Traxxas 1/16 Slash VXL 4x4 7009, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...owners manual MODEL 7009 ...

Page 2: ...setup and operating procedures that allow you to unlock the performance and potential that Traxxas engineers designed into your model Even if you are an experienced R C enthusiast it s important to read and follow the procedures in this manual Thank you again for going with Traxxas We work hard every day to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible We truly want you to enjoy y...

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Page 4: ... it is being stored or transported Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs before charging Do not use battery packs that have been damaged in any way Do not use battery packs that have damaged wiring exposed wiring or a damaged connector Children should have responsible adult supervision when charging and handling batteries LiPo Batteries Lithium Polymer LiPo batteries are becoming popular...

Page 5: ...adually smooth the decal down with your finger as you go This will prevent air bubbles Placing both ends of the decal down and then trying to smooth it out will result in air pockets Look at the photos on the box for typical decal placement TIRE GLUING The factory tires on your model are already glued to the rims The tires must be glued to the rims to prevent the rims from spinning inside the tire...

Page 6: ...hock Damper Rear Body Mount Hex Hub Rear Suspension Arm Axle Carrier Pivot Ball Turnbuckle LED Light Pipe Receiver Box Steering Servo Front Body Mount Battery Compartment Door Battery Compartment Vent Electronic Speed Control VXL 3m Motor Velineon 380 Battery Door Release Tab Rocker Rocker Push Rod Push Rod Spring Pre load Adjuster Traxxas High Current Connector ...

Page 7: ... antenna mast in the model Driving tips and adjustments for your model 4 Install batteries in the transmitter See page 11 11 Maintaining your model See page 26 The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries Follow these critical steps to maintain the performance of your model and keep it in excellent running condition 5 Install the battery pack See page 11 Install the included ba...

Page 8: ...ngs coils on the perimeter of the motor can and the magnets are mounted to the spinning rotor shaft Cogging Cogging is a condition sometimes associated with brushless motors Typically it is a slight stutter noticed when accelerating from a stop It happens for a very short period as the signals from the electronic speed control and the motor synch with each other The VXL 3m is optimized to virtuall...

Page 9: ...fine tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the servos made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim sliders on the face of the transmitter Thermal Shutdown Protection Temperature sensing electronics used in the electronic speed control detect overloading and overheating of the transistor circuitry If excessive temperature is detected the unit automatically shuts down to prevent damage to...

Page 10: ...ervo VXL 3m ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Your model is equipped with the newest TQi 2 4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link Model Memory The transmitter has two channels for controlling your throttle and steering The receiver inside the model has 5 output channels Your model is equipped with one servo and an electronic speed control Transmitter and receiver Steering Trim Multi Function Knob Throttle Trig...

Page 11: ...antenna is secured by a 3x4mm set screw To remove the antenna tube simply remove the set screw with the included 1 5mm wrench When reinstalling the antenna slide the antenna wire into the bottom of the antenna tube until the white tip of the antenna exits the top of the tube Carefully curve the white tip over the antenna tube and install the antenna tip to hold it in place Next insert the antenna ...

Page 12: ...es or capacities Using an Additional Battery For Increased Speed An additional battery may also be used to increase the top speed of your model to 50 mph by connecting the batteries in series using a Traxxas series connector Part 3063 sold separately This also requires a gearing change as described on page 24 50 mph Battery and Gearing Installation Instructions 1 Install the included high speed pi...

Page 13: ...s 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 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 des...

Page 14: ...n the throttle trigger is at neutral Warning Do not apply full throttle in forward or reverse while the model is elevated 8 Once adjustments are made turn off the receiver on your model followed by the hand held transmitter Range Testing the Radio System Before each running session with your model you should range test your radio system to ensure that it operates properly 1 Turn on the radio syste...

Page 15: ...ential effect is indicated as a percentage the greater the percentage the greater the effect The illustrations to the right show how this works Normal Steering Sensitivity 0 exponential In this illustration the steering servo s travel and with it the steering motion of the model s front wheels corresponds precisely with the steering wheel The ranges are exaggerated for illustrative purposes Decrea...

Page 16: ...y hear the steering servos jump but the LED may not stay on 2 Apply forward throttle The LED will turn off until full throttle power is reached At full throttle the led will shine RED 3 Move the trigger forward to apply the brakes Note that braking control is fully proportional The LED will turn off until full braking power is reached At full brakes the LED will shine RED 4 Return the throttle tri...

Page 17: ...ircuitry constantly monitors the battery voltage When the battery voltage begins to reach the minimum recommended discharge voltage threshold for LiPo battery packs the VXL 3m will limit the power output to 50 throttle When the battery voltage attempts to fall below the minimum threshold the VXL 3m will shut down all motor output The LED on the speed control will slowly blink red indicating a low ...

