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Page 2 - Radio System Terminology; The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System

10 • T-MAXX 3.3 Radio System Terminology Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these radio-systemterms. They will be used throughout this manual. 5-Cell Pack – Another term for RX Pack or rechargeable receiver pack. The RX pack is made up of five rechargeable NiMH battery cells and isuse...

Page 3 - Installing Transmitter Batteries; Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab and; Use the Right Batteries

T-MAXX 3.3 • 11 Installing Transmitter Batteries Your TQ-3 transmitter uses 8 AA batteries. The battery compartment islocated 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 ind...

Page 4 - The Traxxas TQ Radio System; Installing Receiver Batteries; In addition, the Optidrive is equipped with a low-; If the wires

12 • T-MAXX 3.3 The Traxxas TQ Radio System Installing Receiver Batteries The radio receiver in your T-Maxx 3.3 uses 4 AA batteries. The batteryholder for the receiver batteries is located underneath the battery cover.The battery cover can be identified by the on/off switch. 1. Remove the battery co...

Page 5 - Setting up the Antenna; Insert the base of the tube into the antenna post. Take care not to

T-MAXX 3.3 • 13 Setting up the Antenna 1. Locate the black antenna wire that exits the top of the receiver box. 2. Pull the wire straight with your fingers and then insert the end of the wire into one end of the antenna tube (the antenna tube, tip,crimp nut and sleeve are located in the documents ba...

Page 6 - TQ-3 Radio System Controls; TQ-3 Radio System Adjustments; Throttle Neutral Adjustment; 0/50: Allows equal travel for both acceleration and braking.; Electronic Throttle Trim

14 • T-MAXX 3.3 Steering TU R N L E FT TU R N R I G H T Brake Neutral Accelerate CH.3 CH.2 CH.1 Shift Reverse Shift Forward TQ-3 Radio System Controls The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System TQ-3 Radio System Adjustments In addition to the electronic throttle and steering trim controls, your radio system feat...

Page 7 - TQ-3 Channel to Servo Chart; OptiDrive Operation

T-MAXX 3.3 • 15 Servo Reversing Switches The servo reversing switches are located on the front of the transmitter, next to the on/off switch. Moving a switch reverses the direction of thecorresponding servo. Each switch corresponds to a channel, as shownbelow. For example, if you turn the steering w...

Page 8 - TQ-3 Radio System Rules; Always turn your TQ-3 transmitter on first; Always turn your transmitter on first.; and; to avoid damage to

16 • T-MAXX 3.3 TQ-3 Radio System Rules Each time you prepare to run your T-Maxx 3.3,you must clear your frequency to be sure noone else in the area is using the same channelas you. There are six possible channels, numbered 1 through 6. Each is represented by a color.Look at the crystal plugged into...

Page 9 - Using the TQ-3 Radio System; Position T-Maxx 3.3 so that its front wheels are off the ground.

T-MAXX 3.3 • 17 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Using the TQ-3 Radio System The TQ-3 Radio System was pre-adjusted at the factory. The adjustmentshould be checked before running the model, in case of movementduring shipping. Here’s how: 1. Fully extend the chrome antenna mast on the transmitter and tu...