Summary of Contents for Power Wheels POWER WHEELS C3491
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Type H 6 Volt Charger (all included). Trademarks, design patents and copyrights are used with the approval of the owner VOLKSWAGEN AG. Fisher-Price, Power Wheels, Power Wheels by Fisher-Price and Power Lock are U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc. Owner's Manual...
• 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.
C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 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.
C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 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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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 5 Parts *Note: For your convenience, an extra 25 amp fuse is included. Rear Axle 6 Volt Battery (Located in cardboard box inside battery compartment.) Steering Column Front Wheel Traction Band - 2 Driver 6 Volt Charger (Located in cardboard box 25 Amp Fuse - 1* inside battery compartment.)
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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 6 *Note: For your convenience, an extra .437 white cap nut, .354 black cap nut and lock washer are included. .437 (Large) White Cap Nut – 2* .354 (Small) Black Cap Nut – 2* Lock Washer - 4* "...
C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 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.
C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 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. Lock Fasteners Rear View Locked...
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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 10 • Insert a Power Wheels 25 amp fuse into the battery. ® Note: The top of the fuse will not be flush with the top of the battery when properly installed. Charger Connector • Plug the battery connector into the charger connector. Battery Charging 25 Amp Fuse •...
C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 11 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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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 12 Assembly Tool with Lock Washer Inside Hubcap Rectangular Bushing Rear Axle • With the base end up, fit a rectangular bushing onto the end of the rear axle. • Position a hubcap with the ridges down. Fit the hubcap onto the rear axle.
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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 13 Rear Wheel Well Large Washer Rear Axle Assembly • Fit a round bushing, barrel side first, into the hole in the vehicle body rear wheel well, as shown. • Slide a large washer onto the rear axle assembly. •...
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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 14 Assembly Tool with Lock Rear Washer Inside Axle Bottom View • Turn the vehicle body on its side. • Fit a lock washer (rounded side up) into the assembly tool. Make sure it fits completely inside the assembly tool.
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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 15 Windshield Hinge Windshield • Turn the windshield face down on a flat surface. • Fit the windshield hinge to the corner of the windshield. Windshield • Insert two #8 x " screws through the windshield hinge and into the windshield.
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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 16 Inset Bottom View Front Hole • Turn the vehicle body over so that the bottom faces you. • Insert one #8 x " screw through the front hole in the vehicle body and into the windshield, as shown. •...
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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 17 Steering Linkage Assembly (Smooth Side Up) Bottom View • Turn the steering assembly over, with the smooth side up. • Fit the steering linkage assembly to the front end of the vehicle body. IMPORTANT! Make sure the notch on the steering linkage assembly aligns with the notch in the front end of the vehicle body.
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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 18 Outside of Wheel Front Axle • Fit the wheel (with a round bushing and hex bushing inserted) onto the end of the front axle. Make sure the outside of the wheel (smooth side) faces out. •...
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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 19 Hubcap Slots • Turn the vehicle body upright (or keep it on its side). • Fit a hubcap cover into the hubcap. • Insert one of the tabs on the hubcap cover into a slot in the hubcap.
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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 20 Cap Nut Steering Column • Fit a .354 black cap nut onto the end of the steering column. • Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it on the steering column. Hints: - You may need the help of another adult to keep these two parts in the correct position.
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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 21 Lock Nut Bottom View • Insert a #10 x " trusshead screw through the front end of the vehicle body and through the hole in the bracket. • Attach a lock nut to the end of the screw. •...
C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 22 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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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 23 Label Decoration Front / Left Side View Rear View...
C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 24 IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels 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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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 25 Battery Connector • Plug the battery connector into the motor harness connector. Note: If the battery connector will not plug into the motor harness connector, turn it over and try again! Do not force the battery connector into the motor harness connector.
C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 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.
C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 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 Press this button to move forward.
C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 29 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 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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C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 30 Problem Short run time (Less than Undercharged battery 1 - 3 hours per charge) Overcharged battery Battery is old and will not accept full charge Wrong type or improperly installed fuse Driving conditions are too stressful Vehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged battery Battery needs charging...
C3491pr-0920.qrk 10/30/03 4:01 PM Page 31 Problem Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t run, but other times it does When the foot pedal is pressed, the vehicle won’t run without a push Loud clacking or grinding noise from a motor-gearbox Charger gets warm during use Battery makes a sizzling or gurgling noise when charging If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact your nearest...
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Fisher-Price and Power Wheels by Fisher-Price are U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc. Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052 U.S.A. Trademarks, design patents and copyrights are used with the approval of the owner VOLKSWAGEN AG.