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

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 Battery and a Power Wheels

®

 12 Volt 

Charger (both included). 

Owner's Manual

 

with Assembly Instructions

For Model W6201

Summary of Contents for Hot Wheels Dune Racer W6201

Page 1: ...eded for assembly assembly wrench included Phillips screwdriver and adjustable wrench both not included Use only with a Power Wheels 12 Volt Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery and a Power Wheels 12 Volt Charger both included Owner s Manual with Assembly Instructions For Model W6201 ...

Page 2: ...ldren 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 re...

Page 3: ... 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 If a thermal fuse in a battery c...

Page 4: ...re 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 ASSEMBLED PARTS Vehicle Frame Seat 2 Valve Covers 2 Front Fenders Left and Right Bumper 2 Rear Fenders Left and Right Rear Axle 2 Sidebars Left and Right 2 Short Seat Belts Long Seat Belt Steering Wheel Hood Steering Post 2 Rear Wheels Le...

Page 5: ...vers Left and Right Steering Wheel Cap 2 Front Hubcaps 2 Rear Hubcaps 2 Rear Axle Fastener Caps 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 1 9 cm Screw 34 8 x 1 2 1 3 cm Screw 2 3 8 1 cm Lock Nut 4 8 32 Acorn Nut 2 ...

Page 6: ...6 W6201pr 0920 ASSEMBLED PARTS Note Some parts shown are assembled on both sides of the vehicle Fasteners not shown ...

Page 7: ... 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 120 VAC 60Hz with an output of 12 VDC to charge your Power Wheels 12 volt battery Plug the charger connector into the battery socket Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet Notes ...

Page 8: ...r axle through the hole in the motor in the back end of the vehicle 1 Rear Wheel Slide a rear wheel onto the end of the rear axle 2 REAR SIDE VIEW Motor Fit a rear axle fastener cap onto the end of the rear axle 3 Rear Axle Fastener Cap 8 x 1 9 cm Screw Insert a 8 x 1 9 cm screw into the hole in the rear axle and tighten 4 Fit the tabs on the rear hubcap into the slots in the rear wheel Push to sn...

Page 9: ...w into the large opening in the front axle fastener cap and tighten Hint You may need to push the front axle towards the front of the vehicle while you insert the screw Repeat steps 7 and 8 to assemble the other front axle fastener cap 8 Bushing Front Wheel 9 10 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 fron...

Page 10: ...ps 9 14 to assemble the remaining bushing front wheel rim and front hubcap to the other front axle 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 turn Spin the wheel again and loosen more if necessary 13 Fit each valve cover onto the back end of...

Page 11: ...Pull up on each seat belt to make sure it is secure 17 Folded Folded End End Folded Folded Tab Tab Short Seat Belts Long Seat Belt Fastener Side Fastener Side 8 x 1 9 cm Screws 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 center of the seat Fit the folded tabs on the belt up thr...

Page 12: ...crews into the holes in the front side of the seat back 21 DO NOT insert screws here 8 x 1 3 cm Screws 8 32 Acorn Nuts 8 x 1 9 cm Screw 8 x 1 9 cm Screw Insert a 8 x 1 9 cm screw into the upper hole in each side of the seat and tighten Note Do not insert screws into the lower holes in the seat Screws will be assembled in this location in step 24 20 Insert six 8 x 1 9 cm screws into the seat and ti...

Page 13: ...ot seem to fit try the other one Insert a 8 x 1 9 cm screw into each sidebar cover and tighten 26 Insert three 8 x 1 9 cm screws into each fender and tighten 28 FRONT SIDE VIEW Sidebar with Curve Out Sidebar with Curve Out 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 ...

Page 14: ...e hood onto the pegs on the front fenders Steering Post Steering Column 32 Insert the straight end of the steering column up through the bottom of the steering post as shown Bumper 29 Fit the bumper onto the front end of the vehicle Insert four 8 x 1 9 cm screws into the bumper and tighten 8 x 1 9 cm Screws 8 x 1 9 cm Screws 8 x 1 9 cm Screws 8 x 1 9 cm Screws ...

Page 15: ... Lock Nut BOTTOM VIEW 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 8 x 1 9 cm Screws 36 Bend in Steering Column Steering Column Post Hole Slot 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 p...

Page 16: ... one way If it does not seem to fit turn it around and try again 37 Steering Wheel Cap Fit the steering wheel cap to the center of the steering wheel Push to snap into place 39 ASSEMBLY Steering Wheel Steering Column 3 8 1 cm Lock Nut Fit a 3 8 1 cm lock nut onto the end of the steering column and tighten with the assembly wrench 38 Assembly Wrench INSIDE VIEW ...

Page 17: ... 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 TOP BACK VIEW TOP FRONT VIE...

Page 18: ...18 W6201pr 0920 15 18 3 3 16 17 3 3 DECORATION RIGHT SIDE VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW ...

Page 19: ...NT Use only a Power Wheels 12 volt 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 1 Plug the motor harness connector into the battery Push firmly Lift the battery door and snap into place 3 4 Battery Door PRESS PRESS Motor Harness Battery Door ...

Page 20: ...itting 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 any...

Page 21: ...ake sure the shifter is in the reverse position Loosen and remove the screw in the shifter base Replace the lock out screw into the hole in the shifter for future use It can be re inserted into the shifter base to lock out high speed Make sure the shifter is in the high speed position Press down on the foot pedal VEHICLE OPERATION Beginner Use Low Speed Advanced Use High Speed Stop Make sure the s...

Page 22: ...sitif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif 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...

Page 23: ...is one year limited warranty covers the Power Wheels ride on vehicle purchased from Power Wheels against defects in materials and workmanship The six month limited warranty applies only to the 12 volt battery included by Power Wheels with the original purchase of the vehicle This warranty covers normal use and does not cover the Power Wheels vehicle or battery if damaged by unreasonable use neglec...

Page 24: ...or the driving conditions too severe Once a fuse has tripped remove your foot from the pedal and wait 25 seconds before operating the vehicle again To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the 130 lbs 59 kg maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle Do not drive up hills or run into fixed objects which can cause the wheels to stop spinning...

Page 25: ...the wall Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is ON Overcharged battery Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours If you suspect that your battery is damaged as a result of overcharging contact Consumer Relations They can test the battery for you Battery is old and will not accept full charge Even with proper care a rechargeable battery does not last forever Average battery life is 1 to 3 y...

Page 26: ... tightly plugged into the charger connector and that the charger is plugged into the wall Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is ON Battery needs charging Be sure to charge the battery after each use Battery is old and will not accept full charge Even with proper care a rechargeable battery does not last forever Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on vehicle use and use conditions Re...

Page 27: ...pping Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching direction Loud clacking or grinding noise from a motor gearbox Broken gears Contact your local Power Wheels authorized service center for diagnosis and repair Charger gets warm during use It is normal for some chargers to get warm during use and is not reason for concern Some chargers do not get warm during use No action required If your ...

Page 28: ...ttel Inc All Rights Reserved and designate U S trademarks of Mattel Inc PRINTED IN MEXICO W6201pr 0920 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 Do not return your vehicle to the store We re a toll free phone call away and we can help If you are missing parts or ...

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