Summary of Contents for Fisher-Price POWER WHEELS CATERPILLAR TOUGH LOADER
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Warnings and Cautions ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery clamp. • PREVENT FIRE - Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system.
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 Round Bushing - 2 Rear Axle - 2 Driver - 2 Hubcap - 4 Motor - 2 Wheel - 4 Spring Spacer - 2 Bucket Axle - 2 Front Axle Crossbar Roll Cage - 2 Bucket...
Parts Diagram Note: Some parts shown are assembled to both sides of the vehicle. Vehicle Body Bucket Axle - 2 Motor - 2 Seat Back Front Axle .437 Cap Nut - 12 Roll Cage - 2 Wheel - 4 6 Volt Battery Bucket Hubcap - 4 Super 6...
Battery Charging ELECTRICAL HAZARD CAUTION WARNING Use the charger in dry locations only. About Thermal Fuses • Battery can fall out and injure a Your Power Wheels ® battery is equipped with a built-in child if vehicle tips over. Always use thermal fuse.
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Battery Charging IMPORTANT! The battery must be removed from your vehicle for the initial charge in order to complete assembly. After assembly is complete, you do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to recharge it. Seat Back No Gap •...
Assembly WARNING Crossbar 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.
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Assembly Driver Rear Axle Assembly Back View Tool • Fit the driver onto the end of the rear axle. Back View • Align the ribs on the inside of the driver with the gearbox teeth. Fit the driver to the gearbox. •...
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Assembly Front Axle Front Axle Handle Axle Bucket Axles Handle Pin • Identify the front axle, handle axle, bucket axles, and Spacer handle pin. Front View • Slide a spacer onto one end of the front axle. Hole Bushing Barrel Side Front Axle •...
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Assembly Front Axle Handle Axle Handle Cap Nut Wheel Hubcap • Carefully turn the vehicle body upright. Front View • Fit the handle to the front end of the vehicle. • Identify the handle axle (see assembly step 8, page 11). •...
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Assembly Bucket Axle Cap Nuts Bucket Axle Bucket • Fit the bucket to the front end of the vehicle. • Fit a bucket axle through the hole in the end of the • While holding one end of the handle axle in place, fit a bucket, vehicle body and out through the hole in the cap nut on the other end of the handle axle.
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. •...
Battery Installation IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels ® 6 volt battery with A-style connector and built-in thermal fuse. Use of Small Power Connectors any other battery will damage your vehicle. Make sure that Small Motor you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the Small Motor Harness Connector enclosed Power Wheels...
Battery Care and Disposal Disposal Care If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking • Your Power Wheels ® battery is a sealed lead-acid acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See battery. It must be recycled or disposed of in an information below for proper disposal.
Rules for Safe Driving RIDING HAZARD 7. Do not allow your child to drive on sloped or inclined WARNING surfaces. Restrict your child’s driving to generally level ground ONLY! 8. Do not allow your child to drive down or across a Prevent Injuries and Deaths steep slope.
How to Operate Your Vehicle Handle High Mid-Range IMPORTANT! The bucket is designed to automatically drop to its lowest position with a load that exceeds 10 lbs. Do not modify the bucket to defeat this safety feature. • The bucket has three positions: Low, Mid-Range and High. Lift and lower the handle to position the bucket in any of these positions.
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How to Operate Your Vehicle Steering Levers Shifter Pedal Forward / Reverse To Stop Shifter • Your vehicle has a patented, electronic braking system that automatically stops the vehicle when your child’s foot is lifted from the pedal. IMPORTANT! Always stop the vehicle before switching between forward and reverse.
Caring Bumper-to-Bumper* For Your Vehicle Limited Warranty • Check all screws, cap nuts and their protective coverings *One year limited warranty from date of purchase on regularly and tighten as required. Check plastic parts on Power Wheels ® vehicle. a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces. Six month limited warranty on 6 volt battery.
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 Relations, 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 motor.
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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.
Authorized Service Centers We are continually expanding our Authorized Service Center Network. Please check this listing for the Authorized Service Center nearest you. If there is not one in your area, please call Power Wheels ® Consumer Relations at 1-800-348-0751. ALABAMA SAN JOSE - California Electric Service Center, ORLANDO - Southern Electric Co., 510 N.
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Authorized Service Centers CHICAGO (MORTON GROVE) - Brand Service WICHITA - Alan Appliance Service, Inc., DETROIT - McNichols Electric Service, Center, Inc., 5618 Dempster Street, 60053, 1300 E. Central, 67214, (316) 262-7228, 13725 W. McNichols, 48235, (313) 342-6070, (847) 965-5900 (800) 290-7228 (800) 562-4226 DECATUR - Rexx Battery of Decatur, Inc.,...
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