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USING THE RADIO SYSTEM
The TQ 2.4GHz Radio System has been adjusted at the factory for correct
operation with your model. The adjustment should be checked before
running the model in case of movement during shipping. Here’s how:
1. Turn the transmitter switch on. The status LED on the transmitter
should be solid green (not flashing).
2.
Elevate the model so that the rear tires are off the ground.
If you are holding the model, grip it firmly. Make sure your hands are
clear of the moving parts of the model.
3. Plug the battery pack in the model into the speed control.
4. Press and release the EZ-Set button on the speed control to turn the
model on. The speed control’s LED will glow red. To turn the speed
control off, press the EZ-Set button until the LED turns off.
Note
: If the LED shines green after the speed control is turned
on, Low-Voltage Detection is activated. This may cause poor
performance from NiMH battery packs. Make sure to turn the Low-
Voltage Detection on when using LiPo batteries.
Never use LiPo
batteries while Low-Voltage Detection is turned off.
See page 16
for more information.
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 the 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. Once adjustments are made, turn off your model, followed by the
hand-held transmitter.
Range-Testing the Radio System
Before each running session with your model, you should range-test your
radio system to ensure that it operates properly.
1. Turn on the radio system and check its operation as described in the
previous section.
2. Have a friend hold the model. Make sure hands and clothing are clear
of the wheels and other moving parts on the model.
3. Walk away from the model with the transmitter until you reach the
farthest distance you plan to operate the model.
4. Operate the controls on the transmitter once again to be sure that the
model responds correctly.
5. Do not attempt to operate the model if there is any problem with the
radio system or any external interference with your radio signal at
your location.
• Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance
The faster you drive your model, the more quickly it will near the
limit of radio range. At top speeds, models can cover anywhere
between 50 to 100 feet every second! It’s a thrill, but use caution to
keep your model in range. If you want to see your model achieve its
maximum speed, it is best to position yourself in the middle of the
truck’s running area, not the far end, so you drive the truck towards
and past your position. In addition to maximizing the radio’s range,
this technique will keep your model closer to you, making it easier to
see and control.
Your model’s radio system is designed to operate reliably up to the
approximate distance that it is no longer easy or comfortable to see
and control the model. Most drivers will struggle to see and drive
Using Reverse: While driving,
push the throttle trigger
forward to apply brakes.
Once stopped, return the
throttle trigger to neutral.
Push the throttle trigger
forward again to engage
proportional reverse.
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The TQ 2.4GHz transmitter has a directional antenna. For
maximum range, hold the antenna upright and pointed in
the direction of the model. Pointing the transmitter away
from the model will reduce radio range.
