Traxxas E-Maxx 3906 Owner's manual

Brand: Traxxas

Model: E-Maxx 3906

Category: Remote controlled toys

Type: Owner's manual

E-Maxx

Owner

’

Manual

Model

3906

Traxxas Corporation, 1100 Klein Road, Plano, Texas 75074, Phone: 972.265.8000, Toll-free 1-888-TRAXXAS

Traxxas U.K., P.O. Box 1128, Winterbourne, Bristol BS17-2SH, England, Phone: 44.117.956.1002

Internet: www.Traxxas.com, www.T-Maxx.com

Traxxas

Corporate Headquarters

1100 Klein Road

Plano, Texas 75074

Phone:972-265-8000

Toll-free 1-888-TRAXXAS

Traxxas U.K.

P. O. Box 1128

Winterbourne, Bristol BS17-2SH

England

Phone: 44.117.956.1002

Internet

www.Traxxas.com

www.MaxxTrucks.com

E-mail: support@Traxxas.com

TQ-3, and ProGraphix are trademarks or registered trademarks

of Traxxas Corporation. Other brand names and marks are the

property of their respective holders and are used only for

purposes of identification. No part of this manual may be

reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without

the express written permission of Traxxas.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas E-Maxx, and congrat-

ulations on owning what we believe is the most advanced, most

powerful electric monster truck available.This sophisticated

truck incorporates many special features including 4 wheel

drive, shift on the fly two-speed transmission, twin Titan 550

motors, and the powerful EVX electronic speed control.This

manual contains the instructions you will need to operate, and

maintain your E-Maxx so that you can enjoy it for years to come.

Please read all of the Operating Instructions and Precautions

before attempting to drive the E-Maxx. Even if you are an

experienced R/C enthusiast, continue reading to learn about the

best ways to use E-Maxx’s unique features. Also, please pay

special attention to the mechanical and safety precautions

outlined in the manual to avoid any chance of injury to you or

damage to the truck.

4Before You Proceed

5Safety Precautions

6Tools, Supplies

and Required

Equipment

7Anatomy of the

E-Maxx

8Quick Start: Getting

Up to Speed

9Gluing the Tires

10 Decorating

Your E-Maxx

11 The Traxxas TQ-3

Radio System

21 Driving the E-Maxx

22 Adjusting

Your E-Maxx

28 Maintaining

and Storing

Your E-Maxx

29 Trouble Shooting

Your E-Maxx

30 Index

Before You Proceed

Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any

accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your

E-Maxx. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered

abuse and/or neglect.

Before running your E-Maxx, look over this entire manual, and

examine the truck carefully. If for some reason you decide the

E-Maxx is not what you wanted, then do not continue any

further. Your hobby dealer absolutely cannot accept an

E-Maxx for return or exchange after it has been run.

Warnings, helpful hints, and cross-references

Throughout this manual, you’ll notice warnings and helpful

hints, identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them!

An important warning about personal safety or avoiding

damage to your E-Maxx and related components.

Special advice from Traxxas to make things easier and

more fun.

Refers you to a page with a related topic.

Support

If you have any questions about your E-Maxx or its operation,

call the Traxxas Technical Support line toll-free at:

1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927)

Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:30

am to 9:00pm central time.Technical assistance is also available

at www.Traxxas.com.You may also e-mail customer support

with your question at support@Traxxas.com. Join thousands of

Traxxas R/C enthusiasts in our online community at

www.ReadyToRun.org

Traxxas offers a full-service, on-site repair facility to handle any

of your Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement

parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas, or you can save

shipping and handling costs by purchasing them from your

local hobby dealer.

All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new E-Maxx.

Operate your E-Maxx sensibly and with care, and it will be

exciting, safe, and fun for you and those around you. Failure to

operate your E-Maxx in a safe and responsible manner may

result in property damage and serious injury.The precautions

outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to help

ensure safe operation.You alone must see that the instructions

are followed and the precautions are adhered to.

Important Points to Remember

The truck is not intended for use on public roads or

congested areas where its operation can conflict with or

disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

Never, under any circumstances, operate the truck in crowds

of people.The truck is very fast and could cause injury if

allowed to collide with anyone.

