Important Information
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference.
The illustrations used in this manual are to illustrate the operation method and product structure of the product. Where there is a small difference between the physical item and the illustrations, please take the physical as the standard.
SAFETY INFORMATION AND WARNINGS
- Children using this product must be under the supervision of an adult at all times.
- The ride-on is not to be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
- In the interests of safety, DO NOT use this product on public roads, near motor vehicles, uneven ground, swimming pools or where there is water. Do not let children ride in the street, anywhere dangerous including slopes with more than 10 degrees, next to bodies of water and away from other obstacles. Use during day light hours or in an illuminated area is advised to avoid accidents in the dark.
- Do not drive on long or wet grass, mud, soft ground, gravel or sand.
- Do not drive near anything flammable or explosive. Keep any hazardous chemicals out if the drivers reach.
- Do not immerse the ride-on or charger in water.
- Suitable for children aged 3+ years old. It is recommended that children always wear shoes and other protective clothing and equipment (e.g.: helmet, gloves, kneepads etc.) during use.
- This car must only be used by a single child, maximum load is 25 kg. This is advisable to avoid damage to the motor, gears and to prohibit overloading.
- When the ride-on is running, do not place anything on the moving parts such as the motor, gear box, wheels or steering wheel.
- Please keep the product and all parts away from children before full assembly has been completed by a responsible adult.
- These instructions contain important information, please retain them after product assembly.
- Assembly of the ride-on must be completed by an adult.
- To avoid suffocation or choking, keep all bags and small parts away from babies and children.
- Never push or pull the ride-on backward when it is running.
- Do not charge the ride-on with a broken or damaged charger. Please call 1300 666 848 to order a replacement charger.
- Any repairs to the ride-on must be carried out by an authorised or qualified service centre/repairer.
BATTERY CAUTIONS
The battery must be charged only by adult. Please charge the product before use.
If the ride-on will not be used for a long period of time (3 months or longer), it is advised that you fully charge the battery and disconnect it from the connections.
A long period of non-use will damage the battery. It is advised that the battery should be charged once a month, even if the ride-on is not being used.
A new battery must be fully charged before its first use.
Please take care with the battery as it contains acid electrolyte. Handling of the battery by adults only.
If the battery has leaked, do not touch the acid. Place the battery into a polybag and dispose of it.
If the electrolyte splashes on your skin or into your eyes, immediately wash with water for at least 15 minutes and consult your doctor.
Do not contact the batteries two terminals with any other metal objects. It will cause short circuiting, damage or fire.
Do not plug the charger into any non-working or faulty wall socket. This could cause short circuiting or fire.
CAUTIONS FOR CHARGING
The ride-on is equipped with a charge protection function. Ensure that the power switch on the car is in the OFF position before charging.
When charging the ride-on, all the functions of the ride-on are not operational.
- The charging time is 8 – 12 hours. Avoid intermittent charging as that can affect the battery life.
- Do not charge the battery for over 20 hours to avoid overheating the charger.
- When charging, connect the charger’s pin to the charging socket of the ride-on and plug the charger into a 240v power point.
- During the charging process, the heating of the charger or battery is normal (below 60 degrees Celsius).
- A new battery must be fully charged before its first use.
- Ensure the charger is removed from the charging socket before the ride-on is used.
- Ensure the charger is not damaged. If the charge lead, plug or casing is damaged, do not use the charger.
Charging Procedure
WARNING! This product with CHARGING PROTECTION: When charging, all the functions will be cut off!
The POWER SWITCH must be in the OFF position when charging.
- Find the charging input socket below the seat.
- Plug the charger port into the input socket.
- Plug the charger plug into a wall outlet. The battery will begin charging.
- Charger must be removed from the ride-on's charging socket before it is used.
Location of the charging socket: Just below the seat on the right hand side.
Visual Description: The interior of the ride-on car shows the power switch and the charging socket located below the seat. An arrow indicates the connection from the car's charging socket to a wall outlet via the charger.
