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Using the TQ Radio System
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. Turn on the receiver switch in the model. The switch is
located on the rear shock tower.
3. Position the Nitro 4-Tec so that its front wheels are off the
ground.
4. 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 receiver
batteries.
5. When looking down at model, the front wheels should be
pointing straight ahead. If the wheels are turned slightly to
Throttle/Brake
6. Operate the throttle trigger on the transmitter and check for
7. Once adjustments are made, turn off the receiver on your
Throttle
Brake
Servo
Nitro 4-Tec Servo
Operation
The Traxxas TQ Radio System
the left or right, slowly adjust the steering trim control on the
transmitter until they are pointing straight ahead.
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rapid operation of the throttle servo. When the throttle
trigger is pulled back, the carburetor should open. When the
throttle trigger is pushed all the way forward, the brake
should lock.
Nitro 4-Tec, followed by the hand-held transmitter.
Steering
Servo
When the engine
is running, don't
use the throttle
trim on the transmitter to
adjust the engine idle
speed. Instead, use the
idle speed adjustment on
the carburetor.
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