Important: This demonstration shows the basic instructions for operation of this particular model of RC truck. There are variations in assembly for each individual model. Read and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions that come with your RC vehicle, whether it is this particular model or another. Additional information about running, troubleshooting and fine-tuning the engine can be found in the manufacturer's instructions.
Engine Break-In
Once assembly is complete and you're ready to run your RC monster truck, you'll need to break in the engine before running it full force. Conduct the break-in at the site where you'll be running the truck. Do the break-in on a cool day and on an area with a flat surface.
For the T-Maxx (TM), the manufacturer recommends opening the main-needle valve 2-1/2 turns from the closed position, then running the engine at that setting until all the fuel in the tank runs out. Repeat this process five more times, closing the control valve 15 degrees each time.
First Run
Once you've broken in your truck, you're ready for its initial run. Here are the steps:
- Fuel up the vehicle. Use a quick-fueler bottle (figure A) to simplify the process of filling the tank and avoid spills. Use only a high-quality fuel formulated specifically for RC cars.
- Push the primer-plunger (figure B) a few times to prime the carburetor with fuel. You'll be able to see the fuel entering the carburetor through the clear plastic fuel lines.
- Since the T-Maxx has an electronic starter (rather than a pull-start), you can start the engine with the body on. You may now place the body on the chassis (figure C).
- Fasten the body down securely using the body clips (figure D).
- Plug the quick-start rechargeable battery switch into the back of the T-Maxx (figure E).
Note: The rechargeable battery pack must be fully charged before operating the T-Maxx.
- Press the start switch on the battery pack and throttle up on the radio transmitter.
- Once the engine is running, disconnect the battery pack from the truck. It's now ready to go.
- Start up slowly before operating the truck at full throttle.
Safety tip: Whenever operating any RC models, the radio transmitter should be the first thing you switch on (prior to switching on any receivers) and the last thing you switch off.
RESOURCES :
T-Maxx radio-control 4x4 truck by Traxxas
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The T-Maxx was featured on episode 104 and 303 of DIY's Radio Control Hobbies workshop.
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