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The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System
Your Revo is equipped with the TQ-3 radio system. The TQ-3 is a 3-channel system that provides up to a quarter mile range and control for up to three
servo outputs. Revo is equipped with two high-torque steering servos connected via a “Y” plug adapter (one input, two equal outputs). The TQ-3 works
™ The OptiDrive ESM is
in conjunction with the OptiDrive Electronic Shift Module to monitor and control the input and output signals for the throttle and shifting servos
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The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Radio System Terminology NiCad - Abbreviation for nickel-cadmium. The original rechargeable Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these radio-system Learn terms related to the hobby pack, NiCad batteries have very high current handling, high terms. They will be used throughout this manual. TRX 3.3 Racing Engine capacity, and can last up to 1000 charging cycles. Good charging beginning on page 20. procedures are required to reduce the possibility of devel
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The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Installing Transmitter Batteries Your TQ-3 transmitter uses 8 AA batteries. The battery compartment is Use the Right Batteries located in the base of the transmitter. Your transmitter uses AA batteries. Use new alkaline batteries, or rechargeable batteries such as NiCad or NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries in your transmitter. Make sure rechargeable batteries are 4. Turn on the transmitter and check the power indicator for a fully charged according to solid red
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The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System minutes of fast charging time. When the Charging the Receiver Batteries charger is not in use, wind the charging To prevent losing control of To power the radio system cord around the cord holder. To secure your model, it is important to in the truck, your Revo is the cord, insert the end of it into the stop at the first sign of weak equipped with the RX retaining slot on either end of the cord receiver battery. Visible Power Pack, a rechargeable holder. The TRX P
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The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Setting up the Antenna 1. Locate the black antenna wire that exits the receiver cover. The TRX Charger Specifications: Antenna Tip receiver cover is mounted on the top of the chassis, near the front. Input voltage: The antenna wire exits the cover just ahead of the fuel tank. 10.6/16v (min/max) Fast charge current: 2. Pull the wire straight with your fingers and then insert the end of 750/1000mA (min/max) the wire into one end of the antenna tube. Push the wire al
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T H G I R N R U T The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System TQ-3 Radio System Controls TQ-3 Radio System Adjustments In addition to the electronic throttle and steering trim controls, your radio system features throttle neutral adjustment and servo reversing switches. Throttle Neutral Adjustment Steering The throttle neutral adjustment is located on the transmitter face and controls the forward/reverse travel of the throttle trigger. Change the adjustment by pressing the button and sliding it to the desired
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The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System 2. Set the TQ-3 Transmitter to its factory default shift settings: Servo Reversing Switches Set the THROTTLE NEUTRAL switch to the 50/50 setting. The servo reversing switches are located on the front of the transmitter, Large adjustments to the Set the THROTTLE TRIM to the center “0” setting, then adjust the next to the on/off switch. Moving a switch reverses the direction of the throttle trim and/or throttle THROTTLE TRIM until the carburetor closes. corresponding
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The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Always have the transmitter and receiver turned on before you start TQ-3 Radio System Rules Remember, always turn the the engine. Never turn the radio system off while the engine is Each time you prepare to run your Revo, TQ-3 transmitter on first and Channel 1 running. The on/off switch in the model only turns the receiver on you must clear your frequency to be sure off last to avoid damage to Brown and off. It does not turn off the engine. no one else in the are
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The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Using the TQ-3 Radio System 6. Operate the throttle trigger on the transmitter and check for rapid The TQ-3 Radio System was pre-adjusted at the factory. The adjustment When the engine is running, operation of the throttle servo. When the throttle trigger is pulled should be checked before running the model, in case of movement don’t use the throttle trim on back, the carburetor should open (slide moves out). When the during shipping. Here’s how: the transmitter to
