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DRIVING YOUR T-MAXX
INTRODUCTION
Your TRX 2.5 Racing Engine is broken in, the fuel mixture is balanced,
and the idle is set...now it's time to have some fun! This section
contains instructions on making adjustments to your T-Maxx. Before
you go on, here are some important precautions to keep in mind.
• Don't run your T-Maxx in water, mud, snow, or wet grass. It's
tempting, but water and mud are easily drawn through the air filter
and will severely damage the engine. Small amounts of moisture
can cause electronics to fail and loss of control over your T-Maxx.
Snow is frozen water. Do not drive the T-Maxx in snow or the
electronics could be damaged by water.
• The TRX 2.5 Racing Engine is extremely powerful. Remember to
apply the throttle gradually to prevent loss of control. T-Maxx is
very fast and responsive and is intended for experienced drivers.
Do not drive over the limits of your reflexes and ability. Drive with
caution at all times and gradually build up your ability to maintain
control at T-Maxx's upper performance limits.
• Don't hold T-Maxx off the ground and rev the engine excessively
with no load on the engine. This practice could result in internal
engine damage. Avoid over-revving the engine when T-Maxx is
airborne after a jump.
• Avoid excessive high-speed running for extended periods of time
or over long distances. This could cause the engine to build up
enough speed to exceed maximum safe RPM limits.
• Don't drive your T-Maxx with drivetrain damage of any kind. The
engine could be damaged due to overloads caused by drivetrain
friction, or over-revving caused by loose or missing parts.
• Don't tow anything with your T-Maxx. The engine is cooled by airflow
created by speed. Towing creates a high load on the engine, and at
the same time limits cooling of the engine due to low vehicle speed.
• If your T-Maxx gets stuck, stop driving immediately. Move the
vehicle and then continue driving.
• Never turn off the radio system while the engine is running. The
truck could run out of control.
Forward and Reverse Operation
Forward and reverse gears are selected
with the shift button located in the
transmitter handle grip. The switch
is normally in the down, or forward,
position.
• To shift into reverse, bring your
T-Maxx to a complete stop and push
the shift button up. Accelerate to
engage the gear.
• To return to forward gear, repeat the
same procedure but move the shift button down.
• T-Maxx will not shift between forward and reverse unless the truck
is stopped. If it will not shift, then refer to the troubleshooting
section on www.Traxxas.com or call Traxxas support.
Driving Tips
• Monster trucks by design have a high center of gravity that
requires a different driving technique. To prevent rollovers, slow
down as you approach turns and then apply moderate throttle
through the turns. This technique will help T-Maxx grab the surface
and turn sharper.
• Do not apply brakes and turn the wheel at the same time. You
could tip the truck over.
• When jumping, apply some throttle while T-Maxx is in the air to
keep the truck's nose up and land level on all 4 wheels. Be careful
not to over-rev the engine or land at full throttle. Either could
seriously damage your T-Maxx. If the nose of the truck is too high,
then quickly tap the brake to level the truck in the air.
• Drive over large obstacles (such as curbs and rocks) at an angle,
instead of head on. This will allow the suspension to articulate and
absorb the impact much easier.
• Even though T-Maxx is capable of high speed in reverse, it is very
difficult to control while driving in reverse. Limit your reverse
speed to prevent crashing or flipping your T-Maxx.
• Change or clean your air filter element after each hour of running.
This is critical for the life of your engine. Running time includes the
engine break-in period.
Shift Reverse
Shift Forward
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