Owner’s Manual with Assembly Instructions
For Model P5921
Product features may vary from the picture above.
Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.
Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver, Slotted Screwdriver
and Adjustable Wrench (all not included).
Use only with a Power Wheels® 6 Volt, 4 Amp/Hr Rechargeable Battery with
Built-in Thermal Fuse and a Power Wheels® 6 Volt Charger (both included).
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
WARNING
• Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer.
• PREVENT FIRE
- Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury
and could also ruin the electrical system.
- Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in
serious injury.
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- Use of Power Wheels components in products other than Power Wheels vehicles could
cause overheating, fire or explosion.
• The 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
WARNING
• Prevent Injuries and Deaths
• Direct Adult Supervision Required.
• Never Ride At Night.
• Keep Children Within Safe Riding Areas.
These areas must be:
- away from swimming pools and other bodies of water to prevent drownings
- generally level to prevent tipovers
- away from steps, steep inclines, cars, roads and alleys.
• Riding Rules
Make 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.
CAUTION
• In the unassembled state, this package contains small parts. Adult assembly is required.
• Use the charger in dry locations only.
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PARTS
• If you experience a problem with this product, or are missing a part, please contact Power Wheels® Consumer Relations, 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.
Seat
Vehicle
4 Hubcaps
Steering Wheel Cap
Steering Bracket
Steering Wheel Assembly
#10 x ¾" Trusshead Screw
(Large Diameter Head)
#6 x 1" Screw - 2
6 Volt Charger
#10 Lock Nut
Fasteners Shown Actual Size
6 Volt Battery
For your convenience, we included
extra fasteners!
Note: Tighten and loosen the screws
with a Phillips screwdriver.
Do not over-tighten the screws.
Part Not Shown: Label Sheets
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PARTS PICTURE
Note: Some parts shown are assembled on both sides of the vehicle. This illustration shows assembly on left side only.
6
7
5
3
1
8
2
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Vehicle
Hubcaps - 4
Seat
Steering Bracket
Steering Wheel Assembly
Steering Wheel Cap
6 Volt Charger
6 Volt Battery
Parts Not Shown:
Label Sheets
#10 x ¾" Trusshead Screw
#6 x 1" Screw - 2
#10 Lock Nut
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BATTERY CHARGING
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
WARNING
CAUTION
• Battery can fall out and injure a child if
vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer.
Use the charger in dry locations only.
• PREVENT FIRE
About Thermal Fuses
- Never modify the electrical system.
Alterations could cause a fire resulting
in serious injury and could also ruin the
electrical system.
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Your Power Wheels 6 volt battery is equipped with a built-in
thermal fuse. The thermal fuse is a self-resetting safety device
which automatically “trips” and shuts 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 shut-downs, do not
overload the vehicle by exceeding the 50 lbs (23 kg.) maximum
weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Avoid
severe driving conditions, such as driving up slopes or running
into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning
while power is still being supplied to the motors.
- Use of the wrong type battery or charger
could cause a fire or explosion resulting
in serious injury.
- Use of Power Wheels® components in
products other than Power Wheels®
vehicles could cause overheating, fire
or explosion.
• The battery must be handled by adults only.
The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric
acid (electrolyte). Dropping the battery could
result in serious injury.
If a thermal fuse in a battery continually trips under normal
driving conditions, please contact your local Power Wheels®
Authorized Service Center. For the location of the Authorized
Service Center nearest to you, visit us on-line at
• Never allow children to charge the battery.
Battery charging must be done by adults
only. A child could be injured by the
Important Notes
• Your new battery must be charged for at least 18 hours
before you use it in your vehicle for the first time.
electricity involved in charging the battery.
• 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 not short circuit 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.
• You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to
recharge it.
• 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.
• Before charging the battery, examine the battery case for cracks
and other damage which may cause sulfuric acid (electrolyte)
to leak during the charging process. If damage is detected, do
not charge the battery or use it in your vehicle. Battery acid
is very corrosive and can cause severe damage to surfaces
it contacts.
•
Do not charge the battery on a surface (such as a kitchen
counter top) which could be damaged by the acid contained
inside the battery. Take precautions to protect the surface on
which you charge your battery.
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• Use only a Power Wheels 6 Volt charger (input 120VAC
60 Hz with an output of 6 VDC 300-400 mA) to charge your
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Power Wheels 6 volt 4 Amp/Hr rechargeable battery.
