8 • T-MAXX 3.3 OWNER’S MANUAL
RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
• Do not kink the receiver’s antenna wire. Kinks in the antenna wire will
reduce range.
• DO NOT CUT any part of the receiver’s antenna wire. Cutting the
antenna will reduce range.
• Extend the antenna wire in the model as far as possible for maximum
range. It is not necessary to extend the antenna wire out of the body,
but wrapping or coiling the antenna wire should be avoided.
• The antenna wire must be installed into the antenna tube to protect
it from getting cut or damaged, which will reduce range. When
installing the antenna wire into the antenna tube, be careful not
to kink the wire by pressing it against the antenna tube cap. The
antenna wire should extend to just below or to within one-half inch
below the cap.
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 compartment door and snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the status LED 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 or
freshly charged batteries. The power indicator light does not indicate
the charge level of the battery pack installed in the model.
INSTALLING RECEIVER BATTERIES
The radio receiver in your model uses 4 AA batteries.
The receiver battery holder is located underneath the
battery cover. The battery cover can be identified by the on/off switch.
1. Remove the battery cover by
removing the two 3x10mm
buttonhead cap screws
from the cover.
2. Remove the battery holder
and install 4 AA alkaline
batteries. Make careful
note of the battery polarity by
comparing against the diagrams
in the battery holder.
3. Insert the battery holder into the
battery cover.
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Route the battery wires through the slot
in the battery cover.
If the wires are not
properly routed, they may become broken
or shorted, causing radio system failure and
loss of control.
5. Reinstall the battery cover and secure with the screws.
To prevent losing control of your model, it is important to stop at the first
sign of weak receiver batteries. Visible warning signals include sluggish
steering response and shortened radio range.
If the radio system doesn’t appear to work when the transmitter and
receiver switches are turned on, check for correct battery installation.
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 on the transmitter) to avoid losing control.
TRAXXAS TQ
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RADIO SYSTEM
Optional Accessory: Rechargeable Receiver Battery
Your model can be upgraded with the RX Power Pack
NiMH rechargeable receiver battery (part #3037). This
battery eliminates the 4-cell battery holder and the need
to replace alkaline batteries.
