Fisher-Price M9780 manual

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    Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt. T ools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver (not included); Assembly T ool (included). Use only with a Power Wheels ® 12 Volt Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery with Built-in Thermal Fuse and Power Wheels ® 1 2 Volt Charger with T ype 1 2 V Connector (both included). Requires [...]

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    2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS A M9780pr-0920 • Y our new vehicle requires adult assembly . Please set aside at least 60 minutes for assembly . • Y ou must charge your batter y for 18 - 30 hours before you use your vehicle for the first time. We recommend that you start charging your battery before beginning assembly . Please see Battery Charging beginni[...]

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    M9780pr-0920 3 W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS B M9780pr-0920 • In the unassembled state, this package contains small parts. Adult assembly is required. • Use the charger in dry locations only. ELECTRICAL HAZARD CAUTION • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer. • PREVENT FIRE - Never modify the elec[...]

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    M9780pr-0920 Vehicle Front End Bumper 2 Doors (Left and Right) Seat Windshield/Dash Hood 4 P ARTS 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[...]

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    P ARTS C 2 Wheel Covers 2 Wings (Left and Right) 2 Front Wheels (Left and Right) Speaker Box Assembly 2 Hubcaps Steering Column Cap 2 Bushings 2 Door Plates Steering Wheel 2 T aillights (Left and Right) M9780pr-0920 5 Steering Column 2 Headlight Covers (Left and Right) 2 Headlights (Left and Right) Steering Wheel Cap[...]

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    6 P ARTS C Key Assembly Assembly T ool 2 Short Seat Belts M9780pr-0920 Long Seat Belt 12 Volt Battery Fasteners Shown Actual Size For your convenience, we included extra fasteners! Note: Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips screwdriver . Do not over -tighten the screws. #8 x 3 / 4 " Screw – 34 7 / 16 " W asher – 2 3 / 8 "[...]

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    P ARTS PICTURE D M9780pr-0920 7 5 21 25 7 8 15 6 11 19 9 16 2 13 14 3 4 Note: Some parts shown are assembled on both sides of the vehicle. 17 10 22 12 11 24 20 18 26 27 1 Vehicle 2 Front End 3 Bumper 4 Headlight Covers - 2 5 Headlights - 2 6 Doors - 2 7 Hood 8 Windshield/Dash 9 Door Plates - 2 10 Seat 11 Short Seat Belts - 2 12 Long Seat Belt 13 Wi[...]

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    8 BA TTER Y CHARGING E M9780pr-0920 Use the charger in dry locations only. ELECTRICAL HAZARD Important Notes • Y our new batter y must be charged for at least 18 hours before you use it in your vehicle for the first time. • We recommend that you start charging your battery before beginning assembly of your new vehicle. • The battery must be u[...]

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    M9780pr-0920 Power Indicator Charger Connector A B 9 BA TTER Y CHARGING F M9780pr-0920 E WARNING 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 in unpacking and assembly of the vehicle. Children should not handle parts, including the battery, [...]

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    10 ASSEMBL Y F M9780pr-0920 2 Hint: There is a right and a left front wheel. Place the right wheel (marked R) on the passenger side of the vehicle, and the left wheel (marked L) on the driver side of the vehicle. • Place a front wheel onto each front axle. Front Axle Front Wheel 3 • Fit a wheel cover onto each front wheel. Front Wheel Wheel Cov[...]

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    M9780pr-0920 11 ASSEMBL Y F M9780pr-0920 6 • Fit the front end onto the vehicle. • Insert the tabs on the back edge of the front end into the slots in the vehicle. Front End Vehicle 7 • Insert two #8 x 3 / 4 " screws through the front end and into the vehicle. Tighten the screws. Front End 8 • Insert two 1 / 4 " x 1 1 / 4 " s[...]

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    M9780pr-0920 11 12 ASSEMBL Y F M9780pr-0920 10 • Insert eight #8 x 3 / 4 " screws into the bumper and tighten. Bumper 12 • "Snap" each headlight into the headlight cover . Hint: There is a left and right headlight and headlight cover . • Apply the labels to the headlights. • Before applying the labels, wipe the surface of the[...]

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    13 ASSEMBL Y F M9780pr-0920 13 • Fit the headlights (left and right) onto the bumper . Hint: Headlights only fit one way . If they do not seem to fit, tr y the other side. Headlights 14 • Insert a #8 x 3 / 4 " screw into the top edge of each headlight. Tighten each screw . Headlights 15 • Fit the door pegs onto the holes near the front e[...]

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    14 ASSEMBL Y F M9780pr-0920 17 • Insert three #8 x 3 / 4 " screws into each plate and tighten. 18 • Separate the radio connector wires from the motor harness connector . • Position the motor harness connector towards the front of the vehicle and into the battery compartment. • Position the radio connector wires toward the back of the v[...]

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    M9780pr-0920 15 21 • Insert four #8 x 3 / 4 " screws into the base of the windshield/dash. Tighten the screws. 22 • Insert 2 #8 x 3 / 4 " screws into the side of the windshield/dash. Tighten the screw . • Close the doors on the vehicle. Dash 23 • Wipe the steering column with a paper towel to remove any excess lubricant. • First[...]