• Adults Note: Regularly examine the charger for damage to the
cord, plug, housing or other parts that may result in the risk of
fire, electric shock or injury. In the event of any damage, do not
use the charger until the damage has been properly repaired.
Please call 1-800-348-0751.
• If your battery is old and will not accept a charge, do not leave
it in the vehicle. Always remove a dead battery from the vehicle.
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BATTERY CHARGING
IMPORTANT! The battery must be removed from your vehicle for
the initial charge in order to complete assembly. After assembly is
complete, you do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle
to recharge it.
Charger Connector
Battery Connector
e Unlocked
e Seat
3
• Plug the battery connector into the charger connector.
Power Indicator
Lock Fasteners
1
REAR VIEW
• Locate the lock fasteners in the back of the seat.
• Using a slotted screwdriver, turn the lock fastener a 1/4 turn to
the unlocked position
.
Seat
4
• 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.
• Recharge the battery after each use of your vehicle for at least 14
hours. Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours.
• Once the battery is charged, disconnect the charger connector
from the battery connector. Unplug the charger from the wall
outlet. The battery is now ready to be installed in your vehicle.
Please see “Battery Installation” on page 12 for detailed
instructions on installing your battery. If your battery is already
installed in your vehicle, simply re-connect the battery connector
and motor connector and replace the battery retainer.
2
• Lift the seat to remove it from the vehicle.
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Steering Linkage
Steering Bracket
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.
Steering Wheel
Right Spoke
Left Spoke
Label 18
Steering Bracket
2nd Bend
Label 17
Bottom Spoke
3
BOTTOM VIEW
Label 16
1
• Turn the vehicle on its side, so that the bottom faces you.
• Position the steering bracket behind the steering linkage, as shown.
• Fit the steering column through the hole in the steering bracket to
the second bend.
• Cut the steering wheel labels (#16, #17 and #18) from the larger
label sheet. Now, position the steering wheel labels, as shown in
the illustration, around the steering wheel.
Hint: These labels will be applied around the spokes on the
steering wheel. Carefully apply the center portion of each label
to the topside of each spoke. Gently smooth the label around
each spoke.
• Remove the backing from label 18 and apply the label to the
left spoke. Remove the backing from label 16 and apply the label
to the bottom spoke. Remove the backing from label 17 and apply
the label to the right spoke.
B
Steering Bracket
Curved End of
Steering Column
A
Steering
Column
Windshield
Large Hole
Small Rectangular
Opening
Steering
Linkage
2
4
DASH VIEW
• With the large opening in the steering wheel upright, fit the
curved end of the steering column down into the large hole in
the windshield.
• Continue to insert the curved end of the steering column through
the small, rectangular opening in the floor of the vehicle.
• Fit the end of the steering column through the hole in the
A
steering linkage
.
B
• Turn the steering bracket and fit it into place
.
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ASSEMBLY
Lock Fastener Tabs
Unlocked
Seat
Locked
#10 x ¾"
Trusshead Screw
#10 Lock Nut
Lock Nut
7
REAR VIEW
Screw
• Insert the seat front tabs into the slots inside the vehicle.
5
• Then, insert the lock fastener tabs on the back of the seat into the
slots in the vehicle.
• Using a slotted screwdriver, turn each lock fastener a 1/4 turn to
• Insert a #10 x ¾" trusshead screw through the front end of the
vehicle and through the hole in the bracket.
the locked
position.
IMPORTANT! Remember to keep the lock fasteners locked
at all times to prevent children from accessing the vehicle
battery compartment.
• Attach the #10 lock nut to the end of the trusshead screw.
• While holding the lock nut in place with an adjustable wrench,
tighten the screw.
Steering
Wheel Cap
Slots
Tab
Steering
Wheel
Hubcap
Hubcap Cover
Tab
Tab
8
SIDE VIEW
6
DASH VIEW
• Turn the vehicle upright (or keep it on its side).
• Insert one of the tabs on the hubcap cover into a slot in
the hubcap.
• Turn the vehicle upright.
• Fit the steering wheel cap into the center of the steering wheel.
• Then, push with your fingernail (or carefully with a slotted
screwdriver), the other two hubcap cover tabs into the slots in
the hubcap.
• Insert two #6 x 1" screws through the steering wheel cap and
into the steering wheel. Tighten the screws.
• Repeat this assembly step to attach the other three
hubcap covers.
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DECORATION
Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking their best! When applying labels, keep the following guidelines in mind:
• Wash your hands before applying the labels.
