22 • NITRO RUSTLER
THE TRX 2.5 RACING ENGINE
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
Charger (part #2970) or
Traxxas EZ-Peak Dual Charger
(part #2972) when used in
conjunction with the Traxxas
High-Current Connector
adapter (part #3061). Both
chargers contain 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 EZ-Start battery pack.
Do not
charge batteries inside of an automobile. Read
the Safety Precautions section of this guide.
1. Plug the charger into a 12-volt automotive
auxiliary power socket.
The charger is
compatible with 12-volt automotive
auxiliary power sockets only. The LED on the
charger will glow red to indicate it is ready
to charge a battery.
2. Connect the battery to begin charging.
Plug
the battery into the charger. The charger’s
LED will flash green, indicating that charging
has begun. The flashing green LED on the
charger indicates the charge progress.
3. Disconnect the battery when charging is complete.
When the
battery is fully charged, the LED will light solid green. The battery
will be warm in your hand. Disconnect the battery.
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)
THE TRAXXAS EZ-START
®
ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM
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A
B
C
D
CHARGE PROGRESS
x1
1 green flash
0 - 25% charged
x2
2 green flashes
25% - 50% charged
x3
3 green flashes
50% - 75% charged
x4
4 green flashes
75% or more charged
Solid green LED
100% charged
CHARGER LED INDICATION
MEANING
Solid Red LED
Ready for Charging
Slowly Flashing Green LED
Charging (see Charge Progress chart)
Solid Green LED
Battery Fully Charged
Flashing Red LED
Charger error
Note:
If there is a problem with the battery, such as a short circuit, the charger’s LED will flash
red. Disconnect the battery and unplug the charger from its power source to clear the error.
Determine the cause of the error before continuing.
1
2
3
Disconnected
Connected
Charged
