Installing Transmitter Batteries; Charging The Battery Pack; Installing The Battery Pack - Traxxas 1/16 SLASH 4WD Owner's Manual

INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

Your TQ 2.4GHz transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery
compartment is located in the base of the transmitter.
1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab and
sliding the door open.
2. Install the batteries in the correct orientation as indicated in the
battery compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery compartment door
and snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the
status LED 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 or
freshly charged batteries. The status LED does not indicate the
charge level of the battery pack installed in the model. Refer to the
Troubleshooting section on page 15 for more information on the
transmitter status LED codes.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Your model includes a "wall charger" that will charge
the supplied battery in approximately six hours.
Plug the charger into the wall. Connect the included
battery pack to the charger output cord. After six
hours (when charging is complete), unplug the
battery from the charger, and unplug the charger
from the wall. Never leave a battery unattended
while charging.
THE TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER ANTENNA
The receiver antenna and antenna tube
must be properly installed before operating
your model. Follow these steps to install the
antenna and antenna tube:
1. Slide the antenna wire into the antenna
tube to its full extent. When fully inserted,
the wire should reach to approximately 1/2
inch below the tube cap. Do not leave any
slack in the antenna wire.
2. Remove the set screw from the opening
next to the antenna mount with the
supplied 1.5mm "L" wrench.
3. Insert the tube into the antenna mount.
Take care not to crimp the antenna wire.
4. Reinstall and tighten the set screw with the
supplied 1.5mm "L" wrench until it is flush
with the top of the opening. To prevent loss of radio range, do not
kink or cut the black wire, do not bend or cut the metal tip, and do
not bend or cut the white wire at the end of the metal tip. Do not
shorten the antenna tube. See the sidebar for more information.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK

Your model includes a 7.2-volt battery pack. To properly balance the
model, it should be installed in the battery compartment on the left
side of the model. Follow these steps to install the battery:
Battery Installation
1. Open the battery
compartment door by
pressing on the release tabs.
2. Install the battery pack with
the battery wires facing the
rear of the model.
3. Route the battery wire through
the slot near the vent.
4. Close the battery door,
making sure not to pinch
the battery wires. Be sure
both release tabs are fully engaged with the door. Do not connect
the battery pack to the ESC at this time. Note: always unplug the
battery and remove from the model after use.
Antenna
Tip
1.5mm
Wrench
Antenna
Tube
Set
Screw
Antenna Correct
Mount
Battery Wire Slot
Battery Orientation
To prevent loss of radio range,
do not kink or cut the black wire,
do not bend or cut the metal tip,
and do not bend or cut the white
wire at the end of the metal tip.
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Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries or rechargeable
batteries, such as NiMH (nickel-
metal hydride) batteries, in
your transmitter. Make sure
rechargeable batteries are
fully charged according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
If you use rechargeable
batteries in your transmitter,
be aware that when they begin
to lose their charge, they lose
power more quickly than
regular alkaline batteries.
Caution: Discontinue running
your model at the first sign of
weak batteries (flashing red
light) to avoid losing control.
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