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  • Page 1 MODEL 49104-1 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 RADIO SYSTEM We know you’re excited about getting your new T-Maxx on T-Maxx is made to be a complete package that starts with the the road, but it’s very important that you take some time to highest level of engineering and is equipped stock with one of the THE TRX 2.5...

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927) Toll-free 1-888-TRAXXAS Before running your model, look over this entire manual and examine the truck carefully. If for some reason you decide the T-Maxx is not Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am Internet what you wanted, then do not continue any further. Your hobby to 9:00 pm central time.
  • Page 4 • Do not operate your T-Maxx at night, or anytime your line of sight to the model • Always store battery packs safely out of the reach of children and pets. models are capable of high speeds, requiring experienced driving control.

  • Page 5: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT T-Maxx comes with a set of specialty metric tools. You’ll need to purchase other items, available from your hobby dealer, to operate and maintain your model. SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT For more information on radio system batteries, see Use the Right Batteries on page 10.
  • Page 6 ANATOMY OF THE T-MAXX Shift Rod Steering Servo Fuel Tank On/Off Switch Shifting Servo Battery Box Fuel Tank Lid Slipper Clutch Suspension Arm Spur Gear (upper) Fuel Line Two Speed Adjustment Throttle/Brake Servo Access Plug EZ-Start Motor Shock Tower Pressure Line...

  • Page 7: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed

    QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your T-Maxx running, from opening the box to breaking in and tuning your engine. Refer to the pages indicated for details on each step. Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages.

  • Page 8: Wiring Diagram

    TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. The transmitter has three channels: Channel one operates the steering, channel two operates the throttle, and channel three operates shifting. The receiver inside the model has three output channels. Your Applying The Decals model is equipped with three servos and a receiver.
  • Page 9 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INTRODUCTION NiMH – Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable Learn terms related to NiMH batteries offer high-current handling and much greater Your model includes the TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. When powered the TRX 2.5 Racing Engine resistance to the “memory” effect. NiMH batteries generally on, the TQ will automatically locate and lock onto an available beginning on page 16.

  • Page 10: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    INSTALLING RECEIVER BATTERIES manufacturer’s instructions. the battery The radio receiver in your T-Maxx uses 4 AA batteries. The battery If you use rechargeable compartment. holder for the receiver batteries is located underneath the battery batteries in your transmitter, cover.
  • Page 11 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • Always have the transmitter and receiver turned on before you start the engine. Never turn the radio system off while the engine Remember to always turn the is running. The on/off switch in the model only turns the receiver TQ transmitter on first and off on and off.
  • Page 12 3. Position T-Maxx so that its front wheels are off the ground. 1. Turn on the radio system and check its operation as described in 4. Turn the steering wheel on the transmitter back and forth the previous section.
  • Page 13 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM far end, so you drive the model toward and past your position. In TRANSMITTER LED CODES addition to maximizing the radio’s range, this technique will keep LED Color / Pattern Name Notes Fail-Safe your model closer to you, making it easier to see and control.
  • Page 14 Dirt is the worst enemy to your engine. Clean the air filter after each hour of running to prevent sucking dirt into the engine. An extra pre-lubed air filter element has been provided to encourage you to maintain your air filter. 14 • T-MAXX...
  • Page 15 Air Intake Carburetor Flywheel EZ-Start Motor Clutch Bell Engine Mount Crankshaft Throttle Low-Speed Crankcase Needle Ground Wire EZ-Start EZ-Start Controller Glow Plug Plug Wire Negative Wire Positive Wire Pressure Line Fuel Line Exhaust Fuel Tank Tuned Pipe T-MAXX • 15...
  • Page 16 The break-in procedure can be different for different the piston will feel very tight at the top of the sleeve (top dead makes of engines. Follow the Traxxas directions for break-in exactly. center), and the engine will have good sealing and compression.
  • Page 17 On a Traxxas model, this is done by holding your finger over Idle speed screw (ISS) - Located on the carburetor body. This screw the exhaust tip for one or two seconds while the engine is starting.
  • Page 18 10% nitro blend is more economical for the sport user. 10% also • Top Fuel is the only fuel which is 100% certified for use in Traxxas engines. fuel dispensing bottle on provides greater latitude with the needle settings for easier tuning.