PARTS LIST
Item | Name | Picture | Qty. | Note |
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1 | Car body | Visual Description: Image of the car body. | 1 | |
2 | Windshield | Visual Description: Image of the windshield. | 1 | |
3 | Seat | Visual Description: Image of the seat. | 1 | Screw is on the seat |
4 | Gearbox | Visual Description: Image of a gearbox. | 2 | |
5 | Wheel | Visual Description: Image of a wheel. | 4 | Each wheel is the same |
6 | Spoiler | Visual Description: Image of a spoiler. | 1 | |
7 | Steering wheel | Visual Description: Image of the steering wheel. | 1 | |
8 | Mirror | Visual Description: Image of a side mirror. | 2 | Left and right |
9 | M10 washer | Visual Description: Image of an M10 washer. | 6 | Placed on the front and rear axle |
10 | M8 nut | Visual Description: Image of an M8 nut. | 4 | Placed on the front and rear axle |
11 | M5x35 bolt and M5 nut | Visual Description: Image of a bolt and nut. | 1 | Used with the steering wheel |
12 | Wheel shaft cover | Visual Description: Image of a wheel shaft cover. | 4 | |
13 | Charger | Visual Description: Image of the charger. | 1 | |
14 | M4x12 screw | Visual Description: Image of an M4x12 screw. | 6 | |
15 | Wheel cover | Visual Description: Image of a wheel cover. | 4 | |
16 | Socket wrench | Visual Description: Image of a socket wrench. | 1 | |
17 | Aux in lead | Visual Description: Image of an aux in lead. | 1 | |
18 | Rear free wheels | Visual Description: Image of rear free wheels. | 2 |
PARTS DIAGRAM
Visual Description: An exploded view diagram of the ride-on car shows all components labeled with numbers 1 through 18, illustrating how they fit together.
Assembly Info
The ride-on requires assembly by an adult.
Children can be harmed by small parts, sharp edges and sharp points on the ride-on's unassembled state.
Care should be taken in unpacking and assembly of the ride-on.
Children should not handle parts or help in assembly of the ride-on.
Please identify all parts before assembly and save all packaging material until assembly is complete to ensure that no parts are discarded.
Tools Required
Visual Description: Images show a screwdriver (not included), pliers (not included), hammer (not included), and a spanner (included).
Assembly Instructions
Installing the Rear Free Wheels
Optional. An added set of wheels for increased stability.
- Turn the car upside down.
- Remove the M4X12mm screw that has been fixed to the car body.
- Install the rear free wheels.
- Then fix with the M4X12mm screws.
Visual Description: Images show the underside of the car and the process of attaching the rear free wheels using screws.
Installing the Rear Wheels
- Install drive motor on the rear axle.
- Load a wheel on the rear axle.
- Load a M10 washer on the rear axle.
- Load a M8 nut on the rear axle.
- Tighten the nut with the socket wrench.
- Add a wheel shaft cover.
- Repeat on the other side.
Visual Description: Images illustrate the assembly of the rear wheel onto the axle, including the motor, washer, nut, and shaft cover.
Installing the Front Wheels
- Load a M10 washer on the front axle.
- Load a wheel on the front axle.
- Load another M10 washer on the front axle.
- Add a M8 nut to the front axle.
- Tighten the nut with the socket wrench.
- Add a wheel shaft cover.
- Repeat on the other side.
Visual Description: Images illustrate the assembly of the front wheel onto the axle, including washers, nut, and shaft cover.
Connect the Power Plug, Under the Seat
Connect the plug before installing the seat.
- Ensure the black wire is connected to the black terminal on the battery.
- Ensure the red wire is connected on the red terminal on the battery.
Visual Description: Images show the wiring connections under the seat, highlighting the battery terminals and the correct color-coded wire connections (black to black, red to red).
