on the bumper to align the
screw holes.
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BOTTOM VIEW
2
• Carefully lift the front end of the vehicle.
• Fit the front bumper to the front of the vehicle.
Front Bumper
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Steering Column
• Place the lock nut (rounded side out) onto the end of the
steering column.
• Tighten the lock nut firmly using the closed end of the assembly tool.
Lock Nut
• Fit the curved end of the steering column through the hole in the
steering linkage.
Steering Linkage
4
• Carefully lift the front end of
the vehicle.
• Wipe the steering column with a
paper towel to remove any
excess lubricant.
• Insert the straight end of the steering column through the slot in the
vehicle and out through the large hole in the center of the dash.
• Be sure the steering column comes through the hole in the dash.
5
6
• Set the vehicle upright.
• Insert two screws into the front bumper and tighten.
Front Bumper
3
DASH VIEW
Steering Column
8
ASSEMBLY
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• Hold the steering column in place and gently lower the vehicle.
• While supporting the steering column, fit the steering wheel onto the
steering column.
• Place the lock nut (rounded side out) onto the end of the
steering column.
• Tighten the lock nut firmly using the closed end of the assembly tool.
Lock Nut
• 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.
• Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screw with a
Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten.
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Steering Wheel
Assembly Tool
Battery Safety Information
In exceptional circumstances, batteries may leak fluids that can cause
a chemical burn injury or ruin your product. To avoid battery leakage:
• Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types:
alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
• Insert batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove
exhausted batteries from the product. Dispose of batteries safely. Do
not dispose of product in a fire. The batteries may explode or leak.
• Never short-circuit the battery terminals.
• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type, as recommended.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the product before charging.
• If removable, rechargeable batteries are used, they are only to be
charged under adult supervision.
Shown Actual Size
1.5V x 3
"AAA" (LR03)
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ASSEMBLY
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• Fit the sound box inside the steering wheel, as shown. Make sure
the buttons face toward the back end of the vehicle.
• Fit the large tab on the steering wheel cover into the large slot in
the steering wheel.
• Insert and “snap” the small tab on the steering wheel cover into the
small slot in the steering wheel.
Sound Box
Large Tab
Large Slot
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VEHICLE CARE
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• Check all screws, cap nuts and their 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.
• Avoid operating the vehicle in wet or snowy conditions, and do not
spray the vehicle with a hose. Do not wash the vehicle with soap
and water. Water or moisture in the motors or electrical switches
can cause them to corrode, and could cause switch or motor failure.
• Avoid operating the vehicle on sand, loose dirt or gravel. Sand,
loose dirt or gravel in the motors or electrical switches can cause
them to jam, and could cause switch or motor failure.
• The vehicle can be wiped down with a soft, dry cloth. For a shiny
finish, you can wipe plastic parts with a non-wax furniture polish
applied to a soft-cloth. Do not use automotive wax. Do not use
soap and water or spray the vehicle with a hose.
• To ensure that your vehicle stays in good operating order, we
recommend that you periodically have your vehicle checked by a
Power Wheels
®
authorized service center. For the location of the
authorized service center nearest you, please visit us on-line at
www.powerwheels.com or call 1-800-348-0751.
ASSEMBLY
E
DASH VIEW
Small Tab
Small Slot
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.
• After applying a label, rub the label firmly with a clean, dry cloth to make sure the label is adhered to your vehicle.
Start at the center of a label, and smooth towards the outer edges to remove air bubbles.
FRONT VIEW
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8
12
10
1
10
DECORATION
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REAR VIEW
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1
10
10
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TOP VIEW
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INSIDE VIEW
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IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels
®
12 volt lead-acid
rechargeable 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. Failure to follow these instructions
may damage your battery and will void your warranty.
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• Lift and pull the battery clamp forward.
• Plug the motor harness connector into the battery.
Battery Clamp
Power Wheels
®
12 Volt Battery
• Insert the end of the assembly tool or a coin into the slot on the side
of the hood.
• Use the tool to lift the hood and access the battery compartment.
Assembly Tool
1
2
• Place the battery in the battery compartment and release the
battery clamp. Make sure the battery clamp slides over the top of
the battery.
• Close the hood and fit the tabs on the hood into the slots in the
vehicle body.
