Peg-Perego MAXI EXCAVATOR, Use And Care Manual

• Do not disassemble or try to repair the vehicle on

your own. Contact an authorised Peg Perego
customer support centre.

• Regularly check the conditions of the vehicle. In

case of fault, do not try to use the vehicle. For
repair use only original PEG PEREGO’s spare parts.

• PEG PEREGO assumes no liability if the product as

been tampered with.

• Do not leave vehicle near sources of heat such as

radiators, stoves, fireplaces, etc.

• Protect vehicle from water, rain, snow, etc. 
• Periodically lubricate (with a light weight oil)

moving parts, such as wheel bearings, steering
linkages, and chains at points of rotation or where
they come in contact.

• The vehicle’s surface can be cleaned with a

dampcloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

• The cleaning must be carried out by adults only.
• Never disassemble the vehicles mechanisms unless

authorized by PEG PEREGO.

MAINTENANCE AND VEHICLE

CARE

For the safety of the child, before starting up the
vehicle read and carefully follow the following
instructions.
• Teach the child how to use the vehicle properly for

safe and enjoyable driving.

• The toy must be used with caution, as it requires

substantial dexterity in order to avoid falls or
collisions which could cause injuries to the user or
third parties.

• Before starting, check that there are no people or

objects obstructing the vehicle’s path.

• Drive with hands on the handlebars/steering wheel

and always watch the road ahead.

• Brake in good time to avoid collisions.

WARNING!

• Check that all the wheel fixing studs/nuts are

fastened properly.

RULES FOR SAFE DRIVING

Our toys are compliant with European Safety
Standards for toys (safety requirements stipulated by
the EEC Council) and with the “U.S. Consumer Toy
Safety Specification”. They are also certified by
notified toy safety bodies in accordance with
Directive 2009/48/EC. They are not compliant with
the requirements of road transport standards and
consequently cannot travel on public roads.

• A child must be 2 year of age or older for the

necessary coordination and maturation to operate
this motorized vehicle safely.

• 

CAUTION!

DO NOT, UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCE, use this toy on public roads.

• 

WARNING! 

Using the vehicle on public roads, in

narrow spaces or near watercourses and
swimming pools may cause injury to the users
and/or third parties. Adult supervision is always
necessary.

• Children must always wear shoes when using the

vehicle.

• When the vehicle is in operation make sure that

children do not put their hands, feet, other body
parts, clothing, or other objects close to the
moving parts.

• Do not use petrol or other flammable substances

close to the vehicle.

• The vehicle must be only be used by a single child

unless it is classed as a two-seater vehicle.

WEEE DIRECTIVE (EU only)

• At the end of its useful life, this product is classed

as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) and must therefore not be disposed of as
urban waste but instead taken to a designated
separated waste collection facility.

• Take it to an appropriate collection centre.
• The barred dustbin symbol indicates that the

product must undergo sorted waste collection.

LR44 BATTERY WARNINGS

The insertion of the batteries must be carried out
and supervised by adults only. Do not allow children
to play with the batteries.
• The batteries must be replaced by an adult.
• Only use the battery type specified by the

manufacturer.

• Respect the +/- polarity.
• Do not short circuit the power supply terminals:

risk of fire or explosion.

• Always remove the batteries when the toy is not

used for a long time.

• Do not throw the batteries into a fire.
• Never try to recharge batteries if they are not

rechargeable.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Remove flat batteries.
• Dispose of flat batteries in the appropriate

recycling containers.  

SAFETY STANDARDS

WARNING

ASSEMBLY MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY
ADULTS. TAKE  CARE WHEN  REMOVING THE
VEHICLE FROM ITS PACKAGING. ALL THE
SCREWS AND SMALL PARTS ARE CONTAINED IN
A BAG INSIDE THE PACKAGING.
Do not use the toy if you find it damaged after
opening the packaging. Contact the shop where you
bought it or the customer support centre.
Take care in the presence of children while
assembling the toy, given the risks caused by small
parts (ingestion hazard) and the plastic bags that
contain them (choking hazard).
To assemble the toy, you will need a flat-head
screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, a hammer, and a
pair of pliers.

ASSEMBLY

1 • Position the seat in one of the two possible

positions on the seat support that will best suit
the child's height.
Seat position A - low and forward; 
Seat position B - high and to the rear.

2 • Secure the seat in the desired position using the

two screws provided.

3 • Slide the two front studs of the seat support

into the relating holes on the frame.

4 • Secure the rear of the seat support to the

excavator frame using the two screws provided.

5 • Position the roll-bar to the excavator by sliding

both ends of the bar into the slots on the rear
mudguards.
Note: the roll-bar should lean slightly towards
the rear of the excavator.

6 • Secure the roll-bar in position with the two

screws supplied (one on each side).

