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Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.
Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Slotted Screwdriver
and Safety Scissors (all not included); Assembly Tool (included) .
Use only with a Power Wheels
6 Volt (4 .0 amp/hr .) rechargeable battery with built-in
®
thermal fuse and a Power Wheels 6 Volt (4 .0 amp/hr .) charger (both included)
Product features may vary from the photograph .
Owner's Manual
with Assembly Instructions
For Model N9356
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- Page 1 Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt. Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Slotted Screwdriver and Safety Scissors (all not included); Assembly Tool (included) . Use only with a Power Wheels 6 Volt (4 .0 amp/hr .) rechargeable battery with built-in ® thermal fuse and a Power Wheels 6 Volt (4 .0 amp/hr .) charger (both included) Product features may vary from the photograph . Owner's Manual with Assembly Instructions For Model N9356...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
I mportant Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Warnings a nd Cautions . -
Page 3: Warnings And Cautions
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ELECTRICAL HAZARD • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer. • PREVENT FIRE - N ever modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system. - U se of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious injury. - U se of Power Wheels components in products other than Power Wheels ® cause overheating, fire or explosion. • T he battery must be handled by adults only. The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Dropping the battery could result in serious injury. • Never allow children to charge the battery. Battery charging must be done by adults only. A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the battery. • Never lift or carry the battery by the wires or connector. This can damage the battery and possibly cause a fire resulting in serious injury. Lift and carry the battery by the case only. • Read the safety instructions on the battery. • Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery. If damage or excessive wear is detected, do not use the charger or the battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part. • HOT motors. Handle carefully. RIDING HAZARD •... -
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 . • Metal parts have been coated with a lubricant to protect them during shipment . Wipe all metal parts with a paper towel to remove any excess lubricant . Vehicle Hood Windshield Windshield Frame Spark Plug Wires Dashboard Set Activity Instrument Panel Panel Parts Not Shown: Label Sheet - 2 PARTS PARTS Grille Dash Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Cap Shifter 4 Traction Bands #8 x 1"... -
Page 5: Parts Picture
Note: Some of the parts shown are assembled to both sides of the vehicle . 1 Vehicle 7 6 Volt (4 .0 amp/hr .) Charger 2 Steering Column 8 Battery Retainer (Engine Cover) 3 Grille 9 Windshield 4 Steering Wheel Cap 10 Windshield Frame 5 Spark Plug Wires 1 Dash 6 Traction Band - 4 2 Hood PARTS PICTURE PARTS PICTURE 13 Activity Panel 14 Instrument Panel 15 Steering Wheel - Bottom Half 16 Steering Wheel - Top Half 17 Shifter 18 6 Volt (4 .0 amp/hr .) Battery... -
Page 6: Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING ELECTRICAL HAZARD ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer. • PREVENT FIRE - N ever modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system. - U se of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious injury. ® - U se of Power Wheels components in products other than Power Wheels vehicles could cause overheating, fire or explosion. • T he battery must be handled by adults only. The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Dropping the battery could result in serious injury. • Never allow children to charge the battery. Battery charging must be done by adults only. A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the battery. - Page 7 Charger Connector Battery Connector • Plug the battery connector into the charger connector . IMPORTANT! If you are recharging your battery, you will first need to lift the hood and remove the battery retainer (pretend engine cover) . Disconnect the battery connector from the motor harness connector . BATTERY CHARGING Battery Connector • Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet . Note: Use the charger only in a wall outlet . Do not plug the charger into a ceiling outlet . If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a switch, make sure the switch is ON . The power indicator on the charger does not indicate the charge status of your battery . The power indicator allows you to see that there is power from the wall outlet . • Before first-time use, charge the battery for at least 18 hours. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours .
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Page 8: 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. • Fit the dash onto the top of the vehicle . • Insert a #8 x 1" screw through the hole in each end of the dash . Tighten the screws . Steering Wheel Top • Fit the top and bottom steering wheel together . Make sure both the holes and the spokes in the steering wheel are aligned . • Insert four #6 x " screws into the holes in the bottom of the steering wheel and tighten . ASSEMBLY Guide Steering Dash Column Vehicle Guide • Position the vehicle on its side . • Fit the straight end of the steering column up through the square opening in the vehicle and out through the large round hole in the dash . Make sure the steering column is positioned between the guides on the underside of the vehicle. - Page 9 Steering Wheel Cap Steering Wheel • Fit the steering wheel cap into the center of the steering wheel . Make sure the screw holes are aligned . • Insert two #8 x 1" screws into the holes in the steering wheel cap and tighten . Lock Nut BOTTOM VIEW • Position the vehicle on its side . • Fit a lock nut onto the end of the steering column . " • While supporting the steering column tighten the lock nut with the assembly tool . • Turn the vehicle upright . ASSEMBLY Activity Panel • Using safety scissors, separate the activity panel and the instru- ment panel . Dispose of the plastic connector . • Insert and "snap" the base of the shifter into the activity panel .
- Page 10 Activity Panel • Fit the tabs on the bottom of the activity panel into the notches in the dash opening to the right or the steering wheel . • Insert two #6 x " screws into the holes in the top of the activity panel and tighten . Windshield Windshield Frame • Fit the windshield onto the windshield frame . • Insert five #6 x " screws into the holes in the windshield assembly and tighten . ASSEMBLY • Fit the tabs on the back of the windshield into the slots in the top of the dash . • Lift the top of the windshield assembly towards the front of the vehicle . • Insert two #8 x 1" screws into the holes in each hinge and tighten . Windshield Dash Slots Windshield N9356pr-0920...