Page 18: ...pes of batteries that are available and the methods with which they can be charged it s impossible to give exact run times for the model Another major factor which affects run time is how the model is driven Run times may decrease when the model is driven repetitively from a stop to top speed and with repetitive hard acceleration Tips for Increasing Run Time Use batteries with the highest mAh rati...

Page 19: ... submerge the motor under water Do not gear the motor by temperature when running in wet conditions The motor will be cooled by water contact and will not give an accurate indication of appropriate gearing After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions 1 Drain the tires by spinning the tires at full throttle to sling the water out An easy way to do this is to remove the body and set the model upside...

Page 20: ...the receiver Receiver Installation 1 Route the antenna wire out of the receiver box cover A Place the cover on the chassis 2 Route the servo and speed control leads into the receiver box cover Use the molded in wire guides to align the servo and speed control leads and antenna wire B 3 Apply a small bead of silicone grease Traxxas part 1647 to the wire clamp C 4 Install the wire clamp and tighten ...

Page 21: ...uspension damping effect Changing the oil to a higher viscosity oil will increase damping Lowering the viscosity of the oil will cause the suspension damping to be reduced Damping should be increased with higher viscosity oil if the model is bottoming easily over bumps Damping should be decreased with thinner viscosity oil if the model is hopping over small bumps and feels unstable The viscosity o...

Page 22: ...tive camber each side Adjusting Toe In Toe in refers to the angle of the front and rear wheels as viewed from above see the diagram below The handling of your model can be adjusted by altering the front and rear toe angles Front Toe Adjustment The toe in of your model s front wheels can be adjusted by threading the front pivot balls in or out of the suspension arms Threading the upper and lower pi...

Page 23: ...ed for use in your model Your model s gear differentials have been tuned specifically to provide balanced handling and precision power slides The front differential has been filled from the factory with high viscosity 50 000W silicone oil The 50 000W oil allows the front wheels to pull the model through the turn when counter steering through a drift Increasing the fluid viscosity increases the aut...

Page 24: ...llation 2 Use a 1 5mm wrench to loosen the pinion s set screw Remove the pinion 3 Place the replacement pinion gear onto the motor shaft Align the set screw hole with the flat side of the shaft 4 Thread a 1 5mm set screw into the pinion gear but do not tighten it yet 5 Slide the pinion gear down the motor shaft so the wrench shaft fits into the notch in the motor mount as shown Tighten the set scr...

Page 25: ...nt types of tires is recommended to see which ones work the best on the terrain where the model is run Soft compound tires with many short spikes generally work better on hard dry surfaces In loose dirt a tire with large spikes should perform better Foam tires can be fitted for use on pavement or indoor carpet tracks See your parts list for accessory wheels and tires When selecting tires consider ...

Page 26: ...he shocks full Use only 100 pure silicone shock oil to prolong the life of the seals If you are experiencing leakage around the top of the shock inspect the bladder in the top cap for signs of damage or distortion from overtightening If the bottom of the shock is leaking then it is time for a rebuild The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is part 7062 Suspension Periodically inspect the model for ...

Page 27: ... servo operated brake but the Braking Percentage function still operates the same way in electric models Turning the Multi Function knob full clockwise will deliver maximum brake throw turning the knob counter clockwise reduces brake throw Note Turning the dial counter clockwise to its stop will eliminate all brake action Throttle Trim Setting the Multi Function knob to serve as throttle trim will...

Page 28: ...k green four times repeatedly 4 Press SET once The status LED will blink green once repeatedly 5 Press MENU once The status LED will blink green twice repeatedly 6 Press SET The memory is now selected to be deleted Press SET to delete the model Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode Failsafe Your Traxxas radio system is equipped with a built in failsafe function that returns the throttle to...

Page 29: ...ve Push forward to desired endpoint and press set to save To reset max throw Let go of controls and press SET The menu tree below shows how to navigate through the TQi transmitter s various settings and functions Press and hold MENU to enter the menu tree and use the following commands to navigate through the menu and select options MENU When you enter a menu you always start at the top Press MENU...

Page 30: ...LED blinks x3 Press MENU twice red LED blinks x3 Turn steering wheel to desired max left and right travel x8 Press SET to save each position Turn steering wheel to test settings IF END POINTS ARE OK Press hold MENU returns to driving mode IF END POINTS NEED TO BE CHANGED Press SET and repeat steps 6 8 To reset the END POINTS of STEERING servo to defaults Press hold MENU green LED blinks x2 Press M...

Page 31: ... options Control Drive Effects settings such as steering and throttle sensitivity steering percentage braking strength and throttle trim by simply touching and dragging the sliders on the screen Real Time Telemetry When you equip your model with sensors the Traxxas Link dashboard comes to life showing you speed battery voltage RPM and temperature Set threshold warnings and log maximums minimums or...

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