• 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 with a clean, dry cloth to make sure the label is adhered to your vehicle. Start at the center of a
label, and smooth towards the outer edges to remove air bubbles.
25
29
23
28
RPM
1000
x
21
8
10
31
32
25
2
26
REAR VIEW
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DECORATION
4
6
5
7
25
TM
11
15
27
24
20
3
12
LEFT SIDE VIEW
1
19
9
14
13
22
30
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
20
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BATTERY INSTALLTION
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IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels 6 volt, 4 Amp/Hr
Battery
rechargeable battery and built-in thermal fuse. Use of any other
battery will damage your vehicle. Make sure that you charge the
Battery
Battery
Compartment
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Retainer
battery for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels 6
volt charger 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 longer than 30 hours. Failure to follow these
instructions may damage your battery and will void your warranty.
Seat
e Unlocked
3
• While pressing the vehicle tab, lift the edge of the battery retainer.
• Place the Power Wheels® 6 volt battery upright in the battery
compartment, as shown.
e Lock Fasteners
1
• Locate the lock fasteners in the back end of the seat.
• Using a slotted screwdriver, turn the lock fasteners a 1/4 turn to
Battery
the unlocked position
.
Retainer
4
2
• Rotate the battery retainer down until it "snaps" into place. Pull
up on the battery retainer to be sure it is secure.
• Lift the seat to remove it from the vehicle.
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BATTERY INSTALLTION
Motor Harness Connector
Lock Fastener Tabs
Locked
e Slots
e Battery Connector
5
• Plug the battery connector into the motor harness connector.
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.
Lock Fasteners
.
e Slots
6
• Insert the seat front tabs into the slots inside the vehicle.
• Then, insert the lock fastener tabs on the back of the seat into the
slots in the vehicle.
• Using a slotted screwdriver, turn each lock fastener 1/4 turn to the
locked
position.
IMPORTANT! Remember to keep the lock fasteners locked at
all times to prevent children from accessing the vehicle
battery compartment.
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BATTERY CARE AND DISPOSAL
Disposal
Care
• Your Power Wheels® battery is a non-spillable sealed lead-acid
battery. It must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally
sound manner.
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.
• 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, landfilling or mixing of sealed lead-acid
batteries with household trash is prohibited by law in most areas.
• Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with
household waste (2002/96/EC). Check your local authority for
recycling advice and facilities (Europe only).
• Return an exhausted battery to a federal or state approved lead-
acid battery recycler, such as a Power Wheels® authorized service
center or a local seller of automotive batteries. For the authorized
service center location nearest to you, please visit us on-line at
local waste management officials for other information regarding
the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of
lead-acid batteries. If you live in the State of Florida or the State
of Minnesota, it is prohibited by law for anyone to throw away
lead-acid batteries in the municipal waste stream.
• After the first charge, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after
each use. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Charge the
battery after each use, regardless of how long the vehicle was used.
• The battery must be upright while charging.
• Do not allow the battery to run down completely before charging.
• Charge the battery before storing the vehicle.
• Charge the battery at least once per month, even if the vehicle has
not been used.
• Leaving the battery in a discharged condition will ruin it.
• Always remove an exhausted battery from the vehicle. Battery
leakage and corrosion can damage the vehicle.
• Do not store the battery on a surface (such as kitchen countertops)
which could be damaged by the acid contained inside the battery.
Take precautions to protect the surface on which you store
the battery.
• Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75° F or below -10° F.
• Prevent the battery from moving freely inside the
battery compartment.
• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear
or damage each time you charge the battery. If damage is detected,
do not use the charger or the battery until you have replaced the
worn or damaged part.
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SAFE DRIVING RULES
RIDING HAZARD
WARNING
• Prevent Injuries and Deaths
• Direct Adult Supervision Required.
• Never Ride At Night.
• Keep Children Within Safe Riding Areas.
These areas must be:
Use vehicle on generally level ground ONLY!
- away from swimming pools and other
6. Do not allow any child to drive the vehicle in the dark. A child
could encounter unexpected obstacles and have an accident.
Operate the vehicle only in the daytime or a well-lit area.
bodies of water to prevent drownings
- generally level to prevent tipovers
- away from steps, steep inclines, cars,
roads and alleys.
7. Do not allow your child to drive on sloped or inclined surfaces.
Restrict your child’s driving to generally level ground ONLY!
8. Do not allow your child to drive down or across a steep slope.
• Riding Rules
- The vehicle may gain unsafe speed, even if the pedal is released
to stop.
