Battery Maintenance And Safety; Rules For Safe Driving; Vehicle Maintenance And Safety; Maintenance And Care - Polaris 400 Sportsman Use And Care Manual

12 • Insert the bushing as shown in the figure,
working from the other side of the shaft until it
is hooked to the body.
13 • Insert an iron washer as shown in the figure.
14 • Reposition the tool (used previously to insert
the self-locking washer - see Figure 7) on the
axle from the wheel side. Place the vehicle on
one side, keeping the wheel underneath. Make
sure the tool cannot shift.
15 • (1)Position the remaining wheel end insert an
iron washer. (2)Insert a self-locking washer on
the provided tool (shown in the figure).
Caution: The tabs of the self-locking washer
must face the inside of the tool (see small
picture A). (3)Fasten the wheel as shown in the
figure, pushing the self-locking washer down
completely.
16 • Snap on the remaining stud covers on both
sides.
17 • Insert the ends of the grips on both sides of the
handlebars.
18 • Use a little liquid detergent to moisten the
inside of the handgrips. Slip the handgrips onto
the handlebars.
19 • Position the handle support.
20 • Slide on the handle, orienting it as shown in the
figure.
21 • Fasten the handle with a washer and screw.
22 • Position the cap by inserting the tongue (1)
into the rear notch of the support. Turn the cap
(2).
23 • Apply the silver decal.
24 • Apply the glass on the front light till it clicks.
25 • Attach the front bumper to the vehicle by
inserting the hooks in the special holes in the
frame.
26 • Turn the front bumper in the direction shown
by the arrow.
27 • Fasten the front bumper with the supplied
screw.
28 • Fasten the railing to the rear bed by inserting
the two tabs at the ends of the railing into the
two holes in the bed.
29 • Fasten the railing with the two screws on the
end of the bed.
30 • Position and fasten the rear luggage rack using
the four supplied screws.
31 • Rotate the red catch behind the saddle until
bringing it to the position shown on figure. A:
the saddle is locked. B: the saddle can be lifted.
Lift up the saddle.
32 • Connect the two plugs.
33 • Reposition the saddle by sliding the two pins
into the holes on the tank. Turn the red catch
behind the saddle in order to fasten it. The
vehicle is ready to use.
VEHICLE FEATURES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE
34 • GEARSHIFT LEVER: Your child will have fun
pretending to change gears using this gearshift
lever, which can be rotated into two positions.
35 • ACCELERATOR/ELECTRIC BRAKE PEDAL: The
vehicle brakes automatically when your child
lift his/her foot off the pedal.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
36 • Rotate the red catch behind the saddle until
bringing it to the position shown on figure 29
(figure B). Lift up the saddle. Unplug the
terminals. Unscrew the battery fastener.
37 • Lower the catch (1) and, at the same time, push
the battery fastener as indicated by the arrow
(2) to release it. Remove the battery fastener.
38 • Replace the battery. (NOTE: The replacement
battery – separately available – is a 6Volt/8Ah
battery pack without fuse). Replace and screw
back on the battery fastener. Connect the two
plugs. CAUTION: When you have finished,
remember to close and fix down the seat.
BATTERY RECHARGE
WARNING: BATTERY CHARGING AND EVERY OTHER
OPERATION ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MUST BE
CARRIED OUT BY ADULTS ONLY.
THE BATTERY CAN ALSO BE CHARGED WITHOUT
REMOVING IT FROM THE TOY.
39 • Unplug vehicle wiring terminal A from battery
terminal B, by pressing terminals on side and
pulling apart.
40 • Plug the battery charger terminal to a wall
outlet following the instructions enclosed.
Connect the plug B to the battery charger plug
C.
41 • Once the charge is completed unplug
recharger from wall outlet. Unplug recharger
cord terminal C from battery terminal B.
42 • Plug battery terminal A into vehicle wiring
terminal B. Close saddle.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY

