Ford 58064 owner manual Radio System Controls, Steering Trim, Steering reversing procedure

RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS

TURN

R

I

G

H

T

T

U

R

N

LEFT

Neutral

Brake/Reverse

Forward

•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.

•Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio system. 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 model.

RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS

Steering Trim

The steering trim knob located on the face of the transmitter adjusts the neutral (center) point of the steering channel. If your model pulls to the right or left

when the steering wheel is centered, turn the knob until the model drives straight when the steering wheel is centered.

TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHZ RADIO SYSTEM

Channel Reversing

The TQ 2.4GHz transmitter has been programmed with the correct servo direction settings for your model and should not require adjustment. These instructions are for reference and troubleshooting only.

Reversing a channel reverses the direction of the corresponding servo. For example, if you turn the steering wheel to the right and the model turns left, Channel 1 would need to be reversed to correct the servo direction. Use the following procedures to reverse the steering and throttle channels, if necessary. Servo reversing should only be required if you accidentally reset the direction of a channel. Do not reverse the steering or throttle channels unless necessary.

Steering reversing procedure:

1.Press and hold the SET button on the transmitter for two seconds. The status LED will flash green.

2.Turn and hold the steering wheel to the full left or full right position (it does not matter which position you choose).

3.While holding the steering wheel in position, press the SET button to reverse the channel.

4.The channel is now reversed. Confirm correct servo operation before running your model.

Throttle reversing procedure:

Note: Throttle reversing is often times unnecessary on electric models, as issues with the throttle can usually be solved by

reprogramming the speed control and/or verifying that the motor is wired correctly. Before attempting to reverse the throttle channel using the procedure below, you should first recalibrate the speed

control. Refer to “XL-5 Setup Programming” on page 16.

1.Press and hold the SET button on the transmitter for two seconds. The status LED will flash green.

2.Move and hold the throttle trigger to the full forward or full brake position (it does not matter which position you choose).

3.While holding the throttle trigger in position, press the SET button to reverse the channel.

4.The channel is now reversed. Recalibrate the speed control and then confirm correct servo operation before running your model.

Make certain the model’s receiver antenna is properly installed before operating your model. See “Installing the Receiver Antenna.” Failure to properly install the receiver antenna will result in greatly reduced radio range and potential loss of control.

Remember, always turn the transmitter on first and off last to avoid damage to your model.

When rechargeable 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.

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