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INSTALLING RECEIVER BATTERIES
The receiver battery holder is located underneath the bat-
tery cover. Remove the battery cover by removing the two
body clips from the posts on both sides of the battery holder.
Install 4 “AA” batteries into the battery holder. Alkaline batteries
should be used. Place the battery holder into the battery cover
with the cushioning foam. Secure the battery cover to the chassis
using the two body clips as shown.
ANTENNA SETUP
Locate the plastic tube and the antenna tip (supplied in the bag with
your instructions). Insert the black antenna wire, extending from the
receiver housing, into one end of the tube and push it all the way
through. Spray the wire with glass cleaner to make it easier to insert.
Insert the tube into the antenna mount in the side of the chassis.
Fold the remaining antenna wire over the top of the antenna tube
and secure it with the vinyl antenna tip.
Under no circumstances should you ever cut your antenna wire.
Its length is specially tuned to the frequency band, and cutting it
could severely shorten the radio’s range. On the transmitter,
fully
extend
the chrome telescopic antenna.
RADIO SYSTEM OPERATION
Your radio system was pre-adjusted before it left the factory, however,
the adjustment should be checked prior to running the truck.
1) Before you ever turn your radio system on, you must “clear”
your frequency. There are six different channels numbered 1
through 6. Each of the six channels is represented by a color.
Look at the crystal in the back of the transmitter to determine
which of the channels your truck is operating on. Clearing your
frequency means checking to be sure that no one else in the
area is operating on the same channel.
2)
TIP: Always turn the transmitter on first and off last.
This
will prevent the model from receiving stray signals and run-
ning out of control. Slide the transmitter switch to the “on”
position. A steady red light
should illuminate.
A flashing
red light indicates weak bat-
teries.
Weak batteries will limit
the range of the radio signal
between your transmitter and
receiver. Loss of the radio signal
can cause you to lose control of
the truck.
3) Turn the truck on. The switch is located on the chassis. The
servos should jump and move to their idle (neutral) positions.
RADIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
• THROTTLE NEUTRAL ADJUST
The throttle neutral adjustment is located on the transmitter
face and controls the forward and reverse travel of the throttle
trigger. There are two settings, 50/50 which allows equal travel
for both forward and brake, and 70/30 which allows more travel
for throttle and less for brake. Change the adjustment by press-
ing the button and sliding it to the desired position. 70/30 is the
recommended setting while running the Nitro Sport.
• SERVO REVERSING SWITCHES
On the front of the transmitter there are two switches. One
for throttle and one for steering. Moving the switches reverses
the direction of the corresponding servos. For example, if you
turn your steering wheel right and the model moves left, then
switch the steering servo reversing switch to correct the servo
direction. You may need to adjust the corresponding trim control
after moving the servo-reversing switch.
TOTAL TRIGGER
MOVEMENT
50%
REVERSE
50%
FORWARD
Contact Traxxas for assistance: 1-888-TRAXXAS. 972-613-3300 (outside USA). E-Mail us at [email protected]