Traxxas T-Maxx 4910 Owner's Manual page 14

The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System
Installing Receiver Batteries
Direct the battery
wires through the
The radio receiver in your T-Maxx uses 4 AA batteries. The battery
slot in the battery
holder for the receiver batteries is located underneath the battery
cover. If the wires are not
cover. The battery cover can be identified by the on/off switch.
properly routed, they may
become broken or shorted,
1. Remove the battery cover by removing the two 3x10mm
causing radio system
failure and loss of control.
2. Remove the battery holder and install 4 AA alkaline batteries.
If you use rechargeable
batteries in your receiver,
be aware that when they
begin to lose their charge,
they lose power much more
quickly than regular
alkaline batteries. Signs of
weak receiver batteries
include sluggish steering
response and shortened
radio range. Caution:
Discontinue running your
T-Maxx at the first sign of
weak batteries to avoid
losing control.
If the radio system
doesn't appear to
3. Insert the battery holder into the battery cover.
work when the
transmitter and receiver
4. Reinstall the battery cover and secure with the screws
switches are turned on,
check for correct battery
installation.
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roundhead self-tapping screws from the cover.
Make careful note of the battery polarity by comparing
against the diagrams in the battery holder.
On/Off
Switch
(see sidebar!).
4-cell
battery
holder