Installing the Spoiler and Seat
- Remove the M4X12mm screws that have been fixed to the car body.
- Fit the spoiler into position.
- Use the M4X12mm screws to secure the spoiler in place.
- The rear of the seat hooks into the body of the car.
- Use 2 x M4X12 screws on the seat to secure the seat into position.
Visual Description: Images show the spoiler being attached to the rear of the car and the seat being hooked and screwed into place, with a "Clamping foot" detail noted.
Installing the Windshield
Clip the windshield into the ride-on's body.
Visual Description: Image shows the windshield being clipped onto the front of the car.
Installing the Steering Wheel
- Connect the lead from the steering wheel to the corresponding connection from the body of the ride-on.
- Insert the steering wheel into the end of the direction bar.
- Align the hole on the steering wheel with the hole on the direction bar.
- Insert the M5x35 bolt and secure it with the M5 nut.
Visual Description: Image shows the steering wheel assembly, including connecting the wiring and securing it with a bolt and nut.
Installing the Rear View Mirrors
- Insert the hook on the mirror into the holes on both sides of the body.
- Repeat for the other mirror.
Visual Description: Image shows a rear view mirror being attached to the side of the car.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
After assembly and charging:
Ensure the charger is removed from the charging socket on the ride-on.
- Put the power switch into the ON position.
- Press the forward/reverse switch to the forward position, then press the pedal, the ride-on will drive forwards.
- To stop, remove foot from the pedal to stop the ride-on.
- Press the forward/reverse switch to the reverse position, then press the pedal, the ride-on will drive backwards.
Use the horn and music buttons on the steering wheel for sound.
Press the power switch to turn off the ride-on.
Visual Description: The car's dashboard is shown with controls labeled: "MP3 player", "Forward Reverse Switch" (with "Forward" and "Back" indicators), and "Pedal Switch". Another view shows the "Power switch" and "Charging socket" located below the seat.
HOW TO USE THE MP3 PLAYBACK PANEL
Visual Description: The MP3 playback panel is shown with numbered buttons and labels: 1. USB, 2. TF, 3. AUX, 4. PREV/VOL -, 5. Pause, 6. NEXT/VOL +, 7. MODE. An arrow points down from USB.
- USB slot: insert a USB stick to playback MP3 files.
- TF card slot: insert a TF memory card to playback MP3 files.
- AUX in: Use the AUX in lead to connect to a device with an earphone socket (eg: MP3 player) to playback MP3 files.
- PREV/VOL - button: press the button once to go back to the previous music track. Press and hold the button to reduce volume of music playback.
- Pause button: Press once to pause music playback, press again to resume music playback.
- NEXT/VOL + button: press the button once to go to the next music track. Press and hold the button to increase volume of music playback.
- Mode button: Press to alternate playback from USB port, TF card or AUX in device (if multiple are connected).
- Voltage display: the value on the display can be used to determine whether the battery needs to be recharged.
BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL
Press the HORN button for horn sounds.
Press the MUSIC button to play pre-programmed musical tunes. Press the MUSIC button to change to a different pre-programmed tune.
Visual Description: The steering wheel is shown with the "Horn button" and "Music button" clearly labeled.
TOW HANDLE, UNDER THE RIDE-ON
When the ride-on's battery is flat, you can pull it home, by releasing the handle from underneath the ride on.
Visual Description: An image shows the location of the tow handle underneath the ride-on car.
DOOR LOCKING
Visual Description: Two images show the door lock mechanism: one in the "Open position" and one in the "Locked position".
For a child to exit the ride-on, release the door button. Use the same button to lock the door when a child is inside the ride-on.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING
Factors which may influence the ride-on's performance and life span:
- How flat the driving surface is
- The weight of the driver
- Whether the battery has been fully charged
- Whether the motor ride-on is regularly used
- Whether water or any other liquid has eroded the electrical components
PROBLEM: The vehicle does not run
CAUSE: The battery may low on power.