- Page 11 Grille • Fit the tabs on the bottom of the grille into the slots on the front of the vehicle . • Press near the top of the grille to fit into place . • Fit the tabs on the hood into the slots in front of the windshield . • Lower the hood . ASSEMBLY Ridge Wheel • Turn the vehicle on its side . • Fit a traction band around a wheel . Hood • Slide a slotted screwdriver under the traction band to push the traction band onto the ridge in the center of the wheel . Hint: If the traction band is difficult to fit around the wheel, you may want to soak it in warm water to soften it slightly.
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Page 12: Decoration
Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking their best! Use the following guidelines when applying labels: • Wash your hands before applying the labels . • Wipe the surface of the vehicle with a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust or oils . • Place the labels exactly as shown in these instructions . • For best results, avoid repositioning a label once it has been applied to the vehicle . • After applying a label, rub the label firmly with a clean, dry cloth to securely adhere to the vehicle . Start at the center of the label and smooth towards the outer edges to remove air bubbles . FRONT LEFT SIDE FRONT RIGHT SIDE DECORATION LEFT SIDE (INSTRUMENT PANEL) -
Page 13: Battery Installation And Battery Retainer (Engine Cover) Assembly
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND BATTERY RETAINER (ENGINE COVER) ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels battery . Use of any other battery will damage your vehicle . Make sure you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the Power Wheels 6 Volt charger (included) before operating ® your vehicle for the first time . Charge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of the vehicle . Never charge the battery for more than 30 hours . Failure to follow these instructions could damage your battery and will void your warranty . Battery Connector Motor Harness Connector • Lift the hood . • Place the battery in the battery compartment . Make sure the bat- tery connector extends toward the motor harness connector . Motor Harness Connector • Plug the battery connector into the motor harness connector . -
Page 14: 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 . If acid is internally ingested, give water, milk of magnesia or egg whites immediately . Never give emetics or induce vomiting . Call a physician . • Charge a new battery for at least 18 hours before first use . Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours . Overcharging or under- charging the battery may shorten battery life and decrease vehicle running time . -
Page 15: Safe Driving Rules
SAFE DRIVING RULES RIDING HAZARD WARNING • Prevent Injuries and Deaths • Direct Adult Supervision Required. • Never Ride At Night. • K eep Children Within Safe Riding Areas. These areas must be: - a way from swimming pools and other bodies of water to prevent drownings - generally level to prevent tipovers - a way from steps, steep inclines, cars, roads and alleys. • Riding Rules M ake sure children know and follow these rules for safe driving and riding. - Always sit on the seat. - Always wear shoes. - Only 1 (one) rider at a time. Teach Safety Rules to Children While children can quickly develop the skill necessary to drive this vehicle, it is important to remember that their judgment skills are still very immature . Unsupervised driving by children can lead to... -
Page 16: Ehicle Operation
VEHICLE OPERATION 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 if this vehicle is used indoors . To Drive • Push the top button to drive forward • Press down on the foot pedal . The vehicle moves forward at a mph . maximum of 2 • Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving forward . To Stop • Your vehicle has a patented, electronic braking system that auto- matically stops the vehicle when your child’s foot is lifted from the pedal . To Back-Up • Once your child is comfortable operating the vehicle in forward, introduce reverse . IMPORTANT! To prevent damage to the motors, stop the vehicle before switching between forward and reverse. -
Page 17: 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 (EST) Monday through Friday and 11 AM - 5 PM (EST) Saturday . Or, contact your local Power Wheels For the location nearest you, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com, or call 1-800-348-0751 . PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Vehicle does not run Undercharged battery Charger is not working Tripped thermal fuse Loose wire or loose connectors Dead battery Electrical switch damage Motor damage Vehicle was running but Loose wire or loose connectors suddenly stopped Consumer Relations, toll-free at 1-800-348-0751 between 9 AM and 7 PM ® Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Check all connectors. Make sure the battery connector is tightly plugged into the charger connector, and that the charger is plugged into the wall. Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”. There is no sure way to tell if your charger is working unless you have a volt meter. If you suspect there is a problem with your charger, contact your local Power Wheels service center. They can test your charger for you. T he built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. Once a fuse has "tripped," remove your foot from... - Page 18 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Vehicle was running but Tripped thermal fuse suddenly stopped (cont.) 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 Vehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged battery Battery needs charging Battery is old and will not accept full charge SOLUTION T he built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. Once a fuse has "tripped," remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 50 lb (23 kg) maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. 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 Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery connector is tightly plugged into the charger connector, and that the charger is plugged into the wall.
- Page 19 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Vehicle runs sluggishly (cont.) 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 the vehicle won’t run without a push “Dead Spot” on motor Battery’s thermal fuse constantly Damaged battery "trips", but the vehicle is not overloaded nor the driving conditions too severe 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. Some chargers do not get warm during use. Battery makes a sizzling or It is normal for some batteries to gurgling noise when charging make noise and swell slightly while charging and is not reason for concern. SOLUTION Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing more than one rider at one time, exceeding the 50 lb.
- Page 20 Or contact your local independently owned and operated Power Wheels ® Authorized Service Center . For the location nearest you, visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com . Jeep and the Jeep grille design are registered trademarks of DaimlerChrysler Corporation and are used under license . Jeep® and the Jeep® grille design are registered trademarks of DaimlerChrysler Company, LLC . Jeep® Wrangler® and its trade dress are used under license from DaimlerChrysler Company, LLC . ©DaimlerChrysler Company, LLC 2008 . HOT WHEELS and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from Mattel, Inc . © 2008 Mattel, Inc . All Rights Reserved . Fisher-Price, Inc ., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc ., East Aurora, New York 14052 U .S .A . ©2008 Mattel, Inc . All Rights Reserved . ® and ™ designate U .S . trademarks of Mattel, Inc ., unless otherwise indicated . PRINTED IN MEXICO N9356pr-0920...