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    TM Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions Please read this manual and save it with your original sale’s receipt. For Model 76980 T ools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver , Slotted Screwdriver , Hammer , and Pliers. Use only with a Power Wheels ® Type H 6 V olt (4.0 Amp/Hr .) Battery, Power Wheels ® 25 Amp Fuse and Power Wheels ® T[...]

  • Page 2

    W ARNING • 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, batteries or help in assembly of the vehicle. • Keep small parts and plastic bags out of children’ s reac[...]

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    CAUTION • Do not operate your vehicle for the first time until you have inserted the 25 amp fuse into the battery and charged the batter y for at least 18 hours. Never char ge the batter y longer than 30 hours. • After first-time use, charge the battery for at least 18 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. • Use[...]

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    T able of Contents A Message to Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 B Important Infor mation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 C P[...]

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    Impor tant Information • Carefully read this manual for important safety infor mation and operating instructions befor e using your vehicle. • Please complete and retur n the enclosed Registration Card, or call 1-800-348-0751 to register your vehicle by phone. • This vehicle is designed for use by children 1 - 3 years. • Adult assembly is r[...]

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    Pa r t s C 6 If you experience a problem with this product, or are missing a part, please call us at 1-800-348-0751 , rather than r etur n this product to the store. Please save all packaging material until assembly is complete to ensure that no parts are discar ded. V ehicle Body Front Wheel - 2 6 V olt Battery with Protective Foam Pocket Battery [...]

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    Pa r t s 7 Footrest - 2 Footrest Support Handgrip - 2 Steering Column Bushing Wheel Bushing - 2 Handgrip Streamer - 2 Cap Nut - 5* W asher - 2 25 Amp Fuse - 2* Round Bushing - 2 #10 x 1 1 / 4 " Bolt - 2 #10 x 7 / 8 " Screw - 2 Lock Nut - 2 #10 x 1 / 2 " Bolt All Shown Actual Size *For your convenience, an extra cap nut and an extra 2[...]

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    Par ts Diagram D 8 2 3 4 6 7 7 8 11 14 1 16 22 18 24 21 20 19 6 1. V ehicle Body 2. Steering Column 3. Handlebar 4. Handgrip - 2 5. Handgrip Streamer - 2 6. Steering Column Bushing 7. Cap Nut - 4 8. Battery 9. Foam Pocket 10. Charger 11. Seat 12. Handlebar Wire Harness 13. Battery Retainer 9 13 25 15 15 12 10 5 17 23 14. Grille 15. #10 x 7 / 8 &quo[...]

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    First-Time Batter y Charging E W ARNING • The battery must be handled by adults only . • Never lift or carry the batter y by the wir es or connector . This can damage the battery and possibly cause a fir e. Lift and carr y the battery by the case only . • Never permit a child to handle the batter y . The batter y is heavy and contains sulfuri[...]

  • Page 10

    • Plug the charger connector into the battery connector . • 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 batte[...]

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    Assembly Do Not Omit Any Steps. • Apply label #2 to the recessed circle on each front wheel, as shown. F 2 • T ur n the front wheels over . • Fit a wheel bushing into the rectangular opening in each front wheel. Wheel Bushing 2 1 Please Note: If the axle/linkage assembly has detached from the vehicle body during shipment, please fit it back o[...]

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    • Slide a round bushing onto the front axle and press it into the center of the front wheel. • Fit a cap nut onto the end of the front axle. • T ap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it on the front axle. • Repeat assembly steps 3 and 4 to assemble the other front wheel to the other side of the front axle. • Position the vehicle body upr[...]

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    Assembly Handgrip Handgrip Handgrip Streamer Handlebar • Position the handlebar upright. • Fit a handgrip onto each end of the handlebar . Helpful Hint: If the handgrips are difficult to slide onto the handlebar , moisten the handgrips with war m water before fitting them onto the handlebar . 8 • Using the tip of a slotted screw- driver , pre[...]

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    Assembly 14 Steering Column Steering Column Bushing V ehicle Body Rectangular Opening • Insert the curved end of the steer- ing column through the rectan- gular opening in the vehicle body. • Rotate the steering column bushing 1 / 4 tur n and fit it into the rectangular opening in the vehi- cle body. 11 Steering Column Steering Linkage Hole Gui[...]

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    Assembly 15 Steering Column Cap Nut Handlebar Hole Handlebar Wire Harness Steering Column Bushing • Position the vehicle body upright. • While fitting the handlebar onto the end of the steering column, insert the end of the handlebar wire harness through the hole in the front of the vehicle body. • Fit a cap nut onto the end of the steering c[...]

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    • Insert the wire connector on the main wire harness through the large opening in the center of the vehicle body. • Plug the main wire har ness connector and the handlebar wire harness connector together . Assembly 16 Main Wire Harness Connector Opening Handlebar Wire Harness Connector 15 • Position the vehicle body upright. • Fit the front[...]

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    • Align the holes in a footrest with the holes in one end of the footrest support. • Insert a #10 x 1 1 / 4 " bolt through the footrest and footrest support. • Fit a lock nut onto the end of the bolt and hand-tighten it. Assembly 17 Holes Hole Footrest Footrest Support 17 • Insert the footrest support through the square opening at the [...]

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    18 • Using a Phillips screwdriver to steady the screw and pliers to grip the lock nut, continue to tighten the bolt and lock nut on each footrest. Assembly 19 Please Note: If you have already charged your Power Wheels ® Type H battery for at least 18 hours, you may want to install it in the battery compartment before assembling the seat to your [...]