Because the truck is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio

interference from many sources that are beyond your

control. Since radio interference can cause momentary

losses of radio control, always allow a safety margin in all

directions around the model in order to prevent collisions.

The motors, batteries, and speed control can become hot

during use. Be careful to avoid getting burned.

Don’t operate your E-Maxx at night, or anytime your line of

sight to the model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.

Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.

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All instructions

and precautions

outlined in this

manual should be strictly

followed to ensure safe

operation of your E-Maxx.

The E-Maxx is not

intended for use

by those under 16

years of age without the

supervision of a

responsible and

knowledgeable adult.

Safety Precautions

Tools, Supplies, and Required Equipment

Your E-Maxx comes with a set of specialty metric tools.You’ll

need to purchase other items, available from your hobby dealer,

to operate and maintain your model.

For more info on

batteries, see Use

the Right Batteries

on page 13.

A peak-detecting

charger is

recommended for

best performance and

longest battery life. For

more information, see

Use the Right Charger on

page 14.

7-Cell Operation:

Your E-Maxx can use

(2) 8.4-Volt 7-cell

battery packs. Using 7-cell

batteries will allow the

E-Maxx to achieve 30+ MPH

speeds. The packs must be

specially made to fit the

E-Maxx chassis. Go to

www.Traxxas.com/7cell to

learn how to make 7-cell

battery packs for the

E-Maxx.

8 AA alkaline batteries for the radio system

Two 7.2-volt NiCad battery packs

NiCad battery charger

TRAXXAS

1.5mm hex wrench

2.0mm hex wrench

Universal (glow plug) wrench

Turnbuckle wrenches

Batteries

Supplied Tools

Your E-Maxx comes with these specialty metric tools:

Other Required Tools and Supplies

Thin, hobby-quality cyanoacrylate

instant tire glue (often called CA glue)

Safety glasses

#2 Phillips screwdriver

#1 Phillips screwdriver

Small flat-blade screwdriver (1/8 inch blade)

Hobby knife

U-Joint wrench

4-way wrench

Anatomy of the E-Maxx

Receiver

Steering

Servo

Suspension

Arm (upper)

Bumper

(Front)

Bumper

Mount

Skid Plate

(rear)

Cross-brace

Shock

(Oil Damper)

Turnbuckle

Transmission

Bulkhead

Shock

Tower

Body

Mount

Spur

Gear

Cover

Chassis

Slipper

Clutch

Half Shaft On/Off

Switch

Antenna

Mount

Shifting

Servo

Battery

Compartment

Battery

Hold-Down

Electronic Speed

Control(EVX)

Motor

(Titan)

Differential

The following guide is an overview of the

procedures for getting your E-Maxx running.

Refer to the pages indicated for details on each step. Look for the

Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages.

1. Charge the battery packs • See sidebar, page 14

The E-Maxx requires two fully charged 7.2-volt

battery packs (not included).

2. Glue the tires • See page 9

Glue the tires to the rims to prevent the rims

from spinning inside the tires.

3. Install the antenna • See page 15

Install the antenna mast in the E-Maxx.

4. Install batteries in the transmitter • See page 13

The TQ-3 transmitter requires 8 AA alkaline batteries.

5. Install battery packs in the model • See page 14

6. Turn on the radio system • See page 18

Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first, and off last.

7. Check servo operation • See page 19

Make sure the throttle, steering, and shifting servos are

working correctly.

8. Range test the radio system • See page 20

Follow this procedure to make sure your radio system

works properly at a distance and that there is no

interference from outside sources.

9. Decal and Install the body • See page 10

10. Drive your E-Maxx • See page 21

Driving tips and adjustments for your E-Maxx

11. Maintaining your E-Maxx • See page 28

Follow these critical steps to maintain the performance

of your E-Maxx and keep it in excellent running

condition.

The Quick Start

Guide is not

intended to

replace the full operating

instructions available in

this manual. Please read

this entire manual for

complete instructions

on the proper use and

maintenance of

your E-Maxx.

