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TRAXXAS TQ
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RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
4
INSTALLING THE
BATTERY PACK
Install the battery pack with
the battery wires facing the
rear of the model. Insert the
tabs of the battery hold-down
into the slots in the rear hold-
down retainer and then place
the battery hold-down over
the post. Secure the battery
hold-down with body clip in
the hole in the post. Do not
connect the battery pack yet.
Using a Different Battery Configurati
on
The battery hold-down is capable of accommodating either side-
by-side racing style packs, “hump packs” with a stacked seventh
cell, or the more common stick packs. The battery compartment is
configured for stick packs from the factory. The number on each
side of the hold-down indicates the battery height in millimeters
that hold-down can accommodate. Note that one side is labeled
“25” and the other side is labeled “23”. The 25mm side is for use
with typical stick type battery packs. If you are using side-by-side
racing packs, simply flip the hold-down over to the 23mm side and
use it on the opposite side of the chassis.
Note
: For taller batteries,
an extended battery hold-down, part #5827X, is available (sold
separately). For shorter batteries (6-cell), us the included foam block
in the front of the battery compartment.
25mm side: Standard
NiMH stick pack setup
23mm side: Side-by-side
NiMH pack setup
Using Other Batteries
Your model is equipped with a state of the art, high-
performance power system. It is designed to be able to flow
large amounts of power with the least amount of restriction. The
benefits are drastically increased speed and acceleration; however,
this places extra demands on the battery and electrical system
connections. For best performance, your model requires the use of
battery packs that have cells rated for high discharge and use high-
quality, low-resistance assembly techniques, such as the included
Traxxas Power Cell Battery Pack. Cheaply made battery packs do
not retain their performance characteristics after repeated uses
in high-powered electric applications. They will lose their punch
and run time and may require frequent replacement. In addition,
poor-quality, high-resistance cell connectors could fail, requiring
disassembly and repair. The main goal is to reduce all sources of
high resistance in the pack. This includes the connector, the
wire, and the bars attaching the cells together. High
pack resistance will create additional heat and
rob you of the full power the cells are capable
of producing. We recommend using Traxxas
Power Cell batteries for best performance.
For a complete list of the Power Cell packs for your model visit:
T r a x x a s . c o m / p o w e r c e l l
The following Traxxas High-
Current Connector packages
are available from your
hobby dealer. When using
adapters, be careful not to
exceed the current rating of
the Molex connector.
Battery Compartment Specs:
• 166mm (6.54
”
) long
x 49.5mm (1.95
”
) wide
• Height with stock strap:
23mm (.91
”
) or 25mm (.94
”
)
• Height with Part #5827X
options battery standoffs:
Up to 44mm (1.73
”
)
Note: There is some flex with
the battery strap. It is possible
to fit slightly taller batteries in
the compartment.
Part #3060
Single Male/Female
Part #3080
2-Pack Female
Part #3070
2-Pack Male
Part #3061
Male Charge Adapter
Part #3062
Female Charge Adapter