- The vehicle may tilt and tip over.
Make 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.
- The wheels could lose traction, causing the vehicle to slip.
9. Do not allow your child to drive up steep inclines. The motor may
stop and the vehicle could roll backwards at an unsafe speed.
10. Never put anything near any moving parts. Rotating parts such
as motors, gear boxes and wheels can snag fingers, hair, etc.,
causing serious injury. Do not allow operation of the vehicle when
it is on its side or in an upside-down position.
11. Do not operate the vehicle near flammable vapors (gasoline,
paint thinner, acetone, liquid wax, etc.). The vehicle’s electrical
switches, like most electrical switches, emit an internal spark
when first turned on or turned off. The presence of flammable
liquids or vapors could cause an explosion or a fire. Keep all
flammable products in tightly sealed containers and away from
the vehicle.
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
serious injury. Before children use this vehicle, an adult should
carefully evaluate the driving area as well as the children’s skill
level and ability to drive this vehicle safely. Children are not always
able to recognize or anticipate hazards, even when they have been
taught about them. There is no acceptable substitute for direct
adult supervision.
12. Do not allow a child to operate the vehicle without direct
adult supervision. To prevent unsupervised use of the vehicle,
disconnect the motor harness from the battery when the vehicle
is not in use.
Teach appropriate safety rules to your child before allowing
operation of this vehicle. These rules should also be reviewed
with neighborhood children or other playmates who want to drive
this vehicle.
Riding Rules
Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe driving:
1. Always sit on the seat.
2. Always wear shoes.
3. Only 1 (one) rider at a time. 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.
4. Do not allow any child to drive the vehicle in the street or near
moving (motorized) vehicles.
5. Do not allow any child to drive near bodies of water (such as
pools or creeks), obstructions (such as furniture, low tree
limbs or play equipment), or drop-offs (such as stairs or decks).
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VEHICLE OPERATION
VEHICLE CARE
• 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
regular use.
IMPORTANT! Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior
flooring can be damaged by riding this vehicle indoors.
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Fisher-Price will not be responsible for damage to the floor if
the vehicle is used indoors.
FORWARD
• Avoid operating the vehicle in wet or snowy conditions, and
do not spray the vehicle with a hose. Water or moisture in the
motor or electrical switches can cause them to corrode, and
could cause switch or motor failure.
1
2
3
• Avoid operating the vehicle on sand, loose dirt or gravel. Sand,
loose dirt or gravel in the motor or electrical switches can cause
them to jam, and could cause switch or motor failure.
• The vehicle can be wiped down with a soft, dry cloth. For a
shiny finish, you can wipe plastic parts with a non-wax furniture
polish applied to a soft-cloth. Do not use automotive wax. Do
not use soap and water or spray the vehicle with a hose.
Press this button to move forward.
• To ensure that your vehicle stays in good operating order, we
recommend that you periodically have your vehicle checked by a
1
• Press the FORWARD button below the seat.
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Power Wheels authorized service center. For the location of the
authorized service center nearest you, please visit us on-line at
2
• Press the foot pedal . The vehicle moves forward at a
3
maximum of 2.5 mph
.
STOP
BUMPER-TO-BUMPER
LIMITED WARRANTY
*One year limited warranty from the date of purchase on the
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Power Wheels vehicle.
Six month limited warranty on 6 volt battery.
For the original purchaser, this one year limited warranty covers the
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Power Wheels ride-on vehicle (purchased from Power Wheels )
against defects in materials and workmanship. The six month
limited warranty applies only to the 6 volt battery included by
• Your vehicle has a patented, electronic braking system that
automatically stops the vehicle when your child’s foot is lifted
from the pedal.
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Power Wheels with the original purchase of the vehicle.
This warranty covers normal use and does not cover the
• Make sure your child is comfortable with steering the vehicle
and automatically knows how to stop.
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Power Wheels vehicle or battery if it has been damaged by unrea-
sonable use, neglect, accident, abuse, misuse, improper service
or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workman-
ship. Evidence of any attempt at consumer repair will void
this warranty.
REVERSE
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND IS INTENDED TO
1
2
3
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EXCLUDE, ANY LIABILITY ON THE PART OF POWER WHEELS ,
WHETHER UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR IMPLIED BY LAW, FOR
ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Should you need service or assistance with your vehicle dur-
ing the warranty period, do not return the vehicle to the store.