  • Page 19: The Air Filter

    Apply 30 drops of performance by switching to an aftermarket filter, and you may risk the Traxxas filter oil evenly to the top, bottom, and sides of the filter engine damage due to poor filtration.
  • Page 20 As the throttle is increased, the low-speed needle is pulled air is more dense (more air molecules) for a given volume of air and completely away from the needle seat, leaving it fully open. At that therefore requires more fuel (more fuel molecules) to maintain the 20 • T-MAXX...
  • Page 21 See page 28 for instructions on adjusting the idle speed. Higher nitro requires a richer fuel mixture. When running 33% fuel, richen your high- speed needle 3/4 turn if previously running 20% nitro and then re-tune the engine for maximum performance. T-MAXX • 21...
  • Page 22 The Traxxas EZ-Start brings the convenience of push-button electric 1 green flash 0 - 25% charged Using Other Chargers engine starting to your T-Maxx. The EZ-Start consists of a hand-held Another convenient option 2 green flashes 25% - 50% charged control unit and an on-board motorized starter.
  • Page 23 A weak starter battery, or one that has not been fully charged, may When the EZ-Start controller bed on your T-Maxx. When the red button on the controller is pressed, the not deliver enough power to crank the engine over at the appropriate...
  • Page 24 Allow yourself about 1 to 1½ hours to complete the break-in procedure. Racing Engine exhaust fumes The engine break-in period will take 5 tanks of fuel in a T-Maxx. The break- attention to the tank-by-tank break-in instructions in the next section,...
  • Page 25 2. Apply the throttle gradually! Your finger should not reach full throttle Note: If at any point the engine cuts out or stalls during gentle until the end of the three-second count. T-Maxx may try to shift into acceleration, richen the high-speed needle 1/4 turn by turning the second gear.
  • Page 26 220°F, and needs to cool down. If the water takes a long be a light stream of blue smoke coming from the exhaust. time or does not evaporate at all, then the engine is too cool. 26 • T-MAXX...
  • Page 27 • Sluggish acceleration with blue smoke coming from the exhaust. between adjustments to 4. If the engine shuts off immediately without speeding up, then richen • T-Maxx may not shift into second gear. clear out any excess fuel. the low-speed needle 1/8 turn, make several more high-speed runs, •...
  • Page 28 Expect the engine temperature to vary almost in direct proportion to air temperature. Assuming you tuned the engine for the same maximum performance each day, the engine will run about twenty degrees hotter when it’s ninety degrees outside 28 • T-MAXX...

  • Page 29: Driving Tips

    Towing creates a high load on the engine, and at • Even though T-Maxx is capable of high speed in reverse, it is very the same time limits cooling of the engine due to low vehicle speed.

  • Page 30: Tuning Adjustments

    Adjusting the Toe-in Remove the large rubber plug from the transmission housing. Your T-Maxx comes from the factory with zero degrees of toe-in in the front, and one degree of toe-in in the rear. You can adjust the toe-in on Look into the hole in the transmission housing and rotate the spur the front and rear of the truck.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Suspension

    TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Camber The ride height for the T-Maxx can be adjusted by adding or removing the clip-on spring pre-load spacers. Note that changes in ride height Two pivot balls are accessible through Factory toe-in settings can will occur when changes in shock angle or spring rates are made. You...
  • Page 32 Shock Mounting Positions The outer pair of holes on the lower suspension arm should be used to lower the ride height of the T-Maxx and increase the spring force (at the wheel). Big bumps and rough terrain require a softer...
  • Page 33 MAINTAINING AND STORING YOUR T-MAXX Your T-Maxx requires timely maintenance in order to stay in top running and sleeve should be replaced when they no condition. Neglecting the maintenance could allow dirt, deposits, and longer seal effectively (loss of compression).
  • Page 34 5. Turn the model over and reinstall the glow plug and gasket. effective cleaner. Be sure your T-Maxx may cause fuel to run into the engine. 6. Reconnect the blue glow plug wire to the glow plug. to wear safety glasses and 3.
  • Page 35 If not, you may need to prime the to correct. If you can’t find a solution for your T-Maxx here, then be internal engine damage. (Note: It is normal for the engine engine.
  • Page 36 ’ MODEL 49104-1 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TX 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 190425 KC2230-R02...

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