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• Please read this manual
and save it with your original
sales receipt.
• Tool needed for assembly:
Phillips Screwdriver
(not included).
• Use only with the included
Power Wheels
12 Volt Lead-
®
Acid Rechargeable, Battery
with Built-in Thermal Fuse
and a Power Wheels
and a Power Wheels
and a Power Wheels
12 Volt Charger with type 12V
12 Volt Charger with type 12V
12 Volt Charger with type 12V
connector (both included).
connector (both included).
connector (both included).
Radio operation (not included).
Radio operation (not included).
Radio operation (not included).
Owner's Manual
with Assembly Instructions
For Model K8285
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Summary of Contents for Fisher-Price Power Wheels Monster Traction K8285
- Page 1 • Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt. • Tool needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver (not included). • Use only with the included Power Wheels 12 Volt Lead- ® Acid Rechargeable, Battery with Built-in Thermal Fuse and a Power Wheels and a Power Wheels and a Power Wheels...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
300 authorized service centers nationwide. Our • Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior flooring can be authorized service centers will repair or replace parts under damaged by riding this vehicle indoors. Fisher-Price will not be ® warranty at no extra charge, and can perform non-warranty responsible for damage to the floor if the vehicle is used indoors. -
Page 3: Warnings And Cautions
ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer. • PREVENT FIRE - N ever modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system. - U se of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious injury. - U se of Power Wheels ® components in products other than Power Wheels ® vehicles could cause overheating, fire or explosion. • T he 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. -
Page 4: Parts
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 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Cover 12 Volt Charger 12 Volt Battery Steering Column 2 Hubcaps Steering Column Cap Part Not Shown: Label Sheet .25" x 2.85" Pin - 1 Wire Clip - 2 #8 x " Screw - 19 Fasteners Shown Actual Size For your convenience, we included extra fasteners! Note: Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
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Page 6: Parts Picture
PARTS PICTURE Note: Some parts shown are assembled to both sides of the vehicle. Parts Not Shown Vehicle Hood Steering Column Cargo Bed Long Seat Belt .25 x 2.85" Pin Label Sheet 2 Hubcaps 2 Short Seat Belts Steering Column Cap #8 x "... -
Page 7: Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING ELECTRICAL HAZARD About Thermal Fuses WARNING Your Power Wheels 12 volt battery is equipped with a built-in ® thermal fuse. The thermal fuse is a self-resetting safety device which • Battery can fall out and injure a child if automatically “trips” and shuts down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. -
Page 8: Assembly
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. Charger Connector • Plug the charger connector into the battery • Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet. The power indicator lights Notes: - If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a switch, make sure the switch is “ON”. - Page 9 Screws Front Grille DASH VIEW TOP VIEW • Insert four screws into the top of the front grille and tighten. • Before applying the labels, wipe the surface of the vehicle with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust or oils. Hint: You may need to push the ends of the front grille to insert and •...
- Page 10 Steering Column .25" x 2.85" Pin • Align the hole in the steering wheel with the hole in the steering column. • Insert the .25" x 2.85" pin all the way through the hole in the side • Insert the end of the steering column down through the opening in of the steering wheel and into the steering column, as shown.
- Page 11 Screws Cargo Bed SIDE VIEW • Fit the cargo bed onto the back of the vehicle as shown. The four tabs on the cargo bed should fit into slots in the vehicle. BOTTOM VIEW • Carefully turn the vehicle over. •...
- Page 12 Screws Screw • Insert a screw through the large opening in the steering column cap and the hole in the steering column. Tighten the screw. • Fit the pegs on the underside of the grille support into the receptacles on the vehicle. •...
- Page 13 CORRECT • Position the wire clip so that the wavy side is out. • Insert the straight side of the clip through the hole in the axle. INCORRECT • Slide the clip so that the straight end goes through the other hole in the axle.
- Page 14 Slots Seat Hubcap • Align the tabs on a hubcap with the slots in a rear wheel. “Snap” a hubcap into the center of the rear wheel. Hint: If the hubcap does not "snap" into place, you may not have assembled the wire clip properly.
- Page 15 Screws TOP VIEW • Insert two screws into the tabs on the front edge of the seat and tighten. FRONT VIEW • Fit the long tabs on the hood into the slots in the front end of the vehicle. • Pull the hood forward and lower. Note: The hood is held down by magnets.
- Page 16 1.5V x 4 "C" (LR14) Battery Safety Information In exceptional circumstances batteries may leak fluids that can cause a chemical burn injury or ruin your toy. To avoid battery leakage: • Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
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Page 17: Decoration
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. •... -
Page 18: Battery Installation
BATTERY INSTALLATION IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels 12 volt lead-acid ® rechargeable battery with built-in thermal fuse. 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 ®... -
Page 19: Battery Care And Disposal
BATTERY CARE AND DISPOSAL Disposal Care If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and • Your Power Wheels battery is a non-spillable, sealed lead-acid ® place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See information below battery. -
Page 20: Safe Driving Rules
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 WARNING very immature. Unsupervised driving by children can lead to serious injury. -
Page 21: Vehicle Operation
VEHICLE OPERATION As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed (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 allow the vehicle to operate in low or high speed. See the instructions on this page to remove the high speed lock-out screw. -
Page 22: Charge Indicator
CHARGE INDICATOR CARGO BED Button 12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR • Lift and lower the tailgate to open. • Press the 12 volt battery charge indicator button to check the • To close the tailgate, lift and lower it back in place. power level of your battery: Note: Cargo bed weight limit is 25 lbs (11.3 kg). -
Page 23: Problems And Solutions Guide
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 ®... - Page 24 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Vehicle was running but Loose wire or loose connectors Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the motor harness suddenly stopped 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 130 lbs. (59 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. Short run time (Less than Undercharged battery Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at 1 - 3 hours per charge) 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.
- Page 25 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 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”. Battery needs charging Be sure to charge the battery after each use. Battery is old and will not accept Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last forever. full charge 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 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 130 lb. (59 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. Vehicle runs in low speed, but High speed lock-out not disconnected The vehicle was pre-set to run only in low speed. To allow the does not run in high speed. vehicle to run in low and high speed, you must disconnect the High Speed Lock-Out. Follow the instructions on page 21 to Please note: The vehicle is remove the High Speed Lock-Out screw. designed to operate in low speed only in reverse When the foot pedal is pressed Operation of vehicle in low speed It is possible that only one rear wheel may spin when both rear one rear wheel spins...
- Page 26 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ® Loud clacking or grinding noise Broken gears Contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center for from a motor-gearbox diagnosis and repair. Charger gets warm during use It is normal for some chargers to get No action required. warm during use and is not reason for concern. If your charger does not get warm during use, it does not mean that it is not working properly. Battery makes a sizzling or It is normal for some batteries to make No action required. gurgling noise when charging noise and swell slightly while charging and is not reason for concern. If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly during charging, it does not mean that it is not accepting the charge. FM Radio does not function Power is off Power automatically turns off after several minutes of non-use. Press the power button to turn it back on. Batteries are weak or dead Replace all four batteries with four, new "C" (LR14) alkaline batteries. FM Radio station Poor reception You may find better reception of a particular station in a changes automatically different location. Power was turned off and the radio reset Use the scan button to reset to your favorite station.
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Page 27: Fcc Statement
FCC STATEMENT LIMITED WARRANTY (United States Only) Bumper-to-Bumper* This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits Limited Warranty for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against One year limited warranty from the date of purchase harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 28 Ford Oval and F-150 are registered trademarks owned and licensed by Ford Motor Company. Manufactured by Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. www.ford.com Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052 U.S.A. ©2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® and ™ designate U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc.
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