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Power Wheels has provided a nationwide network of authorized
service centers. For the location of the authorized service center
Press this button for reverse.
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call 1-800-348-0751. Power Wheels is continually expanding our
IMPORTANT! To avoid damaging the motors and gears, be sure
to stop the vehicle before switching from forward to reverse.
Authorized Service Center Network. If there is not an authorized
service center in your area, please call Consumer Relations for
information, 1-800-348-0751.
1
• Press the REVERSE button below the seat.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE. PLEASE SAVE YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT.
2
• Press the foot pedal . The vehicle moves backward at a
3
maximum of 2.5 mph
.
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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE
IMPORTANT! If you experience a problem with your vehicle, first check the Problems and Solutions Guide below. If you still
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experience a problem, please contact Power Wheels Consumer Relations, toll-free at 1-800-348-0751 between 9 AM and 7 PM
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(EST) Monday through Friday and 11 AM - 5 PM (EST) Saturday. Or, contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center.
For the location nearest you, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com, or call 1-800-348-0751.
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 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”.
Charger is not working
Tripped thermal fuse
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® authorized
service center. They can test your charger for you.
The 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® authorized service center.
Loose wire or loose connectors
Dead battery
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery
connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness connector
and that there are no loose wires around the motors.
If your battery is old or if you have not followed Battery
Care instructions, your battery may be dead. If you are
unsure whether or not the battery is dead, you can have
it tested at your local Power Wheels® authorized
service center.
Electrical switch damage
The electrical switches can become corroded due to
exposure to water or moisture, or can jam due to loose dirt,
sand or gravel. Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized
service center for diagnosis and repair.
Motor damage
Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service center
for diagnosis and repair.
Vehicle was running but
suddenly stopped
Loose wire or loose connectors
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery
connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness con-
nector, and that there are no loose wires around the motors.
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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The 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® authorized service center.
Vehicle was running but
suddenly stopped (cont.)
Tripped thermal fuse
Short run time (Less than
1 - 3 hours per charge)
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 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.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
Overcharged battery
Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours. If you
suspect that your battery is damaged as a result of
overcharging, contact your local Power Wheels® authorized
service center. They can test the battery for you.
Battery is old and will not
accept full charge
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not
last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending
on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with a
Power Wheels® 6 Volt (4.0 amp/hr.) battery with built-in
thermal fuse. Do not substitute parts.
Tripped thermal fuse
Undercharged battery
Battery needs charging
The 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® authorized service center.
Vehicle runs sluggishly
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”.
Be sure to charge the battery after each use.
Battery is old and will not
accept full charge
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not
last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending
on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace only with a
Power Wheels® 6 Volt (4.0 amp/hr.) battery with built-in
thermal fuse. Do not substitute parts.
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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Vehicle runs sluggishly (cont.)
Vehicle is overloaded
Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than one rider at one time, exceeding the 50 lb.
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind the
vehicle. If the vehicle is overloaded, the built-in thermal fuse in
the battery may "trip." Once a fuse has "tripped," remove your
foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before
operating the vehicle again.. Adjust the driving conditions
to prevent repeated automatic shutdowns.
Driving conditions are too stressful
Loose wire or connector
Use only on generally level ground.
Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t
run, but other times it does
Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to
make sure they are tight.
Motor or electrical switch damage
Loose wire or connector
“Dead Spot” on motor
Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service
center for diagnosis and repair.
When the foot pedal is pressed,
the vehicle won’t run without
a push
Check all wires around the motors and all connectors
to make sure they are tight.
Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service
center for diagnosis and repair.
Battery’s thermal fuse constantly
"trips", but the vehicle is not
overloaded nor the driving
conditions too severe
Damaged battery
Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service
center for diagnosis and repair.
Child is switching between
FORWARD and REVERSE
without stopping
Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching
direction.
Loud clacking or grinding
noise from a motor-gearbox
Broken gears
Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service
center for diagnosis and repair.
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.
No action required.
If your charger does not get warm during
use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.
Battery makes a sizzling or
gurgling noise when charging
It is normal for some batteries to
make noise and swell slightly while
charging and is not reason for concern.
No action required.
If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly
during charging, it does not mean that it is
not accepting the charge.
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Before first-time use, you must
charge the battery 18 hours!
Charge the battery immediately after each use.
Charge the battery once a month, even if the vehicle is not used or stored.
Do not return
yourvehicle to the store!
Or contact your local independently owned and operated
Power Wheels® Authorized Service Center.
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