Fisher-Price JEEP AFTERSHOCK 74270 Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions

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Product features and decoration may vary from the picture above.
Jeep
®
Owner's Manual
with Assembly Instructions
Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.
For Model 74270
Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Hammer, and Safety Scissors.
Use only with Power Wheels
®
6 Volt Batteries,
Power Wheels
®
Thermal Fuses and Power Wheels
®
12 Volt Charger (all included).
Requires four size "C" (LR14) alkaline batteries (not included) in pretend engine for revved up action.

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  • Page 1 Product features and decoration may vary from the picture above. Jeep ® ™ Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt. For Model 74270 Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Hammer, and Safety Scissors. Use only with Power Wheels ®...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important Information ..............2 Warnings .
  • Page 3: Warnings

    • 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 batteries, or help in assembly of the vehicle.
  • Page 4: 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.
  • Page 5 Parts Windshield Bracket – 2 Windshield Frame - Front Windshield Hinge Pin – 2 Windshield Frame - Back Canopy Sport Bar Sport Bar Support - 2 Sport Bar Bracket Set Right Sidepipe Left Sidepipe Key Assembly Brushguard Spacer Tube – 2 Steering Wheel Steering Brushguard...
  • Page 6 Parts Prop Arm Hood Prop Base Hood Adjuster Bolt Air Scoop Engine Housing Engine Platform Not Shown: Label Sheet, Literature Bag #8 x 4" Screw – 2 #10 x " Screw – 2 #8 x 1 " Screw – 10 #8 x "...
  • Page 7: Parts Diagram

    Parts Diagram...
  • Page 8 Part Vehicle Body Steering Column .354 Cap Nut Hood Latch 6 Volt Battery Battery Retainer Thermal Fuse Taillight Lens Taillight Housing #8 x 1" Screw Gas Cap Dash #10 x 1" Screw #10 x " Screw Windshield Hinge Pin Engine Switch Plate Adjuster Bolt Microphone Key Assembly...
  • Page 9: Battery Charging

    WARNING • The batteries must be handled by adults only. The batteries are heavy and contain sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Dropping the batteries could result in serious injury. • Never allow children to charge the batteries. Battery charging must be done by adults only. A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the batteries.
  • Page 10 Battery Connector Slots Ribs Battery Connector • Align the ribs on the top of one of the battery connectors with the slots on the bottom of the other battery connector. • Stack the two battery connectors and press to join. Note: Make sure that the two connectors on the charger are also stacked and joined.
  • Page 11: Assembly

    Do not omit any steps. Please set aside at least 60 minutes for assembly. Left Sidepipe Screw Pegs Vehicle Body • Turn the vehicle body upside down. • Fit the left sidepipe under the left (driver) side of the vehicle body. •...
  • Page 12 Dash Wires • Continue to route the two wires out through the square opening in the dash. • Position the engine switch plate near the square opening in the dash so that the small tab on the engine switch plate is at the top. •...
  • Page 13 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 two holes in the vehicle body and out through the hole in the dash.
  • Page 14 Wide Tab Lens Guard • Fit the wide notch in the side of a headlight lens under the wide tab on a lens guard. • Press firmly on the inside of the headlight lens to snap it into the lens guard. •...
  • Page 15 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 vehicle body. • Repeat this procedure on the other side of the hood area to attach the other hood latch to the vehicle body.
  • Page 16 Windshield Frame – Back Half Slots Windshield Frame – Front Half • Fit the back half of the windshield frame onto the front half of the windshield frame. Make sure the slots at the bottom of the two windshield frame halves are aligned. •...
  • Page 17 Adjuster Bolt • Press firmly to insert the end of the adjuster bolt through the hole in the engine platform. This is a tight fit and you will need to press firmly. • Rotate the adjuster bolt to screw it into the engine platform.
  • Page 18 •To replace the lid on the battery compartment, fit the tabs on the battery compartment lid into the slots in the engine platform. Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten. Battery Tips: • Do not mix old and new batteries. •...
  • Page 19 Battery Wire Harness Connector • Plug the pretend engine assembly's battery wire harness connector to the small connector near the dash. • Close and latch the hood. Short Seat T-Loop (Pull through slot) Belt Strap T-Loops Seat • Turn the seat upside down. •...
  • Page 20 #8 x 1" Screw • Insert a #8 x 1" screw into the rear of seat as shown. • Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten. Canopy Sleeves Canopy Sport Bar • Position the sport bar on its side so that the sport bar ends curve away from you.
  • Page 21 • Insert a #6 x 1 " screw into the sport bar bracket. • Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten. • Repeat steps 38 and 39 to attach the other sport bar support to the other sport bar side leg. Rack - Back Half Sport Bar •...
  • Page 22 Rear Bumper Tabs Lower Rail • Face the rear of the vehicle. • Fit the lower rail on the rear bumper over the rear bumper support. • Gently bend the tabs at the bottom of the rear bumper under the vehicle. Taillight Lens Rear Bumper Light Plate...
  • Page 23: Label Decoration

    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. •...
  • Page 24: Battery Installation

    Important Note: Use only Power Wheels Power Wheels thermal fuses installed. Use of any other ® batteries or fuses will damage your vehicle. Make sure that you charge the batteries for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels ®...
  • Page 25: Battery Care And Disposal

    Battery Installation Hood Hood Latch • Lower the prop arm and close the hood. Make sure the prop arm rests across the top of the batteries when in the lowered position. • Lift the hood latches and fit the latch pegs onto the hood to secure it.
  • Page 26: Rules For Safe Driving

    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.
  • Page 27: How To Operate Your Vehicle

    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 disconnect the high speed lock-out to allow the vehicle to operate in low or high speed.
  • Page 28: Caring For Your Vehicle

    How to Operate Your Vehicle Advanced Use - High Speed Drive Disconnecting 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).
  • Page 29: Problems And Solutions Guide

    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 6 PM (EST) Monday through Friday. Or, contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center.
  • Page 30 Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Vehicle was running but Loose wire or loose connectors suddenly stopped Wrong type or improperly installed fuse Tripped thermal fuse Short run time (Less than Undercharged batteries 1 - 3 hours per charge) Overcharged batteries Batteries are old and will not accept full charge Wrong type or improperly installed fuse...
  • Page 31 Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Vehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged batteries Batteries need charging Wrong type or improperly installed fuses Batteries are 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...
  • Page 32 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 Thermal fuses constantly Damaged fuse(s) "trip", but the vehicle is not over-loaded nor the driving conditions too severe Child is switching speeds or between forward and reverse...
  • Page 33: Limited Warranty

    Statement of Limited Warranty 90-day limited warranty for the Power Wheels ® Ride-On Toy Vehicle A 6-month battery warranty applying only to those 6 volt batteries which were 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 batteries, purchased from Power Wheels...
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  • Page 36 Goodyear (and winged foot design) and Wrangler (for tires) are trademarks of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, used with permission. Fisher-Price and Power Wheels are U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc. Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052 U.S.A. Printed in the U.S.A. 1-800-348-0751 ®...

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