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Remember, always turn the
transmitter on first and off
last to avoid damage to your
model.
When rechargeable batteries
begin to lose their charge,
they will fade much faster
than alkaline dry cells. Stop
immediately at the first sign
of weak batteries. Never turn
the transmitter off when the
battery pack is plugged
in. The model could run out
of control.
TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM
RADIO SYSTEM RULES
• Always turn your transmitter on first and off last. This procedure
will help to prevent your model from receiving stray signals
from another transmitter, or other source, and running out of
control. Your model has electronic fail-safes to prevent this type of
malfunction, but the first, best defense against a runaway model is
to always turn the transmitter on first and off last.
• Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio system.
Weak batteries will limit the radio signal between the receiver and
the transmitter.
Loss of the radio signal can cause you to lose
control of your model.
• Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery.
• In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another,
the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds
of turning on the transmitter. The transmitter LED will flash fast
red, indicating a failure to link. If you miss it, simply turn off the
transmitter and start over.
RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS
Steering Trim
The steering trim knob located on the face of the
transmitter adjusts the neutral (center) point of the
steering channel. If your model pulls to the right or left
when the steering wheel is centered, turn the knob until the model
drives straight when the steering wheel is centered.
Channel Reversing
The TQ 2.4GHz transmitter has been programmed with the
correct servo direction settings for your model and should not
require adjustment.
These instructions are for reference and
troubleshooting only.
Reversing a channel reverses the direction of the corresponding
servo. For example, if you turn the steering wheel to the right and
the model turns left, Channel 1 would need to be reversed to correct
the servo direction. Use the following procedures to reverse the
steering and throttle channels, if necessary.
Servo reversing should
only be required if you accidentally reset the direction of a channel.
Do not reverse the steering or throttle channels unless necessary.
Steering reversing procedure:
1. Press and hold the SET button on the transmitter for two
seconds. The status LED will flash green.
2. Turn and hold the steering wheel to the full left or full right
position (it does not matter which position you choose).
3. While holding the steering wheel in position, press the SET
button to reverse the channel.
4. The channel is now reversed. Confirm correct servo operation
before running your model.
Throttle reversing procedure:
Note
: Throttle reversing is often times unnecessary on electric
models, as issues with the throttle can usually be solved by
reprogramming the speed control and/or verifying that the motor
RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS
Forward
Neutral
Brake/Reverse
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Make certain the model’s
receiver antenna is properly
installed before operating
your model. See “Installing
the Receiver Antenna.”
Failure to properly install the
receiver antenna will result in
greatly reduced radio range
and potential loss of control.
Always turn your
transmitter on first.
Turn on the model.
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Plug in the battery.
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