TRA67076-4 Rustler 4X4 VXL Manual

RUSTLER 4X4 VXL
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TRAXXAS TQ i RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery
compartment is located in the base of the transmitter.
1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab
and sliding the door open.
2. Install the batteries in the correct orientation as indicated in
the battery compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery door and snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the status indicator for a
solid green light.
If the status LED flashes red, the transmitter
batteries may be weak, discharged or
possibly installed incorrectly. Replace
with new batteries. The power indicator
light does not indicate the charge level
of the battery pack installed in the model. Refer to the
Troubleshooting section on page 32 for more information on
the transmitter Status LED codes.
If the status LED doesn’t light
green, check the polarity
of the batteries. Check
rechargeable batteries for
a full charge. If you see any
other flashing signal from the
LED, refer to the chart on page
32 to identify the code.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses
AA batteries. Use new
alkaline batteries. Do
not use rechargeable AA
cells to power the TQi
transmitter, as they will not
provide sufficient voltage
for optimum transmitter
performance.
Caution: Discontinue running
your model at the first sign of
weak batteries (flashing red
light) to avoid losing control.
2, 3
SELECTING BATTERIES FOR YOUR MODEL
Your model does not include a battery or charger. One NiMH or LiPo
battery equipped with a Traxxas High-Current Connector is required.
Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly recommended for maximum
performance and safer charging. The following chart lists all the available
Power Cell iD batteries for your model:
SELECTING A CHARGER FOR YOUR MODEL
Make certain you choose the correct type of charger for the batteries you
select. Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine Traxxas EZ-Peak iD
charger for safer charging and maximum battery life and performance.
LiPo Batteries with iD
2849X 4000mAh 11.1V 3-Cell 25C LiPo Battery
2843X 5800mAh 7.4V 2-Cell 25C LiPo Battery
2857X 6400mAh 11.1V 3-Cell 25C LiPo Battery
2854X 10000mAh 7.4V 2-Cell 25C LiPo Battery
NiMH Batteries with iD
2926X Battery, Power Cell, 3000mAh (NiMH, 7-C hump, 8.4V)
2941X Battery, Series 3 Power Cell, 3300mAh (NiMH, 7-C hump, 8.4V)
2951X Battery, Series 4 Power Cell, 4200mAh (NiMH, 7-C hump, 8.4V)
2961X Battery, Series 5 Power Cell, 5000mAh (NiMH, 7-C hump, 8.4V)
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!
Users of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries must read the
Warnings and Precautions beginning on page 4. You
MUST use a LiPo charger for LiPo batteries or battery damage
with the potential for fire will result.
Charger Part No.
NiMH
Compatible
LiPo
Compatible
Battery
iD
Max.
Cells
EZ-Peak Plus,
4 a mp s
2 9 7 0 YE S YES YES 3s
EZ-Peak Live,
12 amp s
2 9 7 1 YE S YES YES 4s
EZ-Peak Dual,
8 amps
2 9 7 2 YE S YES YES 3s
EZ-Peak Live
D u a l , 2 6 + a m p s
2 9 7 3 YE S YES YES 4s