Quick Start: Getting up to Speed

The tires on your E-Maxx must be glued to the rims using CA

tire glue to prevent the rims from spinning inside the tires.You

can glue the tires without removing the wheels from the truck.

For clarity, these instructions show the process with the wheels

removed.

1. Remove a wheel from the

E-Maxx using the larger

(8mm) end of the glow plug

(universal) wrench.

2. Use your thumb to push the

side of the tire away from the

rim. Place one or two drops of

CA glue into the opening and

release the tire. Capillary

action will draw the glue

around the bead of the tire.

3. Repeat step two at four or five points around the rim, until the

tire is completely secured to the rim.Turn the rim over and

repeat the process for the inside of the rim/tire. Repeat for the

other 3 wheels.

4. Reinstall the wheels, making

sure none of the axle pins

have fallen out from behind

the hex hubs.

Always wear safety

glasses to prevent

glue from splattering

into your eyes.

The acetone in

fingernail polish

remover will

remove excess glue from

your fingers.

Gluing The Tires

Hub

Axle Pin

Decorating Your E-Maxx

Applying The Decals

The ProGraphix painted

body is covered with a

protective film for shipping.

You must remove this film

before applying any decals.

To remove the film, lift a

corner of the film and

carefully pull it off the body

in one continuous piece.

Your E-Maxx decals are die-

cut for easy removal. Use a

hobby knife to lift the

corner of a decal and lift it

from the backing.

Carefully position the decal

over the desired location

and press one side on the

body. Pull the decal tight

and use a finger to gradually

smooth out any air bubbles

as you apply the decal.

Look at the photos on the box for typical decal placement.

The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System

CH.3 CH.2 CH.1

Antenna

Throttle Neutral Adjust

Steering Wheel

Throttle Trim

Steering Trim

Low/High

Gear Selector

Switch

Power Switch Power Indicator

Battery Compartment

Servo

Reversing

Switches

Throttle Trigger

Your E-Maxx (model 3906) is equipped with the TQ-3 Radio

System.The TQ-3 is a 3-channel system that provides high-power

output up to a quarter mile and control for up to three servos.

The E-Maxx uses two servos and an electronic speed control.

E-Maxx Wiring

Diagram

TQ-3 Transmitter

Antenna

Receiver

Channel 1

Steering

Servo

Channel 3

Shifting

Servo

On/Off

Switch 7.2v

Battery

Connections

Channel2

EVX Electronic

Speed Control

Channel 3

Channel 2

Channel 1

Radio System Terminology

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these radio-

system terms.They will be used throughout this manual.

Channel - The 27 MHz frequency band is divided into 6

channels so that up to six models can be operated

simultaneously. Each channel is referred to by its flag color and

channel number, as shown below.

Clearing your frequency - A routine, verbal check to make sure

nobody else in your area is operating on the same channel.

Always clear your frequency by calling out your channel

number before operating your model.Wait or move to

another area if your channel is already being used.

Crystal (X-tal) - The plug-in device that determines which

channel the radio system will operate on. For each channel,

there are two crystals, one for the receiver and one for the

transmitter. Of those two crystals, the one marked with the

lower number (.455 MHz lower) must be inserted into the

receiver.

ESC (Electronic Speed Control) - An electronic speed control is

the electronic motor control inside the model. An ESC uses

MOSFET power transistors to provide precise, digital

proportional throttle and braking control. Electronic speed

controls use power more efficiently than mechanical speed

controls so that the batteries run longer. An electronic speed

control also has circuitry that prevents loss of steering and

throttle control as the batteries lose their charge.

Frequency band - The radio frequency used by the transmitter

to send signals to your E-Maxx. All Traxxas RTR models operate

on a 27 MHz frequency band.

Neutral position - The standing position that the servos seek

when the transmitter controls are at the neutral setting.

NiCad - Refers to rechargeable, nickel-cadmium batteries.The

most economical choice, since they may be recharged up to

500 times.

Receiver - The radio unit inside your E-Maxx that receives

signals from the transmitter and relays them to the servos.

Servos - Small motor units in your E-Maxx that operate the

shifting and steering mechanisms.