After each use, or once a month minimum, charge the battery for 8-12 hours. Do not leave the battery on the charger for more than 20 hours.
CAUSE: Thermal fuse has tripped.
The vehicle is equipped with a self-resetting fuse. When the vehicle is overloaded or operated incorrectly; the self-resetting fuse will be cut off for 5-20 seconds before becoming operational again. The self-resetting fuse is under the seat (Refer to the picture).
Visual Description: A diagram shows a battery connected to a fuse.
To avoid the fuse cut off the power, follow these guidelines:
- DO NOT overload the vehicle, Maximum weight allowed: 25 kg
- DO NOT tow anything behind the vehicle.
- DO NOT drive up steep slopes.
- DO NOT drive into fixed objects, which may cause the wheels to spin, causing the motor to overheat.
- DO NOT drive in very hot weather, components may overheat.
- DO NOT tamper with the electric system, doing so may create a short circuit, causing the fuse to trip.
CAUSE: Wheel nuts are loose.
If the nuts are not tight, the wheels will not engage the forward gears. Tighten the nut with the nut wrench.
CAUSE: Battery connector or wires are loose.
Make Sure the battery connectors are firmly plugged in to each other.
CAUSE: Battery is dead.
Have you properly maintained the battery according to the directions? Is the battery old? Your battery may need to be replaced.
CAUSE: Electric system is damaged.
Water may have corroded the system, or loose dirt, gravel or sand might have jammed the switch.
CAUSE: Motor is damaged.
The motor needs professional repair.
PROBLEM: The battery will not recharge.
CAUSE: Battery connector or adapter connector is loose.
Make sure the battery connector and adapter connector are firmly plugged together.
CAUSE: Charger is not plugged in.
Make sure the charger is plugged into the wall outlet and the power flow to the outlet is on.
CAUSE: Charger is not working.
Is the charger warm while charging? If not, the charger may be broken and may need to be replaced.
PROBLEM: The vehicle does not run very long.
CAUSE: Battery may be undercharged.
You may not be charging the battery long enough. After each use, or once a month minimum, charge the battery for 8 to 12 hours. Do not leave the battery on the charger for more than 20 hours.
CAUSE: Battery is old.
The battery will eventually lose the ability to hold a charge. Depending on the amount of use, and varying conditions, the battery should operate for one to three years. Replace the battery with a new One.
PROBLEM: Battery buzzes or gurgles when charging.
This is normal and not a cause for concern. It may also be silent when charging, which is also normal.
PROBLEM: Charger feels warm when recharging battery.
This is normal and not a cause for concern.
CLEANING
Clean the motor ride-on with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any wax or spray liquids for cleaning. It could erode the power switch.
Do not submerge the ride-on or charger into water or other liquid at any time.
STORAGE
Do not store the ride-on in an area of high temperature, humidity or near flames.
When raining or snowing, keep the ride-on under cover and out of the weather.
Do not change the batteries setting, as it can cause fire and damage the electrical circuit system. Do not change the ride-on's electrical circuit system. Any repairs done to this unit must be carried out by authorised and qualified service personnel.
Do not allow children to charge the ride-on, play with the battery or motor.
If the ride-on will not be used for a long period of time (3 months or longer), it is advised that you fully charge the battery and disconnect it from the connections.
A long period of non-use will damage the battery. It is advised that the battery should be charged once a month, even if the ride-on is not being used.
A new battery must be fully charged before its first use.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
- Your sealed lead-acid battery must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.
- Do not dispose of your 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, land filling or mixing of sealed lead-acid batteries with household trash is prohibited by law.
- Return an exhausted battery to your local approved lead-acid battery recycle, such as a local seller of automotive batteries.
- Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound recycling and disposal of lead-acid batteries.
Contact Information
LENOXX
Website: www.lenoxx.com.au
Phone: 1300 666 848
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