Summary of Contents for Fisher-Price BARBIE VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 73517
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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.
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. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system.
• 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 *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 Front Axle - 2 Traction Band - 2 Driver 6 Volt Charger (Located in cardboard box 25 Amp Fuse - 1* inside battery compartment.)
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*Note: For your convenience, an extra .437 white cap nut, .354 black cap nut and two lock washers are included. .437 (Large) White Cap Nut – 2* .354 (Small) Black Cap Nut – 1* Lock Washer - 4* " Large Washer - 5 Parts Small Washer - 2 All Shown Actual Size...
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.
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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25 Amp Fuse • 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 •...
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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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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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. • Slide a spacer onto the rear axle assembly. •...
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. • Fit the assembly tool (with lock washer in it) onto the end of the rear axle.
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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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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. • Fit a small washer to two #8 x "...
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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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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. • Fit a hubcap to the outside of the wheel. Make sure the peg on the hubcap fits into the small hole in the outside of the wheel.
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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. • Then, push with your fingernail (or carefully with a slotted screwdriver), the other two hubcap cover tabs into the slots in the hubcap.
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.354 Cap Nut 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.
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. • While holding the lock nut in place with an adjustable wrench, tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
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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Label Decoration Note: We’ve included custom labels for your vehicle. Apply these labels anywhere on your vehicle! Front / Left Side View Rear View...
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 6 Volt charger before operating your vehicle for ®...
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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. Battery Installation Motor Harness...
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.
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. - away from steps, driveways, roads and alleys.
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.
Bumper-to-Bumper*Limited Warranty *One year limited warranty from the date of purchase on the Power Wheels For the original purchaser, this one year limited warranty covers the Power Wheels Power Wheels ® ) against defects in materials and workmanship. The six month limited warranty applies only to the 6 volt battery included by Power Wheels with the original purchase of the vehicle.
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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 Driving conditions are too stressful Short run time (Less than...
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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 Motor or electrical switch damage When the foot pedal is pressed,...
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 BIRMINGHAM - Frigid Service & Sales, 701 Graymont Ave.
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GRANITE - Midwest Golf Car & Equipment Co., 904 Thorngate Road, 62040, (618) 797-2278 HAMILTON - Discount Battery Sales, #80 S 2nd Rte. 136, 62341, (217) 847-3242 JACKSONVILLE - Rexx Battery Specialists, 847 South Main Street, 62650, (217) 245-2713 LINCOLN - Rexx Battery Specialists, 504 Keokuk, 62656, (217) 732-2885 MT.
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NEW JERSEY DENVILLE- Ranft's Denville Vacuum & Appliance, 12 Broadway, 07834, (973) 627-1156 HAWTHORNE - Ter Kuile, Inc., 206 Diamond Bridge Avenue, 07506, (201) 423-1142 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 SOUTHAMPTON - Southampton Auto Center, 1831 Rt.
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TEXAS AMARILLO - Reid’s Appliance Service, Inc., 906 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, 75226, (214) 939-0930...
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Over 400 Authorized Service Centers 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. Printed in U.S.A. If you are missing parts or need assistance,...
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