• Please reaad this mmanual aand save
it with yourr originaal sales rreceipt.
• Adult asssembly iis requuired.
• Requires tthree “AAA” batttteries
(not included) for souunds andd light
box operaation.
• Tool neeeded foor asseembly:
Phillips screewdriverr (not inccluded).
• Use onlyy with aa PPower Whheels®
12 Volt LLead-Aciid Rechaarrgeable
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12 Volt CChargeerr with tyype 12V
connector ((both iincludded).
Owner's Manual
with Assembly Instructions
For Models M7873 and N0457
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ELECTRICAL HAZARD
WARNING
• Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer straps.
• 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.
RIDING HAZARD
WARNING
• 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, steep inclines, cars, roads and alleys.
• Riding Rules
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.
CAUTION
• In the unassembled state, this package contains small parts. Adult assembly is required.
• Use the charger in dry locations only.
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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.
• Some parts were placed under the seat for shipment. Press the tab under the back of the seat and lift to access the battery compartment.
• 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.
Handlebar
Handle – 2 Pieces
Vehicle with Seat
Steering Column Clip
Steering Column Cap
12 Volt Battery Charger
12 Volt Battery
Part not shown: Label Sheet
#6 x 1/2" Screw - 1
#8 x 3/4" Screw - 1
Screws are shown actual size.
Note: Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips
screwdriver. Do not over-tighten the screws.
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PARTS PICTURE
2
3
5
4
8
1
7
6
Parts Not Shown
1
2
3
4
Vehicle
Handlebar
Seat
5
6
7
8
12 Volt Battery Charger
Steering Column Cap
Steering Column Clip
Handle – 2 Pieces
Label Sheet
#6 x 1/2" Screw - 1
#8 x 3/4" Screw - 1
12 Volt Battery
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BATTERY CHARGING
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
WARNING
CAUTION
• Battery can fall out and injure a child if
vehicle tips over. Always use battery
retainer straps.
Use the charger in dry locations only.
About Thermal Fuses
• PREVENT FIRE
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", remove your foot from the
pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the
vehicle again. 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.
- 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.
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
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.
• 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.
• 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 (input 120 VAC, 60 Hz 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.
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ASSEMBLY
Power
Indicator
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.
B
Battery
A
Handlebar
Charger
Connector
A
B
• Plug the charger connector into the battery
• Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet
Notes:
.
.
- Use the charger only in a wall outlet. Do not plug the
charger into a ceiling outlet.
- If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a switch,
make sure the switch is “ON”.
- The power indicator on the charger does not indicate the
charge status of your battery. The power indicator allows
you to see that there is power from the wall outlet.
• Before first-time use, charge the battery for at least 18 hours.
Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.
BACK VIEW
1
• Fit the handlebar steering column down through the large
opening in the front end of the vehicle.
• 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 charger connector
from the battery. 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 11 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.
Steering Steering
Linkage
Column
FRONT VIEW
2
• Make sure the front wheels on the vehicle are straight
(not turned).
• Fit the end of the steering column into the hole in the
steering linkage.
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Push
Handlebar Assembly
Steering
Column Clip
3
5
• Push down on the handlebar assembly to "snap" it in place.
• Slide the steering column clip under the steering column, as
shown, and push to "snap" in place.
• Turn the vehicle upright.
Steering
Column Cap
Handle Pieces
DASH VIEW
6
BOTTOM VIEW
4
• Fit BOTH handle pieces onto the handle base on the dash of
the vehicle.
Note: The handle pieces are designed to fit one way. If either
piece does not seem to fit on one side of the handle try the
other side!
• Insert the #6 x 1/2" screw into the handle assembly and tighten.
• Carefully turn the vehicle upside-down.
• Again, make sure the end of the steering column is through
the hole in the steering linkage.
• Fit the steering column cap onto the end of the
steering column.
• Insert the #8 x 3/4" screw through the large opening in the
steering column cap and through the hole in the steering
column. Tighten the screw.
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DECORATION
• 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.
3
2
5
1
1
16
14
8
4
12
TOP VIEW
7
13
10
15
6
LEFT SIDE VIEW
11
13
9
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
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SOUND BOX BATTERY INSTALLATION
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 inside 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 removeable, rechargeable batteries are used, they are only to be
charged under adult supervision.
SIDE VIEW
1
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.
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.
• Press the tab under the back edge of the seat and lift to
remove the seat.
Battery
"AA" (LR6)
Compartment Door
1.5V x 3
• 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
DASH VIEW
2
• Locate the battery compartment near the dash.
• Loosen the screw in the battery compartment door. Remove
the battery compartment door.
• Insert three “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries.
Hint: We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer
ICES-003
• This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
• Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
battery life.
• Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screw.
• Fit the tab at the front of the seat into the slot near the sound
button.“Snap” the tab at the back of the seat into the slot
near the rear of the vehicle
• If the toy begins to operate erratically, you may need to reset
the electronics. Remove the batteries and replace them.
• When sounds or lights from this toy become faint or stop, it’s
time for an adult to change the batteries.
NMB-003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions
suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur
du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le
fonctionnement du dispositif.
Protect the environment by not disposing of this product
with household waste (2002/96/EC). Check your local
authority for recycling advice and facilities (Europe only).
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12V BATTERY INSTALLATION
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.
Motor
Harness
Connector
3
• Plug the motor harness connector into the battery.
1
• Press the tab under the back edge of the seat and lift to
remove the seat.
