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    Owner's Manual with Assembly Instructions For Model 73517 Product features and decor ation may v ary from the picture above . Please read this manual and save it with y our original sales receipt. T ools needed f or assembly: Phillips Screwdriv er , Hammer , Slotted Screwdriv er , Adjustable Wrench and Safety Scissors (tools not included). Use[...]

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    2 T able of Contents Important Infor mation A Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 B Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    CA UTION • In the unassembled state , this pac kage contains small par ts. Adult assembly is required. • Use the charger in dr y locations only . W ARNING • Prevent Injuries and Deaths • Direct Adult Super vision Required • K eep Children Within Saf e Riding Areas . These areas must be: - aw a y from swimming pools and other bodies of w a[...]

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    Parts C Wheel - 4 • 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 w[...]

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    Steering Linkage Steering Linkage Cover (T aped under vehicle body .) Parts Not Shown: Label Sheet - 2 Spacer Hex Bushing - 2 Round Bushing - 6 5 25 Amp Fuse - 1* *Note: For your convenience, an extra 25 amp fuse is included. Driver Rear Axle Front Wheel T raction Band - 2 Front Axle - 2 Steering Bracket Steering Column 6 V olt Charger (Located in [...]

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    Parts All Shown Actual Size Lock Washer - 4* *Note: For your convenience, an extra .437 white cap nut, .354 black cap nut and two lock washers are included. 6 .437 (Large) White Cap Nut – 2* #8 x 3 / 4 " Screw - 13 (Small Diameter Head) #10 x 3 / 4 " T russhead Screw (Large Diameter Head) 1 / 4 " x 1 1 / 4 " Screw - 2 #6 x 1 /[...]

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    T M ® IM PO R T A N T A 2 5 A M P F U S E M US T B E IN S T A LL E D IN T O P O F B A TT E R Y B E F O R E T O Y W IL L R E C H A R G E O R O P E R AT E Parts Diagram D 22 22 22 20 20 20 21 27 6 26 28 36 2 3 1 14 4 10 16 16 38 18 18 18 5 8 15 15 31 31 32 17 29 33 8 12 11 23 22 22 22 20 34 37 18 22 23 35 25 13 19 9 4 24 24 26 Note: Some parts shown[...]

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    Battery Charging E 8 CA UTION Use the charger in dr y locations only . W ARNING • Batter y can fall out and injure a child if v ehicle tips ov er . Alwa ys use batter y clamp . • PREVENT FIRE - Do not bypass a P o wer Wheels ® fuse. It is a saf ety de vice . - Use only a P ower Wheels ® 25 Amp fuse. - Ne v er modify the electrical system. Alt[...]

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    Battery Charging 9 • Locate the lock fasteners in the back of the seat. • Using a slotted screwdriver , turn each lock fastener 1 / 4 turn to the unlocked position. • Lift the seat to remove it from the vehicle body . Rear View Rear View Locked Unlocked 1 2 IM P O R T A N T A 2 5 A M P F U S E M U S T B E I N S T A L L E D I N T O P O F B A T[...]

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    Battery Charging • Plug the charger into a standard 120 volt 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 battery for at least 18 hours. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Note: The battery must be upright while charging. • Recharge t[...]

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    11 • T urn the vehicle body upright. • Using safety scissors, cut the plastic retainer holding the gearbox in place. • Throw the plastic retainer away . 1 Rear View Assembly F Children can be har med b y small par ts, shar p edges and shar p points in the v ehicle’ s unassembled state , or b y electrical items. Care should be taken in unpac[...]

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    Assembly 12 3 • With the base end up, fit a rectangular bushing onto the end of the rear axle. • Position a hubcap with the ridges down. Fit the hubcap onto the rear axle. • Fit a lock washer (rounded side up) into the assembly tool. Make sure it fits completely inside the assembly tool. • Position the rear axle with the hubcap up, as shown[...]

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    Assembly 13 8 • Fit the driver onto the end of the rear axle. • Align the ribs on the inside of the driver with the gearbox teeth. Fit the driver to the gearbox. • Fit another wheel (with a round bushing inserted) onto the end of the rear axle. Make sure the outside of the wheel (smooth side) faces out and the ribs on the inside of the wheel [...]

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    Assembly • T urn the vehicle body upright (or keep on its side). • Insert one of the tabs on the hubcap cover into a slot in the hubcap. • Then, push with your fingernail (or carefully with a slotted screwdriver), the other two hubcap cover tabs into the slots in the hubcap. • Repeat this procedure to assemble another hubcap cover to the ot[...]

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    Assembly • Insert two #8 x 3 / 4 " screws through the windshield hinge and into the windshield. • T ighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver . Do not over -tighten. 15 T M • Note the location of six tabs and one peg on the windshield. • First insert the tab on the side of the windshield (that is opposite the door) into the slot in[...]

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    • Fit a .437 white cap nut onto the end of a front axle. • T ap the cap nut with a hammer to secure it to the end of the front axle. • Repeat this procedure to fasten another .437 white cap nut to the other front axle. 21 Assembly • Slide a large washer onto the short end of each front axle. • Position the steering linkage cover over the [...]

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    17 Assembly • Fit a large washer onto a front axle. • Insert two 1 / 4 " x 1 1 / 4 " screws through the deep holes in the steering linkage assembly and into the vehicle body . • T ighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver . Do not over -tighten. • Pull up on the steering linkage assembly to be sure it is secure. If it is not s[...]

