Driving Your T-Maxx 3.3 - Traxxas 49077-3 Owner's Manual

DRIVING YOUR T-MAXX 3.3

Your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is broken in, the fuel mixture
is balanced, and the idle is set...now it's time to have
some fun! Before you go on, here are some important precautions to
keep in mind.
• Don't run your T-Maxx 3.3 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 3.3. Snow
is frozen water. Do not drive the T-Maxx 3.3 in snow or the electronics
could be damaged by water.
• The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is extremely powerful. Remember to apply
the throttle gradually to prevent loss of control. T-Maxx 3.3 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 3.3's upper performance limits.
• Don't hold T-Maxx 3.3 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 3.3 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 3.3 with drive train 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.
• If your T-Maxx 3.3 gets stuck, stop driving immediately. Move the
vehicle and then continue driving.
• Don't tow anything with your T-Maxx 3.3. 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.
• Never turn off the radio system while the engine is running. The truck
could run out of control.
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Driving Tips
• Monster trucks by design have a high center of gravity that requires
a different driving technique. To prevent roll overs, slow down as you
approach turns and then apply moderate throttle through the turns.
This technique will help T-Maxx 3.3 grab the surface and turn sharper.
The center of gravity can be lowered by lowering the ride height.
Remove the factory installed spring pre-load spacers to reduce the
ride height.
• 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 3.3 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 3.3. 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.
• Change or clean the pre-filter element in your air filter after each hour of
running. Change or clean the primary filter element every 3 - 4 hours of
running. This is critical for the life of your engine. Running time includes
the engine break-in period.