Fisher-Price Y2189 Power Wheels Dune Racer Vehicle Owner’s Manual

Fisher-Price Y2189 Power Wheels Dune Racer Vehicle

Product Information

The Y2189 model is an electric vehicle designed for children. It comes with a variety of parts including a vehicle frame, valve covers, seat, wheels, steering post, steering column, rims, bumper, rear axle, hood, steering wheel, fenders, sidebars, seat belts, sidebar covers, hubcaps, bushings, axle fastener caps, assembly wrench, 12V battery, 12V charger, and label sheet. Important safety information is provided in the manual regarding electrical hazards and riding hazards. It is recommended to read the manual carefully and keep it along with the original sales receipt for future reference.

Product Usage Instructions

Assembly

1. Ensure you have the necessary tools for assembly: assembly wrench (included), Phillips Screwdriver, and Adjustable Wrench (not included).
2. Unpack and carefully assemble the vehicle, taking caution with small parts, sharp edges, and sharp points.
3. Attach the motor to the rear axle.
4. Insert the rear wheel onto the rear axle.
5. Attach the front axle fastener cap and rear hubcap.
6. Insert the front axle into the vehicle and secure it with the front axle fastener cap.
7. Install the bushing on the front axle.
8. Fully tighten the lock nut using the included assembly wrench.
9. Attach the front hubcaps and valve covers. Ensure the valve covers are properly aligned.
10. Install the short seat belts by inserting the folded end into the outer slots on the seat. Pull up to ensure they are secure.
11. Place the long seat belt in the center of the seat and secure it using the folded tabs. Ensure the folded tabs are visible on the top side of the seat.
12. Do not insert screws into the lower holes on the seat at this step.

Battery Charging

1. Use the charger in dry locations only.
2. Ensure the battery is upright while charging.
3. Connect the charger to a wall outlet. Make sure the power flow to the outlet is ON.
4. Do not plug the charger into a ceiling outlet.
5. Inspect the battery for excessive wear or damage before each charge. Replace any worn or damaged parts before using the charger or battery.

Please read this manual and save it with your original sales receipt.

Tools needed for assembly

Tools needed for assembly: assembly wrench (included), Phillips Screwdriver and Adjustable Wrench (both not included).
Use only with a Power Wheels® 12 Volt Lead Acid Rechargeable Bat-tery with Built-in Thermal Fuse and Power Wheels® 12 Volt Charger with Type 12V Connector (both included).
Product features may vary from the picture above.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING: ELECTRICAL HAZARD

• 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.
  • Use of Power Wheels® components in products other than Power Wheels® vehicles could cause overheating, fire or explosion.
• The battery must be handled by adults only. The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Dropping the battery could result in serious injury.
• Never allow children to charge the battery. Battery charging must be done by adults only. A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the battery.
• Read the safety instructions on the battery.
• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery. If damage or excessive wear is detected, do not use the charger or the battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.
• HOT motors. Handle carefully.

WARNING: RIDING HAZARD

• 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, steep inclines, cars, roads and alleys.
• Riding Rules
  • Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe driving and riding.
  • Always sit on the seat.
  • Always wear shoes.
  • Only 2 (two) riders at a time.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Read this manual carefully for important safety information and operating instructions before using your vehicle. Keep this manual for future reference, as it contains important information.
• The vehicle is designed for use on grass, asphalt, and other hard surfaces; on generally level terrain; and by children 3 years of age and older. Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of 130 lbs (59 kg).
• Your new vehicle requires adult assembly. Please set aside at least 60 minutes for assembly.
• 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.
• You must charge your battery for 18-30 hours before you use your vehicle for the first time. We recommend charging your battery before beginning assembly. Please see the Battery Charging section for detailed instructions.
• The battery charger is not a toy.
• Do not short circuit the battery.
• Your Power Wheels® 12 volt 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”, remove your foot from the pedal and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again. To avoid repeated automatic shut-downs, avoid severe driving conditions.
• 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.
• If a thermal fuse in a battery continually trips under normal driving conditions, please call us at 1300 135 312.
• This vehicle has adjustable play seat belts. Please note that the adjustable seat belts are designed to be a play feature and do not function as protective safety restraints.

PARTS

• If you experience a problem with this product, or are missing a part, please call us at 1300 135 312 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.

