Traxxas 69077-4 Owner's Manual page 13

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 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 indicator 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 batteries.
The power indicator light does not indicate the
charge level of the battery pack installed in the
model. Refer to the Troubleshooting section on
page 28 for more information on the transmitter Status LED codes.
SELECTING BATTERIES AND A CHARGER
FOR YOUR MODEL
Your model features a 2-position battery hold-down to accommodate
a variety of LiPo and NiMH batteries. From the factory, the battery
compartment is set up for 6-cell NiMH packs and the Traxxas
Power Cell LiPo batteries indicated in the following Power Cell
Battery Compatibility Chart. A "tall" battery strap clip is included
to accommodate 7- and 8-cell NiMH hump packs, as well as other
Traxxas Power Cell LiPo batteries.
Your model does not include a battery or charger. The speed control
in the model is compatible with both LiPo and NiMH batteries.
TRAXXAS TQ
One NiMH or 2s/3s LiPo battery with a Traxxas High-Current Connector
is required. Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly recommended
for maximum performance and safer charging. The following chart
lists all of the available Power Cell batteries for your model:
Power Cell Battery Compatibility Chart
Standard
Battery Item #
Clip
7-Cell Series 5 NiMH Hump 2961X
8-Cell Series 5 NiMH Hump 2963X
2S 5800mAh LiPo 2843X •
3S 4000mAh LiPo 2849X •
2S 10000mAh LiPo 2854X
3S 6400mAh LiPo 2857X
3S 6400mAh LiPo 2857X
3S 6400mAh LiPo 2857X
Note: Your model requires a battery pack
with a Traxxas High-Current Connector.
Do not attempt to modify or remove the
High-Current Connector to allow fitment
of a battery with a different connector.
Modifying or removing the High-
Current Connector will void the model's
electronics warranty.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!
Users of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries must read the
Warnings and Precautions beginning on page 4. You
MUST use a LiPo charger for LiPo batteries or battery damage
with the potential for fire will result.
Make certain you choose the correct type of charger for the
batteries you select. Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine
Traxxas EZ-Peak iD charger for safer charging and maximum battery
life and performance.
Part NiMH
Charger
Number Compatible
EZ-Peak Plus, 4-amp 2970 YES
EZ-Peak Live, 12-amp 2971 YES
EZ-Peak Dual, 8-amp 2972 YES
RADIO SYSTEM
i
"Tall" Clip Gearing Speed
• 14/68 40+mph
• 14/68 40+mph
14/68 40+mph
14/68 60+mph
• 14/68 40+mph
• 16/68 60+mph
• 18/68 65+mph
• 20/68 70+mph
LiPo Battery Max.
Compatible iD Cells
YES YES 3s
YES YES 4s
YES YES 3s
If the status LED doesn't light
green, check the polarity of
the batteries. If you see any
other flashing signal from the
LED, refer to the chart on page
28 to identify the code.
Battery iD
Traxxas recommended
battery packs are equipped
with Traxxas Battery iD. This
exclusive feature allows
Traxxas battery chargers (sold
separately) to automatically
recognize connected battery
packs and optimize the charge
settings for the battery.
This eliminates the need to
worry over charger settings
and menus for the easiest
and safest charging solution
possible. Visit Traxxas.com to
learn more about this feature
and available Traxxas iD
chargers and batteries.
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