• Press down to "snap" the hood in place.
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Motor Harness Connector
13
• Your Power Wheels
®
battery is a non-spillable, sealed lead-acid
battery. It must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally
sound manner.
• Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in a fire. The battery may
explode or leak.
• Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in your regular, household
trash. The incineration, landfilling or mixing of sealed lead-acid
batteries with household trash is prohibited by law in most areas.
• Return an exhausted battery to a federal or state approved lead-acid
battery recycler, such as a Power Wheels
®
authorized service center
or a local seller of automotive batteries. For the authorized service
center location nearest to you, please visit us on-line at
www.powerwheels.com or call 1-800-348-0751. Contact your
local waste management officials for other information regarding
the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of
lead-acid batteries. If you live in the State of Florida or the State of
Minnesota, it is prohibited by law for anyone to throw away lead-acid
batteries in the municipal waste stream.
Care
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. Call
a physician.
• Charge a new battery for at least 18 hours before first use.
Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Overcharging or
undercharging the battery may shorten battery life and decrease
vehicle running time.
• After the first charge, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours
after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.
Charge the battery after each use, regardless of how long the
vehicle was used.
• The battery must be upright while charging.
• Do not allow the battery to run down completely before charging.
• Charge the battery before storing the vehicle.
• Charge the battery at least once per month, even if the vehicle has
not been used.
• Leaving the battery in a discharged condition will ruin it.
• Always remove an exhausted battery from the vehicle. Battery
leakage and corrosion can damage the vehicle.
• Do not store the battery on a surface (such as a kitchen counter
top) which could be damaged by the acid contained inside the
battery. Take precautions to protect the surface on which you store
the battery.
• Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75° F or below -10° F.
• Use only a Power Wheels
®
12 volt battery. Remember to charge the
new battery for at least 18 hours before first use.
• Prevent the battery from moving freely inside the battery compart-
ment. Always use the battery clamp to secure the battery in the
battery compartment.
• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive
wear or damage each time you charge the battery. If damage is
detected, do not use the charger or the battery until you have
replaced the worn or damaged part.
Disposal
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Teach Safety Rules to Children
While children can quickly develop the skill necessary to drive this
vehicle, it is important to remember that their judgment skills are still
very immature. Unsupervised driving by children can lead to serious
injury. Before children use this vehicle, an adult should carefully
evaluate the driving area as well as the children’s skill level and ability
to drive this vehicle safely. Children are not always able to recognize
or anticipate hazards, even when they have been taught about them.
There is no acceptable substitute for direct adult supervision.
Teach appropriate safety rules to your child before allowing operation
of this vehicle. These rules should also be reviewed with neighborhood
children or other playmates who want to drive this vehicle.
Riding Rules
Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe driving:
1. Always sit on the seat.
2. Always wear shoes.
3. Only 1 (one) rider at a time. A child who is not sitting on the seat or
who is standing on the vehicle could fall off, cause a tip-over or block
the driver’s view. A child could be seriously injured.
4. Do not allow any child to drive the vehicle in the street or near
moving (motorized) vehicles.
5. Do not allow any child to drive near bodies of water (such as pools
or creeks), obstructions (such as furniture, low tree limbs or play
equipment), or drop-offs (such as stairs or decks).
6. Do not allow any child to drive the vehicle in the dark. A child could
encounter unexpected obstacles and have an accident. Operate the
vehicle only in the daytime or a well-lit area.
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. Do not allow your child to drive up steep inclines. The motor may
stop and the vehicle could roll backwards at an unsafe speed.
10. Never put anything near any moving parts. Rotating parts such as
motors, gear boxes and wheels can snag fingers, hair, etc., causing
serious injury. Do not allow operation of the vehicle when it is on its
side or in an upside-down position.
11. Do not operate the vehicle near flammable vapors (gasoline, paint
thinner, acetone, liquid wax, etc.). The vehicle’s electrical switches,
like most electrical switches, emit an internal spark when first turned
on or turned off. The presence of flammable liquids or vapors could
cause an explosion or a fire. Keep all flammable products in tightly
sealed containers and away from the vehicle.
12. Do not allow a child to operate the vehicle without direct adult
supervision. To prevent unsupervised use of the vehicle, disconnect
the motor harness from the battery when the vehicle is not in use.
