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Slayer

Use the Right Charger

The most convenient type
of charger is an AC peak-
detecting charger that
plugs directly into an AC
wall outlet, such as the TRX
Power Charger (see page 11
for more info). It contains
special peak-detection
circuitry that automatically
shuts the charger off when
the battery is fully charged.

If you’re using a 15-minute
timed charger, always
fully discharge the battery
pack before each charge.
Some high mAh battery
packs (1500 mAh or
higher) require more than
the standard 15 minutes
of charge time. If the
battery pack is cold after
15 minutes of charging,
add another 5 minutes
of charge time. Closely
monitor the battery
pack and stop charging
it when it begins to feel
warm to the touch. Never
leave a battery charging
unattended. Always follow
charger manufacturer’s
instructions.

Inexpensive overnight wall
chargers may also be used

The Traxxas EZ-Start brings the convenience of push-button electric
engine starting to your Slayer. 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 (battery
sold separately).

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.

Installing the EZ-Start Battery

The EZ-Start system requires a fully charged 7.2-volt rechargeable
NiCad or NiMH battery pack (not included). Use a charger (not
included) designed for 7.2-volt battery packs. Charge the battery
according to the charger manufacturer’s directions.

Press the tab in the end of the battery

compartment door to open (A).

Plug a fully charged 7.2-volt

battery pack into the
connector inside (B).

Twist the battery two or

three 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).

Install the battery into the

compartment and press the
wires securely into place.

Snap the battery compartment door back on and lock the

end tab (D).

Using the EZ-Start

Your EZ-Start controller plugs into a 4-prong receptacle in the center of the
bed on your Slayer. When the red button on the controller is pressed, the
EZ-Start motor begins to spin the engine and power from the control unit
heats the glow plug. Assuming all settings and preparations are correct,
the engine should start almost immediately.

Each of the two status indicator LEDs on
the hand-held control unit, the

Motor

LED

and the

Glow Plug

LED, should light green

while starting. If either LED fails to light
while starting, there is a fault indicated
with that function.

Protection Mode

The EZ-Start uses Smart Start

™

technology to monitor the condition

of the system and detect failures. The controller monitors the load
being placed on the EZ-Start motor. If the load becomes excessive,
the system shuts off power to the motor to prevent costly damage
to the motor and the controller. This may occur, for example, if the
engine floods with fuel during starting. The starter spins at first but
when excessive fuel in the combustion chamber begins to lock up the
engine, the starter motor slows under the heavier load. This causes
the protection circuit to shut off the power to the motor. Allow at least
3 minutes for the starter motor to cool and the circuit to automatically
reset before continuing. Use the time to find and eliminate the
condition that caused the excessive load on the starter motor.

ThE TRAXXAS EZ-START ElEcTRIc STARTInG SYSTEM

Motor

Glow Plug

Motor

Glow Plug

Motor

Glow Plug

Motor

Glow Plug

Motor

Glow Plug

Motor