TRAXXAS
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QUICK START GUIDE
The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your
model running. The complete manual for your model can be viewed
and downloaded by following the link on the cover of this manual, or
by scanning the QR code. Please read this entire manual for complete
instructions on the proper use and maintenance of your model.
For your own safety, understand where carelessness and misuse could
lead to personal injury and product damage.
Charge the battery pack
Your model includes a LiPo charger. If your model requires two batteries,
two chargers are supplied. The supplied charger(s) have an output rate of
800mAh (0.8 amps), and may require up to seven hours to fully charge a
battery. For faster charging, the optional Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus can charge
at up to 6 amps to reduce charging time to an hour or less.
WARNING:
ONLY use a charger designed for LiPo batteries. NEVER charge a LiPo
battery using a NiMH charger, or a NiMH charging mode.
1. Insert the AC power cord into the charger.
2. Insert the AC cord into a wall socket (110-240V). All three LEDs will light
steady green and flash red to indicate the charger is ready to charge.
3. Plug your Traxxas Power Cell 3-cell or 2-cell LiPo into the charger
using its balance plug. If you are charging a 2-cell pack, LEDs I and
2 will glow steady red, indicating charging is underway. If you are
charging a 3-cell pack, all 3 LEDs will glow steady red. Do not leave
battery and charger unattended while charging.
4. This charger is not designed to charge two packs simultaneously.
If two batteries are plugged into the charger at the same time,
the charger will shut down. Unplug the charger and remove any
installed batteries to reset it.
5. When a cell is completely charged, its corresponding LED will glow
steady green. A 2-cell pack is fully charged when LEDs 1 and 2 are
steady green. For 3-cell packs, all 3 LEDs will glow steady green to
indicate the pack is fully charged.
Note:
If the charger detects any of the battery’s cells are already fully
charged when you plug it into the charger, the LEDs corresponding to the
charged cells will not glow steady red and will default to steady green to
indicate those cells are fully charged.
Install batteries in the transmitter
The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries. Install
them in the included holder. Make certain the holder is plugged into
the transmitter.
Install the battery pack in the model
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 (A). Swing the
battery hold down towards the chassis and
snap (lock) the end into the front hold-down
retainer (B).
Compatible batteries:
• 6-8 cell NiMH
• 2-cell and 3-cell LiPo
Activate Low-Voltage Detection
when using LiPo batteries
Turn on the transmitter
Always turn the transmitter on first, before turning on the model. The
transmitter’s LED will glow.
Plug the battery into the speed control
Align the + and – markings. Make certain the battery plug is
completely inserted.
Turn on the model
Press and release the EZ-Set button on the speed control. The speed
control’s LED will glow.
Check servo operation
Confirm the model’s wheels turn right and left when the transmitter
steering wheel is turned right and left. The front wheels should be
pointing straight ahead. If they are turned slightly, slowly adjust
the steering trim control on the transmitter until they are pointing
straight ahead.
Range test the radio system
With a friend’s help, check servo operation at the farthest distance
you plan to drive the model and confirm that there is no radio
interference.
Always turn your
transmitter on first.
Turn on the model.
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Plug in the battery.
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