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    M9780pr-0920 16 ASSEMBL Y F 28 Steering Column Cap 25 • Position the steering wheel so that the large opening is UP . • Fit the steering wheel onto the steering column. Steering Wheel Steering Column 26 • While pressing down on the steering wheel, grasp the steering column under the dash and pull it up as far as it will go. • Insert the 5 /[...]

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    17 M9780pr-0920 ASSEMBL Y F • Locate the FM Radio on the dash. • Loosen both screws in the battery compartment door . • Remove the battery compartment door . • Insert four , new "C" (LR14) alkaline batteries. Hint: We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer battery life. • Replace the battery compartment door and tighten t[...]

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    32 • Insert the fastener end of a short seat belt strap through the slot near the outer edge of the seat. Make sure the side of the seat belt with the fastener faces the outer edge of the seat. • Pull the short seat belt strap completely through the slot until the last T -loop at the opposite end of the belt catches against the slot. Y ou will [...]

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    36 • Fit the wing tabs into the slots in the top edge near the rear of the vehicle. Hints: • There is a left and right wing. They are designed to be assembled one way . • Make sure the tabs on the top of the taillights fit into the bottom of each wing. Wings 35 • Fit the taillights (left and right) onto the rear of the vehicle. T aillights [...]

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    38 • Position the speaker box assembly over the back end of the vehicle. • Plug both speaker connectors together . Hint: If the connectors do not fit together , do not force them. Simply turn one of them over and try again! 39 • Fit the speaker box assembly onto the vehicle. Speaker Box Assembly Speaker Connector Speaker Box Assembly 40 • I[...]

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    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, dr y cloth to remove any dust or oils. • Place the labels exactly as shown in the illus[...]

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    22 DECORA TION G M9780pr-0920 RIGHT SIDE 28 28 5 41 38 4 LEFT SIDE 40 28 28 39 4 6 12 11 13 14 32 DASH VIEW[...]

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    1 2 IMPORT ANT! Use only a Power Wheels ® 12 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 ® 12 volt charger before operating your vehicle for the first time. Charge the battery for at least 14 hours after each us[...]

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    24 Care 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[...]

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    SAFE DRIVING RULES J M9780pr-0920 25 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 [...]

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    VEHICLE OPERA TION K M9780pr-0920 26 • Y our vehicle has a patented, electronic braking system that automatically stops the vehicle when your child’ s foot lifts from the pedal. Make sure your child is comfortable with steering the vehicle and automatically knows how to stop. IMPORT ANT! Use this vehicle ONL Y outdoors. Most interior floor -ing[...]

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    27 M9780pr-0920 FM RADIO USE L Power/Volume • Press the power button to turn on or off. • T urn the volume dial to adjust to a comfortable listening level. Hint: The FM Radio will turn off automatically after about one hour of non-use. FM Radio • Press the scan button to find a station. • Press the scan button again to go to the next statio[...]

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    28 M9780pr-0920 VEHICLE CARE M • 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 mon[...]

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    29 M9780pr-0920 LIMITED W ARRANTY Bumper -to-Bumper* Limited W arranty *One year limited warranty from the date of purchase on the Power Wheels ® vehicle. Six month limited warranty on the 12 volt battery . For the original purchaser , this one year limited warranty covers the Power Wheels ® ride-on vehicle (purchased from Power Wheels ® ) again[...]

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    30 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE Q M9780pr-0920 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Vehicle does not run Undercharged battery Charge the battery. A new battery 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 batte[...]

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    M9780pr-0920 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE 31 M9780pr-0920 Q Vehicle was running but Loose wires or loose connectors Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the suddenly stopped motor harness connector is tightly plugged into the battery, and that there are no loose wires around the motors. Tripped thermal fuse The built-in thermal fuse may "[...]

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    32 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE Q M9780pr-0920 Vehicle runs in low speed, but High speed lock-out not disconnected The vehicle was pre-set to run only in low speed. does not run in high speed To allow the vehicle to run in low and high speed, you must disconnect the High Speed Lock-Out. Follow the Please Note: The vehicle is instructions on page 26[...]

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    M9780pr-0920 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE 33 M9780pr-0920 Q Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t Loose wire or connector Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to run, but other times it does make sure they are tight. Motor or electrical switch damage Contact your local Power Wheels ® authorized service center for diagnosis and repair. Wh[...]

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    34 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE Q M9780pr-0920 FM Radio does not function Power is off Power automatically turns off after about one hour of non-use. Press the power button to turn it back on. Batteries are weak or dead Replace all four batteries with four, new "C" (LR14) alkaline batteries. FM Radio station Poor reception You may find be[...]

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    PRINTED IN CHINA 73610a-0920 Or contact your local independently owned and operated Power Wheels ® Authorized Ser vice Center . For the location nearest you, visit us on-line at www .power wheels.com. Fisher -Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New Y ork 14052 U.S.A. ©2008 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® and ™ designate[...]