Tq Radio System Rules; Range-Testing The Tq Radio System; Tq Radio System Setup - Traxxas RUSTLER VXL Owner's Manual

Remember, always turn the
TQ transmitter on first and
off last to avoid damage to
your model.
Your speed control was
adjusted to the radio from
the factory. It is possible
for the throttle trim control
on the transmitter to have
moved during transit
or while handling the
transmitter. If the motor
runs when the model is
switched on, then move the
throttle trim control on the
transmitter until the motor
stops. If anything more
than a slight adjustment of
the throttle trim control is
required, then you should
readjust your speed control.
Refer to the adjustments
section on page 19.
When rechargeable batteries
begin to lose their charge,
they will fade much faster
than alkaline dry cells. 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.
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The TQ Radio and Velineon Power System

TQ Radio System Rules

Each time you prepare to run your model, you
must clear your frequency to be sure no one
else in the area is using the same channel as
you. There are six possible channels, numbered
1 through 6. Each is represented by a color.
Look at the crystal plugged into the back of
your transmitter to determine which channel
your model is assigned to.
Always turn your TQ 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.
Always have the transmitter turned on before plug in
the battery.
Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio
system. Weak batteries will limit the range of the radio signal
between the receiver and the transmitter. Loss of the radio
signal can cause you to lose control of your model.
1 2
Always turn your
Plug in the battery.
transmitter on first.

TQ Radio System Setup

The TQ Radio System was pre-adjusted at the factory. The
adjustment should be checked, before running the model,
in case of movement during shipping. Here's how:
1. Fully extend the chrome antenna mast on the transmitter and
turn the switch on. The red indicator light on the transmitter
should be solid red (not flashing).
2. Elevate the model on a block or a stand so that the rear tires
are off the ground. Make sure your hands are clear of the
moving parts of the model.
3. Plug the battery pack in the model into the speed control.
4. The on/off switch is integrated into the speed control. With the
Channel 1
transmitter on, press and release the EZ-Set button (.25 seconds).
Brown
The LED will shine GREEN (see warning, below). This turns the
Channel 2
Red model on. To turn the VXL-3s off, press and hold the EZ-Set
button until the green LED turns off (.5 seconds). Warning: If the
Channel 3
Orange
LED shines red, Low-Voltage Detection is off. Never use LiPo
Channel 4
batteries while Low-Voltage Detection is turned off. The default
Yellow
factory setting is for Low-Voltage Detection to be on (LED
Channel 5
Green shines green). See page 19 for more information.
Channel 6
5. Turn the steering wheel on the transmitter back and forth and
Blue
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, slowly adjust the steering trim control on the
transmitter until they are pointing straight ahead.
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 off your model, followed by
3
the hand held transmitter.

Range-Testing the TQ Radio System

Before each running session with your model, you should range-
test your radio system to ensure that it operates properly.
1. Turn on the radio system and check its operation as described
Turn on the model.
in the previous section.
see TQ Radio System Setup, step 4.
2. Elevate the model on a block or a stand so that the rear tires
are off the ground. Have a friend watch the model. Make sure
hands and clothing are clear of the wheels and other moving
parts on the model.
3. Make sure your transmitter antenna is fully extended, and then
walk away from the model with the transmitter until you reach
the farthest distance you plan to operate the model.
4. Operate the controls on the transmitter once again to be sure
that the model responds correctly. Warning: Do not apply full
throttle in forward or reverse while the model is elevated.
5. Do not attempt to operate the model if there is any problem
with the radio system or any external interference with your
radio signal at your location.