Fisher-Price CATERPILLAR 73260 - Manual (Page 2)

Table of Contents
Important Information
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• Your new vehicle requires adult assembly. Please set
aside at least 30 minutes for assembly.
• You must charge your battery 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
beginning on page 7 for detailed instructions.
• Read this manual carefully for important safety
information and operating instructions before using your
vehicle. Keep the instructions for future reference as they
contain important information.
• 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
floors if the vehicle is used indoors.
• This vehicle is designed for use on grass, asphalt or
other hard surfaces; on generally level terrain; by
children 3 - 6 years of age.
• Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe
driving and riding:
- always sit in the seat.
- always wear shoes.
- only one (1) rider at a time.
• To prevent damaging the motors and gears, teach
your child to stop the vehicle before switching between
forward and reverse. Do not tow anything behind the
vehicle or overload it. Do not exceed the overall
maximum weight capacity of 65 lb. (30 kg), or the
maximum bucket weight capacity of 10 lb. (4.5 kg).
• The bucket is designed to automatically drop to its lowest
position with a load that exceeds 10 lb. Do not modify the
bucket to defeat this safety feature.
• If you have any questions about your Power Wheels ®
vehicle, please call our toll-free service lines at
1-800-348-0751 from 8 AM to 6 PM (EST) Monday
through Friday. Trained customer service representatives
are available to take your call in English or French.
Habla Español? Si usted tiene alguna pregunta ó
nece-sita asistencia llame gratis 1-800-348-0755 para los
Estados Unidos. Tenemos representantes que hablan
español para atender su llamada.
• For your convenience, Power Wheels ® maintains an
Authorized Service Center Network with more than
400 authorized service centers nationwide. Our author-
ized service centers will repair or replace parts under
warranty at no extra charge, and can perform non-
warranty repairs for a minimal charge. Please see the
Authorized Service Center list beginning on page 24 to
find the authorized service center nearest you, or call
1-800-348-0751.
• Please complete and return the enclosed Registration
Card today, or call 1-800-348-0751 to register your
vehicle by phone.
A Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
B Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
C Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
D Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
E Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
F Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
G Label Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
H Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
I Battery Care and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
J Rules for Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
K How to Operate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
L Caring for Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
M FCC Statement (United States Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
N Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
O Problems and Solutions Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
P Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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