Three-channel radio system - The TQ-3 radio system,

consisting of the receiver, the transmitter, and the servos.The

system uses three channels: one to operate the steering, one

to operate the ESC (throttle/brakes) and a third channel to

control shifting.

Transmitter - The hand-held radio unit that sends throttle and

steering instructions to your E-Maxx.

Trim - The fine-tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the

servos, made by turning the throttle and steering trim knobs

on the face of the transmitter.

BEC (Battery Eliminator Circuit) - The BEC can either be in the

receiver or in the ESC.This circuit allows the receiver and

servos to be powered by the main battery pack in an electric

model. This eliminates the need to carry a separate pack of 4

AA batteries to power the radio equipment.

Smart Braking™- Trademark name for technology developed

by Novak Electronics that allows the same throttle trigger

motion to control both braking and reverse functions. The EVX

speed control senses how fast the model is running and

applies the brakes to slow the model. Once stopped, reverse is

applied.

Channel Frequency Band Flag Color Traxxas Part No.

1 26.995 Brown 2031

2 27.045 Red 2032

3 27.095 Orange 2033

4 27.145 Yellow 2034

5 27.195 Green 2035

6 27.255 Blue 2036

The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System

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 power indicator

for a solid red light.

If the power indicator light flashes, then the transmitter

batteries are 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 receiver batteries in the model.

Use the Right Batteries

Your transmitter uses AA

batteries. Use new alkaline

batteries, or rechargeable

batteries such as NiCad or

Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride)

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 much more quickly than

regular alkaline batteries.

Caution: Discontinue running

your E-Maxx at the first sign of

weak batteries (flashing red

light) to avoid losing control.

If the power indicator

doesn’t light red, check

the polarity of the

batteries. Check rechargeable

batteries for a full charge.

CH.3 CH.2 CH.1

Thermal Shutdown Protection – Temperature sensing

electronics are used in the ESC to detect overloading and

overheating of the transistor circuitry. If excessive temperature

is detected, the unit automatically shuts down to prevent

damage to the electronics.

One-Touch Setup™- Novak Electronics trademark name for

circuitry inside the EVX electronic speed control that allows it

to adjust to the transmitter settings by pressing a button on

the speed control and operating the transmitter controls (see

page 26 for instructions).

Polar Drive Circuitry™-Trademark name for technology

developed by Novak Electronics that allows the EVX speed

control to operate more efficiently at part throttle, and

recharge the batteries during braking (regenerative braking).

This results in cooler running, increased power handling, and

longer run times.

Installing Transmitter Batteries

Your TQ-3 transmitter uses 8 AA batteries.The battery

compartment is located at the base of the transmitter.

1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab

and lifting the door up.

Installing Battery Packs

The E-Maxx requires two fully charged 7.2 volt NiCd or NiMH

battery packs. Do not run the E-Maxx with just one battery.

These batteries are not included with the model.You can use

either side-by-side racing style packs or the more common stick

packs.The battery compartments on the E-Maxx are designed to

handle both. The E-Maxx’s run time is greatly affected by the

milliamp hour (mAh) rating of the batteries. A 3000 mAh battery

pack will theoretically run twice as long as a 1500 mAh sport

pack. Follow the charger manufacturer’s directions for charging

and caring for your battery packs.

The battery compartments are configured for stick packs from

the factory. If you are using side-by-side racing packs, then you

will need to reconfigure the battery hold downs as shown:

Stick packs

1. Remove the body clip securing the battery hold down. Lift

the end of the hold down and swing it out.

2. Slide the battery pack in place. Swing the hold down back in

and over the post.

3. Secure it with the body clip. Use the upper hole in the post.

Repeat for the other pack.

Side-by-side packs

When using side-by-side packs, the battery retainer must be

completely removed and flipped over.

1. Remove the shoulder screw which acts as the hinge for the

battery retainer. Replace the shoulder screw with the

supplied metal post (found in your instruction manual

packet).

2. Install the batteries in the compartment and then place the

battery hold down over the posts with the flat side facing up.

3. Secure the battery hold down with body clips in the lower

holes in the posts.

Use the

Right Charger

The most convenient

type of charger is an AC

peak-detecting charger that

plugs directly into an AC wall

outlet. It contains special

peak-detection circuitry that

automatically shuts the

charger off when the battery

is fully charged.

