Fisher-Price 76970 manual

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    ELECTRIC T O Y : Not recommended f or children under 1 1 / 2 years of age. As with all electric products, precautions should be obser v ed during handling and use to prev ent electric shock. CA UTION 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.), [...]

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    T able of Contents Impor tant Information A 2 A Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 B Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    W arnings B 3 W ARNING • Children can be har med by small par ts, sharp edges and shar p points in the vehicle’ s unassembled state , or by electrical items. Care should be taken in unpac king and assembly of the v ehicle. Children should not handle par ts, including the battery , or help in assemb ly of the v ehicle. • K eep small par ts and[...]

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    Par ts C Seat Back Steering Wheel Steering Linkage Steering Wheel Cap Front Wheel (2) Hood Bushing (4) Front Axle (2) Steering Column Vehicle Body Long Seat Belt Strap - 2 Bottom Half Top Half Spacer (2) • 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[...]

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    Par ts Dash 5 / 16 " Washer - 2 Battery Retainer #8 x 7 / 8 " Screw (silver) Cap Nut (8*) Key Assembly Knobs (2) Microphone #8 x 1" Screw - 6 (black) #6 x 1 / 2 " Screw - 4 (pointed) #8 x 1 / 2 " Screw - 2 (blunt) Wire Retainer -2 Super 6™ Volt Charger 6 Volt Battery I M P O R T A N T A 2 5 A M P F U S E M U S T B E IN S [...]

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    1. Vehicle Body 2. Steering Column 3. Steering Linkage 4. Steering Wheel - Top Half 5. Steering Wheel - Bottom Half 6. Steering Wheel Cap 7. Wire Retainer - 2 8. Cap Nut - 6 9. Hood 10. Spacer - 2 11. Seat Back 12. 6 Volt Battery 13. Battery Retainer 14. Super 6 ™ Volt Charger 15. Dash 16. Knob - 2 17. Key Assembly 18. Microphone 19. Front Wheel [...]

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    Batter y 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. E 7 • The batter y must be handled by adults only . The batter y is heavy and contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Dropping the batte[...]

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    Batter y Charging 8 ® • Plug the charger into a standard 120 volt wall outlet. Note: If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a switch, make sure the switch is “ ON ”. • Before first time use, charge the battery for at least 18 hours. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Note: The battery must be upright while charging. [...]

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    1 Assembly • 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. 2 • Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it on the end of t[...]

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    Assembly 4 • 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. • Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it on the end of the front axle leg. • Repeat this procedure to ass[...]

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    • Fit the steering wheel cap into the center of the steering wheel. • Insert two #8 x 1" (black) screws into the holes in the steering wheel cap. • Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten. 11 Steering Wheel Cap Steering Wheel Steering Column[...]

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    • While holding the steering column in place, position the vehicle body on its side. • Fit the curved end of the steering column into the hole in the steering linkage. Make sure the bottom of the steering wheel is tight against the dash . Helpful Hint : You may need help of another person to rotate the steering wheel to fit the end of the steer[...]

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    • 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 1 / 2 " (blunt) screw through the wire retainer and into the screwpeg. • Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten. • Align the hole in[...]

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    Assembly • Note the two T-loops at the end of each seat belt strap. • With the fastener strip facing the seat, insert the end T-loop at the end of a seat belt strap though a slot in the vehicle body seat. Do not insert the second T-loop through the slot. • With the fastener strip facing away from the seat, insert the end T-loop on the other s[...]

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    Label Decoration G Left Side Back Front Right Side TM 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. • Before applying the l[...]

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    Batter y Installation H ® Important Note: Use only a Power Wheels ® Type H 6 volt 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 ® Super 6™ Volt charger before operating your vehicle for[...]

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    ® 5 4 • 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. • Re-assemble and lower the[...]

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    Batter y Car e and Disposal I Rules For Safe Driving J 18 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 ing[...]

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    Rules For Safe Driving 10 ° Incline should never be more than 10° 5. Do not operate this vehicle with more than one rider, seated in the seating area. A child who is not sitting on the seat or who is standing on the vehicle could fall off, cause a tip-over or block the driver’s view. A child could be seriously injured. 6. Always wear shoes or s[...]

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    How to Operate Y our V ehicle K • Push the top button on the Forward/Reverse switch to set the vehicle to drive forward. The Forward/Reverse switch is located on the floor of the vehicle body. • Press down on the foot pedal. The vehicle will go forward at a maximum of 1.5 mph (Training), 2.5 mph (Intermediate) or 3.5 mph (Licensed Driver), depe[...]

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    21 • 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 re[...]

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    Pr oblems and Solutions Guide N 22 Problem Possible Cause Solution Vehicle does not run Undercharged battery 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 th[...]

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    Pr oblems and Solutions Guide 23 Vehicle was running but Loose wire or loose connectors Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery suddenly stopped connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness connector, and that there are no loose wires around the motors. Wrong type or improperly installed fuse Make sure that the battery has a pr[...]

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    Pr oblems and Solutions Guide 24 Problem Possible Cause Solution Vehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged battery 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 t[...]

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    Pr oblems and Solutions Guide 25 Problem Possible Cause Solution Vehicle constantly blows fuses Wrong type of fuse used Your vehicle requires a Power Wheels ® thermal fuse in the battery. Make sure the Power Wheels ® thermal fuse is properly installed in the battery. For best performance, do not use substitute parts. Child is switching between Te[...]

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    Authorized Ser vice Centers O 26 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 & Sales, 701 Graymont Ave. North, 3520[...]

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    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,[...]

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    Authorized Ser vice 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 & K True Value Hardware, 1818 Gr[...]

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    Authorized Ser vice 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. LOUIS PARK) - Barness, 4631 Excelsior Blvd., 5[...]

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    Authorized Ser vice 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., [...]

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    Authorized Ser vice 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[...]

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    ©1997 Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052 76970 2 76970-0920 Printed in the U.S.A. Do Not Retur n Y our V ehicle to the Store If you are missing parts or need assistance, please call us toll-free: P ow er Wheels Consumer Affair s 1-800-348-0751 8 AM - 6 PM EST , Monday through Fr iday Ov er 400 P o wer Whe[...]