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Maintaining Your Fire Engine
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Periodically check to make sure the seat screws and wheel nuts are tight. Make sure
the battery bracket is securely in place and the plastic parts are not cracked or broken.
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Occasionally use a lightweight oil to lubricate moving parts such as wheels and the
steering linkages.
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Park the Fire Engine indoors or cover it with a tarp to protect it from wet weather.
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Keep the Fire Engine away from sources of heat, such as stoves and heaters. Plastic
parts may melt.
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ADULTS ONLY:
Recharge the battery after each use. Recharge the battery at least
once a month when the Fire Engine is not being used. See pages 4-5 for instructions
about recharging the battery.
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DO NOT
wash the Fire Engine with a hose.
DO NOT
wash the Fire Engine with soap
and water.
DO NOT
drive the Fire Engine in rainy or snowy weather. Water will
damage the motor, electrical system and battery.
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Clean the Fire Engine with a soft, dry cloth. To restore shine to plastic parts, use a
non-wax furniture polish.
DO NOT
use car wax.
DO NOT
use abrasive cleaners.
•
DO NOT
drive the Fire Engine in loose dirt, sand or fine gravel, which could damage
moving parts, motors or the electrical system.
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Kid Trax recommends that you take your Fire Engine to an authorized service
center for periodic maintenance and service. Call
Pacific Cycle, Inc.
Consumer
Relations at (8
77
)
741-6154
for an authorized service center.
Draining the Tank
Before long term storage, drain all water from the tank.
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ONLY AN ADULT MAY DRAIN THE TANK.
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DO NOT
get water on motors and electrical components.
•
DO NOT
attempt to lay Fire Engine on its side for draining. Fire Engine must remain
upright before, during and after draining to keep motor dry.
1.
Elevate the Fire Engine by placing
on large blocks.
2.
Reach under body and remove
drain cap.
3.
Allow water to drain out completely.
4.
Reach under body and replace drain
cap.
5.
Lift Fire Engine off blocks and place
upright on the floor.
