Fisher-Price POWER WHEELS LittlePeople Tot Rod Owner'S Manual With Assembly Instructions Download Page 23

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When the foot pedal is pressed, 

Loose wire or connector

Check all wires around the motors and all connectors

the vehicle won’t run without

to make sure they are tight.

a push

“Dead Spot” on motor

Contact your local Power Wheels

®

authorized service

center for diagnosis and repair.

Thermal fuse constantly "trips",

Child is switching between 

Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching 

but the vehicle is not

DRIVE and REVERSE 

direction.

overloaded nor the driving

without stopping

conditions too severe

Loud clacking or grinding 

Broken gears

Contact your local Power Wheels

®

authorized service

noise from a motor-gearbox

center for diagnosis and repair.

Charger gets warm during use

It is normal for some chargers to get 

No action required. 

warm during use and is not reason
for concern. Some chargers do not

If your charger does not get warm during 

get warm during use.

use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.

Battery makes a sizzling or 

It is normal for some batteries to

No action required.

gurgling noise when charging

make noise and swell slightly while
charging and is not reason for

If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly

concern. Some batteries do not

during charging, it does not mean that it is

make noise or swell while charging.

not accepting the charge.

Problems and Solutions Guide

If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact Power Wheels

®

Consumer Relations, toll-free at 1-800-348-0751 between 8 AM and 6 PM (EST) Monday through Friday. Or, contact
your local Power Wheels

®

authorized service center. For the location nearest to you, please visit us on-line at

www.powerwheels.com or call 1-800-348-0751.
Hint: 
For faster service when calling Consumer Relations, completely charge the battery before calling and have the
following available by the phone:
• vehicle,
• vehicle model number (see sticker in battery compartment),
• vehicle production run number (see sticker in battery compartment),
• Phillips screwdriver, slotted screwdriver and needle-nose pliers with plastic or rubber handles,
• an extra Power Wheels

®

thermal fuse is helpful.

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

*One year limited warranty from the date of purchase on the Power Wheels

®

vehicle. Six month

limited warranty on the 6 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 materials and workmanship. The six month limited warranty applies only to the 6 volt battery

included by Power Wheels

®

with the original purchase of the vehicle.

This warranty covers normal use and does not cover the Power Wheels

®

vehicle or battery if damaged by unreasonable use,

neglect, accident, abuse, misuse, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship.
Evidence of any attempt at consumer repair will void this warranty. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND IS
INTENDED TO 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 during the warranty period, do not return the vehicle to the store.
Power Wheels

®

has provided nationwide network of authorized service centers. For the location of the authorized service

center nearest you, please visit us on-line at www.powerwheels.com or call 1-800-348-0751. Power Wheels

®

is continually

expanding our 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.

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.

Statement of Limited Warranty

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Summary of Contents for POWER WHEELS LittlePeople Tot Rod

Page 1: ...ed above Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt Tools needed for assembly Phillips Screwdriver Slotted Screwdriver Hammer and Pliers not included Cap Nut Assembly Tool included Use only 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 TM G4626pr 0920 5 28 04 1 29 PM P...

Page 2: ...not exceed the maximum weight capacity of 65 lb 29 5 kg 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 alguna pregunta ó necesita asistencia llame gratis 1 800 348 ...

Page 3: ...rious 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 Never allow children to charge the battery Battery charging must be done by adults only A child could be injured b...

Page 4: ...ll packaging material until assembly is complete to ensure that no parts are discarded Some parts were placed under the seat for shipment Press the tab under the back of the seat and lift to access the battery compartment 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 Rear Wheel Driver 2 Cowling S...

Page 5: ...NG P R E V E N T F I R E D o n o t b y p a s s a P o w e r W h e e l U s e o n l y a R e d P o w e r W h e e l s N e v e r m o d i f y t h e e l e c t r i c a l O R O P E R A T E For your convenience extra fasteners are included Parts Handlebar Rear Axle Foam Spacer Note Do not discard the foam spacer packaged with the battery Save it for use in the vehicle s battery compartment Hand Grip 2 G4626p...

Page 6: ... 16 Washer 4 16 Handlebar Neck 17 Long Bushing 4 18 Short Bushing 2 19 Rear Wheel Driver 2 20 10 x 15 8 Screw 2 21 10 Lock Nut 3 22 6 x 1 2 Screw 5 23 10 x 3 4 Screw 1 Not Shown Label Sheet Cap Nut Assembly Tool TM 1 11 3 14 13 8 4 19 17 17 6 7 15 2 20 20 23 22 16 12 5 15 18 10 21 21 6 21 4 Note Some parts are assembled on both sides of the vehicle This illustration shows assembly on right side on...

