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Using Other Chargers
Another convenient option for
charging the included battery
is an AC peak-detecting
charger that plugs directly
into an AC wall outlet, such
as the Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus,
Part #2933. It contains special
peak-detection circuitry
that automatically shuts the
charger off when the battery
is fully charged.
Caution
: Never use a
15-minute timed charger to
recharge your model’s battery
packs. Overcharging may
result, causing damage to the
battery packs.
The Traxxas EZ-Start brings the convenience of push-button electric
engine starting to your Nitro Rustler. The EZ-Start consists of a hand-
held control unit and an on-board motorized starter.
• Power for the EZ-Start system comes from a 7.2-volt rechargeable battery
pack installed in the hand-held control unit.
• The engine glow plug is heated automatically by the EZ-Start system,
eliminating the need to keep up with a separate glow plug igniter.
• The voltage to the glow plug is kept constant, regardless of the
load placed on the starter by the starter motor.
• The “Glow Plug” LED (light emitting diode) on the control unit
indicates the condition of the glow plug.
• The “Motor” LED indicates the status of the EZ-Start electric starter motor.
• The cush drive mechanism in the drive unit prevents damage to the
gears caused by engine kickback.
• Smart Start
™
protection circuitry prevents damage to the motor by cutting
power if the load on the motor or other electronics exceeds safe limits.
Charging the EZ-Start Battery
The included charger can be used to charge the included battery pack.
The battery pack should be removed from the vehicle before charging.
Do not leave the battery unattended while charging.
1. Plug the charger into the wall.
The LED on the charger should
glow green.
2. Connect the included EZ-Start
battery pack to the charger
output cord. The LED will glow red
indicating the battery is charging.
3. The battery should charge for
approximately 4 ½ hours. The LED
will turn green when the battery is
fully charged.
Installing the EZ-Start Battery
1. Press the tab in the end of the battery
compartment door to open. (A)
2. Plug a fully charged
7.2-volt battery pack into
the connector inside. (B)
3. Twist the battery 2 or 3
times to twirl the battery
plug wires. This helps hold the
wire and battery in place when
the battery is installed in the
compartment. (C)
4. Install the battery into the
compartment and press the wires securely into place.
5. Snap the battery compartment door back on and lock the end tab. (D)
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