12 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE
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 (A). Swing the
battery hold down towards the chassis and
snap (lock) the end into the front hold-down
retainer (B).
TRAXXAS TQ
i
RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
2,3,4
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 #7426X
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.
INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery
compartment is located in the base of the transmitter.
1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab
and sliding the door open.
2. Install the batteries in the correct orientation as indicated in
the battery compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery door and snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the status indicator for a
solid green light.
If the status LED flashes red, the transmitter
batteries may be weak, discharged or
possibly installed incorrectly. Replace
with new batteries. The power indicator
light does not indicate the charge level
of the battery pack installed in the model. Refer to the
Troubleshooting section on page 32 for more information on
the transmitter Status LED codes.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Your model requires a fully charged battery pack. One (1)
Traxxas Power Cell LiPo battery and a charger are supplied
with your model.
Refer to the battery charging instructions supplied with the
included charger to charge the battery.
If the status LED doesn’t light
green, check the polarity of
the batteries. If you see any
other flashing signal from the
LED, refer to the chart on page
32 to identify the code.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses
AA batteries. Use new
alkaline batteries. Do
not use rechargeable AA
cells to power the TQi
transmitter, as they will not
provide sufficient voltage
for optimum transmitter
performance.
Caution: Discontinue running
your model at the first sign of
weak batteries (flashing red
light) to avoid losing control.