Before riding, charge your batteries for 18 hours to
initiate them. Failure to do this will result in
permanent battery damage.
CAUTION
Only adults should recharge batteries,never
children.
Never allow children to handle batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
CHARGE BATTERY
• Charge the batteries no longer than 24 hours,
following the instructions enclosed with the
battery charger.
• Charge the battery, as the vehicle shows low
power, in this way you will avoid damage to the
battery.
• If you don't use your vehicle for a long period of
time unplug the battery from the main wire
harness of the vehicle. Remember to charge the
battery at least every three months.
• Never charge the battery upside down.
• Do not forget batteries during charging! Check
them periodically.
• Never use a replacement recharger or batteries
unless they are approved by PEG PEREGO.
• Batteries are sealed and maintenance free.
• Battery polarity must be observed when
connecting battery to wiring.
WARNING
• BATTERIES CONTAIN TOXIC AND CORROSIVE
SUBSTANCES. DO NOT TAMPER WITH THEM.
• Batteries contain an acid-based electrolyte.
• Do not make direct contact between battery
terminals, as this can cause an explosion or fire.
• Charging produces explosive gases. Charge
batteries in a well ventilated area away from
sources of heat and flammable materials.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the
vehicle.
• Do not place the batteries near clothing to avoid
damage.
• Use only the recommended type of batteries and
storage batteries, or the equivalent.
IF A LEAK DEVELOPS
Shield your eyes. Avoid direct contact with the
electrolyte, protect your hands.
Place battery in a plastic bag and follow directions
listed below.
IF ELECTROLYTE COMES IN CONTAC WITH SKIN OR
CLOTHING
Flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes.
See a physician at once.
IF ELECTROLYTE IS INJESTED
Rinse your mouth and spit.
See a physician at once.
DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES
Help protect the environment!
Do not throw used batteries in your regular, house
hold trash.
Dispose of the old batteries in an approved
dumping station; contact your local environmental
protection agency office for further information.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY

This product complies with European Safety
Standards for toys. It does not comply with
standards for road transport and therefore cannot
be used on public roads.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

• Regularly check the conditions of the vehicle,
particularly the electrical system, the plug
connections, the covering caps and the charger. In
case of fault, do not try to use the vehicle and the
charger. For repair use only original PEG PEREGO's
spare parts.
• PEG PEREGO assumes no liability if the electrical
system is tampered with.
• Do not leave vehicle or batteries near sources of
heat such as radiators, stoves, fireplaces, etc.
• Protect vehicle from water, rain, snow, etc. Do not
ride in loose sand or mud as these substances will
cause premature failure of switches, motors and
gears.
• When operating in overload conditions, such as
soft deep sand, mud or rough uneven terrain, the
overload circuit breaker will automatically
disconnect the power. After 10 or more
seconds,the circuit breaker will automatically
reset, howevere you must eliminate overload
conditions to resume normal driving.
• Periodically lubricate (with a light weight oil)
moving parts, such as wheel bearings, steering
linkages, where they rotate or touch one another.
• The vehicle's surface can be cleaned with a
dampcloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
• The cleaning must be carried out by adults only.
• Never disassemble the vehicles mechanisms or
motors unless authorized by PEG PEREGO.
Recargeable battery 6V 4,5Ah sealed lead-acid
battery.
One 60W motor
WEEE DIRECTIVE (EU only)
• At the end of its useful life, this product is classed
as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) and must therefore not be disposed of as
urban waste but instead must be taken to a
designated separated waste collection facility.
• Take the refuse to the relevant designated
collection facility.
• The presence of dangerous substances contained
in the electrical components of this product
represents a potential source of danger for human
health and for the environment if the product is
not correctly disposed of.
• The barred dustbin indicates that the product
must be subject to sorted waste collection.
SAFETY
WARNING! THE CAR MUST BE USED UNDER ADULT
SUPERVISION.
• A child must be 2 years of age or older for the
necessary coordination and maturation to operate
this motorized vehicle safely.
• Never use the vehicle on steep slopes or near
steps or stairs. This vehicle is not suitable for use
on public highways.
• Children should always wear shoes when riding in
or driving a ride-in/ride-on vehicle.
• Do not allow children to place their hands, feet or
any part of their body, clothing or other articles
near the moving parts while vehicle is in
operation.
• Do not allow the electrical components, motors,
wiring, switches of your motorized vehicle to
become wet and never wash it with a hose.
• Never use gasoline or other flammable
substances near the vehicle.
• The vehicle is constructed just for one child.

RULES FOR SAFE DRIVING

DON'T STOP THE FUN: always have freshly charged,
back-up batteries on hand.
For your child's safety: please read and follow all
instructions below before operating.
• ATTENTION:
Make sure that all locking bolts are correctly
tightened.
• FORWARD SPEED:
With both hands on the handlebars, press down
on the accelerator pedal; the vehicle goes forward
at 4 Km/h - 2,5 mph.
• BRAKE:
The electric braking system stops the vehicle
automatically when your child lifts his foot off the
pedal.
Teach your child the proper use of this vehicle for a
safe and fun play time.
• Before starting be sure that the way is free from
people and objects.
• Drive with both hands on the handlebar and keep
your eyes on the road at all times.
• Stop in time to avoid accidents.
• CAUTION! When operating in overload
conditions, such as soft deep sand, mud or
rough uneven terrain, the overload circuit
breaker will automatically disconnect the
power. After 10 or more seconds,the circuit
breaker will automatically reset, howevere you
must eliminate overload conditions to resume
normal driving.