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Owner's Manual with Assembly Instructions
Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt. For Model 76970.
Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Slotted Screwdriver and Hammer.
®
®
Use only with a Power Wheels
Type H 6 Volt Battery (9.5 Amp/hr.), Power Wheels
Thermal
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™
Fuse and Power Wheels
Type H Super 6
Volt Charger (all included).
CAUTION
ELECTRIC TOY: Not recommended for children under 1
1
/
years of
2
age. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed
during handling and use to prevent electric shock.
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual with Assembly Instructions Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt. For Model 76970. Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Slotted Screwdriver and Hammer. ® ® Use only with a Power Wheels Type H 6 Volt Battery (9.5 Amp/hr.), Power Wheels Thermal ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Important Information ..............2 Warnings . -
Page 3: Warnings
• 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 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 Key Assembly Knobs (2) Microphone Dash Wire Retainer -2 Battery Retainer 6 Volt Battery Thermal Fuse Super 6™ Volt Charger Not Shown: Label Sheet (2) #8 x " Screw #8 x " Screw - 2 #6 x " Screw - 4 #8 x 1"...
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Page 6: Parts Diagram
Vehicle Body Steering Column Steering Linkage Steering Wheel - Top Half Steering Wheel - Bottom Half Steering Wheel Cap Wire Retainer - 2 Cap Nut - 6 Hood Spacer - 2 Seat Back Parts Diagram 6 Volt Battery Battery Retainer Super 6 ™... -
Page 7: Battery Charging
We recommend that you start charging your battery before beginning assembly of your vehicle. Your new battery must be charged for at least 18 hours before you use your vehicle for the first time. • The battery must be handled by adults only. The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). -
Page 8: Battery Charging
• Your new battery must be charged for at least 18 hours before you use it in your vehicle for the first time. • We recommend that you start charging your battery before beginning assembly of your new vehicle. • The charger is not a toy. •... -
Page 9: Assembly
Groove Front Axle Long Leg Steering Linkage • Position the steering linkage as shown. • Insert the long leg of a front axle through the side of a pivot with the groove. Make sure the short axle leg fits into the groove. Helpful Hint: You may need to tap the axle with a hammer to fit the short leg into the groove. - Page 10 Cap Nut Spacer Front Axle • While holding the steering linkage assembly in place, carefully turn the vehicle body upright. • Fit a spacer, ring side up, onto the end of one front axle leg. • Fit a cap nut onto the end of the same front axle leg. •...
- Page 11 Dash • Lower the dash on the vehicle body. • Insert two #8 x 1" (black) screws through the holes in the dash and into the vehicle body. • Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten. Steering Wheel - Bottom Half Steering Wheel - Top Half...
- Page 12 Steering Column Hole in Vehicle Body • Insert the curved end of the steering column down through the hole in the dash and vehicle body. Helpful Hint: You may need to rotate the steering column to slide it down through the hole in the vehicle body. Assembly Cap Nut Hole in Dash...
- Page 13 Screw Peg Steering Column • Align the hole in a wire retainer with the screw peg directly below the steering column. Make sure the ends of the wire retainer face the rear of the vehicle. • Insert a #8 x "...
- Page 14 Hood Slot • Position the vehicle body upright. • With the hood angled as shown, fit the tab on one side of the hood into a slot in the front of the vehicle body. • Slide the tab on the other side of the hood down into the other slot.
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Page 15: Label Decoration
Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking their best! When applying labels, keep the following guidelines in mind: • Please remove and discard the temporary labels adhered to the sides of the vehicle. • Wash your hands before applying the labels. •... -
Page 16: Battery Installation
Important Note: Use only a Power Wheels battery with a Power Wheels ® thermal 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 ®... - Page 17 Battery Connector • Squeeze the tabs on each side of the motor harness connector. • Plug the battery connector into the motor harness connector. Please 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.
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Page 18: Battery Care And Disposal
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. - Page 19 Teach Safety Rules to Children While children can quickly develop the skill necessary to drive this vehicle, it is important to remember that their judgement skills are still very immature. Unsupervised driving by children can lead to serious injury. Before children use My First Roadster carefully evaluate the driving area as well as the children’s skill level and ability to drive this vehicle safely.