A
B
®
Power Wheels
12 Volt Battery
Battery
Retainer Straps
Battery
Retainer Straps
4
• Secure the fasteners on the battery retainer to hold the
battery in place.
• Fit the tab at the front of the seat into the slot near the sound
A
button
.
• “Snap” the tab at the back of the seat into the slot near the
B
rear of the vehicle
.
2
• Unfasten the battery retainer straps to access the
battery compartment.
• Place the battery upright in the battery compartment.
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BATTERY CARE AND DISPOSAL
Disposal
• 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.
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.
• 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.
• Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with
household waste (2002/96/EC). Check your local authority for
recycling advice and facilities (Europe only).
• 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
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.
• 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 retainer straps 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.
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SAFE DRIVING RULES
Teach Safety Rules to Children
RIDING HAZARD
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.
WARNING
• Prevent Injuries and Deaths
• Direct Adult Supervision Required.
• Never Ride at Night.
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.
• 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, steep inclines, cars,
roads and alleys.
Riding Rules
Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe driving:
1. Always sit on the seat.
2. Always wear shoes.
• Riding Rules
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. Restrict your child's driving to areas that are generally level with
gentle inclines or slopes.
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.
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.
Restrict your child's driving to areas that are generally level.
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.
To disconnect the motor harness:
- Press the rear tab on the seat and lift to remove.
- Pull the motor harness connector from the battery.
- Replace the seat on the vehicle.
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VEHICLE OPERATION
As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed (21/2 mph, maximum). 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 operate in high speed. See the instructions in this
section to remove the lock out screw and operate the vehicle at high speed.
Beginner Use - Low Speed Drive
Advanced Use - High Speed Drive
Shifter
Store
Remove
1
• Make sure the shifter is in low speed position
.
• Press the foot pedal. The vehicle goes forward at a maximum of
21/2 mph.
• Remove the high speed lock out screw from the shifter.
• Remove the seat on the vehicle. Store the high speed
lock out screw.
• Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how
quickly to turn the handlebar when driving forward in low speed.
To Back Up
Shifter
Shifter
2
• Make sure the shifter is in high speed position
.
IMPORTANT! To prevent damaging the motors and gears, teach
your child to stop the vehicle before switching direction.
• Press the foot pedal. The vehicle moves forward at a
maxiumum speed of 5 mph.
R
• Make sure the shifter is in reverse position
.
• Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how
quickly to turn the handlebar when driving forward in
high speed.
• Press the foot pedal. The vehicle backs up at a maximum of
21/2 mph.
• Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how
quickly to turn the handlebar when driving in reverse.
IMPORTANT! Use the vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior
flooring can be damaged by riding the vehicle indoors.
®
Fisher-Price will not be responsible for damage to floors if
vehicle is used indoors.
STOP!
• 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.
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COOL ATV TO AWESOME A.T. REX!
• Press the sound button to hear
A.T. Rex growl and roar.
Sound
Button
• Pull the handle down to transform the ATV into
an A.T. Rex. Listen as the A.T. Rex growls and
roars, and watch his eyes light up!
Hint: Pull the handle all the way down to
keep the vehicle in A.T. Rex mode.
• Push the handle forward to
transform back to an ATV.
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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
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 9 AM - 7 PM (EST)
Monday through Friday and 11 AM - 5 PM (EST) Saturday. Or, contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service center. For the
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
Tripped thermal fuse
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.
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. Once a fuse has “tripped”, remove your foot from the pedal
and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle
again. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload
the vehicle by exceeding the 65 lbs (29.5 kg) 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
Dead battery
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.
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. Once a fuse has “tripped”, remove your foot from the pedal
and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle
again. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload
the vehicle by exceeding the 65 lbs (29.5 kg) 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. Once a fuse has “tripped”, remove your foot from the pedal
and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle
again. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload
the vehicle by exceeding the 65 lbs (29.5 kg) 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”.
Be sure to charge the battery after each use.
Battery needs charging
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 lbs (29.5 kg) maximum
weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the vehicle.
Driving conditions are too stressful
Restrict your child's driving to areas that are generally level with
gentle inclines or slopes.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Vehicle runs in low speed, but
does not run in high speed.
High speed lock out screw not removed.
The vehicle was pre-set to run only in low speed. To allow the
vehicle to run in low and high speed, you must remove the high
speed lock out screw from shifter. Follow the instructions on
page 14.
Please note: The vehicle is
designed to operate in low
speed only in reverse.
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
Loose wire or connector
Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
When the foot pedal is
pressed, the vehicle won’t
run without a push
Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to make
sure they are tight.
“Dead Spot” on motor
Damaged battery
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
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.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
VEHICLE CARE
• Check all screws and their protective coverings regularly and
tighten as required. Check plastic parts on a regular basis for
cracks or broken pieces.
Bumper-to-Bumper*
Limited Warranty
• 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.
One year limited warranty from the date of purchase
on the Power Wheels® vehicle.
Six month limited warranty on the 12 volt battery.
• An extremely dirty vehicle can be rinsed with a hose but
avoid spraying directly into switches, motors and battery
compartment. 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. Sand 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.
• 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
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
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.
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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
9 AM - 7 PM (EST) Monday through Friday and 11 AM - 5 PM (EST) Saturday.
Or contact your local independently owned and operated
Power Wheels® Authorized Service Center.
Consumer inquiries should be directed to Fisher-Price, Inc./Power Wheels, 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, NY 14052.
Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052 U.S.A.
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Fisher-Price and Power Wheels are U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc.
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