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•PEG PEREGO® thanks you for choosing this product. For over 50 years, PEG PEREGO has been taking children for an outing: first with its famous baby carriages and strollers, later with its pedal and battery operated toy vehicles.
•Read this instruction manual carefully to learn the use of the vehicle and to teach your child safe and enjoyable driving. Please keep this manual for use as a reference in the future.
•Our toys conform with the safety requirements provided by the Council of the EEC, of the T.Ü.V.; of the I.I.S.G. Istituto Italiano Sicurezza Giocattoli, and the U.S. Consumer Toy Safety Specification F963.
Peg Perego S.p.A. is an ISO 9001 certified company.
The fact that we are certified provides a guarantee of our honesty for our customers, and fosters trust in the company’s way of working.
•Peg Perego reserves the right to modify or change its product. Price, literature, manufacturing processes or locations or any combination of the above mentioned entities may change at any time for any reason without notice with impunity.
Years 2-4 Weight capacity 55 lbs
CAUTION:
ELECTRIC VEHICLE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 2 YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. RECHARGER INCLUDED.120 VOLTS, 60Hz, 15W INPUT, 6 VOLTS (DC) OUTPUT.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
PEG PEREGO offers after-sales services, directly or through a network of authorized service centers for repairs or replacement parts. See the back cover of this instruction manual for contact information.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED. USE CARE WHEN UNPACKING AS COMPONENTS TO BE ASSEMBLED MAY POSE A SMALL PARTS/SHARP EDGE HAZARD.
BATTERY ALREADY INSTALLED IN VEHICLE.
ASSEMBLY
1 • Unscrew the 2 knobs under the seat.
2 • Position the seat as shown in the figure.
3 • IMPORTANT: the seat can be adjusted to 2 positions depending on the height of the child (see figure). Position 1: the seat is higher and further back. Position 2: the seat is lower and further forward.
4 • Turn the vehicle on its side, keeping the seat in position. Unscrew the frame under the vehicle.
5 • Open the cover to access the seat fixing screws. 6 • Screw on the two seat fixing knobs as shown in
the figure. Close and screw on the cover. 7 • Snap on the 2 rear lights.
8 • Assemble the indicators as shown in the figure. 9 • Fit the 2 indicators at the front of the vehicle, as
shown in figures 1-2, taking care that the
hollow part of the indicator is facing down. 10 • Press on the 2 headlights as shown in detail A. 11 • Unscrew the door on the back of the electronic
unit. Insert the two AA batteries -Not included- into their holder, taking care to respect correct polarity. Close the door and screw shut.
12 • Attach the electronic unit by inserting the two tabs into the openings in the chassis, as shown in the figure. Fasten with the screw.
13 • Position the steering wheel. Fix the steering wheel with the screw and washer provided.
14 • Push on the steering wheel cap as shown in the figure.
15 • Unscrew the hood.
16 • Pull the hood towards you while lifting and turning it to remove (see figure).
17 • Connect the battery plug to the electric system plug.
18 • Close the hood, taking care to correctly insert
the tabs into the openings in the chassis. ATTENTION: Detail A shows the hood incorrectly attached. The vehicle is ready for use.
VEHICLE FEATURES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 19 • ELECTRONIC UNIT: to activate the electronic
unit, turn the key. To sound the horn, press the right button on the dash. To turn the flashers on, press the left button on the dash.
To avoid draining the battery, turn the key counterclockwise when the vehicle is not in use.
20 • ACCELERATOR PEDAL/ELECTRIC BRAKE: when the foot is lifted from the accelerator pedal, the electric brake automatically stops the tractor.
21 • OPTION: Trailer
REPLACING THE BATTERY
22 • Unscrew the hood.
23 • Pull the hood towards you while lifting and turning it to remove (see figure).
24 • Loosen the 2 screws that hold the battery in place.
25 • Disconnect the 2 plugs and remove the battery supplied with the vehicle.
26 • Insert a new 6V-8Ah battery and connect the two plugs.
27 • Screw the battery clamp into place again, turning it upside down as shown in the figure. Close the hood as described above (fig. 18) and fasten with the screw.
BATTERY RECHARGE
WARNING:
WARNING: BATTERY CHARGING AND ANY OTHER OPERATION ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY ADULTS ONLY. THE BATTERY CAN ALSO BE CHARGED WITHOUT REMOVING IT FROM THE VEHICLE.
28 • Unplug vehicle wiring terminal A from battery terminal B, by pressing terminals on side and pulling apart.
29 • Plug the battery charger terminal to a wall outlet following the instructions enclosed. Connect the plug B to the battery charger plug C.
30 • Once the charge is completed unplug recharger from wall outlet. Unplug recharger cord terminal C from battery terminal B.
31 • Plug battery terminal A into vehicle wiring terminal B. Close hood.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
AND SAFETY
Before riding, charge your batteries for 18 hours to initiate them. Failure to do this will result in permanent battery damage.
CAUTION:
Only adults should recharge batteries,never
children.
Never allow children to handle batteries.
Only use the batteries specified by the manufacturer. Only use the charger specified by the manufacturer.
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
•Charge the batteries no longer than 24 hours, following the instructions enclosed with the battery charger.
•Charge the battery, as the vehicle shows low power, in this way you will avoid damage to the battery.
•If you don’t use your vehicle for a long period of time unplug the battery from the main wire harness of the vehicle. Remember to charge the battery at least every three months.
•Never charge the battery upside down.
•Do not forget batteries during charging! Check them periodically.
•Never use a replacement recharger or batteries unless they are approved by PEG PEREGO.
•Batteries are sealed and maintenance free.
•Battery polarity must be observed when connecting battery to wiring.
WARNING:
•BATTERIES CONTAIN TOXIC AND CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES. DO NOT TAMPER WITH THEM.
•Batteries contain an acid-based electrolyte.
•Do not make direct contact between battery terminals, as this can cause an explosion or fire.
•Charging produces explosive gases. Charge batteries in a well ventilated area away from sources of heat and flammable materials.
•Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the vehicle.
•Do not place the batteries near clothing to avoid damage.
IF A LEAK DEVELOPS
Shield your eyes. Avoid direct contact with the electrolyte, protect your hands.
Place battery in a plastic bag and follow directions listed below.
IF ELECTROLYTE COMES IN CONTACT WITH SKIN OR CLOTHING Flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes.
See a physician at once.
IF ELECTROLYTE IS INGESTED
Give tap water, milk of magnesia or egg whites at once.
Do not induce vomiting. See a physician at once.
