22 • T-MAXX
The Traxxas EZ-Start brings the convenience of push-button electric
engine starting to your T-Maxx. 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.
• 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.
Charging the EZ-Start Battery
The included charger can be used to charge the included EZ-Start
battery pack.
Do not charge batteries inside of an automobile. Read the
Safety Precautions section of this guide.
1. Plug the charger into a 12-volt
automotive auxiliary power socket.
The charger is compatible with 12-volt
automotive auxiliary power sockets only.
The LED on the charger will glow red to
indicate it is ready to charge a battery.
2. Connect the battery to begin charging.
Plug the battery into the charger.
The charger’s LED will flash green,
indicating that charging has begun.
The flashing green LED on the charger
indicates the charge progress.
3. Disconnect the battery when charging
is complete.
When the battery is fully
charged, the LED will light solid green.
The battery will be warm in your hand.
Disconnect the battery.
Installing the EZ-Start Battery
1. Press the tab in the end of the battery
compartment door to open (A).
2. Plug a fully charged 7.2-volt
battery pack into the
connector inside (B).
3. 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).
4. Install the battery into the
compartment and press the
wires securely into place.
5. Snap the battery compartment door back on and lock the
end tab (D).
Using Other Chargers
Another convenient option
for charging the included
battery is an AC peak-
detecting charger that plugs
directly into an AC wall
outlet, such as the EZ-Peak
Plus Charger with iD, Part
#2970. It contains special
peak-detection circuitry
that automatically shuts the
charger off when the battery
is fully charged.
Caution
: Never use a
15-minute timed charger to
recharge your model’s battery
packs. Overcharging may
result, causing damage to the
battery packs.
THE TRAXXAS EZ-START ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM
THE TRX 2.5 RACING ENGINE
A
B
C
D
2,7,12
CHARGE PROGRESS
x1
1 green flash
0 - 25% charged
x2
2 green flashes
25% - 50% charged
x3
3 green flashes
50% - 75% charged
x4
4 green flashes
75% or more charged
Solid green LED
100% charged
CHARGER LED INDICATION
MEANING
Solid Red LED
Ready for Charging
Slowly Flashing Green LED
Charging (see Charge Progress chart)
Solid Green LED
Battery Fully Charged
Flashing Red LED
Charger error
1
2
3
Disconnected
Connected
Charged
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