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.

WARNING: ELECTRICAL HAZARD

• 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.
  • Use of Power Wheels® components in products other than Power Wheels® vehicles could cause overheating, fire or explosion.
• The battery must be handled by adults only. The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Dropping the battery could result in serious injury.
• Never allow children to charge the battery. Battery charging must be done by adults only. A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the battery.
• Read the safety instructions on the battery.
• Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery. If damage or excessive wear is detected, do not use the charger or the battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.

CAUTION: Use the charger in dry locations only.

BATTERY CHARGING

• Make sure 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 use of the vehicle. Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours. Failure to follow these instructions may damage your battery and will void your warranty.
• Use only a Power Wheels® 12 volt charger with “12V” connector (input 220 VAC, 50 Hz, with an output of 12 VDC) to charge your Power Wheels® 12 volt battery.
• 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 place the battery on a surface (such as kitchen counter tops) which could be damaged by the acid contained inside the battery. Take precautions to protect the surface on which you place your battery.
• Charge the battery in a well ventilated area.
• Plug the charger connector into the battery socket.
• Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet.
• Notes:  If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a switch, make sure the switch is “ON”.
  • Use the charger only in a wall outlet. Do not plug the charger into a ceiling outlet.
• Once the battery is charged, disconnect the battery connector from the charger connector. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet. Refer to the Battery Installation section for instructions on installing your battery. If your battery is already installed in your vehicle, simply re-connect the motor harness connector to the battery.
• You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle to recharge it.

ASSEMBLY

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, or help in assembly of the vehicle.

SIDE VIEW

• Slide the rear axle through the hole in the motor in the back end of the vehicle.

• Slide a rear wheel onto the end of the rear axle.

• Fit a rear axle cap onto the end of the rear axle.

• Insert a #8 x 1,9 cm screw into the hole in the rear axle and tighten.

• Fit the tabs on the rear hubcap into the slots in the rear wheel. Push to “snap” into place.

• Repeat steps 2-5 to assemble the other rear wheel, rear axle cap and rear hubcap to the rear axle.

• Pull to rotate the front axles completely towards the front of the vehicle.

• Fit a front axle fastener cap onto the upper portion of a front axle.

• Align the hole in the axle fastener cap with the hole in the front axle.

  • Hint: You may need to push the front axle towards the front of the vehicle while you insert the screw.

• Insert a #8 x 1,9 cm screw into the large opening in the front axle fastener cap and tighten.

• Repeat steps 7 and 8 to assemble the other front axle fastener cap.

• Remove the cap on the end of the front axle. Dispose of the cap in the trash.

• Slide a bushing, ring end first, onto a front axle.

• Slide a front wheel, flat side first, onto the front axle.

• Slide a rim, indented side out, onto the front axle.

• Fit a 1 cm lock nut onto the end of the front axle and tighten with the assembly wrench.

  • IMPORTANT:  Fully tighten the lock nut with the included assembly wrench.

• Test to be sure the wheel spins. Lift the front end of the vehicle up slightly and turn the wheel. It should spin freely.

• If the wheel does not spin freely, use the assembly wrench to loosen the lock nut a ¼ turn. Spin the wheel again and loosen more, if necessary.

• Fit the tabs on the front hubcap into the slots in the front wheel. Push to “snap” into place.

• Repeat steps 9-14 to assemble the remaining bushing, front wheel, rim and front hubcap to the other front axle.

FRONT VIEW

• Fit each valve cover onto the back end of the vehicle frame, as shown.

Hint: Each valve cover is designed to fit one way. If the valve cover does not seem to fit, try the other valve cover.

• Insert three #8 x 1,9 cm screws into each valve cover and tighten.
  • Note: Make sure the fasteners on both short seat belts face each other.
• Fit the folded end of each short seat belt down through the outer slots in the seat. Do not insert the folded tab into the slot. Pull up on each seat belt to make sure it is secure.

Note: Make sure the fasteners on the long seat belt are facing the fasteners on the short seat belts.

• Insert the ends of the long seat belt up through the slots in the centre of the seat.

• Fit the folded tabs on the belt up through the slots in the centre of the seat to keep the long seat belt in place. Make sure the folded tabs are on visible on the top side of the seat.