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Page 20: How To Operate Your Vehicle
How to Operate Your Vehicle Selecting A Speed Speed Selector Knob Speed Indicator Window • My First Roadster features the 1-2-3 Learn to Drive System, designed to help your child learn to “drive” in forward and reverse in three stages. Select the speed that’s appropriate for your child’s driving ability: Training (1.5 mph, maximum);... -
Page 21: L Caring For Your Vehicle
Care • Check all nuts, bolts, 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. Remember to charge the battery at least once per month while your vehicle is not in regular use. -
Page 22: 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 and 6 PM (EST) Monday through Friday. Or, contact your local Power Wheels location nearest you, please refer to the Authorized Service Center list beginning on page 26. -
Page 23: Problems And Solutions Guide
Problems and Solutions Guide Problem 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 Undercharged battery 1 - 3 hours per charge) Overcharged battery Battery is old and will not accept full charge... - Page 24 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 Motor or electrical switch damage...
- Page 25 Problems and Solutions Guide Problem Vehicle constantly blows fuses Wrong type of fuse used Child is switching between FORWARD and REVERSE without stopping. Loud clacking or grinding Broken gears noise from a motor-gearbox Charger gets warm during use It is normal for some chargers to get warm during use and is not reason for concern.
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Page 26: Authorized Service Centers
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 Affairs at 1-800-348-0751. ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM - Frigid Service &... - Page 27 Authorized Service Centers DELAWARE DOVER - Del-Mar Appliance of Delaware, 230 South Governors Avenue, 19904, (302) 674-2414, (800) 858-3424 WILMINGTON - Lyons Hardware, Inc., 2021 Kirkwood Highway, 19805, (302) 995-1260 FLORIDA ATLANTIC BEACH - First Coast Repair, 25 Seminole Road, 32233, (904) 246-4616 CAPE CORAL - Family Hardware/Do-It Express, 622 SE 47th Terrace, 33904, (941) 542-6365...
- Page 28 Authorized Service Centers SOUTH BEND - Ray’s TV and Appliance, 60717 US 31 South, 46614, (219) 291-1630 SOUTH BEND (OSCEOLA) - AAA Appliance Service Co., 11868 Lincoln Way West, 46561, (219) 679-4981 TERRE HAUTE - Corey Electronics,1101 S. 8th Street, 47802, (812) 232-8786, (888) 232-8786 IOWA BETTENDORF - K &...
- Page 29 Authorized Service Centers MINNESOTA BRAINERD - Diggz Motor Sports, 4299 Hwy. 371 North, 56401, (218) 828-8088 DULUTH - All Brand Mr. Fixit, 16 West First Street, 55802, (218)-722-1499 DULUTH - Mr. Fix it - Metro Appl. Service Center, Inc., 2020 W. Superior St., 55806, (218) 722-9063 MINNEAPOLIS (ST.
- Page 30 Authorized Service Centers NORTH CAROLINA ASHEVILLE - Skyland Hardware, 3179 Sweeten Creek Road, 28803, (704) 684-0308 CHARLOTTE - Authorized Appliance Servicenter, 1020 Tuckaseegee Road, 28208, (704) 377-4501, (800) 532-6127 CLINTON - Danny’s Service Center, 119 Vance Street, 28328, (910) 592-3200 ELIZABETH CITY - Coastal Office Equipment Co., 501 East Church Street, 27909, (919) 335-2927 GREENSBORO - Greensboro Shaver &...
- Page 31 Authorized Service Centers TENNESSEE CHATTANOOGA - Light Electric, 732 East 11th Street, 37403, (615) 267-9224 KNOXVILLE - Appliance & Electric Service Company, 4816-M Kingston Pike, 37919, (423) 588-5395, (800) 585-5395 KNOXVILLE - Authorized Appliance Service Center, 1206 North Central Street, 37917, (423) 524-3376 MEMPHIS - Camp Electric Co., 647 Madison Avenue, 38103, (901) 527-7543, (800) 238-7345 NASHVILLE - Webb’s Appliance Service Center, Inc., 1519 Church...
- Page 32 Or contact your local Power Wheels ® Authorized Service Center. For the location nearest you, refer to the Authorized Service Center list in this manual. ©1997 Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052 76970 2 76970-0920 Printed in the U.S.A.