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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
Spartan uses hook-and-loop straps
to secure the batteries. To install the
batteries, simply loosen the straps, slide
the battery pack beneath them, and
tighten the straps to hold the batteries
snugly against the battery tray’s foam
pads. They should be tight enough to
prevent the batteries from sliding, but
should not be pulled excessively tight.
If you wish to use other positions in the
battery tray, simply remove the straps and reinstall them in the additional
channels provided. Assemble the straps as shown in the illustration.
(NiMH batteries shown; LiPo batteries install the same).
Positioning the Battery Packs
• Battery Packs Forward:
This is the standard battery position for
Spartan. Placing the battery packs at the front of the battery trays will
give Spartan the greatest stability in all water and wind conditions.
Whether you are using the provided batteries or aftermarket NiMH or
LiPo packs, always begin with the batteries in the forward position.
• Battery Packs Centered:
Smooth water and calm winds may allow
you to move the battery packs rearward in the hull to allow the
bow to ride higher and increase Spartan’s speed. Be aware that
positioning the batteries farther aft increases the likelihood of the
boat blowing over at speed or becoming unstable.
• Battery Packs Aft:
Positioning the batteries all the way back in their
trays may provide higher top speeds but will also make Spartan more
prone to blowing over, spinouts, and instability. Experiment with this
position only in very calm conditions, and closely monitor the hull’s
attitude as you increase speed.
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RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM
The Traxxas High Current
Connector
Your model is equipped
with the patented Traxxas
High-Current Connector.
Standard connectors
restrict current flow and are
not capable of delivering
the power needed to
maximize the output of the
Brushless Power system.
The Traxxas connector’s
gold-plated terminals with
a large contact surfaces
ensure positive current
flow with the least amount
of resistance. Secure, long-
lasting, and easy to grip,
the Traxxas connector is
engineered to extract all
the power your battery has
to give.
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 power with 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
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