12 • STAMPEDE 4x4 VXL
2,3
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 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 status LED does
not indicate the charge level of the battery
pack installed in the model. Refer to the
Troubleshooting section on page 30 for more
information on the transmitter status LED codes.
CHARGING THE NiMH BATTERY PACK
The included charger can be used to charge the provided battery
pack. The battery pack should be removed from the vehicle before
charging. Do not leave the battery unattended while charging.
For
faster charging, the optional Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus (part #2933) can
charge at 4 amps to reduce charging time to only 45 minutes!
It is
normal for the battery to become slightly warm as it nears full-
charge, but the battery should never become hot. If the battery
becomes hot, disconnect it from the charger immediately. NEVER
charge a LiPo battery using a NiMH charger
.
1. Plug the charger into the wall. The LED on the charger should
glow green.
2. Connect the provided battery pack to the charger output cord.
The LED will glow red, indicating the battery is charging.
3. The battery should charge for approximately 8
½
hours. The LED
will turn green when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the
battery from the charger after charging.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries or rechargeable
batteries, such as NiCad
or NiMH (nickel-metal
hydride) batteries, in your
transmitter. Make sure
rechargeable batteries are
fully charged according
to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
If you use rechargeable
batteries in your transmitter,
be aware that when they
begin to lose their charge,
they lose power more
quickly than regular alkaline
batteries.
Caution: Discontinue
running your model at the
first sign of weak batteries
(flashing red light) to avoid
losing control.
If the status LED doesn’t light
green, check the polarity
of the batteries. Check
rechargeable batteries for
a full charge. If you see any
other flashing signal from the
LED, refer to the chart on page
30 to identify the code.
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3
1
Disconnected
Connected
TRAXXAS TQ
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RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
Charged