7
GETTING STARTED
INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
Your transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery
compartment is located in the base of the transmitter.
1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the
tab and sliding the door open.
2. Install the batteries in the correct orientation, as
indicated in the battery compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery compartment door and snap it
closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the status LED for a
solid green light.
If the status LED flashes red, the transmitter batteries may
be weak, discharged, or possibly installed incorrectly.
Replace with new or freshly charged batteries. The status
LED does not indicate the charge level of the battery
pack installed in the model. Refer to the Troubleshooting
section on page 12 for more information on the transmitter
status LED codes.
If the status LED doesn’t light green on the
transmitter, check the polarity of the batteries.
Check rechargeable batteries for a full charge. If you see
any other flashing signal from the LED, refer to the chart
on page 12 to identify the code.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Your model includes a
12-volt DC charger that
will charge the supplied
battery in about 35
minutes. Plug the charger
into an automotive
auxiliary power socket.
The charger is compatible
with 12-volt automotive
auxiliary power sockets
only. The LED on the
charger will glow red.
Plug the battery into the
charger. The LED will
blink green, indicating the
battery is charging. When
charging is complete
(indicated by a solid green
LED), unplug the battery
from the charger, and unplug the charger from the power
socket. Never leave a battery unattended while charging.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
Your model includes a 7.2V 6-cell NiMH battery pack.
Follow these steps to install the battery:
1. Remove the body
clip from the battery
hold-down,
and then remove the
battery hold-down.
2. Install the battery
pack into the battery
compartment with
the battery wires
facing the front of the
model.
3. Reinstall the battery
hold-down, making
sure not to pinch the
battery wires. Secure
the battery hold-
down with the body
clip.
Do not connect
the battery pack to
the ESC at this time.
Note:
Always unplug the battery and remove from the
model after use.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA batteries. New Traxxas
alkaline batteries (part #2914) are included with your
model. You may also use rechargeable batteries, such as
NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries, in your transmitter.
Make sure rechargeable batteries are fully charged
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
If you use rechargeable batteries in your transmitter, be
aware that when they begin to lose their charge, they lose
power more quickly than regular alkaline batteries.
CAUTION:
Discontinue running your model at the first
sign of weak batteries (flashing red light) to avoid losing
control.
Disconnected
Connected
Charged
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2
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