10 • NITRO RUSTLER
INSTaLLING REcEIvER BaTTERIES
The radio receiver in your model uses 4 AA batteries.
The battery holder for the receiver batteries is located underneath
the battery cover on the rear bumper.
1. Remove the battery cover by removing the body clip from the post.
2. Remove the battery holder and install four AA alkaline batteries.
Make careful note of the battery polarity by comparing against the
diagrams in the battery holder.
3. Insert the battery holder into the battery compartment.
4. Direct the battery wires through the slot in the
battery compartment. If the wires are not properly
routed, they may become broken or shorted,
causing radio system failure and loss of control.
5. Reinstall the battery cover and secure with the
body clip.
INSTaLLING TRaNSmITTER BaTTERIES
Your TQ 2.4GHz 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
lifting the door up.
2. Install the batteries in the correct orientation as indicated in the
battery compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery compartment door
and snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the
status LED 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
or freshly charged batteries. The power indicator light does not
indicate the charge level of the battery pack installed in the model.
Refer to the LED Codes section on page 13 for more information on
the transmitter’s status LED codes.
RadIO SYSTEm RULES
• Always turn your TQ 2.4GHz transmitter on first and off last. This
procedure will help to prevent your model from receiving stray
signals from another transmitter, or other source, and running
out of control. Your model has electronic fail-safes to prevent this
type of malfunction, but the first, best defense against a runaway
model is to always turn the transmitter on first and off last.
• In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another,
the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds
of turning on the transmitter. The transmitter LED will flash fast
red, indicating a failure to link. If you miss it, simply turn off the
transmitter and start over.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries or rechargeable
batteries in your transmitter.
Make sure rechargeable
batteries are fully
charged according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. If
you use rechargeable batteries
in your transmitter, be aware
that when they begin to lose
their charge, they lose power
more quickly than regular
alkaline batteries.
Caution: Discontinue running
your model at the first sign of
weak batteries (flashing red
LED) to avoid losing control.
5,6,8
TRaxxaS Tq
2.4Ghz RadIO SYSTEm
4-cell
battery
holder
Always turn your
transmitter on first.
1
2
3
Always turn your
receiver on second.
Then start your engine.
