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    Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Safety Scissors and Hammer. Use only with a Power Wheels ® Type H 6 Volt Battery, Power Wheels ® Thermal Fuse and Power Wheels ® Type H 6 Volt Charger (all included). Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt. For Model 74180 Owner's Manual with Assemb l y Instructi[...]

  • Page 2

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

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

  • Page 4

    4 Par ts C • 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 l[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Par ts 5 / 16 " (Small Diameter) Washer - 2 7 / 16 " (Large Diameter) Washer - 2 Hex Bushing - 2 #8 x 1" Screw - 12 #12 x 1 1 / 2 " Screw Round Bushing - 3 .437 (Large Diameter) Cap Nut - 4* .354 (Small Diameter) Cap Nut - 4* Wire Retainer -4 6 Volt Charger 6 Volt Battery IMPORTANT A 25 AMP FUSE MUST BE INSTALLED IN TOP OF BAT[...]

  • Page 6

    TM IMPORTANT A 25 A M P F U S E M U S T B E IN S T A LLE D IN TO P O F B A TTE R Y B E FO R E T O Y W ILL R E C H A R G E O R O P E R A TE ® 1. Vehicle Body 2. Long Axle 3. Wheel - 2 4. Pivot Wheel 5. Pivot Axle 6. Right Shifter 7. Left Shifter 8. .354 (Small Diameter) Cap Nut - 2 9. Wire Retainer - 4 10. Driver - 2 11. Seat 12. Retainer Straps - [...]

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    7 Batter y Char ging E • The batter y must be handled b y adults only . The batter y is heavy and contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Dropping the batter y could result in serious injur y . • Nev er allow children to charge the batter y . Batter y charging must be done by adults only . A child could be injured by the electricity in volv ed in[...]

  • Page 8

    8 IMPORTANT A 25 AMP FUSE MUST BE INSTALLED IN TOP OF BATTERY BEFORE TOY WILL RECHARGE OR OPERATE ® Batter y Char ging ® • 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. Neve[...]

  • Page 9

    9 1 Assembly • Position the vehicle body upright. • Fit and hold a round bushing into the hole in the rear of the vehicle body. 2 F Round Bushing Hole Vehicle Body Metal Bracket Large Hole Slot Screw Peg Vehicle Body • Fit a #8 x 1" screw through a wire retainer and into the screw peg at the center of the vehicle body. The square opening[...]

  • Page 10

    10 Assembly • Fit a #8 x 1" screw through a wire retainer and into the screw peg at the left side of the vehicle body, near the wire connectors. The square opening in the wire retainer should fit onto the tab on the screw peg. • Tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten. • Place the wires between the wire retaine[...]

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    11 • Fit a 5 / 16 " (small diameter) washer, round bushing (ring side first), pivot wheel and a second round bushing (barrel side first) onto the short leg of the pivot axle. • Fit a .354 (small diameter) cap nut on the end of the pivot axle's short leg. • Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it on the end of the pivot axle. 11 ?[...]

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    12 TM • Face the front of the vehicle body. Assembly 13 • Position the vehicle body upright. • Fit a 5 / 16 " (small diameter) washer onto the long leg of the pivot axle. • Face the rear of the vehicle body. • Insert the pivot axle leg up through the hole in the underside of the vehicle body and out through the hole in the metal brac[...]

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    13 15 17 Assembly Front View Please note: The seat has been factory assembled. You will need to remove the seat to complete assembly steps 15 - 17. Please see Step 1 on page 15 for instructions. • Fasten together two retainer straps to form one long strap with T-loops at each end. • Note the two T-loops at each end of the retainer strap. • In[...]

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    14 Front View Back View Wheel Labels Label Decoration G Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking their best! • Wash you 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,[...]

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    15 TM IMPORTANT A 25 AMP FUSE MUST BE INSTALLED IN TOP OF BATTERY BEFORE TOY WILL RECHARGE OR OPERATE ® Batter y Installation H TM IMPORTANT A 25 AMP FUSE MUST BE INSTALLED IN TOP OF BATTERY BEFORE TOY W ILL RECHARGE OR OPERATE ® Important Note: Use only a Power Wheels ® Type H 6 volt battery with a Power Wheels ® thermal fuse installed. Use of[...]

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

  • Page 17

    17 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 o[...]

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    18 IMPORTANT A 25 AMP FUSE MUST BE INSTALLED IN TOP OF BATTERY BEFORE TOY WILL RECHARGE OR OPERATE ® TM IMPORTANT A 25 AMP FUSE MUST BE INSTALLED IN TOP OF BATTERY BEFORE TOY W ILL RECHARGE OR OPERATE ® How to Operate Y our V ehicle K • Once your child has mastered driving forward and knows how to start and stop easily, it’s time to fasten th[...]

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    19 • Check all screws, retainers and 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 reg[...]

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    20 Pr oblems and Solutions Guide N 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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    21 Pr oblems and Solutions Guide Vehicle drives forward only Reverse lock-out feature not disabled See page 18 for instructions on fastening the reverse connectors to allow the vehicle to drive in forward, reverse and spin. Vehicle was running but Loose wire or loose connectors Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery suddenly stopped [...]

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    22 Pr oblems and Solutions Guide 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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    23 Pr oblems and Solutions Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Vehicle constantly trips the fuse Wrong type or improperly installed fuse Make sure that the battery has a properly installed Power Wheels ® thermal fuse before charging. For best performance, do not use substitute parts. Vehicle is overloaded and/or Make sure you do not overload the[...]

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    24 Authorized Ser vice Centers O 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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    25 GEORGIA ATLANTA - Georgia Service Center, 5366 Buford Hwy., 30340, (770) 455-1716, (800 ) 455-1715 ATLANTA (MARIETTA) - Philips Consumer Electronics, 200 N. Cobb Parkway, Bldg. #100, Suite 120, 30062, (770) 795-0085 AUGUSTA - A & A Appliance Parts & Service, 1708 Walton Way, 30904, (706) 733-5163 BRUNSWICK - Arco Hardware & Supply, 3[...]

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    26 Authorized Ser vice Centers MISSISSIPPI HATTIESBURG - Champion Cycle & Fitness, 104 South 37th Avenue, 39401, (601) 264-8233 IUKA - W. H. Fairless Hardware Co., Inc., 117 Fulton Street, 38852, (601) 423-2233, (800) 797-9457 JACKSON (RIDGELAND) - Propeller Service, 291 Hwy. 51, Suite D6, 39157, (601) 856-3191 MERIDIAN - Broadmoor Home Center,[...]

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    27 Authorized Ser vice Centers PHILADELPHIA (COLLINGDALE) - J.F. Kenney Electric, 920 MacDade Boulevard, 19023, (610) 534-7373 PITTSBURGH - Ferry Electric Service Co., 7498 McKnight Road, 15237, (412) 364-3403 PITTSBURGH - Ferry Electric Service Co., 140 Clairton Blvd., 15236, (412) 653-6004 READING - Electric Repair Co., 502-504 North 9th Street, [...]

  • Page 28

    Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052, U.S.A. 74180 1 74180-0920 ©1998 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. ® & ™ designate U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc. 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 o w er Whee[...]