Summary of Contents for Fisher-Price Power Wheels J5248
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Phillips Screwdriver (not included). • Use only with a Power Wheels ® ® 12 Volt Lead-Acid Rechargeable Battery and a Power Wheels ® ® 12 Volt Charger with type 12V connector (both included). Owner's Manual with Assembly Instructions For Model J5248...
ELECTRICAL HAZARD • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer. • PREVENT FIRE - Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system. - Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious injury.
• If you experience a problem with this product, or are missing a part, please call us at 1-800-348-0751, rather than return this product to the store. • Please identify all parts before assembly and save all packaging material until assembly is complete to ensure that no parts are discarded. •...
PARTS PICTURE Vehicle Steering Column Cap Handlebar Front End Seat 12 Volt Charger 12 Volt Battery Clip Base Plate Parts Not Shown Label Sheet #8 x 2" Screw - 2 " #8 x Screw - 13 " #8 x Washer - 2 #10 x 1"...
ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING • Battery can fall out and injure a child if vehicle tips over. Always use battery retainer. • PREVENT FIRE - Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and could also ruin the electrical system.
Battery Charger Connector • Plug the charger connector into the battery • Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet Notes: - Use the charger only in a wall outlet. Do not plug the AC adaptor into a ceiling outlet. - If power flow to the wall outlet is controlled by a switch, make sure the switch is “ON”.
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• Fit another #8 x " screw through the hole shown in the front end and into the vehicle. Tighten the screw. Hint: You may need to adjust the front end to align the holes. • Grasp the bar on the front end and pull it out and up to properly position the front end.
• Fit a " washer onto the #8 x 2" screws. • Insert the screws with washer into the base plate plate and tighten. • Turn the vehicle upright. Steering Column Opening BACK VIEW • Insert the handlebar steering column down through the opening in the front end of the vehicle.
• Insert two #10 x 1" screws into the clip and tighten. Front Tab A LEFT SIDE VIEW • First, insert the tab on the front of the seat into the slot toward the front end of the vehicle A . •...
IMPORTANT! Use only a Power Wheels ® 12 volt lead-acid rechargeable battery. Use of any other battery will damage your vehicle. Make sure that you charge the battery for at least 18 hours using the enclosed Power Wheels 12 volt charger before operating ®...
BATTERY CARE AND DISPOSAL Care If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See information below for proper disposal. If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician.
RIDING HAZARD WARNING • Prevent Injuries and Deaths • Direct Adult Supervision Required. • Never Ride at Night. • Keep Children Within Safe Riding Areas. These areas must be: - away from swimming pools and other bodies of water to prevent drownings - generally level to prevent tipovers - away from steps, steep inclines, cars, roads and alleys.
As assembled, your vehicle is ready to roll in low speed (2 child has mastered the basic skills of driving and understands the rules for safe driving, it’s time to remove the high speed lock-out screw to allow the vehicle to operate in low or high speed. See the instructions on this page to remove the high speed lock-out screw. Beginner Use - Low Speed Drive •...
CHARGE INDICATOR Button 12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR • Press the 12 volt battery charge indicator button to check the power level of your battery: All four lights means the 12 volt battery is 100% (fully) charged. Three lights means the 12 volt battery is 75% (mostly) charged. Two lights means the 12 volt battery is 50% charged.
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS IMPORTANT! If you experience a problem with your vehicle, first check the Problems and Solutions Guide below. If you still experience a problem, please contact Power Wheels Consumer Relations, toll-free at 1-800-348-0751 between 9 AM - 7 PM (EST) Monday through Friday ®...
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Short run time (Less than Undercharged battery 1 - 3 hours per charge) Overcharged battery Battery is old and will not accept full charge Tripped thermal fuse Vehicle runs sluggishly Undercharged battery Battery needs charging Battery is old and will not accept full charge Vehicle is overloaded Driving conditions are too stressful...
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Vehicle runs in low speed, but High speed lock-out not disconnected. does not run in high speed. Please note: The vehicle is designed to operate in low speed only in reverse When the foot pedal is pressed Operation of vehicle in low speed one rear wheel spins Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t...
FCC STATEMENT (United States Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Before first-time use, you must charge the battery Charge the battery immediately after each use. Charge the battery once a month, even if the vehicle your vehicle to the store! We're a toll-free phone call away, and we can help. If you are missing parts or need assistance, please call: 1-800-348-0751 8 am - 6 pm EST, Monday through Friday.
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