Kawasaki J8472 manual

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    • Please read this manual • Please read this manual and sa ve it with y our original and save it with y our original sales receipt. sales receipt. • T ool needed for assembly: • T ool needed for assembly: Phillips Scre wdriver Phillips Screwdriver (not inc luded). (not included). • Use onl y with a P o wer Wheels • Use only with a P owe[...]

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    J8472a-0920 2 Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 W arnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    J8472a-0920 3 ELECTRICAL HAZARD RIDING HAZARD • Prevent Injuries and Deaths • Direct Adult Super vision Required. • Nev er Ride at Night. • K eep Children Within Safe Riding Areas . These areas must be: - aw a y from s wimming pools and other bodies of water to pre vent dro wnings - generally le vel to pre vent tipo vers - aw a y from steps[...]

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    J8472a-0920 4 • 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. • Some parts were placed under the [...]

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    J8472a-0920 5 PA R T S Fasteners Shown Actual Size #8 x 3 / 4 " Screw - 4 #8 x 2" Screw - 2 7 / 16 " W asher - 6 For your convenience, we included extra fasteners! Note: Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips screwdriver . Do not over-tighten the screws. 1 3 / 8 " Cotter Pin - 4 12 V olt Battery 12 V olt Charger Rear Axle[...]

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    J8472a-0920 6 2 1 V ehicle 2 Handlebar 3 Seat 4 12 V olt Battery 5 Rear Axle 6 Rear Wheel Driver - 2 7 Wheel - 4 8 Wheel Cover - 4 9 7 / 16 " W asher - 6 10 1 3 / 8 " Cotter Pin - 4 11 Hubcap - 4 12 12 Volt Battery Charger Parts Not Shown Label Sheet #8 x 2" Screw - 2 #8 x 3 / 4 " Screw - 4 5 3 1 12 P ARTS PICTURE 4 6 7 7 8 8 9 [...]

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    J8472a-0920 7 ELECTRICAL HAZARD Important Notes • Y our new battery must be charged for at least 18 hours before you use it in your vehicle for the first time. • We recommend that you start charging your battery before beginning assembly of your new vehicle. • The battery must be upright while charging. • The charger is not a toy . • Do n[...]

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    J8472a-0920 8 Children can be har med b y small par ts , shar p edges and sharp points in the vehicle's unassembled state , or b y 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 assembly of the v ehicle . W ARNING • Fit a cotter pin int[...]

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    J8472a-0920 9 Cotter Pin Rear Axle • Slide a 7 / 16 " washer onto the rear axle. • Slide a wheel cover , indented side down , onto the rear axle. • Locate a wheel marked L . Slide the wheel, indented side down , onto the rear axle. • Slide a bushing, barrel side down , onto the rear axle. • Slide a rear wheel driver , pegged side dow[...]

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    J8472a-0920 10 Plate • While holding the handlebar in place, carefully turn the vehicle over . • Again, make sure the end of the steering column is through the hole in the steering linkage. • Fit the steering column cap onto the end of the steering column. • Insert a #8 x 3 / 4 " screw through the large opening in the steering column c[...]

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    J8472a-0920 11 • Fit the front clip onto the front of the vehicle, as shown. Hint: The front clip may already be on the vehicle. Front Clip FRONT VIEW 13 • “Snap” a hubcap onto the center of each wheel cover. • T urn the vehicle upright. 12 • Slide a 7 / 16 " washer onto the front axle. • Slide a bushing, ring end first , onto th[...]

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    J8472a-0920 12 • Fit the brush guard onto the front clip. • Insert two #8 x 3 / 4 " screws into the lower holes in the brush guard and tighten. Brush Guard 14 • Insert two #8 x 2" screws into the upper holes in the brush guard and tighten. 15 • Fit both hand grips on the ends of the handlebar . Hint: If it is difficult to slide a [...]

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    J8472a-0920 13 18 Seat Drive Buttons • 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 the illustrations. For best results, avoid repositioning a label once it has been applied to the vehicle. • After applying a label, rub the label firmly w[...]

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    J8472a-0920 14 RIGHT SIDE VIEW 3 11 9 16 19 8 4 7 5 6 20 21 1 10 LEFT SIDE VIEW 15 13 12 2 FOR MODEL J8472 FOR MODEL K0450 RIGHT SIDE VIEW 11 9 16 19 20 21 1 10 LEFT SIDE VIEW 12 13 15 2 3 8 4 7 5 6[...]

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    J8472a-0920 15 IMPORT ANT! Use only a Power Wheels ® 12 volt lead-acid rechargeable battery . Use of any other battery will damage your vehicle. Make sure that you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels ® 12 volt charger before operating your vehicle for the first time. Charge the battery for at least 14 hours af[...]

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    J8472a-0920 16 • Y our Power Wheels ® battery is a non-spillable, sealed lead-acid battery . It must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner . • Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in a fire. The battery may explode or leak. • Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in your regular , household trash. The incineration, l[...]

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    J8472a-0920 17 Low Speed Drive RIDING HAZARD • Pre vent Injuries and Deaths • Direct Adult Super vision Required. • Ne v er Ride at Night. • K eep Children Within Saf e Riding Areas. These areas must be: - aw a y from s wimming pools and other bodies of w ater to pre v ent drownings - gener ally le vel to pre vent tipo vers - aw a y from st[...]

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    J8472a-0920 18 As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed (2 1 / 2 mph, maximum). It has been pre-set so it will only operate in low speed. After your child has mastered the basic skills of driving and understands the rules for safe driving, it’s time to connect the high speed connectors to allow the vehicle to operate in high speed[...]

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    J8472a-0920 19 • Check all screws, cap nuts 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 ve[...]

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    J8472a-0920 20 IMPORT ANT! 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 9 AM - 7 PM (EST) Monday through Friday and 1 1 AM - 5 PM (EST) Saturday . Or, contact your local Powe[...]

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    J8472a-0920 21 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Shor t run time (Less than 1 - 3 hours per charge) Undercharged battery Charge the battery . A ne w battery should have been charged f or at least 18 hours before using the v ehicle f or the first time. After first- time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use. Nev er charge the [...]

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    J8472a-0920 22 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION V ehicle r uns in lo w speed, but does not run in high speed. Please note: The v ehicle is designed to operate in low speed only in rev erse. High speed hook-up not disconnected. The vehicle w as pre-set to run only in low speed. T o allow the vehicle to run in low and high speed, y ou must connect the[...]

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    J8472a-0920 23 Bumper-to-Bumper* Limited W arranty One year limited warranty from the date of purchase on the Power Wheels ® vehicle. Six month limited warranty on the 12 volt battery . For the original purchaser , this one year limited warranty covers the Power Wheels ® ride-on vehicle (purchased from Power Wheels ® ) against defects in materia[...]

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    PRINTED IN CHINA 73610a-0920 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 . Kawasaki and Ninja are trademarks licensed by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., which does not manufacture or distribute this prod uct. Consumer inquiri[...]