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    Assembly 28 Bottom View • Fit the wheel (with a round bushing and hex bushing inserted) onto the end of the front axle. Make sure the outside of the wheel (smooth side) faces out. • Fit a hubcap to the outside of the wheel. Make sure the peg on the hubcap fits into the small hole in the outside of the wheel. 27 Outside of Wheel Hubcap Front Axl[...]

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    Assembly • Cut the steering wheel labels (#13, #14 and #15) 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. Gentl[...]

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    Assembly • T urn the vehicle body 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. 37 • Fit the end of the steering column through the hole in the steering linkage . • T urn the steering b[...]

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    Assembly IMPORT ANT! Please carefully read the owner ’ s information in this manual and teach your child about proper vehicle operation and rules for safe driving before allowing operation of this vehicle. • Insert the seat front tabs into the slots inside the vehicle body . • Then, insert the lock fastener tabs on the back of the seat into t[...]

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    TM 1 Front / Right Side View 22 Proper label application will help to keep the labels looking their best! When applying labels, keep the following guidelines in mind: • W ash 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 labe[...]

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    Label Decoration 2 Front / Left Side View Rear View 3 23 16 16 17 21 7 26 28 20 9 18 20 8 19 11 1 4 27 32 29 24 22 Note: We’ve included custom labels for your vehicle. Apply these labels anywhere on your vehicle! 23 31 73517a-0920 Barbie VW 11/27/01 11:09 AM Page 23[...]

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    ® ® 24 IMPORT ANT! Use only a Power Wheels ® T ype H 6 volt battery with a Power Wheels ® 25 Amp fuse installed. Use of any other battery or fuse will damage your vehicle. Make sure that you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels ® 6 V olt charger before operating your vehicle for the first time. Charge the ba[...]

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    ® 25 • 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 tr y again! Do not force the battery connector into the motor harness connector . Battery Installation Motor Harness Connector Battery Connector 5 • Insert the seat front tabs int[...]

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    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 immedi[...]

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    27 T each 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. Unsuper vised driving by children can lead to serious injury . Before children use this vehicle, an adult should carefully evaluate the driving area as well [...]

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    How to Operate Y our V ehicle • Press the FOR W ARD button below the seat. • Press the foot pedal . The vehicle will drive forward at a maximum of 2.5 mph . 11 3 11 2 11 1 • Y our vehicle has a patented, electronic braking system that automatically stops the vehicle when your child’ s foot is lifted from the pedal. • Make sure your child [...]

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    Pr oblems and Solutions Guide IMPORT ANT! 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 ® au[...]

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    30 Pr oblems and Solutions Guide V ehicle does not run (con’ t.) Loose wire or loose connectors Check all wires and connectors. Make sur e the motor harness connector is plugged into the battery , and that there are no loose wires ar ound the motors. Dead battery If your batter y is old or if you have not followed Batter y Care instructions, your[...]

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    31 If , after re viewing the Prob lems and Solutions Guide , the v ehicle still f ails to operate , please contact your nearest authorized ser vice center or contact P ow er Wheels ® Consumer Relations toll-free at 1-800-348-0751. Pr oblems and Solutions Guide Prob lem P ossib le Cause Solution V ehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged battery Charge [...]

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    Authorized Service Centers P W e are continuall y expanding our A uthorized Service Center Network. Please chec k this listing for the A uthoriz ed Ser vice Center nearest you. If there is not one in your area, please call P ower Wheels ® Consumer Relations at 1-800-348-0751. ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM - Frigid Service & Sales, 701 Gra ymont A ve . No[...]

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    Authorized Service Centers 33 GRANITE - Midwest Golf Car & Equipment Co ., 904 Thorngate Road, 62040, (618) 797-2278 HAMIL TON - Discount Battery Sales, #80 S 2nd Rte. 136, 62341, (217) 847-3242 JA CKSONVILLE - Re xx Battery Specialists, 847 South Main Street, 62650, (217) 245-2713 LINCOLN - Rexx Battery Specialists, 504 K eokuk, 62656, (217) 7[...]

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    Authorized Service Centers 34 NEW JERSEY DENVILLE - Ranft's Denville V acuum & Appliance, 12 Broadwa y , 07834, (973) 627-1156 HA WTHORNE - T er Kuile, Inc., 206 Diamond Bridge A v enue , 07506, (201) 423-1142 HIGHLAND P ARK - Dash Electronics, 10 Nor th Second A v e, 08904, (732) 247-2495 HO WELL - South Jersey TV Ser vice, Inc., 4232 Rt.[...]

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    Authorized Service Centers 35 TEXAS AMARILLO - Reid’ s Appliance Service, Inc., 906 Georgia, 79102, (806) 373-8812 CORPUS CHRISTI - Brand Appliance & Microw a ve , 2751 South Staples, 78404, (361) 854-1851 D ALLAS - All T ype Sales and Ser vice Co ., Inc., 2835 Irving Blvd., 75207, (214) 638-1170, (800) 717-1170 D ALLAS - P earsol Appliance C[...]

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    Printed in U.S.A. 73517a-0920 If y ou are missing par ts or need assistance, please call us toll-free: P ower Wheels ® Consumer Relations 1-800-348-0751 8 AM - 6 PM EST , Monda y thr ough Frida y . Over 400 A uthorized Service Centers Or contact your local P o wer Wheels ® Authorized Service Center . F or the location nearest y ou, ref er to the [...]