• Fit the rear fenders under the tabs the sides of the seat, as shown.

• Insert two #8 x 1,9 cm screws into the upper hole in each side of the seat and tighten.

  • Note: Do not insert screws into the lower holes on the seat in this step. These screws will be assembled in this location in step 24.

• Insert a #8 x 1,3 cm screw into a hole in the front of the seat back.

BACK VIEW

• From behind the seat back, fit a #8-32 acorn nut onto the end of the screw.
• While holding the acorn nut in place with the adjustable wrench, tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
• Repeat assembly steps 21 and 22 to assemble the remaining #8 x 1,3 cm screw and #8-32 acorn nut to the seat back.

FRONT VIEW

• Fit the seat onto the vehicle frame.
• Insert six #8 x 1,9 cm screws into the seat and tighten.

• Fit the sidebars into the slots in the vehicle frame and rear fenders.
  • Hint: Each sidebar is designed to fit one way. Make sure the sidebar curves outward and the tabs on the ends fit into the slots in the vehicle and fenders.

• Fit the sidebar covers onto the sidebars, as shown.
  • Hint: The sidebar covers are designed to fit one way. If a sidebar cover does not seem to fit, try the other one!
• Insert a #8 x 1,9 cm screw into each sidebar cover and tighten.
• Fit the front fenders onto the front of the vehicle, as shown.
  • Hint: The front fenders are designed to fit one way. If a front fender does not seem to fit, try the other one!

TOP SIDE VIEW

• Insert six #8 x 1,9 cm screws into the fenders and tighten.

FRONT VIEW

• Fit the bumper onto the front end of the vehicle.
• Insert four #8 x 1,9 cm screws into the bumper and tighten.
• Fit the tabs on the hood onto the pegs on the front fenders.
• Fit the folded end of the strap attached to the hood up into the slot in the front end of the vehicle.
• Insert the straight end of the steering column up through the bottom of the steering post, as shown.

TOP SIDE VIEW

• Pull the straight end of the steering column up so that only the bend is visible (out from the bottom of the steering column post).
• Hold the steering column in place and lower the assembly to fit both the steering column post into the hole in the floor of the vehicle and the steering column into the slot in the front end of the vehicle.

• Push the steering column down (so that it inserts into the slot in the steering linkage underneath the vehicle).

BOTTOM VIEW

• Carefully turn the vehicle on its side.
• Fit the steering column through the hole in the steering linkage.
• Fit a 1 cm lock nut onto the end of the steering column and tighten with the assembly wrench.
• Insert four #8 x 1,9 cm screws into the holes in the bottom of the vehicle (to hold the steering column post and seat) and tighten.

INSIDE VIEW

• Turn the vehicle upright.
• Fit the steering wheel onto the steering column assembly.
  • Hint: The steering wheel is designed to fit the steering column one way. If it does not seem to fit, turn it around and try again!
• Fit a 1 cm lock nut onto the end of the steering column and tighten with the assembly wrench.
• Fit the steering wheel cap to the centre of the steering wheel. Push to “snap” into place.

DECORATION

• 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.
• After applying a label, rub the label firmly with a clean, dry cloth to make sure the label is adhered to your vehicle. Start at the center of a label, and smooth towards the outer edges to remove air bubbles.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT:  Use only a Power Wheels® 12 volt lead-acid rechargeable battery. Use of any other battery will damage your vehicle.

• Press the battery door button on the back end of the vehicle.
• Lower the battery door.
• Carefully fit the battery into the battery compartment.
• Plug the motor harness connector into the battery. Push firmly.
• Lift the battery door and “snap” into place.

WARNING: RIDING HAZARD

• 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, steep inclines, cars, roads and alleys.

• Riding Rules

  • Make sure children know and follow these rules for safe driving and riding.
  • Always sit on the seat.
  • Always wear shoes.
  • Only 2 (two) riders at a time.

• Use vehicle on generally level ground ONLY!

SAFE DRIVING RULES

Before children use this vehicle, an adult should carefully evaluate the driving area as well as the child’s skill level and ability to drive the vehicle safely. Teach appropriate safety rules to your child before allowing operation of this vehicle. These rules should also be reviewed with other playmates who want to drive the vehicle.

