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Battery Charging

• Lift the tab on the back of the seat back to unlatch the

peg from the hole in the vehicle body.

Hint:

This may require a lot of force.

• Remove the seat back from the vehicle body.

Seat Back

Tab

• While pushing the battery clamp, remove the battery

from the vehicle body.

• Plug the charger into a standard 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 batteries for 
at least 18 hours.

Never charge the batteries longer

than 30 hours.

Recharge the batteries for at least 14 hours

after

each use of your vehicle.

• 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.

®

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.

Battery Clamp

Battery

• Plug the battery connector and charger connector

together. Push firmly to make sure the two connectors
are completely joined.

Gap

No Gap

Incorrect

Correct

PUSH

2

1

3

4

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Summary of Contents for MIGHTY LOADER

Page 1: ...with a Power Wheels 6 Volt Rechargeable Battery with A Style Connector and Built in Thermal Fuse and a Power Wheels Super 6 Volt Charger both included The HOME DEPOT and the Homer Character are copyrighted works and registered trademarks of Homer TLC Inc All Rights Reserved Owner s Manual with Assembly Instructions For Model 73268 www powerwheels com Product features may vary from the picture abov...

Page 2: ...y drop to its lowest position with a load that exceeds 10 lb Do not modify the bucket to defeat this safety feature If you have any questions about your Power Wheels vehicle please call our toll free service lines at 1 800 348 0751 from 8 AM to 6 PM EST Monday through Friday Trained customer service representatives are available to take your call in English or French Habla Español Si usted tiene a...

Page 3: ...e 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 electrici...

Page 4: ...e 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 lubricant to protect them during shipment Wipe all metal parts with a paper towel to remove any excess lubricant Part Not Shown La...

Page 5: ...Parts Motor 2 Wheel 4 Bucket Hubcap 4 Bucket Axle 2 Driver 2 Front Axle Crossbar Spring Rear Axle 2 Spacer 2 Round Bushing 2 Roll Cage 2 5 73268pr 0920 HDepot qrk 6 29 01 10 56 AM Page 5 ...

Page 6: ...und Bushing 2 15 Spacer 2 16 Crossbar 17 Rear Axle 2 18 Driver 2 19 Motor 2 20 437 Cap Nut 12 21 6 Volt Battery 22 Super 6 Volt Charger 23 Assembly Tool 24 Washer Not Shown Label Sheet Note Some parts shown are assembled to both sides of the vehicle 6 7 8 1 9 2 10 3 4 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 11 12 13 20 20 20 20 20 20 10 20 6 5 24 73268pr 0920 HDepot qrk 6 29 01 10 56 AM Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...behind the vehicle Avoid severe driving conditions such as driving up very steep hills or running into fixed objects which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors Make sure your child stops the vehicle before switching between forward and reverse If the thermal fuse continually trips under normal driving conditions contact your local Power Wheels Aut...

Page 8: ...an 30 hours Recharge the batteries for at least 14 hours after each use of your vehicle 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 IMPORTANT The battery must be removed from your vehicle for the initial charge in order to complete assembly After assembly is ...

Page 9: ...long end fits into the groove in the steering linkage Hint You may need to tap the rear axle with a hammer to completely fit the long end of the rear axle into the groove in the steering linkage Groove Crossbar Rear Axle Crossbar Groove Steering Linkage 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 ...

Page 10: ...nto the groove in the steering linkage Rear Axle Assembly Tool Back View Back View With the gearbox teeth facing out slide a motor onto the rear axle Fit the motor harness connector through the square opening in the vehicle body Wire Harness Connector Gearbox Teeth Motor Back View Rear Axle 10 5 6 7 Slide a wheel inside first onto the end of the rear axle Make sure the ribs on the inside of the wh...

Page 11: ...e wheel facing up Insert a round bushing barrel side first into the hole in the center of the wheel Slide the front axle longest through the holes in the front end of the vehicle body Front Axle Handle Axle Bucket Axles Handle Pin Front Axle Hole Spacer Bushing Front Axle Front View Front View Barrel Side 11 10 11 12 9 73268pr 0920 HDepot qrk 6 29 01 10 56 AM Page 11 ...

Page 12: ... the other end of the spring to the hole in the vehicle body Note the rib on the washer Position the washer on the handle axle so that the rib is inward or toward the handle Make sure the flat edge of the washer is against the vehicle body Handle Handle Pin Handgrip Hole Handle Handle Axle Spring Hole Hole Slide the wheel inside first onto the front axle Fit a hubcap to the wheel Fit a cap nut ont...

Page 13: ...ach your child about proper vehicle operation and rules for safe driving before allowing operation of this vehicle Cap Nut Cap Nut While holding one end of the handle axle in place fit a cap nut on the other end of the handle axle Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it to the handle axle Fit another cap nut to the other end of the handle axle Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it to the h...

Page 14: ...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 Front Right ...

Page 15: ...nnectors over and try again Plug the large battery connector into the large 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 Small Motor Harness Connector Large Battery Connector Large Motor Harness Connector Small Power Connectors Gap No Gap Incorrect ...

Page 16: ...side the battery compartment Always use the battery clamp to secure the battery in 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 Do not store the battery on a surface such as kitchen countertops which c...

Page 17: ...accident Operate the vehicle only in the daytime or a well lit area 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 The vehicle may gain unsafe speed even if the pedal is released to stop The vehicle may tilt and tip over The wheels could lose traction caus...

Page 18: ...rop to its lowest position with a load that exceeds 10 lbs Do not modify the bucket to defeat this safety feature The bucket has three positions Low Mid Range and High Lift and lower the handle to position the bucket in any of these positions Handle 18 73268pr 0920 HDepot qrk 6 29 01 10 56 AM Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...edal The vehicle will go forward or in reverse at a maximum of 31 2 mph Help your child practice steering with the steering levers Forward Reverse Shifter Your vehicle has a patented electronic braking system that automatically stops the vehicle when your child s foot is lifted from the pedal To Stop Shifter Pedal Steering Levers 19 73268pr 0920 HDepot qrk 6 29 01 10 56 AM Page 19 ...

Page 20: ...icle with a hose Do not wash the vehicle with soap and water Water or moisture in the motors or electrical switches can cause them to corrode and could cause switch or motor failure Avoid operating the vehicle on sand loose dirt or gravel Sand loose dirt or gravel in the motors or electrical switches can cause them to jam and could cause switch or motor failure The vehicle can be wiped down with a...

Page 21: ...t in thermal fuse may trip and shut down operation of the vehicle is the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe The fuse will automatically reset itself after approximately 25 seconds allowing the vehicle to resume normal operation To avoid repeated automatic shut downs do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 65 lb maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the v...

Page 22: ...r 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 con...

Page 23: ...cally shut down operation of the vehicle for approximately 25 seconds Reduce the load on the vehicle to prevent repeated automatic shutdowns Driving conditions are too stressful Use only on generally level ground Sometimes the vehicle doesn t Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motor and all connectors to run but other times it does make sure they are tight Motor or electrical switc...

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Page 28: ...el Inc All Rights Reserved IMPORTANT DO NOT Return your Vehicle to the Store DO NOT use this vehicle for the first time until you have charged the batteries for 18 hours Remember to Charge the batteries immediately after each use Charge the batteries once a month during storage even if the vehicle has not been used Failure to follow these instructions will permanently damage your battery and void ...

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