Summary of Contents for Fisher-Price Power Wheels CATERPILLAR Dump Truck 78656
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Product features may vary from the picture above. ® CATERPILLAR Dump Truck Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt. For Model 78656 Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Slotted Screwdriver, Hammer, Pliers and Safety Scissors. Use only with a Power Wheels Type H 6 Volt Battery, Power Wheels Thermal Fuse...
Warnings 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.
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.
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Parts Steering Column Battery Retainer Small Spring - 2 Thermal Fuse Wire Retainer Axle Bushing - 2 Large Spring Hinge Pin Steering Wheel Cap Hubcap - 2 Shifter Hinge Pin Endcap - 2 Taillight Guard Set Headlight Guard Set Dump Bed Handle (2 pieces)
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Parts #10 x 1" Screw #10 x 1 ” Shoulder Bolt " Screw #8 x 1" Screw – 2 #6 x 1 " Screw – 2 #8 x " Screw – 4 #8 x " Screw #10 - 32 Acorn Nut "...
Battery Charging 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. A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the battery.
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Battery Charging • Your new battery must be charged for at least 18 hours before you use it in your vehicle for the first time. • We recommend that you start charging your battery before beginning assembly of your new vehicle. •...
Assembly Do Not Omit Any Steps Shift Knobs Lever Dashboard Vehicle Body Dashboard Key Assembly • Fit the dashboard on the vehicle body. • Snap the shift lever, key assembly and knobs into the • Insert four #8 x " screws through the holes in the dash- dashboard, as shown.
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Assembly Bottom Tabs Grille Front Wheel Axle Hubcap Bushing Ring Vehicle Body Slots Front Bumper Washer Front Axle • Face the front of the vehicle. • Slide a ” washer onto one of the front axles. • Fit the tabs extending from the bottom of the grille into •...
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Assembly Headlight Guard Wire Retainer Screw • Using safety scissors, separate the round headlight guards from the plastic connector. Dispose of the plastic connector. Bottom View Footswitch • Fit the tabs on the back of the headlight guards into the slots in the front of the hood.
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Assembly Hole Straight Steering Wheel “UP” Cap Nut Vehicle Body Steering Column • Turn the vehicle body upright. • Position the steering wheel so that the spokes form a “Y”, as shown. Steering Bottom View • Fit the steering wheel onto the straight end of the steer- Column ing column.
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Assembly Upper Half Seat Dump Bed Lever Halves Bottom (Grip) Half • Fit the tabs on the seat into the holes in the vehicle body. • Push firmly near each of the tabs to snap them into the • Re-assemble the two halves of the dump bed lever. vehicle body.
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Assembly Hinge Pin Endcap Dump Bed Lever Dump Bed Lever Stem Dump Hole Square Opening Dump Bed • Push in on the hinge pin endcaps and fit the endcaps through the holes in the underside of the dump bed. • Release the endcaps to secure the hinge pin in the dump bed.
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Assembly Dump Bed Taillight Guard Taillight Guard Hinge Pin Hinge Pin Endcap Endcap Slots Slots Hinge Pin Rear View Small • Using safety scissors, separate the taillight guards from Groove the plastic connector. Dispose of the plastic connector. • Fit the tabs on the back of the taillight guards into the Hole Hole slots in the vehicle body.
Label Decoration Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking their best! When applying labels, keep the following guide- lines in mind: • Wash your hands before applying the labels. • Before applying the labels, wipe the surface of the vehi- cle with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust or oils.
Battery Installation WARNING Battery Retainer The battery and the vehicle hood provide weight needed for vehicle stability. Battery DO NOT move the battery to another location. Refasten the hood before oper- ating the vehicle. Important Note: Use only a Power Wheels ®...
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Battery Installation Motor Harness Connector Lock Hood Fastener Battery Lock Connector Fastener Top View • Squeeze the tabs on each side of the motor harness connector. • Lower the hood. • Plug the battery connector into the motor harness • Rotate the lock fasteners turn ( ) to lock the hood connector.
Battery Care Rules and Disposal For Safe Driving Care WARNING If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See information below for proper disposal. • Adult supervision is required. Children If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with do not have the judgement necessary to cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician.
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Rules for Safe Driving Teach Safety Rules to Children 6. Always wear shoes or sneakers when operating this vehicle. While children can quickly develop the skill necessary to 7. When a very lightweight child is driving the vehicle, drive this vehicle, it is important to remember that their traction may be reduced on certain types of surfaces.
How to Operate Your Vehicle To Drive To Back Up Steering Steering Forward Reverse Wheel Wheel Button Button • Push the button on the left side of the • Push the button on the right side of the FORWARD/REVERSE switch to set the vehicle to drive FORWARD/REVERSE switch to set the vehicle to drive forward.
Caring How to Operate For Your Vehicle Your Vehicle Using the Dump Bed • Check all nuts, bolts, and their protective coverings regu- larly and tighten as required. Check plastic parts on a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces. Dump Bed •...
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. Or, contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center.
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Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Vehicle was running but Loose wire or loose connectors Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery suddenly stopped connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness connector, and that there are no loose wires around the motors.
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Problems and Solutions Guide 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.
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Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Vehicle constantly blows fuses Wrong type of fuse used Your vehicle requires a Power Wheels ® thermal fuse in the battery. Make sure the Power Wheels ® thermal fuse is properly installed in the battery. For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Statement of Limited Warranty 90-day limited warranty for the Power under this warranty or implied by law or any indirect or consequential damages for breach of warranty. Wheels ® Ride-On Toy Vehicle Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation so A 6-month battery warranty applying only to this limitation may not apply to you.
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Authorized Service Centers ALABAMA SACRAMENTO - California Electric Service Center, ORLANDO - Pine Hills Appliance Svc. Co., 6100-4 1821 “Q” Street, 95814, (916) 443-5711 W. Colonial Drive, 32808, (407) 299-1271 BIRMINGHAM - Frigid Service & Sales, SAN CARLOS - California Electric Service Center, 990 ORLANDO - Southern Electric Co., 510 N.
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Authorized Service Centers ALABAMA E. Colorado Blvd., 91107, (818) 792-3194 34471, (904) 694-2247 SACRAMENTO - California Electric Service Center, ORLANDO - Pine Hills Appliance Svc. Co., 6100-4 BIRMINGHAM - Frigid Service & Sales, 1821 “Q” Street, 95814, (916) 443-5711 W. Colonial Drive, 32808, (407) 299-1271 701 Graymont Ave.
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Authorized Service Centers ALABAMA OXNARD - Terry’s Inc., The Clean-up Store, 1237 Saviers MIAMI - Goodman’s Sales & Service, 13081 SW 133 Court, Road, 93033, (805) 487-9401, (800) 845-3223 33186, (305) 278-8822 BIRMINGHAM - Frigid Service & Sales, PASADENA - California Electric Service Center, 2594 NORTH FORT MYERS - Family Hardware,13817 N.
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