7 • Turn the red coupling pin so that the cab can be

opened (1). Release the cab. Fully insert the hinge
at the front of the chassis (2). Close the cab (3)
and secure it by turning the red pin 180°.

8 • Combine the upper and lower parts of the

steering wheel together.

9 • Fit the horn into the hole in the middle of the

steering wheel following the instructions on the
packaging.

10 • Push the steering wheel shaft (1) upwards and

line up the holes on both components (2).

11 • Position the nut in the hexagonal hole and the

bolt in the round one. Secure the steering wheel
in position by tightening up the bolt.

12 • Remove the protective caps from the front and

rear axles.

13 • Before fitting the front wheels (the smaller ones),

ensure that the internal bushes and wheel trims

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

are present. Insert a large washer, the front left
wheel (the side is indicated on the inside of the
wheel), a small washer, and the nut onto the
steering lever on the left, in this order. Proceed
in the same way for the other wheel.

14 • Before fitting the rear wheels, ensure that the

internal bushes and wheel trims are present.
Insert the left rear wheel (see the label inside
the wheel). Make sure that the shape of the axle
fits properly into the bush of the wheel (detail
A). Next, insert the other rear wheel on the
other side. Insert 2 small washers and 2 nuts on
both sides. Tighten them simultaneously using
the keys provided.

15 • Press the hub caps into position on the wheels

(large to the rear and small to the front).

16 • Fit the two silver stickers to the rear

mudguards.

17 • Click the rear light clusters into the lower

(1)and upper (2) position

18 • Fit the silver stikers to the front head light.
19 • Click the cover of the front light into place,

ensuring you insert the side tongues into the
mask slots.

20 • Overturn the bucket as shown in the figure.

Remove the elastic on the loader arm with
lever; then insert the arm spring into the
corresponding point on the bucket.

21 • Slide a washer onto the screw and insert it into

the corresponding holes to connect the bucket
to the loader arm. Slide a second washer onto
the screw, then insert the nut. Tighten with a
screwdriver and pliers. Repeat on the opposite
side.

22 • Fit one of the two cross members between the

excavator bucket arms using slots nearest the
shovel.

23 • Secure it in position with the two screws

supplied (one on each side).

24 • Fit the other cross member between the

excavator bucket arms.

25 • Secure it in position with the two screws

supplied (one on each side).

26 • Fit a small stud in the hole on the right side of

the shovel to line up with the hole on the
bucket.

27 • Remove the elastic band holding the lever and

the metal bar attached to the bucket in place.

28 • Press the metal bar into place in the hole on the

bucket and lock it in position with the stud you
fitted earlier.

29 • Fit the handle as shown in the photo. Photo A

shows the handle fitted correctly. Photo B
shows it incorrectly fitted.

30 • Fit a nut in the hexagonal hole on the inside of

the handle. Fit the bolt to the other side.

31 • Secure the handle in position by tightening up

the bolt. Repeat the same procedure on the
other side of the handle.

32 • Position the bucket on the front of the

excavator.

33 • Press the rear of the bucket into place as shown

in the photo.

34 • Fit a large stud to the conical retaining cap as

shown in the photo. Position the metal pin and,
with the use of a hammer, fit it into the stud.

35 • Line up the holes on the bucket with the holes

on the engine cover and slide the metal pin
through the holes.

36 • Fit a large stud to the end of the metal pin that

is extruding from the other side.

37 • Complete the assembly by fitting the two

conical bushings on either end of the metal pin.
Push the bushings up towards the excavator to
lock the bushings in place.

VEHICLE FEATURES AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

38 • BUCKET: to lower the bucket, press the  handle

forwards until it unhooks from the frame.

39 • To return the bucket to its original position, pull

the handle back then press it down with force
to unhook the bucket. Note: make sure that the
bucker and excavator are properly lined up
when performing this operation. The pin for
connecting the bucket can be seen in the round
hole.

40 • SHOVEL: to tip the shovel, push the lever

downwards. When you release the lever, the
shovel will return to its original position.

41 • DRINKS HOLDER: there is a drinks holder

positioned in the centre of the excavator.

42 • ADJUSTING THE PEDALS: The pedals can be

set to two height positions to allow children of
different ages to drive in safety and comfort. By
using different pedal and seat positions (see Fig.1
in the manual), 4 different positions are possible
(see diagram).

43 • When the excavator is unpacked, the pedals are

PEG PEREGO offers an after-sales assistance
service, directly or through a network of
authorized assistance centres, for any repairs or
replacements and the sale of original spare parts.

To contact a service center, visit our website:

http://www.pegperego.com

The item’s serial number must always be quoted.
See the page on spare parts to find out how to
identify the serial number.

CUSTOMER SERVICE