Power Wheels Instructions

Power Wheels are battery-operated children's vehicles made by Fisher-Price. They are designed for urban home use on sidewalks, grass and other hard surfaces and come in a variety of designs to make a child feel as if they are driving mom and dad's favorite vehicle.

  1. Out of the Box

    • When you take the Power Wheels out of the box, you will have to place the hood, bumpers and seats in the body with a screwdriver. Place two AA batteries into the dash so it can work as well. You will also need to charge the batteries. They are either six- or 12-volt batteries that should take several hours to fully charge. Power Wheels also come with varying-speed models that allow a child to move between one and five miles per hour. For beginners, you will want to engage the high-speed lockout to prevent the vehicle from going to the higher designated speed. This is located on the dash board and can be removed with a screw driver.

    Adult Supervision

    • This is a vehicle, first and foremost, and children need to learn proper driving techniques to safely operate it. Always make sure the child is being supervised while operating this and never remove the speed lock until you are certain that they are capable of handling the additional speed without hurting someone or themselves. These are not four-wheeling vehicles that can deal with gravel or grades very well. Children should not be allowed to ride the vehicle where they are more likely to lose control of it. Make sure your child knows what forward gear is, and reverse. Also make sure he knows that stopping only requires releasing the gas pedal.

    Maintenance

    • The Power Wheels will become sluggish as the battery is dying. This is normal and only needs a recharging. The vehicle should last for one to three hours with a fully charged battery. If it lasts less than this, there may be a tripped circuit breaker. The circuit breaker will automatically reset after 30 seconds, but this may be a chronic problem if you exceed the weight limit of the vehicle or overload it with steep hills. Refrain from this to prevent injury or damage to the Power Wheels. Do not be alarmed if the charger becomes warm or hot when charging. This is normal and should be done by an adult, never the child. If the vehicle cannot reach the maximum speed, double check the speed lockout. Power Wheels only move in low speed when in reverse.

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