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Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt. For Model 74290 Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Hammer and Safety Scissors (not included). Use only with two Power Wheels ® 6 Volt Rechargeable Batteries with A-Style Connectors and Built-in Thermal Fuses, and a Power Wheels ®...
65 lb (30 kg). tion and operating instructions before using your vehicle. Keep this manual for future reference as it contains • If you have any questions about your Power Wheels ® important information.
- Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious injury. - Use of Power Wheels components in products other than Power Wheels vehicles ® ®...
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.
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Parts Exhaust Pipe Set Left - Inner Half Right - Inner Half Right - Outer Half Left - Outer Half Front Fork Headlight - Rear Half Headlight - Front Half Seat Saddlebag - 2 Gas Tank Soundbox Fork Cover Battery Clamp...
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Parts (Inner Half) (Outer Half) Right Left Shock Set - 2 Handlebar Set 6 Volt Battery - 2 Hex Bushing - 4 Axle Bushing - 2 Round Bushing - 2 Handgrips - 2 12 Volt Charger Not Shown: Label Sheet #8 x "...
Parts Diagram Note: Some parts shown are assembled on both sides of the vehicle. Vehicle Frame Saddlebag - 2 Fender Vehicle Body Steering Bushing - 2 Shock - Inner Half - 2 Seat Headlight - Front Half Shock - Outer Half - 2 Wheel - 2 Headlight - Rear Half 12 Volt Charger...
• The battery must be handled by adults A-style connector (120 VAC 60 Hz 28W with an output only. The battery is heavy and contains of 12 VDC 1200mA) to charge your Power Wheels ® sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Dropping the 6 volt batteries.
Battery Charging Battery Connector Slots Ribs Battery Connector • Align the ribs on the top of one of the battery connectors with the slots on the bottom of the other • Plug the charger into a standard 120 volt wall outlet. battery connector.
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. Rectangular Opening Narrow...
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Assembly Right Exhaust Pipe - Inner Half Right Footboard Vehicle Vehicle Frame Frame • The right footboard was inserted in the vehicle frame at Helpful Hint: Use a long-shafted screwdriver to complete the factory. Make sure the right footboard is in place. assembly steps 7 and 8.
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Assembly Flat Side Right Exhaust Pipe Wheel Axle Bushing Axle • Slide an axle bushing (flat side first) on a wheel axle. Guide Wheel Guide Guide Guide • With the holes aligned, insert six screws to join the two halves of the right exhaust pipe. •...
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Assembly Vehicle Frame Saddlebag Axle Notch Bushing Groove Rear Rear Fork Fork Wheel (with Back View Hex Busings) • Lift the pretend buckles on a saddlebag to open the saddle bag. Back View • Fit the tab on the back surface of the saddlebag into the notch on one side of the rear fender.
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Assembly Headlight Assembly - Rear Half DO NOT Fork Axle DO NOT INSERT INSERT SCREW SCREW HERE HERE .354 (Small Diameter) Headlight Cap Nut Assembly - Front Half “Lens” • Place a .354 (small cap nut) cap nut on a flat surface, inside up.
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Assembly .354 (Small Diameter) Cap Nut Front Fork Right Handlebar Left Handlebar Front Fork Fork Axle • Slide the fork axle up into the bottom of the front fork, through the neck and steering stop, and out the top of the front fork.
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Assembly handlebar making sure that the tab on the inner shock Arrow half fits into the groove in the fender. Front • Repeat this procedure to slide the remaining shock on Fender the other handlebar. Round Wheel Bushing Axle .437 (Large Diameter) Handlebar Handlebar Cap Nut...
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Assembly Round Battery Bushing Wheel Compartment Axle Door Battery Compartment .437 (Large Diameter) Cap Nut Plate Side Sound Box Shock 1.5V x 3 Round Bushing “AA” (LR6) • Fit a round bushing, plate side first, between the wheel and the shock. SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Helpful Hint: You may need to push the shock outward slightly to fit the round bushing.
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• Lower the gas tank on the vehicle frame, making sure that the two small square openings in the gas tank fit over the buttons on the sound box. Note: You may want to install the Power Wheels ® 6 volt batteries before assembling the seat .
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 ® ® ® Right Side ® ® Left Side ®...
Use of any other batteries or fuses will damage your Screw vehicle. Make sure that you charge the batteries for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels ® 12 volt charger before operating your vehicle for the first time.
Never give emetics or induce vomiting. Call a physician. • Return exhausted batteries to a federal or state approved lead-acid battery recycler, such as a Power Wheels ® • Charge new batteries for at least 18 hours before first authorized service center or a local seller of automotive use.
Rules for Safe Driving RIDING HAZARD 7. Do not allow your child to drive on sloped or inclined WARNING surfaces. Restrict your child’s driving to generally level ground ONLY! 8. Do not allow your child to drive down or across a Prevent Injuries and Deaths steep slope.
How to Operate Your Vehicle As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low To Back Up speed (2 mph, maximum). When your child is ready to drive the vehicle in high speed (5 mph, maximum), IMPORTANT! To prevent damaging the motors and gears, follow the instructions on page 25 to connect the high teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching speed hook-up.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND IS INTENDED TO EXCLUDE, To Drive ANY LIABILITY ON THE PART OF POWER WHEELS ® IMPORTANT! Teach your child not to drive the vehicle in WHETHER UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR IMPLIED HIGH SPEED from a stopped position.
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 ® Consumer Relations, 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.
Do not drive up hills or run into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center.
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If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact your nearest authorized service center (see page 29) or contact Power Wheels ® Consumer Relations toll-free at...
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.
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Authorized Service Centers IOWA SPRINGFIELD - Utility Electric Service, Inc., 810 Main NORTH PLATTE - Sperry TV, Westfield Shopping Center, Street, 01101, (413) 781-1635 69010, (308) 532-5200 BETTENDORF - K & K True Value Hardware, 1818 Grant MICHIGAN OMAHA - Myers Electric Co., Inc., 1458 South 16th Street, Street, 52722, (319) 359-4473 68108, (402) 342-7710 ALMONT - Almont Do It Center #421, 4545 Van Dyke,...
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Authorized Service Centers jacksonville - Discount Sales & Service, 468-B Western READING - Electric Repair Co., 502-504 North 9th Street, LUFKIN - STS Audio and Video, 1505 South First Street, Blvd., 28546, (910) 455-6700 19604, (610) 376-5444, (800) 422-8171 75901, (409) 639-4529 north wilkesboro - Appalachian Serv Center, SCRANTON - Vac-Way Appliance and Service Co., MC ALLEN - All-In-One Repair Shop, 2313 Lark Avenue,...
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For the location nearest you, refer to the Authorized Service Center list in this manual. 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.
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