About Thermal Fuses Your Power Wheels 6 volt (4.0 Amp/Hr.) battery is equipped with a built-in thermal fuse. The thermal fuse is a self-resetting safety device which automatically “trips” and shuts down operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too severe. Once a fuse has “tripped”, release the button on the handlebar and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic shut-downs, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 40 lbs (18 kg.) maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions, such as driving up slopes or running into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse in a battery continually trips under normal driving conditions, please contact your local Power Wheels® Authorized Service Center. For the location of the Authorized Service Center nearest to you, visit us on-line at or call 1-800-348-0751. Important Notes • Your new battery 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 upright while charging. • The charger is not a toy. • Do not short circuit the battery. • You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to recharge it. • Before charging the battery, examine the battery case for cracks and other damage which may cause sulfuric acid (electrolyte) to leak during the charging process. If damage is detected, do not charge the battery or use it in your vehicle. Battery acid is very corrosive and can cause severe damage to surfaces it contacts. • Do not charge the battery on a surface (such as a kitchen counter top) which could be damaged by the acid contained inside the battery. Take precautions to protect the surface on which you charge your battery. • Use only a Power Wheels® 6 volt (4.0 Amp/Hr.) charger (120 VAC 60 Hz 6W) with an output of 6 VDC 2.4W [400 mA] to charge your Power Wheels® 6 volt (4.0 Amp/Hr.) battery. • Adults Note: Regularly examine the charger for damage to the cord, plug, housing or other parts that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or injury. In the event of any damage, do not use the charger until the damage has been properly repaired. Please call 1-800-348-0751. • If your battery is old and will not accept a charge, do not leave it in the vehicle. Always remove a dead battery from the vehicle. 66K0451pr-0920 J7825a-0920 7 E K0451pr-0920 • Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet. Notes: - Use the charger only in a wall outlet. Do not plug the charger into a ceiling outlet. - 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 after each use of your vehicle for at least 14 hours. 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 ready to be installed in your vehicle. Please see “Battery Installation” on page 11 for detailed instructions on installing your battery. If your battery is already installed in your vehicle, simply re-connect the battery connector and motor connector and replace the battery retainer. BATTERY INSTALLATION IMPORTANT! The battery must be removed from your vehicle for the initial charge in order to complete assembly. After assembly is complete, you do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to recharge it. • Plug the battery connector into the charger connector. Push firmly to make sure the connectors are completely joined. 3 Charger Connector 4 Battery Connector • Locate the lock fastener in the back end of the seat. • Using a slotted screwdriver, turn the lock fastener 1/4 turn to the unlocked position . • Lift the seat from the vehicle. Lock Fastener • Loosen the screw in the battery retainer and remove it. • Lift the battery retainer and remove the battery from the battery compartment. Battery Battery Retainer Unlocked 2 1 Seat 2 FRONT BOTTOM VIEW 1 REAR VIEW 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, or help in assembly of the vehicle. WARNING 8 F ASSEMBLY K0451pr-0920 • Fit the steering column and the handlebar connector on the handlebar assembly down through the large round opening in the vehicle. • Fit the handlebar connector back through the small square opening. in the vehicle. Large Round Opening Small Square Opening Steering Column Handlebar Connector Steering Column Groove in Grille ...