Keep these instructions for future reference as they contain important information. • Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior flooring can be damaged by riding this vehicle indoors. Fisher-Price ® will not be responsible for damage to floors if the vehicle is used indoors.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 3 ELECTRICAL HAZARD • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery clamp. • PREVENT FIRE - Do not bypass a Power Wheels - Use only a Power Wheels - Never modify the electrical system.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 4 • 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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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 5 Parts Rear Axle Grille Steering Column Seat Steering Linkage Assembly Tool Axle Support - 2 Steering Wheel Driver Sound Box Cover Front Axle - 2 Steering Wheel Top Traction Band - 2 Steering Wheel Bottom...
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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 6 Parts *Note: For your convenience, an extra 25 amp fuse is included. Rectangular Bushing Black Round Bushing (with Circular Opening) - 2 (with Large Hole) - 3 Spacer Post Bushing - 2 Rectangular Bushing White Round Bushing (with Rectangular...
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 8 ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery clamp. • PREVENT FIRE - Do not bypass a Power Wheels It is a safety device. - Use only a Power Wheels - Never modify the electrical system.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 9 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. Battery Clamp Front View •...
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 10 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.
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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 11 Circular Indents Inside of Rear Wheel Outside of Rear Wheel • Identify the inside and the outside of the rear wheel. - Inside of rear wheel has circular indents. - Outside of rear wheel has a rectangular indent. •...
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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 12 Black Axle Round Support Bushing Struts Barrel Side Bottom View Axle Support Black Round Bushing • Insert a black round bushing (with large hole), barrel side first, through the outside edge of each strut and into each axle support, as shown.
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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 13 Rear Axle Spacer Black Round Bushing Ring Black Round Bottom View Bushing • Slide the spacer onto the rear axle. • Slide a black round bushing (with large hole), ring end first, onto the end of the rear axle. Rear Axle Rear Wheel Bottom View...
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 14 Metal Bar Facing You Front Axle Post Front of Vehicle Bottom View • Be sure the front end of the vehicle is facing you. • Position the steering linkage so that the metal bar is facing you.
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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:56 PM Page 15 Front Wheel • Fit a traction band onto the center rib on one of the front wheels, as shown. Hint: If it is difficult to position the traction band on the wheel, try soaking it in hot water for about two minutes to soften it.
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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 16 Rectangular Bushing with Round Opening Front Axle Rectangular Bushing (with Round Opening) Bottom View • Slide a rectangular bushing (with round opening), onto the front axle and into the rectangular indent in the front wheel.
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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 17 Side Tabs Front Tabs Side Slots Front Slots Front View • Turn the vehicle body upright. • Note the location of the six tabs on the cab. • Fit the two front tabs on the cab into the slots in the vehicle body.
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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 18 Curved End of Steering Column Curved End of Bottom View Steering Column • Fit the curved end of the steering column through the hole in the steering linkage. Assembly Steering Linkage .354" Inset .354 Cap Nut Steering...
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 19 .354 Cap Nut Steering Column .354" .354 Cap Nut • Turn the vehicle body upright. • Position the steering wheel with the large opening upright. Fit the steering wheel onto the steering column. •...
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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 20 Dash View Dash View • Fit the sound box inside the steering wheel, as shown. Make sure the buttons face toward the back end of the vehicle. Steering Wheel Cover Large Tab Large Slot Dash View •...
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 21 Lock Fastener Tabs Slot Vehicle Body Front View • Lower the hood and insert the lock fastener tabs on into the slots in the vehicle body. Lock Fasteners Front View Unlocked • Using a slotted screwdriver, turn each lock fastener turn to the locked position.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 22 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. •...
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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 23 Label Decoration Hint: Remove the center of each #3 label. Left Side View Right Side View...
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 24 IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels battery with a Power Wheels ® 25 Amp fuse installed. 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 ®...
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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 25 Lock Fastener Tabs Slot Front View • Lower the hood and insert the lock fastener tabs into the slots in the vehicle body. Battery Installation Lock Fasteners Slot Unlocked • Using a slotted screwdriver, turn each lock fastener turn to the locked IMPORTANT! Remember to keep the lock fasteners locked at all times to prevent children from accessing...
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 26 Battery Care and Disposal Care 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. If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician.
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 27 RIDING HAZARD WARNING Prevent Injuries and Deaths • Direct Adult Supervision Required. • Keep Children Within Safe Riding Areas These areas must be: - away from swimming pools and other bodies of water to prevent drownings. - generally level to prevent tipovers.
How to Operate Your Vehicle IMPORTANT! Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior flooring can be damaged by riding this vehicle indoors. Fisher-Price ® will not be responsible for damage to floors if the vehicle is used indoors. Drive Forward...
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 29 Bumper-to-Bumper*Limited Warranty *One year limited warranty from the date of purchase Six month limited warranty on the 6 volt battery. For the original purchaser, this one year limited warranty covers the Power Wheels Power Wheels ®...
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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 30 Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Vehicle does not run (con’t.) Loose wire or loose connectors Dead battery Electrical switch damage Motor damage Vehicle was running but Loose wire or loose connectors suddenly stopped Wrong type or improperly installed fuse Blown fuse Vehicle is overloaded...
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 31 Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Vehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged battery Battery needs charging Wrong type or improperly installed fuse Battery is old and will not accept full charge Vehicle is overloaded Driving conditions are too stressful Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t Loose wire or connector run, but other times it does...
73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 32 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 ®...
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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 33 LINCOLN - Rexx Battery Specialists, 504 Keokuk, 62656, (217) 732-2885 LOVES PARK - Hi-Tech Controls Inc., 2198 Nimtz Road, 61111, (815) 637-4015 MT. VERNON - Battery Specialists, 1018 South 10th Street, 62864, (618) 244-0091 NASHVILLE - Kesel Hardware, 173 West St.
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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 34 HIGHLAND PARK- Dash Electronics, 10 North Second Ave, 08904, (732) 247-2495 HOWELL - South Jersey TV Service, Inc., 4232 Rt. 9 South, 07731, (908) 363-5550, (800) 244-3094 MAPLEWOOD - Kiss Electrical, 36 Newark Way, 07040, (973) 275-9400 SOUTHAMPTON - Southampton Auto Center, 1831 Rt.
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73520 Dodge Ram 6/27/01 2:57 PM Page 35 TEXAS AMARILLO - Reid’s Appliance Service, Inc., 9•06 Georgia, 79102, (806) 373-8812 CORPUS CHRISTI - Brand Appliance & Microwave, 2751 South Staples, 78404, (361) 854-1851 DALLAS - All Type Sales and Service Co., Inc., 2835 Irving Blvd., 75207, (214) 638-1170, (800) 717-1170 DALLAS - Pearsol Appliance Co., 3127 Main Street,...
DO NOT Return your Vehicle to the Store ! Over 400 Authorized Service Centers Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052 U.S.A. Printed in Mexico If you are missing parts or need assistance, please call us toll-free:...
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