RIDING HAZARD
• Prevent Injuries and Deaths
• Direct Adult Supervision Required
• Never Ride at Night.
• 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, cars, steep inclines,
roads and alleys.
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VEHICLE OPERATION
• Your vehicle has a patented, electronic braking system that
automatically stops the vehicle when your child’s foot lifts from
the pedal. Make sure your child is comfortable with steering the
vehicle and automatically knows how to stop.
IMPORTANT! Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior floor-
ing can be damaged by riding this vehicle indoors. Fisher-Price
®
will not be responsible for damage to the floor if the vehicle is
used indoors.
To Back Up
• Make sure the shifter is in the low speed
position
1
.
• Press down on the foot pedal
2
. The vehicle goes forward at a
maximum of 2
1
/2 mph
3
. Help your child practice steering to learn
how far and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving
forward in low speed.
Beginner Use - Low Speed Drive
As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed
(2
1
/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. See the instructions on this page to remove the high
speed lock-out screw.
1 2
3
IMPORTANT! To avoid damaging the motors and gears, stop the
vehicle before shifting from forward to reverse .
• Once your child is completely comfortable with operating the vehicle
in the forward mode, introduce reverse
.
• Make sure the shifter is in the reverse position
1
.
• Press down on the foot pedal
2
.The vehicle will go in reverse at a
maximum of 2
1
/2 mph
3
. The vehicle is designed to operate in low
speed only in reverse. Help your child practice steering to learn how
far and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving
in reverse.
1 2
3
To Drive
IMPORANT! To avoid damaging the motors and gears, stop the
vehicle before shifting between low and high speed.
• Make sure the shifter is in the high speed
position
1
.
• Press down on the foot pedal
2
. The vehicle goes forward at a
maximum of 5 mph
3
. Help your child practice steering to learn
how far and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving
forward in high speed.
1 2
3
Advanced Use - High Speed Drive
• Before you disconnect the high speed lock-out, make sure your
child knows how to steer, how to start and stop the vehicle and
knows the rules for safe driving. When the high speed lock-out is
disconnected, the vehicle can be driven forward in low speed
(2
1
/2 mph, maximum) or high speed (5 mph, maximum).
• Make sure the shifter is in the low speed
position.
• Loosen and remove the screw in the shifter box.
• Place the lock-out screw into the hole in the top of the engine for
future use. It can be re-inserted into the shifter box to lock-out
high speed.
Remove
lock-out screw
for high speed.
K
Place
lock-out screw
here for storage.
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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, or call 1-800-348-0751.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Vehicle does not run Undercharged battery 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. Make sure the charger connector is plugged
into the battery, and that the charger is plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
Charger is not working There is no sure way to tell if your charger is working unless you
have a volt meter. If you suspect there is a problem with your
charger, contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service
center. They can test your charger for you.
Tripped thermal fuse The built-in thermal fuse may “trip” and shut down operation of the
vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too
severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself after approximately
25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to resume normal operation. To
avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle
by exceeding the 65 lb. maximum weight capacity or by towing
anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fixed
objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power
is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse continually
trips, contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center.
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.
Dead battery If your battery is old or if you have not followed Battery Care
instructions, your battery may be dead. If you are unsure whether
or not the battery is dead, you can have it tested at your local
Power Wheels
®
authorized service center.
Electrical switch damage The electrical switches can become corroded due to exposure to
water or moisture, or can jam due to loose dirt, sand or gravel.
Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
Motor damage Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
Vehicle was running but
suddenly stopped
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.
Tripped thermal fuse The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of the
vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too
severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself after approximately
25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to resume normal operation. To
avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle
by exceeding the 65 lb. maximum weight capacity or by towing
anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fixed
objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power
is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse continually
trips, contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Short run time (Less than
1 - 3 hours per charge)
Undercharged battery 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. Make sure the charger connector
is plugged into the battery, and that the charger is plugged into
the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
Overcharged battery Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours. If you suspect that
your battery is damaged as a result of overcharging, contact your
local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center. They can test your
battery for you.
Battery is old and will not accept
full charge
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last
forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on vehicle
use and use conditions. Replace the battery with a new Power
Wheels
®
12 volt rechargeable battery. Do not substitute parts.
