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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 pressing the tab and
lifting the door up.
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 power indicator light does not
indicate the charge level of the battery pack installed in the model.
Refer to the LED Codes section on page 5 for more information on
the transmitter's status LED codes.
Installing Receiver Batteries
The receiver battery holder is located
underneath the battery cover. Remove the
battery cover by removing the two body clips
from the posts on both sides of the battery
holder. Install 4 AA alkaline batteries into the
battery holder. Place the
battery holder into the battery
cover with the cushioning
foam. Secure the battery cover
to the chassis using the two
body clips as shown.
Antenna Setup
The receiver antenna and antenna tube must be properly
installed before operating your model. The antenna tube has
been precisely cut to match the length of the antenna wire.
Follow these steps to install the antenna and antenna tube:
1. Locate the plastic antenna
tube supplied with the model.
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. Insert the antenna tube into the antenna mount, taking
care not to crimp the antenna wire. 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.
Radio System Rules
• Always turn your TQi transmitter on first and off last. This
procedure will help to prevent your model from receiving stray
signals from another transmitter, or other source, and running
out of control. Your model has electronic fail-safes to prevent this
type of malfunction, but the first, best defense against a runaway
model is to always turn the transmitter on first and off last.
• In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another,
the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds
of turning on the transmitter. The transmitter LED will flash fast
red, indicating a failure to link. If you miss it, simply turn off the
transmitter and start over.
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• Always have the transmitter and receiver turned on before
you start the engine. Never turn the radio system off while the
engine is running. The on/off switch in the model only turns the
receiver on and off. It does not turn off the engine.
• Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio
system. Weak batteries will limit the radio signal between the
receiver and the transmitter. Loss of the radio signal can cause
you to lose control of your model.
Radio System Controls
Radio Basic Adjustments
Throttle Neutral Adjustment
The throttle neutral adjustment is located on the transmitter face
and controls the forward/reverse travel of the throttle trigger.
Change the adjustment by pressing the button and sliding it to the
desired position. There are two settings available:
50/50: Allows equal travel for both acceleration and reverse.
70/30: Allows more throttle travel (70%) and less reverse travel (30%).
50/50 is the required setting for the Nitro Stampede.
Steering Trim
The electronic steering trim located on
the face of the transmitter adjusts the
neutral (center) point of the steering
channel. Note: Traxxas Stability
Management (TSM) must be completely turned off while
adjusting steering trim. See page 5 for TSM adjustments.
Multi-Function Knob
The Multi-Function knob can be
programmed to control a variety of
functions. From the factory, the Multi-
Function knob controls Traxxas Stability
Management (TSM). For more detail on TSM, refer to page 5.
Using the Radio System
The TQi radio system has been pre-adjusted at the factory for
correct operation with your model. The adjustment should be
checked before running the model, in case of movement during
shipping. Here's how:
1. Turn the transmitter switch on. The status LED on the
transmitter should be solid green (not flashing).
2. Turn on the receiver switch in the model. The switch is located
on the chassis.
3. Position the model so that its front wheels are off the ground.
Make sure your hands are clear of the moving parts of the model.
Neutral
Accelerate
Brake
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