The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System
Using the TQ-3 Radio System
The TQ-3 Radio System was pre-adjusted at the factory. The
adjustment should be checked, before running the model, in
case of movement during shipping. Here’s how:
1.
Fully extend the chrome antenna mast on the transmitter
and turn the switch on. The red indicator light on the
transmitter should be solid red (not flashing).
2.
Plug the NiCd batteries in the model into the electronic
speed control.
3.
Elevate the E-Maxx so that all four tires are off the ground. If
you are holding the E-Maxx, grip it firmly. Make sure your
hands are are clear of the moving parts of the E-Maxx.
4.
Move the switch in the E-Maxx to the “ON” position. The servo
and speed control should jump and move to their idle
(neutral) position. The motors may run momentarily, causing
the E-Maxx to lurch.
5.
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 batteries.
6.
When looking down at 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.
7.
Operate the throttle trigger to ensure that you have full
forward and reverse operation, and that the motor stops
when the throttle trigger is at neutral.
8.
Operate the shift button on the transmitter and check for
rapid operation of the shifting servo. Push the shift button up
for first gear; the servo will pull the shift rod out of the
transmission. Push the shift button down for second gear; the
servo will push the shift rod into the transmission.
9.
Once adjustments are made, turn off the switch on your
E-Maxx, followed by the handheld transmitter.
Shifting
Servo
Steering
Servo
1
°
1
°
E-Maxx Servo
Operation
When NiCd
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.
Because your
E-Maxx features
zero-scrub-radius
suspension and wide tires,
the steering servo will not
fully turn the front wheels
when the vehicle is not
moving.
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