® Owner's Manual with Assembly Instructions For Model C3493 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 (not included); Assembly Tool (included). Use only with a Power Wheels® 6 Volt Rechargeable Battery with A-Style Connector and Built-In Thermal Fuse and Power Wheels® Super 6™ Volt Charger (both included).
A TABLE OF CONTENTS A Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 B Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 C Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS B 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.
PARTS C • 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. • 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.
PARTS C Steering Linkage Steering Wheel Cover Front Axle – 2 Wheel – 4 Side Mirror – 2 Steering Wheel Rear Axle Hubcap – 4 Hubcap Cover – 4 Side Window – 2 C3493pr-0921 5
PARTS C .354" Rear Wheel Driver – 2 .354 Cap Nut - 1 .437" Bushing – 2 .437 Cap Nut - 6 Key / " Washer - 4 7 16 Parts not shown: Label Sheet - 2, Assembly Tool #8 x 3/ 4" Screw - 11 1" Bolt - 2 Super 6 Volt Battery #12-32 x 11/ 4" Screw - 2 For your convenience, we included extra fasteners! Note: Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten the screws.
PARTS DIAGRAM D Note: Some parts shown are assembled on both sides of the vehicle. 2 17 4 25 3 18 16 24 1 21 22 5 15 20 6 14 14 14 12 19 7 13 10 8 11 9 15 14 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Vehicle Seat Hood Windshield Pretend Motor 6 Volt Battery Steering Linkage Front Axle - 2 Steering Column C3493pr-0921 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Steering Linkage Cover Bushing - 2 Wheel - 4 Hubcap - 4 .
BATTERY CHARGING E ELECTRICAL HAZARD CAUTION 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.
E BATTERY CHARGING ASSEMBLY F WARNING B Battery Connector A Charger Connector • Plug the charger connector into the battery connector A . • Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet B . 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 battery for at least 18 hours. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. • Recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use of your vehicle.
ASSEMBLY F Rear Wheel Driver (Ring Side Down) Motors Wheel (Ribs Up) Hubcap (Peg Side Up) Rear Axle 4 TOP VIEW • Locate the motors inside the vehicle. • Make sure each motor is positioned in the rectangular recesses inside the vehicle. 2 • Slide a hubcap, peg side up, onto the rear axle. • Slide a wheel, ribs up, onto the rear axle. • Slide a rear wheel driver, ring side down, onto the rear axle.
ASSEMBLY F Rear Wheel Driver (Ring Side Out) Hubcap Cover Rear Axle Wheel (Rib Side In) Hubcap Cover Motor Hubcap (Peg Side In) 6 8 • Fit and snap a hubcap cover to each hubcap. BOTTOM VIEW • Position the vehicle upside-down. • Slide the other rear wheel driver, ring side out, onto the rear axle. Make sure the driver fits onto the pins in the motor. • Slide a wheel, rib side in, onto the rear axle. Make sure the ribs on the wheel fit into the grooves on the rear wheel driver.
ASSEMBLY F / " Washer 7 16 Front Axle / " Washer 7 16 Steering Linkage Cover Front Axle Steering Linkage Assembly 10 12 • Slide a 7/16" washer onto the short end of each front axle. • Fit the steering linkage cover onto the front axles. Note: The steering linkage cover should still face you. • • • • Turn the vehicle so that the front end is toward you. Lift the front end of the vehicle. Fit the steering linkage assembly to the front end of the vehicle.
ASSEMBLY F Front Axle 14 Wheel (Rib Side In) Hubcap (Peg Side In) Hubcap Cover 16 • Fit and snap a hubcap cover to the hubcap. • Repeat Assembly steps 13-16 to assemble a washer, bushing, wheel, hubcap, cap nut and hubcap cover to the other front axle. • Fit a wheel, rib side in, onto the front axle. • Slide a hubcap, peg side in, onto the front axle. Front Axle Seat Tabs .437 Cap Nut Assembly Tool .437" 15 • Fit a .437 cap nut on the end of the front axle.
ASSEMBLY F Label #8 E F Dashboard 20 18 BACK VIEW • Lower the front end of the vehicle. • Apply label #8 to the dashboard, as shown. • Insert four #8 x 3/4" screws into the seat. • Tighten the screws. Straight End of Steering Column Steering Wheel Hole Steering Wheel Column Curved End 19 Steering Linkage Hole BOTTOM VIEW • Lift the front end of the vehicle. • Insert the straight end of the steering column through the hole in the vehicle and out through the hole in the dashboard.
ASSEMBLY F Key .354 Cap Nut Hole in Dashboard Steering Column .354" 24 22 • Fit a .354 cap nut on the end of the steering column. • Tap the cap nut with a hammer to secure. Pull the steering wheel to be sure it it secure. Hint: You may want the help of another person to support the steering column while you tap the cap nut with the hammer. • Insert and “snap” the key into the hole in the dashboard.
ASSEMBLY F Slots Windshield Side Mirror 26 • Fit a side mirror to the side of the vehicle. 28 FRONT VIEW • Insert and “snap” the tabs at the top of the windshield into the slots in the top edge of the vehicle. #8 x 3/4" Screws 27 RIGHT SIDE VIEW • From the inside of the vehicle, insert two #8 x 3/4" screws through the vehicle and into the side mirror. • Tighten the screws. • Repeat Assembly steps 26 and 27 to assemble the other side mirror.
ASSEMBLY F ASSEMBLY VEHICLE CARE F G • 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 vehicle is not in regular use. • Avoid operating the vehicle in wet or snowy conditions, and do not spray the vehicle with a hose.
DECORATION H 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.
DECORATION H 24 10 11 29 4 14 13 9 30 16 2 18 9 5 12 REAR VIEW C3493pr-0921 19
BATTERY INSTALLATION I IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels® 6 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® 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.
BATTERY CARE AND DISPOSAL 21 Care Disposal 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.
SAFE DRIVING RULES K 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, cars, steep inclines, roads and alleys.
L VEHICLE OPERATION IMPORTANT! Use this vehicle ONLY outdoors. Most interior flooring can be damaged by riding this vehicle indoors. Fisher-Price® will not be responsible for damage to the floor if the vehicle is used indoors. Drive Forward • Press the FORWARD button below the seat. • Press the foot pedal. The vehicle will drive forward at a maximum of 2.5 mph. To Stop BUMPER-TO-BUMPER* LIMITED WARRANTY M *One year limited warranty from the date of purchase on the Power Wheels® vehicle.
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE N IMPORTANT! 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 8 AM and 6 PM (EST) Monday through Friday. 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.
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE PROBLEM Short run time (Less than 1 - 3 hours per charge) POSSIBLE CAUSE Undercharged battery N SOLUTION Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the first time. After firsttime 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.
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE N PROBLEM Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t run, but other times it does POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to make sure they are tight. Motor or electrical switch damage Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service center for diagnosis and repair. Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to make sure they are tight.
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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 your vehicle to the store! We're a toll-free phone call away, and we can help. If you are missing parts or need assistance, please call: 1-800-348-0751 Or contact your local independently owned and operated Power Wheels® Authorized Service Center. For the location nearest you, visit us on-line at www.