Tripped thermal fuse The built-in thermal fuse may “trip” and shut down operation of the
vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too
severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself after approximately
25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to resume normal operation. To
avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle
by exceeding the 65 lb. maximum weight capacity or by towing
anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fixed
objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power
is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse continually
trips, contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center.
Vehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged battery 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. Make sure the charger connector is plugged
into the battery, and that the charger is plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
Battery needs charging Be sure to charge the battery after each use.
Battery is old and will not accept
full charge
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last forever.
Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on the vehicle use
and use conditions. Replace the battery with a new Power Wheels
®
12 volt rechargable battery. Do not substitute parts.
Vehicle is overloaded Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing more than
one rider at one time, by exceeding the 65 lb. maximum weight
capacity, or by towing objects behind the vehicle.
Driving conditions are too stressful Use only on generally level ground.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Vehicle runs in low speed, but
does not run in high speed.
Please note: The vehicle is
designed to operate in low
speed only in reverse
.
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 15 to
remove the High Speed Lock-Out screw.
When the foot pedal is pressed
one rear wheel spins
Operation of vehicle in low speed It is possible that only one rear wheel may spin when both rear
wheels are raised off the ground and the vehicle is in low speed.
This does not necessarily indicate a problem. Check for proper
operation of the drive system by raising the rear wheels off the
ground and pressing the foot pedal. If only one rear wheel spins,
carefully press your hand on the spinning wheel to slow it down.
The other rear wheel should begin to spin. If the other rear wheel
does not begin to spin, there may be a problem with the vehicle.
Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t
run, but other times it does
Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to make
sure they are tight.
Motor or electrical switch damage Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
When the go foot pedal is
pressed, the vehicle won’t run
without a push
Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to make
sure they are tight.
“Dead Spot” on motor Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
Battery's thermal fuse
constantly "trips", but the
vehicle is not overloaded
nor the driving conditions
too severe
Damaged battery Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
Child is switching between FORWARD
and REVERSE without stopping
Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching direction.
Loud clacking or grinding noise
from a motor-gearbox
Broken gears Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
Charger gets warm during use It is normal for some chargers to get
warm during use and is not reason for
concern.
No action required.
If your charger does not get warm during use, it does not mean
that it is not working properly.
Battery makes a sizzling or
gurgling noise when charging
It is normal for some batteries to make
noise and swell slightly while charging
and is not reason for concern.
No action required.
If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly during
charging, it does not mean that it is not accepting the charge.
If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact your nearest authorized service center or
contact Power Wheels
®
Consumer Relations toll-free at 1-800-348-0751.
Hint! For faster service when calling Consumer Relations, completely charge the battery before calling and have the following available
by the phone:
• vehicle,
• vehicle model number (see label in battery compartment),
• vehicle production run number (see label in battery compartment).
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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.
The six month limited warranty applies only to the 12 volt battery
included by Power Wheels
®
with the original purchase of the
vehicle. This warranty covers normal use and does not cover the
Power Wheels
®
vehicle or battery if damaged by unreasonable
use, neglect, accident, abuse, misuse, improper service or other
causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship.
Evidence of any attempt at consumer repair will void this
warranty. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND IS
INTENDED TO EXCLUDE, ANY LIABILITY ON THE PART OF
POWER WHEELS
®
, WHETHER UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR
IMPLIED BY LAW FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION SO THIS
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Should you need service or assistance with your vehicle during
the warranty period, do not return the vehicle to the store.
Power Wheels
®
has provided a nationwide network of authorized
service centers. If there is not an authorized service center in
your area, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com or
call Consumer Relations for information, 1-800-348-0751.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which may vary from state to state.
PLEASE SAVE YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT.
FCC NOTE
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Or contact your local independently owned and operated
Power Wheels
®
Authorized Service Center.
For the location nearest you, visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com.
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Before first-time use,
you must charge the battery
18 hours!
Charge the battery immediately after each use.
Charge the battery once a month, even if the vehicle
is not used or stored.
Do not return
your vehicle to the store!
We're a toll-free phone call away, and we can help.
If you are missing parts or need assistance, please call:
1-800-348-0751