• A child who is not sitting on the seat could fall off, cause a tip over or block the driver’s view.
• Only operate the vehicle in the daytime in a well-lit area.
• Driving near steep inclines can cause:
  • The vehicle to gain unsafe speed, even if the pedal is released to stop.
  • The vehicle to tilt and tip over
  • The wheels to lose traction, causing the vehicle to slip.
  • The vehicle could roll backwards at an unsafe speed.
• Never put anything near any moving parts. Rotating parts, such as motors, gear boxes and wheels, can snag fingers, hair, etc., causing serious injury.
• Do not allow operation of the vehicle when it is on its side or in an upside-down position.
• Do not operate the vehicle near flammable vapors (gasoline, paint thinner, acetone, liquid wax, etc.). The vehicle’s electrical switches, like most electrical switches,emit an internal spark when first turned on or turned off, which could cause an explosion or fire.
• To prevent unsupervised use of the vehicle, disconnect the motor harness from the battery when the vehicle is not in use.

VEHICLE OPERATION

• Help your child practice steering to learn how far and how quickly to turn the steering wheel when driving, and automatically knows how to stop.

Beginner Use – Low Speed

• As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed 4 km/h maximum.
• Make sure the shifter is in the low speed position.
• Press down on the foot pedal.
  • IMPORTANT:  To avoid damaging the motors and gears, stop the vehicle before shifting from forward to reverse.
• Once your child is completely comfortable with operating the vehicle forward, introduce reverse .
• Make sure the shifter is in the reverse position.
• Press down on the foot pedal. The vehicle is designed to operate in low speed only in reverse.

STOP

• Remove your foot from the pedal to stop!

Advanced Use – High Speed

• Before you disconnect the high speed lock-out, make sure your child knows how to steer, how to start and stop the vehicle and knows the rules for safe driving. When the high speed lock-out is disconnected, the vehicle can be driven forward in low speed 4 km/h maximum or high speed 8 km/h maximum.
• Make sure the shifter is in the reverse position.
• Loosen and remove the screw in the shifter box.
• Place the lock-out screw into the hole in the vehicle for future use. It can be re-inserted into the shifter box to lockout high speed.
• Make sure the shifter is in the high speed position.
• Press down on the foot pedal.

BATTERY CARE AND DISPOSAL

BATTERY CARE

• If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See next section 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.
• Do not allow the battery to run down completely before charging.
• Charge the battery before storing the vehicle, and at least once per month, even if the vehicle has not been used.
• Charge the battery after each use, regardless of how long the vehicle was used.
• Leaving the battery in a discharged condition will ruin it.
• Always remove an exhausted battery from the vehicle. Battery leakage and corrosion can damage the vehicle.
• Do not store the battery in temperatures above 24° C or below -23° C.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

• Your Power Wheels® battery is a non-spillable sealed lead-acid battery. It must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.
• Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in a fire. The battery may explode or leak.
• Do not dispose of a lead-acid battery in your regular, household trash. The incineration, landfilling or mixing of sealed lead-acid batteries with household trash is prohibited by law in most areas.
• Return an exhausted battery to a federal or state approved lead-acid battery recycler, such as a local seller of automotive batteries. Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of lead-acid batteries.
• Protect the environment by not disposing of this product with household waste (2002/96/EC). Check your local authority for recycling advice and facilities.

VEHICLE CARE

• 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. Do not wash the vehicle with soap and water. Water or moisture in the motors or electrical switches can cause them to corrode, and could cause switch or motor failure.
• Avoid operating the vehicle on sand, loose dirt or gravel. Sand, loose dirt or gravel in the motors or electrical switches can cause them to jam, and could cause switch or motor failure.
• The vehicle can be wiped down with a soft, dry cloth. For a shiny finish, you can wipe plastic parts with a non-wax furniture polish applied to a soft-cloth. Do not use automotive wax. Do not use soap and water or spray the vehicle with a hose.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

• 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.
• Visit us online for our Troubleshooting Guide – service.fisher-price.com
• Troubleshooting:  service.fisher-price.com
• AUSTRALIA: Mattel Australia Pty. Ltd., 658 Church Street, Locked Bag #870, Richmond, Victoria 3121 Australia.
• Consumer Advisory Service 1300 135 312.
• NEW ZEALAND: 16-18 William Pickering Drive, Albany 1331, Auckland.

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