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    Label Decoration 19 Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking their best! • W ash your hands before applying the labels. • Make sure the areas where the labels will be applied are clean and dry. Wipe your vehicle with a clean, soft, dry cloth to remove any dust or oils. • For best results, avoid repositioning a label once [...]

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    Batter y Installation • Place the Power Wheels ® Type H battery upright in the battery compartment. Do not r emove the battery from its pr otective foam pocket. Make sure the battery connector extends toward the rear of the vehicle. • Make sure a Power Wheels 25 amp fuse in good condition is installed in the battery. • Loosen the bolt in the[...]

  • Page 21

    Batter y Installation 21 • Position the battery retainer over the battery with the ends of the battery retainer aligned with the screw holes in the vehicle body. • Insert two #10 x 7 / 8 screws through the ends of the battery retainer and into the vehicle body. • T ighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver . Do not over-tighten. Battery B[...]

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    Charging the Batter y I W ARNING • The battery must be handled by adults only . • Never lift or carry the batter y by the wir es or connector . This can damage the battery and possibly cause a fire. Lift and carry the batter y by the case only . • Never permit a child to handle the batter y . The batter y is heavy and contains sulfuric acid ([...]

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    Charging the Batter y Important Note: The battery must be upright while charging. Y ou do not have to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it. Do not remove the battery from its protective foam pocket. 23 • Remove the seat to access the battery. (See Battery Installation Step 1 on page 20). • Use pliers to remove the 25 amp fuse from t[...]

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    Batter y Handling/Care/Disposal J W ARNING • The battery must be handled by adults only . • Never lift or carry the batter y by the wir es or connector . This can damage the battery and possibly cause a fire. Lift and carry the batter y by the case only . • Never permit a child to handle the batter y . The battery is heavy and contains sulfur[...]

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    • Adult supervision is requir ed. Children do not have the judgement necessary to avoid many accidents. Be sure that children operating this vehicle can do so safely and that they are supervised at all times. • Never use near steps, driveways, steep inclines, roadways, alleys, swimming pool areas or other bodies of water . • Always wear shoes[...]

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    Rules for Safe Driving 10 ° Incline should never be more than 10° • While driving across a steep slope, the vehicle may tilt and tip over . The wheels could lose traction, causing the vehicle to slip. • While driving up a steep incline, the motor may stop and the vehicle could roll backwards at an unsafe speed. 8. Do not operate the vehicle n[...]

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    How to Operate Y our V ehicle L Y our Barbie ™ Songbird A TV can be used either as a motorized vehicle or as a free-wheeling foot-to-floor vehicle. It has been pre-assembled at the factory for use as a motorized vehicle and converts easily for free-wheeling fun simply by switching the selector lever located under the seat. Selecting Motorized Use[...]

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    ? Frequently Asked Questions M Q. How often do I need to charge the battery? A. Charge the battery for a minimum of 18 hours after each use of the vehicle or whenever the vehicle begins to slow down. When the vehicle is not in regular use, charge the battery at least once a month until normal use is resumed. Q. How much riding time should I get aft[...]

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    Problems and Solutions Guide N Problem Possible Cause Solution V ehicle 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 18 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than[...]

  • Page 30

    Short run time 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 18 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery conne[...]

  • Page 31

    Problem Possible Cause Solution Sometimes the vehicle doesn ’ t Loose wir e or connector Check all wires around the motor and all connectors to run, but other times it does make sure they ar e tight. Motor or electrical switch damage Contact your local Power Wheels ® Authorized Service Center for diagnosis and repair . When the handlebar button [...]

  • Page 32

    Statement of Limited W arranty O 90-day limited warranty for the Power Wheels ® Ride-On T oy V ehicle A 6-month battery warranty applying only to the 6 volt battery which was included by Power Wheels ® , with the Power Wheels ® vehicle when originally pur chased. This limited warranty covers the Power Wheels ® ride-on vehicle and the 6 volt bat[...]

  • Page 33

    Authorized Ser vice Centers 33 YUCAIP A - Aire-Rite Heating & A/C, 34724 Y ucaipa Blvd., 92399, (909) 797-2788 COLORADO A URORA - Appliance Service, 2295 So. Chambers Road, Unit F , 80014, (303) 369-6651 COLORADO SPRINGS - Nelson Appliance Repair , Inc., 1220 E. Fillmore, 80907, (719) 635-1928, (800) 291-8010 DENVER - Appliance Service, 4262 Lo[...]

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    Authorized Ser vice Centers 34 W ASHINGTON D .C. (BEL TSVILLE) - Philips Consumer Electronics, 10800 Rhode Island A venue, 20705, (301) 595-5330, (800) 438-9647 MASSA CHUSETTS BOSTON (MEDFIELD) - Wills Hardw are, 5 Janes A venue, 02052, (508) 359-4381 BOSTON (W AL THAM) - Suburban Appliance Service Center , Inc., 271 Moody Street, 02154, (617) 893-[...]

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    Authorized Ser vice Centers 35 T OLEDO - Broadway Sales and Appliance Repair , 1621 Broadwa y , 43609, (419) 241-9731, (800) 436-5415 Y OUNGSTO WN - O’Connor’ s, 3224 Market Street, 44507, (216) 782-4705 OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA CITY - Brand Service Center, 538 N. P ennsylvania Av enue, 73107, (405) 235-0583 TULSA - H.L. Moss, Inc., 1714 E. 15th Stree[...]

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    TM FOR MODEL 76980 Questions? Please call Consumer Affairs toll-free at 1-800-348-0751. BARBIE is a trademark owned by and used under license from Mattel, Inc. ©1996 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ©1996 Fisher-Price, Inc., East Aurora, New Y ork 14052 - All Rights Reserved 76980 1 76980-0920 Songbir d ATV[...]