Summary of Contents for Fisher-Price BARBIE Songbird 76980
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Product features may vary from the picture above. Songbird Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions Please read this manual and save it with your original sale’s receipt. For Model 76980 Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Slotted Screwdriver, Hammer, and Pliers. Use only with a Power Wheels Type H 6 Volt (4.0 Amp/Hr.) Battery, Power Wheels 25 Amp Fuse...
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Throughout this manual you will find important messages in the form of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES. • 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.
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CAUTION CAUTION – SIGNALS SOMETHING THAT COULD DAMAGE THE VEHICLE. The message explains the risk and how you can avoid it. • Do not operate your vehicle for the first time until you have inserted the 25 amp fuse into the battery and charged the battery for at least 18 hours.
• Carefully read this manual for important safety information and operating instructions before using your vehicle. • Please complete and return the enclosed Registration Card, or call 1-800-348-0751 to register your vehicle by phone. • This vehicle is designed for use by children 1 - 3 years.
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 save all packaging material until assembly is complete to ensure that no parts are discarded. Front Wheel - 2 Vehicle Body Steering Column...
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Steering Column Bushing Handgrip - 2 25 Amp Fuse - 2* Cap Nut - 5* #10 x 1 " Bolt - 2 *For your convenience, an extra cap nut and an extra 25 amp fuse have been included. Parts Round Bushing - 2 Wheel Bushing - 2 Handgrip Streamer - 2 Lock Nut - 2...
First-Time Battery Charging We recommend that you start charging your battery before beginning assembly of your vehicle. Your new battery must be charged for at least 18 hours before you use your vehicle for the first time. • The battery must be handled by adults only. •...
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First-Time Battery Charging 25 amp Fuse Charger Connector Battery Connector • Insert a 25 amp fuse into the battery. Do not remove the battery from its protective foam pocket. Note: The top of the fuse will not be flush with the top of the battery when properly installed.
Wheel Bushing Center Axle Axle/Linkage Assembly Fork Vehicle Body Assembly Do Not Omit Any Steps. Wheel Bushing Front Axle Washer Front Wheel Vehicle Body • Apply label #2 to the recessed circle on each front wheel, as shown. • Turn the front wheels over. •...
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Front Axle Button End Handlebar Wire Handlebar Harness Guides Assembly Round Bushing Connector Rectangular Opening Handlebar Wire Harness Handlebar • Slide a round bushing onto the front axle and press it into the center of the front wheel. • Fit a cap nut onto the end of the front axle.
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Handgrip Assembly Handgrip • Using the tip of a slotted screw- • Repeat this procedure to attach Streamer Handgrip • Position the handlebar upright. • Fit a handgrip onto each end of Helpful Hint: If the handgrips are Handlebar difficult to slide onto the handlebar, moisten the handgrips with warm water before fitting them onto the handlebar.
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Steering Column Steering Column Rectangular Opening Steering Linkage Assembly Steering Column Bushing Steering Column Bushing Vehicle Body Guides Steering Column Hole • Wipe the steering column with a paper towel to remove any dirt or oils. • Fit the steering column bushing onto the straight end of the steering column.
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Handlebar Handlebar Wire Harness Steering Column Hole Steering Column Bushing Cap Nut Assembly Cap Nut End of Steering Column • Position the vehicle body upright. • While fitting the handlebar onto the end of the steering column, insert the end of the handlebar wire harness through the hole in the front of the vehicle body.
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Handlebar Wire Harness Connector Opening Middle Tabs Grille Front Tabs Slots Assembly Main Wire Harness Connector Back Tabs • Insert the wire connector on the main wire harness through the large opening in the center of the vehicle body. • Plug the main wire harness connector and the handlebar wire harness connector together.
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Holes Footrest Grooves Footrest Support Footrest Assembly Footrest Support • Align the holes in a footrest with Hole • Insert a #10 x 1 • Fit a lock nut onto the end of the • Insert the footrest support through •...
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Assembly Seat • Using a Phillips screwdriver to steady the screw and pliers to grip the lock nut, continue to tighten the bolt and lock nut on each footrest. #10 x Shown Actual Size Please Note: If you have already charged your Power Wheels Type H battery for at least 18 hours, you may want to install it in the...
Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking their best! • Wash your hands before applying the labels. • Make sure the areas where the labels will be applied are clean and dry. Wipe your vehicle with a clean, soft, dry cloth to remove any dust or oils.
Important Note: Use only a Power Wheels Use of any other battery or fuse will damage your vehicle. Make sure that you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels Type H 6 Volt charger before operating your vehicle for the first time. Charge the battery for at least 18 hours after each use of the vehicle.
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Battery Installation Battery Retainer Battery Connector #10 x Shown Actual Size • Position the battery retainer over the battery with the ends of the Battery battery retainer aligned with the screw holes in the vehicle body. • Insert two #10 x through the ends of the battery retainer and into the vehicle body.
Charging the Battery WARNING • The battery must be handled by adults only. • Never lift or carry the battery by the wires or connector. This can damage the battery and possibly cause a fire. Lift and carry the battery by the case only. •...
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Charging the Battery Important Note: The battery must be upright while charging. You do not have to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it. Do not remove the battery from its protective foam pocket. 25 amp Fuse Battery Connector Charger Connector...
Battery Handling/Care/Disposal WARNING • The battery must be handled by adults only. • Never lift or carry the battery by the wires or connector. This can damage the battery and possibly cause a fire. Lift and carry the battery by the case only. •...
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.
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• While driving across a steep slope, the vehicle may tilt and tip over. The wheels could lose traction, causing the vehicle to slip. •While driving up a steep incline, the motor may stop and the vehicle could roll backwards at an unsafe speed.
How to Operate Your Vehicle Your Barbie ™ Songbird ATV can be used either as a motorized vehicle or as a free-wheeling foot-to-floor vehicle. It has been pre-assembled at the factory for use as a motorized vehicle and converts easily for free-wheeling fun simply by switching the selector lever located under the seat.
Frequently Asked Questions How often do I need to charge the battery? Charge the battery for a minimum of 18 hours after each use of the vehicle or whenever the vehicle begins to slow down. When the vehicle is not in regular use, charge the battery at least once a month until normal use is resumed.
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 Consumer Affairs, toll-free at 1-800-348-0751 between 8 AM and 6 PM (EST) Monday through Friday.
Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Short run time Undercharged battery Overcharged battery Battery is old and will not accept full charge Wrong type or improperly installed fuse Driving conditions are too stressful Vehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged battery Battery needs charging Wrong type or improperly installed fuse Battery is old and will not accept full charge...
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Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t Loose wire or connector run, but other times it does Motor or electrical switch damage When the handlebar button is Loose wire or connector pressed,the vehicle won’t run without a push “Dead Spot”...
Statement of Limited Warranty 90-day limited warranty for the Power Wheels ® Ride-On Toy Vehicle A 6-month battery warranty applying only to the 6 volt battery which was included by ® Power Wheels , with the Power Wheels vehicle when originally purchased. This limited warranty covers the Power Wheels ride-on vehicle and the 6 volt battery, purchased from Power Wheels...