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TRAXXAS STABILITY MANAGEMENT (TSM)
Traxxas Stability Management or
TSM allows you to experience all
the speed and acceleration that
was engineered into your Traxxas
model by helping you to maintain
control of the vehicle in low-traction situations. TSM helps provide
straight ahead full-throttle acceleration on slippery surfaces,
without fishtailing, spinouts, or loss of control. TSM also dramatically
improves braking control. High speed cornering and control is also
made possible as TSM makes corrections for you, without intruding
on your fun, or creating unexpected side effects.
The Multi-Function knob on
the TQi transmitter has been
programmed to control TSM.
The recommended (default)
setting for TSM is to rotate the
knob to the 12:00 position (the
zero mark on the dial).
Turn the knob clockwise to
increase assistance; turn the
knob counterclockwise to
decrease assistance. Turn the
knob counterclockwise to its
stop to turn TSM completely off.
Note:
TSM is deactivated
automatically when driving or
braking in reverse.
When driving on surfaces with some traction, decrease the TSM
setting to allow the vehicle to feel more “loose” for power sliding,
drifting, and so on. On surfaces with very little traction (loose dirt,
smooth concrete, ice/snow), increase TSM to maximize acceleration
and control.
Drive with TSM on and off to test how it is making your control of
the vehicle easier and more precise. For more information, visit
Traxxas.com/tsm.
Note:
TSM must be completely turned off while adjusting steering
trim.
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER ANTENNA
The receiver antenna and antenna
tube must be properly installed before
operating your model. Follow these
steps to install the antenna and antenna
tube:
1. Slide the antenna wire into the
antenna tube to its full extent. When
fully inserted, the wire should reach
to approximately 1/2 inch below the
tube cap. Do not leave any slack in the
antenna wire.
2. Remove the set screw from the
opening next to the antenna mount
with the supplied 1.5mm “L” wrench.
3. Insert the tube into the antenna
mount. Take care not to crimp the
antenna wire.
4. Reinstall and tighten the set screw with the supplied 1.5mm “L”
wrench until it is flush with the top of the opening.
To prevent loss
of radio range, do not kink or cut the black wire, do not bend or
cut the metal tip, and do not bend or cut the white wire at the
end of the metal tip. Do not shorten the antenna tube.
See the
sidebar for more information.
Fail-Safe
Your Traxxas radio system
is equipped with a built-
in failsafe function that
returns the throttle to its
last saved neutral position
in the event of a signal loss.
The LED on the transmitter
and the receiver will rapidly
flash red when the failsafe
mode is activated. If Fail-
Safe activates while you
are operating your model,
determine the reason for
signal loss and resolve the
problem before operating
your model again.
To prevent loss of radio range,
do not kink or cut the black wire,
do not bend or cut the metal tip,
and do not bend or cut the white
wire at the end of the metal tip.
Correct
No
No
No
No
Antenna
Tube
Set
Screw
1.5mm
Wrench
Antenna
Mount
TRAXXAS TQ
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RADIO SYSTEM
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Recommended setting
Decrease
assistance
Increase
assistance
TSM off