If you’re using a 15-minute

timed charger, always fully

discharge the battery pack

before each charge. Some

high mAh battery packs

(1500 mAh or higher) require

more than the standard 15

minutes of charge time. If the

battery pack is cold after 15

minutes of charging, add

another 5 minutes of charge

time. Closely monitor the

battery pack and stop

charging it when it begins to

feel warm to the touch. Never

leave a battery charging

unattended. Always follow

charger manufacturer’s

instructions.

If the radio system

doesn’t appear to

work when the

transmitter and model

switches are turned on,

check for correct battery

installation.

The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System

14 Using stick packs

Using side-by-side packs

See page 25 for information about installing 7-cell (8.4 volt)

battery packs in the E-Maxx.

The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System

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.

Don’t push the

transmitter antenna

down from the top.

Pull it down from the

bottom, one segment at a

time, to prevent binding and

kinking the antenna mast.

Setting Up the Antenna

You must install the antenna mast (tube) before you operate

your E-Maxx.You’ll find the plastic antenna tube and tip in the

bag with your manuals and documentation.

1. Locate the black antenna wire that exits the receiver.The

E-Maxx receiver is mounted in the front of the chassis.

2. Pull the wire straight with your fingers and then insert the

end of the wire into one end of the antenna tube. Push the

wire all the way through the antenna tube.

3. Pull the remaining wire through the antenna tube, and then

insert the base of the antenna tube into the molded post on

the chassis.

4. Fold the remaining antenna wire over the top of the tube

and secure it with the antenna tip.

5. On the transmitter, always fully extend the telescoping

antenna when running your E-Maxx. Make a habit

of holding the transmitter so that the antenna points

straight up.

Antenna Tip

Antenna Tube

The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System

CH.3 CH.2 CH.1

ACCELERATE BRAKE/REVERSE

NEUTRAL

TQ-3 Radio System Controls

Shifting

When the shift button on the handle is in the up position the

E-Maxx is in low gear. Normal operation is to start off in low gear

and when maximum motor RPM is reached, push the button

down to select high gear and continue accelerating. In order for

the transmission to shift, the throttle must be released

momentarily to take the load off of the transmission.This is

necessary since the transmission does not use a clutch.You may

downshift from high to low gear at any time. Often

downshifting serves as effective braking. The throttle must

momentarily be released to allow the transmission to downshift

as well.

Use common sense to protect the inner workings of your

transmission. Don’t try to shift from high to low while at the

same time switching from forward to reverse. Performing only

one operation at a time will reduce the chance of damaging

your transmission.

When changing from reverse to forward, there is no delay. Avoid

doing reverse to forward "slams." Continuous abuse of this type

could result in damage to your speed control or transmission.

LOW

GEAR

HIGH

GEAR

The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System

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/brake 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 recommended setting for the E-Maxx.

Electronic Throttle Trim

The electronic throttle trim located on the face of the

transmitter adjusts the neutral (center) point of the throttle

trigger signal to the electronic speed control.This control has

been preset for you at the factory. If the motors run when the

truck (EVX) is switched on, then turn the throttle trim control on

the transmitter until the wheels stop. If anything more than a

slight adjustment of the throttle trim control is required, then

you should readjust your speed control. Refer to the

Adjustments section on pages 25 and 26.

Electronic Steering Trim

The electronic steering trim located on the face of the

transmitter adjusts the neutral (center) point of the steering

servo when the servo is at rest. Adjust this control to make the

model drive straight with no steering input at the wheel.

Servo Reversing Switches

On the front of the transmitter there are three switches, one for

throttle, one for steering, and one for shifting. Moving the

switches reverses the direction of the servo. For example, if you

turn your steering wheel right and the model moves left, then

switch the steering servo reversing switch to correct the servo

direction. The electronic trim may need readjustment after

moving the switches.

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CH.3 CH.2 CH.1

Channel Servo

1Steering

2Throttle

3Shifting

TQ-3 Radio System Rules

Each time you prepare to run your

E-Maxx, 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 E-Maxx from receiving

stray signals from another transmitter, or other source, and

running out of control.

