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*Toll-free support is available to U.S. residents only; ouside the U.S., please call +1-972-549-3000.
PREPARE YOUR MODEL
QUICK START GUIDE
The following guide is an overview of the procedures for preparing your model to drive. The
complete manual for your model can be viewed and downloaded by following the link on the
cover of this manual or by scanning the QR code. Please read this entire manual for complete
instructions on the proper use and maintenance of your model.
READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For your own safety, understand where carelessness and misuse could lead to personal injury
and product damage.
INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK
IN THE MODEL
Your model includes a 7.2V 6-cell NiMH battery pack.
Install the battery pack into the battery compartment
with the battery wires facing the front of the model.
Secure the battery with the battery hold-down, making
sure not to pinch the battery wires.
Compatible batteries: 5- to 6-cell, 6.0-7.2V, 2/3A NiMH
Install the transmitter batteries
The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline or
rechargeable batteries.
Charge the battery pack
Plug the charger into a wall outlet. The LED on the charger will glow green.
Plug the battery into the charger. The LED will glow red, indicating the
battery is charging. Charge time is approximately 3 ½ hours. The LED will
turn green when the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE LIPO BATTERIES WITH THE
TRAXXAS NiMH CHARGER INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE.
The included NiMH charger can only be used with Traxxas NiMH
batteries equipped with the Traxxas High-Current Connector
as shown.
Please examine your connector to make sure that it is
the proper connector. All batteries equipped with legacy Traxxas
High-Current Connectors are not compatible with the included
NiMH charger. DO NOT try to force legacy Traxxas High-Current
Connectors, or any other type of connector, into the charger
connector. DO NOT attempt to charge any batteries with the
included NiMH charger if you are unsure of the battery type, the
connector type, or if the original connector on the battery has been changed.
If you do not understand
this warning, please contact Traxxas Customer Support at 1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927)* or your
local hobby dealer for more information.
