12 • NITRO RUSTLER
The Nitro Rustler’s on/off
switch does not have an
indicator plate to show
which direction is on.
However, you can tell by
looking at the wires that
come out of the switchbox.
Moving the switch towards
the gray/gray-white wires
turns the receiver on.
USING ThE RadIO SYSTEm
The TQ 2.4GHz Radio System has been adjusted at the factory for
correct operation with your model. The adjustment should be
checked before running the model, in case of movement during
shipping. Follow these steps:
1. Turn the transmitter switch on. The status LED on the transmitter
should be solid green (not flashing).
2. Turn on the receiver switch in the model. The switch is located on
the rear shock tower.
3. Position the model so that its front wheels are off the ground.
4. Turn the steering wheel on the transmitter back and forth and
check for rapid operation of the steering servo. Also, check that
the steering mechanism is not loose or binding. If the steering
operates slowly, check for weak receiver batteries.
5. When looking down at the
model, the front wheels
should be pointing straight
ahead. If the wheels are
turned slightly to the left
or right, slowly adjust the
steering trim control on the
transmitter until they are pointing straight ahead.
6. Operate the throttle trigger on the transmitter and check for
rapid operation of the throttle servo. When the throttle trigger
is pulled back, the carburetor should open. When the throttle
trigger is pushed all the way forward, the brake should lock.
7. Once adjustments are made, turn off the receiver on your model,
followed by the hand-held transmitter.
Range-Testing the Radio System
Before each running session with your model, you should range-test
your radio system to ensure that it operates properly.
1. Turn on the radio system and check its operation as described in
the previous section.
2. Have a friend hold the model with the engine off.
3. Walk away from the model with the transmitter until you reach the
farthest distance you plan to operate the model.
4. Operate the controls on the transmitter once again to be sure that
the model responds correctly.
5. Do not attempt to operate the model if there is any problem with
the radio system or any external interference with your radio signal
at your location.
Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance
The faster you drive your model, the more quickly it will near the
limit of radio range. At 50mph, a model can cover 73 feet every
second! It’s a thrill, but use caution to keep your model in range.
If you want to see your model achieve its maximum speed, it is
best to position yourself in the middle of its running area, not the
far end, so you drive the model toward and past your position. In
addition to maximizing the radio’s range, this technique will keep
your model closer to you, making it easier to see and control.
No matter how fast or far you drive your model, always leave
adequate space between you, the model, and others. Never
drive directly toward yourself or others.
Always use the idle speed
adjustment screw (
see page 21
)
on the carburetor (
see page 15
) to
adjust engine idle speed.
TRaxxaS Tq
2.4Ghz RadIO SYSTEm
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The TQ 2.4GHz transmitter has a directional antenna. For
maximum range, hold the antenna upright and pointed in
the direction of the model. Pointing the transmitter away
from the model will reduce radio range.
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