Installing Battery Packs
The E-Maxx requires two fully charged 7.2 volt NiCd or NiMH
battery packs.
Do not run the E-Maxx with just one battery.
These batteries are not included with the model. You can use
either side-by-side racing style packs or the more common stick
packs. The battery compartments on the E-Maxx are designed to
handle both. The E-Maxx’s run time is greatly affected by the
milliamp hour (mAh) rating of the batteries. A 3000 mAh battery
pack will theoretically run twice as long as a 1500 mAh sport
pack. Follow the charger manufacturer’s directions for charging
and caring for your battery packs.
The battery compartments are configured for stick packs from
the factory. If you are using side-by-side racing packs, then you
will need to reconfigure the battery hold downs as shown:
Stick packs
1.
Remove the body clip securing the battery hold down. Lift
the end of the hold down and swing it out.
2.
Slide the battery pack in place. Swing the hold down back in
and over the post.
3.
Secure it with the body clip. Use the upper hole in the post.
Repeat for the other pack.
Side-by-side packs
When using side-by-side packs, the battery retainer must be
completely removed and flipped over.
1.
Remove the shoulder screw which acts as the hinge for the
battery retainer. Replace the shoulder screw with the
supplied metal post (found in your instruction manual
packet).
2.
Install the batteries in the compartment and then place the
battery hold down over the posts with the flat side facing up.
3.
Secure the battery hold down with body clips in the lower
holes in the posts.
Use the
Right Charger
The most convenient
type of charger is an AC
peak-detecting charger that
plugs directly into an AC wall
outlet. It contains special
peak-detection circuitry that
automatically shuts the
charger off when the battery
is fully charged.
If you’re using a 15-minute
timed charger, always fully
discharge the battery pack
before each charge. Some
high mAh battery packs
(1500 mAh or higher) require
more than the standard 15
minutes of charge time. If the
battery pack is cold after 15
minutes of charging, add
another 5 minutes of charge
time. Closely monitor the
battery pack and stop
charging it when it begins to
feel warm to the touch. Never
leave a battery charging
unattended. Always follow
charger manufacturer’s
instructions.
If the radio system
doesn’t appear to
work when the
transmitter and model
switches are turned on,
check for correct battery
installation.
The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System
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Using stick packs
Using side-by-side packs
See page 25 for information about installing 7-cell (8.4 volt)
battery packs in the E-Maxx.