Page 7: ...ne 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...

Page 8: ...8 hours Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours Recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of your vehicle 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 charged and is ready to be installed in your vehicle Please see Battery Instal...

Page 9: ...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 WARNING 1 437 437 Cap Nut Slide a long bushing ring side first onto the rear axle Slide a wheel onto the rear axle Make sure the ribs on the wheel face up Slide a rear wheel driver ring side down onto the rear axle Fit the grooves ...

Page 10: ...h a hammer to secure the cap nut on the end of the rear axle 4 437 437 Cap Nut Tube Side Position the vehicle body upright Face the back end of the vehicle body Hint You will need to temporarily hold the remaining rear wheel driver onto the motor assembly to properly position the rear axle assembly into the motor assembly Fit and hold the remaining rear wheel driver against the motor pins on one e...

Page 11: ...the side and rear tabs stay aligned with the slots Note Pull up on the front of the vehicle body while pressing down on the cowling to make sure the front tabs snap into the slots 6 7 Slide a washer onto one of the front axles Slide a short bushing ring side first onto the same front axle Slide a wheel onto the front axle Slide a long bushing tube side first onto the front axle Fit a cap nut on th...

Page 12: ...15 8 screws down through the handlebar and handlebar neck Fit a 10 lock nut onto the ends of both screws Make sure the rounded side of the lock nut is down While holding a lock nut steady with pliers tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver Do not over tighten Repeat this procedure to tighten the other screw Set the handlebar assembly aside for assembly step 14 10 11 Rounded Side Press firmly...

Page 13: ...a 10 lock nut onto the end of the screw Make sure the rounded side of the lock nut faces forward While holding the lock nut steady with pliers tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver Do not over tighten Lock Nut 10 x 3 4 Screw 15 Assembly Steering Column Hint You may want the help of another adult to support the steering column near the steering linkage while assembling the handlebar to the ...

Page 14: ...r Hand Grip R Apply labels as shown For best results make sure your hands and the areas to which the labels will be applied are clean and dry Dash and Rear View 19 18 Insert five 6 x 1 2 screws through the top of the handlebar assembly as shown Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver Do not over tighten Handlebar Assembly 17 7 8 9 G4626pr 0920 5 28 04 1 29 PM Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...lean 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 Label Decorat...

Page 16: ...16 T M Left Side Label Decoration 13 11 11 6 2 14 10 3 12 G4626pr 0920 5 28 04 1 29 PM Page 16 ...

Page 17: ...arms together to release the arms from the slots in the vehicle body Press the battery clamp arms in and over the lock tabs and lift the battery clamp Lower the battery clamp over the battery and foam spacer Fit the battery clamp arms down into the slots in the vehicle body Press the battery clamp arms out over the lock tabs to snap and secure the battery clamp arms in the slots Replace the vehicl...

Page 18: ...nd 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 Avoid operating the vehicle in wet or snowy conditions and do not spray the vehicle with a hose Do not wash the vehicle ...

Page 19: ... an 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 ...

Page 20: ...D TO STOP Move the shifter to the REVERSE position Press the foot pedal The vehicle drives in reverse at a maximum of 31 2 mph Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how quickly to turn the handlebar when driving in reverse Shifter Shifter REVERSE IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the motors and gears make sure to stop the vehicle before switching from drive to reverse IMPORTANT use the ...

Page 21: ...ery 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 an...

Page 22: ...to the motors If a thermal fuse continually trips contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center Vehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged battery Charge the battery A new battey 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...

Page 23: ...ber see sticker in battery compartment vehicle production run number see sticker in battery compartment Phillips screwdriver slotted screwdriver and needle nose pliers with plastic or rubber handles an extra Power Wheels thermal fuse is helpful Problem Possible Cause Solution One year limited warranty from the date of purchase on the Power Wheels vehicle Six month limited warranty on the 6 volt ba...

Page 24: ...y owned and operated Power Wheels Authorized Service Center For the location nearest you visit us on line at www powerwheels com IMPORTANT DO NOT Return your Vehicle to the Store DO NOT use this vehicle for the first time until you have charged the battery for 18 hours Remember to Charge the battery immediately after each use Charge the battery once a month during storage even if the vehicle has n...

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