T-MAXX 3.3 OWNERS MANUAL
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THE TQ-3 RADIO SYSTEM
SETTING UP THE ANTENNA
1. Locate the black antenna wire
that exits the receiver box.
2.
If there are any kinks in the black antenna
wire, it will be more difcult to push through
the antenna tube. Pull the wire straight
by sandwiching it between your thumb
and index nger and running your ngers
along the length of the wire (with medium
pressure). 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 bag). Push the wire all the way
through the antenna tube.
3. Insert the base of the tube into the antenna
post. Take care not to crimp the antenna wire.
4. Slide the crimp nut over the antenna tube
and screw it onto the antenna post. Use
the supplied tool to tighten the crimp nut
on the post just until the antenna tube is
securely in place. Do not over tighten or
crush the antenna wire against the chassis.
5. Fold the top of the antenna wire over the
top of the antenna tube. Slide the antenna
sleeve over the tube to retain the antenna
wire. Now slide the antenna tip onto the top
of the antenna tube.
6. On the transmitter, always fully extend
the telescoping antenna when running
your model. Make a habit of holding the
transmitter so the antenna points straight up.
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
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 position.
There are two settings available:
• 50/50: Allows equal travel for
both acceleration and braking.
• 70/30: Allows more throttle travel
(70%) and less brake travel (30%).
50/50 is the required setting
for T-Maxx 3.3 with the TRX 3.3
Racing Engine.
Electronic Throttle Trim
The electronic throttle trim located on the face of the transmitter adjusts
the neutral (center) point of the throttle servo when the servo is at rest.
This control has been preset for you at the factory. If necessary, adjust the
control so that the carburetor is at idle, and the brakes are not applied
(the model will roll freely). Do not use the throttle trim to raise or lower
the engine idle speed. Make the idle speed adjustment on the carburetor.
Electronic Steering Trim
The electronic steering trim located on the face of the transmitter adjusts
the neutral (center) point of the steering servos when the servos are at
rest. Adjust this control to make the model drive straight with no steering
input at the wheel.
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 the
corresponding servo. Each switch corresponds to a channel, as shown
below. For example, if you turn the steering wheel to the right and your
front wheels turn left, you would move the channel 1 switch to correct
the servo direction. It may be necessary to adjust the corresponding
trim control after
moving a switch
.
The default
position for the
servo reversing
switches is shown.
TQ-3 RADIO SYSTEM RULES
• Each time you prepare to run your T-Maxx 3.3, 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
truck is assigned to.
• Always turn your TQ-3 transmitter on first
and off last. This procedure will help to prevent
your T-Maxx 3.3 from receiving stray signals from
another transmitter, or other source, and running
out of control.
• Always have the transmitter and receiver turned on before you start the
engine. Never turn the radio system off while the engine is running. The
on/off switch in the model only turns the receiver on and off. It does not
turn off the engine.
• Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the transmitter, and
make sure the receiver batteries are fresh. Weak batteries will limit the
radio signal between the receiver and the transmitter. Loss of the radio
signal can cause you to lose control of your T-Maxx 3.3.
Spray a little window cleaner on the
antenna wire to make it easier to push
through the antenna tube.
Don’t shorten the length of the antenna wire. Its length is tuned
to the frequency band; cutting it could severely shorten the
radio system’s range.
Antenna
Tip
Antenna
Sleeve
Antenna
Tube
Antenna
Wrench
Antenna
Crimp Nut
Antenna
Post
Channel 1
Brown
Channel 2
Red
Channel 3
Orange
Channel 4
Yellow
Channel 5
Green
Channel 6
Blue
Always turn your
transmitter on rst.
Then start your engine.
1
2
Always turn your
receiver on second.
3
Remember, always turn the TQ-3 transmitter on rst and off last
to avoid damage to your T-Maxx 3.3. Never turn the radio off
while the engine is running.
