Traxxas MAXX 89086-4 Owner's Manual page 14

Remember, always turn the
TQi transmitter on first and
off last to avoid damage to
your model.
Stop immediately at the first
sign of weak batteries. Never
turn the transmitter off when
the battery pack is plugged
in. The model could run out
of control.
To turn the model off,
unplug the battery from the
electronic speed control.
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• Always use new batteries for the radio system.
limit the radio signal between the receiver and the transmitter.
of the radio signal can cause you to lose control of your model.
• 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.
• Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery.
RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS
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 15 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 15.
USING THE RADIO SYSTEM
Weak batteries will
The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The
Loss
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. Elevate the model on a block or a stand so that all the tires are
off the ground. Make sure your hands are clear of the moving
parts of the model.
3. Plug the battery packs in the model into the speed control.
4. The on/off switch is integrated into the speed control. With the
transmitter on, press and release the EZ-Set button (.25 seconds).
The LED will shine GREEN. This turns the model on.
model off, unplug the battery.
5. Turn the steering wheel on the transmitter back and forth and
check for rapid operation of the steering servo. Also, check that
the steering mechanism is not loose or binding. If the steering
operates slowly, check for weak batteries.
6. When looking down at model,
the front wheels should be
pointing straight ahead. If the
wheels are turned slightly to
the left or right, turn off TSM
(see page 15) and slowly adjust
the steering trim control on the
transmitter until they are pointing straight ahead; then, return the
multi-function knob to the desired TSM setting.
7. Gently operate the throttle trigger to ensure that you have
forward and reverse operation, and that the motor stops when
the throttle trigger is at neutral. Warning: Do not apply full
throttle in forward or reverse while the model is elevated.
8. Once adjustments are made, turn the model off first (using the
switch on the speed control), then turn off the transmitter.
To turn the