Summary of Contents for Power Wheels JEEP WRANGLER 78490
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Product features and decoration may vary from the picture above. Jeep Wrangler ® Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt. For Model 78490 Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Hammer, and Safety Scissors (not included). Use only with a Power Wheels ®...
• 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.
• 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.
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Dashboard Knob – 2 Hood Latch – 2 Key Assembly Knob Plate * For your convenience, an extra .354 cap nut has been included. Windshield Dash Steering Wheel Not Shown: Label Sheet, Literature Bag Parts " x " Machine Screw - 2 #10 x "...
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Part Vehicle Body Steering Column .354 Cap Nut Hood Latch 12 Volt Battery Battery Retainer Light Cover Taillight Lens Taillight Housing #8 x 1" Screw Gas Cap Dash #10 x 1" Screw #10 x " Screw #10 x 3" Screw Knob Plate Dashboard Knob Microphone...
WARNING • 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.
Important Notes • Your new battery must be charged for at least 18 hours before you use it in your vehicle for the first time. • You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to recharge it. •...
Dash • Position the dash on the vehicle body. Make sure the holes in the dash tabs align with the holes in the vehicle body and that the channel cover is captured by the dash. • Insert two #10 x 1" screws through the holes towards the rear of the dash (closest to the hood area) and into the vehicle body •...
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Steering Column Bottom View • Wipe the steering column with a paper towel to remove any excess lubricant. • Turn the vehicle body on its side. • Insert the straight end of the steering column up through the hole in the vehicle body wall and out through the hole in the dash.
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Steering Wheel • Fit the steering wheel cap into the center of the steering wheel with the screw holes aligned. • Insert two #8 x 1" screws as shown. • Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten. Wide Tab Lens Guard •...
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Hood Latch Hole • Insert a hood latch into one of the holes in the vehicle body, near the hood area. • Twist the base of the hood latch the vehicle body. • Repeat this procedure on the other side of the hood area to attach the other hood latch to the vehicle body.
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Short Seat T-Loop (Pull through slot) Belt Strap T-Loops Slot Seat • Turn the seat upside down. • Insert the fastener end of a short seat belt strap through the slot near the outer edge of the seat. Make sure the side of the seat belt with the fastener faces the outer edge of the seat.
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Sport Bar Bracket Ring Sport Bar Sport Bar Support Hole Side Leg • Using safety scissors, remove the sport bar brackets from the plastic connector. Dispose of the plastic connector. • Position the sport bar upright. • Position a sport bar bracket above one of the sport bar side legs, as shown.
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PUSH HERE Side Fender PULL HERE • Fit the sport bar and sport bar support legs into the holes in the vehicle body. • Push down firmly on a sport bar side leg while pulling up on the side fender to fit the sport bar into the vehicle body.
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. •...
Important Note: Use only a Power Wheels 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.
Battery Installation Hood Hood Latch • Lower the hood. • Lift the hood latches and fit the latch pegs onto the hood to close it. Battery Care and Disposal Disposal • Your Power Wheels ® battery is a sealed lead-acid battery.
WARNING • Adult supervision is required. Children do not have the judgement necessary to avoid many accidents. Be sure that children operating this vehicle can do so safely and that they are supervised at all times. • Never use near steps, driveways, steep inclines, roadways, alleys, swimming pool areas or other bodies of water.
Beginner Use - Low Speed Drive As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed 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.
How to Operate Your Vehicle Advanced Use - High Speed Drive Disconnecting the High Speed Lock-Out Shifter Lock-Out Screw • 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 maximum) or high speed (5 mph, maximum).
Problems and Solutions Guide IMPORTANT! If you experience a problem with your vehicle, first check the Problems and Solutions Guide below. If you still experience a problem, please contact Power Wheels free at 1-800-348-0751 between 8 AM and 5 PM (EST) Monday through Friday. Or, contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center.
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Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Vehicle was running but Loose wire or loose connectors suddenly stopped Tripped thermal fuse Short run time (Less than Undercharged battery 1 - 3 hours per charge) Overcharged battery Battery is old and will not accept full charge Tripped thermal fuse Possible Cause...
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Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Vehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged battery Battery needs charging Battery is old and will not accept full charge Vehicle is overloaded Driving conditions are too stressful Vehicle runs in low speed, but High speed lock-out not disconnected does not run in high speed (Please Note: The vehicle is designed to operate in low...
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Problems and Solutions Guide Problem When the foot pedal is pressed, Loose wire or connector the vehicle won’t run without a push “Dead Spot” on motor Loud clacking or grinding Broken gears noise from a motor-gearbox Charger gets warm during use It is normal for some chargers to get warm during use and is not reason for concern.
Bumper-to-Bumper* Limited Warranty *One year limited warranty from the date of purchase on the Power Wheels 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 ®...
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