Always have the transmitter turned on before you plug in

the battery packs in the model.

Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio

system.Weak batteries will limit the range of the radio signal

between the receiver and the transmitter. Loss of the radio

signal can cause you to lose control of your E-Maxx.

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Channel 1

Brown

Channel 2

Red

Channel 3

Orange

Channel 4

Yellow

Channel 5

Green

Channel 6

Blue

CH.3 CH.2 CH.1

Remember, always

turn the TQ-3

transmitter on first

and off last to avoid

damage to your E-Maxx.

Your EVX

electronic speed

control was set up

with the radio from the

factory. It is possible for

the throttle trim control

on the transmitter to have

moved during transit or

while handling the

transmitter. If the motors

run when the truck (EVX)

is switched on, then turn

the throttle trim control

on the transmitter until

the wheels stop. If

anything more than a

slight adjustment of the

throttle trim control is

required, then you should

readjust your speed

control. Refer to the

Adjustments section on

pages 25 and 26.

The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System

Using the TQ-3 Radio System

The TQ-3 Radio System was pre-adjusted at the factory. The

adjustment should be checked, before running the model, in

case of movement during shipping. Here’s how:

1. Fully extend the chrome antenna mast on the transmitter

and turn the switch on.The red indicator light on the

transmitter should be solid red (not flashing).

2. Plug the NiCd batteries in the model into the electronic

speed control.

3. Elevate the E-Maxx so that all four tires are off the ground. If

you are holding the E-Maxx, grip it firmly. Make sure your

hands are are clear of the moving parts of the E-Maxx.

4. Move the switch in the E-Maxx to the “ON” position. The servo

and speed control should jump and move to their idle

(neutral) position.The motors may run momentarily, causing

the E-Maxx to lurch.

5. Turn the steering wheel on the transmitter back and forth

and check for rapid operation of the steering servo. Also,

check that the steering mechanism is not loose or binding. If

the steering operates slowly, check for weak batteries.

6. When looking down at model, the front wheels should be

pointing straight ahead. If the wheels are turned slightly to

the left or right, slowly adjust the steering trim control on the

transmitter until they are pointing straight ahead.

7. Operate the throttle trigger to ensure that you have full

forward and reverse operation, and that the motor stops

when the throttle trigger is at neutral.

8. Operate the shift button on the transmitter and check for

rapid operation of the shifting servo. Push the shift button up

for first gear; the servo will pull the shift rod out of the

transmission. Push the shift button down for second gear; the

servo will push the shift rod into the transmission.

9. Once adjustments are made, turn off the switch on your

E-Maxx, followed by the handheld transmitter.

Shifting

Servo

Steering

Servo

1°

E-Maxx Servo

Operation

When NiCd

batteries begin to

lose their charge,

they will fade much faster

than alkaline dry cells.

Stop immediately at the

first sign of weak

batteries. Never turn the

transmitter off when the

battery pack is plugged in.

The model could run out

of control.

Because your

E-Maxx features

zero-scrub-radius

suspension and wide tires,

the steering servo will not

fully turn the front wheels

when the vehicle is not

moving.

The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System

Range-Testing the TQ-3 Radio System

Before each running session with your E-Maxx, you should range-

test your radio system to ensure that it operates properly.

1. Turn on the radio system and check its operation as described

in the previous section (Using Your Radio System, pages 18-19).

2. Have a friend hold the model. Make sure hands and clothing are

clear of the wheels and other moving parts on the E-Maxx.

3. Make sure your transmitter antenna is fully extended, and then

walk away from the model with the transmitter until you reach

the farthest distance you plan to operate the model.

4. Operate the controls on the transmitter once again to be sure

that the model responds correctly.

5. Do not attempt to operate the model if there is any problem

with the radio system or any external interference with your

radio signal at your location.

Don’t attempt to

operate your

E-Maxx if there are

any problems with your

radio system or radio

interference at your

location.

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Traxxas E-Maxx 3906 Owner's manual

Brand: Traxxas

Model: E-Maxx 3906

Category: Remote controlled toys

Type: Owner's manual

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