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Product features may vary from the picture above.
Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.
Tool needed for assembly: Hammer (not included).
Use only with a Power Wheels
with A-Style Connector and Built-in Thermal Fuse,
and a Power Wheels
©2001 Caterpillar. Cat, Caterpillar and their design
marks are registered trademarks of Caterpillar, Inc.
®
6 Volt Rechargeable Battery
®
Super 6
™
Volt Charger (both included).
Fisher-Price, Power Wheels, Power Wheels by Fisher-Price,
Power Lock and Tough Loader are U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc.
www.powerwheels.com
Owner's Manual
with Assembly Instructions
For Model 73260
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Summary of Contents for Fisher-Price CATERPILLAR 73260
- Page 1 Caterpillar, Inc. www.powerwheels.com with Assembly Instructions ® 6 Volt Rechargeable Battery ™ Volt Charger (both included). Fisher-Price, Power Wheels, Power Wheels by Fisher-Price, Power Lock and Tough Loader are U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc. Owner's Manual For Model 73260...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Keep the 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. -
Page 3: Electrical Hazard
ELECTRICAL HAZARD • 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. - Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious injury. -
Page 4: 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. - Page 5 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...
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Page 6: Parts Diagram
Note: Some parts shown are assembled to both sides of the vehicle. Vehicle Body Seat Back Roll Cage - 2 Bucket Handle Handle Axle Handle Pin Spring Handle Grip Parts Diagram Bucket Axle - 2 Front Axle Wheel - 4 Hubcap - 4 Round Bushing - 2 Spacer - 2... -
Page 7: Battery Charging
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. - Page 8 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. • Lift the tab on the back of the seat back to unlatch the peg from the hole in the vehicle body.
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Page 9: Assembly
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. -
Page 10: Back View
Rear Axle Assembly Tool Back View • Fit a cap nut into the cupped end of the assembly tool. • Fit the assembly tool with cap nut up through the hole in the vehicle body bottom, as shown. • Fit the cap nut onto the end of the rear axle. •... - Page 11 Front Axle Handle Axle Bucket Axles Handle Pin • Identify the front axle, handle axle, bucket axles, and handle pin. Hole Front View • Slide the front axle (longest) through the holes in the front end of the vehicle body. Assembly •...
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Page 12: Front View
Front Axle Wheel Front View • Slide the wheel, inside first, onto the front axle. • Fit a hubcap to the wheel. • Fit a cap nut onto the end of the front axle. • Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it to the front axle. - Page 13 Cap Nuts • While holding one end of the handle axle in place, fit a cap nut on the other end of the handle axle. • Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it to the handle axle. •...
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Page 14: Label Decoration
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. •... -
Page 15: Battery Installation
IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels with A-style connector and built-in thermal fuse. Use of any other battery will damage your vehicle. Make sure that you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels ® Super 6 ™... -
Page 16: 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. If acid is internally ingested, give water, milk of magnesia or egg whites immediately. -
Page 17: Rules For Safe Driving
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. -
Page 18: How To Operate Your Vehicle
How to Operate Your Vehicle 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. - Page 19 Shifter Pedal Forward / Reverse Shifter IMPORTANT! Always stop the vehicle before switching between forward and reverse. • Press the shifter buttons for forward and reverse. • Press down on the foot pedal. The vehicle will go forward or in reverse at a maximum of 3 •...
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Page 20: Caring For Your Vehicle
Caring For Your Vehicle • Check all screws, cap nuts and their protective coverings regularly and tighten as required. Check plastic parts on a regular basis for cracks or broken pieces. • During snowy or rainy weather, the vehicle should be stored inside or under a protective cover. -
Page 21: Problems And Solutions Guide
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 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 list beginning on page 24. - Page 22 Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Vehicle was running but Loose wire or loose connectors suddenly stopped Tripped thermal fuse Short run time (less than Undercharged battery 1 - 3 hours per charge) Overcharged battery Battery is old and will not accept full charge Tripped thermal fuse Possible Cause...
- Page 23 Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Vehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged battery Battery needs charging 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, Loose wire or connector...
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Page 24: 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 BIRMINGHAM - Frigid Service & Sales, 701 Graymont Ave. - Page 25 CHICAGO (MORTON GROVE) - Brand Service Center, Inc., 5618 Dempster Street, 60053, (847) 965-5900 DECATUR - Rexx Battery of Decatur, Inc., 1330 East Eldorado, 62521, (217) 422-0281 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Rapid Rentals, 720 Lincoln Highway, 62087, (618) 632-0630 GRANITE - Midwest Golf Car & Equipment Co., 904 Thorngate Road, 62040, (618) 797-2278 HAMILTON - Discount Battery Sales, #80 S 2nd Rte.
- Page 26 NEVADA LAS VEGAS - Burney’s Commercial Service, Inc., 4480 Aldebaran Avennue, 89103, (702) 736-0006 MINDEN - Valley Home & Sport Center, 1587 Highway 395, 89423, (775) 782-5111 NEW HAMPSHIRE MARLBOROUGH- Electronics Aid Inc., 32 Roxbury Road P.O. Box 325, 03455, (603) 876-4161 NEW JERSEY DENVILLE- Ranft's Denville Vacuum &...
- Page 27 TENNESSEE CHATTANOOGA - Consumer Service Company, 2607 E 47th Street, 37407, (423) 867-8629 DANDRIDGE- Save More Sales, 1291 W Hwy. 25-70, 37725, (865) 397-1255 KNOXVILLE - Appliance & Electric Service Company, 4816-M Kingston Pike, 37919, (865) 588-5395, (800) 585-5395 KNOXVILLE - Authorized Appliance Service Center, 1206 North Central Street, 37917, (865) 524-3376 MEMPHIS - Camp Electric Co., 647 Madison Avenue, 38103, (901) 527-7543, (800) 238-7345...
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Page 28: Consumer Relations
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 Mexico If you are missing parts or need assistance, Power Wheels 8 AM - 6 PM EST, Monday through Friday.
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