Traxxas 39085 E-MAXX, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...MODEL 39085 owner s manual ...

Page 2: ...raxxas support is with you every step of the way Refer to the next page to find out how to contact us and what your support options are Quick Start This manual is designed with a Quick Start path that outlines the necessary procedures to get your model up and running in the shortest time possible If you are an experienced R C enthusiast you will find it helpful and fast Be sure and read through th...

Page 3: ...ints to Remember Your model 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 model in crowds of people Your model is very fast and could cause injury if allowed to collide with anyone Because your model is controlled by radio it is subject to radio interference from ...

Page 4: ...es Always disconnect the batteries from the speed control when not in use Transmitter on First Switch on your transmitter first before switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic performance Don t Get Burned The ESC and motor can become extremely hot during use so be careful not to touch them until they cool Supply adequate airflow for cooling Always adhere to the minimum and ma...

Page 5: ...acers and shock pistons Antenna nut wrench 1 5mm L wrench 2 0mm T wrench Body clips 2 5mm L wrench Universal wrench Traxxas EZ Peak Plus part 2933 Recommended Equipment These items are not required for the operation of your model but are a good idea to include in any R C toolbox Safety glasses Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue part 6468 CA glue Hobby knife Side cutters and or needle nose pliers Phil...

Page 6: ...enna Mount Front Suspension Arm Front Bumper Steering Servos Shock Toe Link Toe Link Rear Shock Tower Traxxas High Current Connector Chassis Front Body Mount Front Shock Tower Front Bulkhead Rear Bulkhead Half Shaft Rear Suspension Arm Rear Body Mount Transmission Skid Plate Skid Plate Hex Hub Pivot Ball Axle Carrier Slipper Clutch Wheelie Bar E MAXX BRUSHLESS EDITION OVERVIEW ...

Page 7: ...5 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 4 Install battery packs in the model See page 11 Your model requires two fully charged battery packs included 5 Turn on the radio system See page 12 Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first and off last 6 Check s...

Page 8: ... 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 virtually eliminate cogging Current Current is a measure of power flow through the electronics usually measured in amps If you look at wire like a garden hose current is a measure of how much water is flowing through the hose ESC Electronic Speed Contr...

Page 9: ...ns to your model Trim The 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...

Page 10: ...ering Wheel Power Switch Set Button Menu Button Red Green Status LED see page 27 for more info Link Button LED Sensor Expansion Port Wiring Diagram MXL 6s Electronic Speed Control Specifications Cells 18 NiCad NiMH 6s LiPo Resistance 0 0003 Ohms per phase Brake Proportional with adjustable curve Reversible Yes with lockout Low Voltage Cutoff Programmable Case Size 2 2 x 1 9 x 1 4 Weight with Wires...

Page 11: ...del requires two fully charged battery packs Two 2 Traxxas Power Cell NiHM batteries are supplied with your model A charger is not included with your model Traxxas recommends the EZ Peak Plus charger part 2933 for quick charging of the included batteries See Traxxas com for more information Using Different Battery Configurations The battery hold downs are capable of accommodating either side by si...

Page 12: ... the first best defense against a runaway model is to always turn the transmitter on first and off last 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 25mm side Standard NiMH stick pack setup 23mm side Side by side NiMH pack setu...

Page 13: ...vate the model on a block or a stand so that all the tires are off the ground Make sure your hands are clear of the moving parts of the model 3 Plug the battery packs in the model into the speed control 4 Switch the speed control on You will hear a short sequence of tones as ALL the LEDs blink The sequence will then repeat twice more then the YELLOW LED will remain illuminated 5 Turn the steering ...

Page 14: ...K button 3 When the transmitter and receiver s LEDs turn solid green the system is bound and ready for use Confirm that the steering and throttle operate properly before driving your model Steering Sensitivity Exponential The Multi Function knob on the TQi transmitter has been programmed to control Steering Sensitivity also known as exponential The standard setting for Steering Sensitivity is norm...

Page 15: ...ransmitter s throttle neutral setting from 50 50 to 70 30 you will need to reprogram the speed control Follow these instructions to reprogram the speed control 1 Install the batteries of your choice in the battery compartments and plug the batteries into the speed control 2 Switch on your transmitter 3 Hold full throttle while you switch on the MXL 6s controller After a few seconds you will hear m...

Page 16: ... ensure maximum performance and life from your slipper clutch 1 Make your first runs with the model using the stock gearing and 6 or 7 cell NiMH packs or 2S LiPo packs 2 Drive normally The slipper clutch should slip momentarily when accelerating aggressively on high traction surfaces you will hear a whirring sound when the slipper clutch allows the spur gear to slip 3 If excessive slippage is noti...

Page 17: ...s requires additional care and maintenance for the mechanical and electrical components to prevent corrosion of metal parts and maintain their proper function Precautions Without proper care some parts of your model can be seriously damaged due to contact with water Know that additional maintenance procedures will be required after running in wet conditions in order to maintain the performance of ...

Page 18: ...er such as from a garden hose Do NOT use a pressure washer or other high pressure water Avoid directing water into the bearings differentials etc 4 Blow off the truck with compressed air optional but recommended Wear safety glasses when using compressed air 5 Remove the wheels from the truck 6 Spray all the bearings drivetrain and fasteners with WD 40 or similar water displacing light oil 7 Let th...

Page 19: ...remove the receiver Receiver Installation 1 Always install the wires into the box before installing the receiver 2 Install the antenna wire and the servo cables into the receiver box 3 Arrange the wires neatly using the wire guides in the receiver box The excess wire will be bundled inside the receiver box Label which wire is for which channel 4 Apply small bead of silicone grease Traxxas part 164...

Page 20: ...o hole pistons with a range of oil viscosities from 30W to 50W available from your hobby shop The thinner viscosity oils 30W or less flow with less resistance and provide less damping while thicker oils provide more damping Use only 100 pure silicone shock oil to prolong seal life From the factory the E Maxx uses 30W oil The ride height for the E Maxx can be adjusted by adding or removing the clip...

Page 21: ...ach pair of lower shock mounting holes 1 2 and 3 4 has equal ride height Use lower ride height for high speed cornering and flat terrain and when racing on relatively smooth tracks Increase the ride height for rougher terrain and tracks Upper Shock Mounting Positions The upper shock mounting positions will have suspension effects opposite from the lower shock mounting positions Spring rate at the ...

Page 22: ...arm out Note When camber is changed the toe angle of the wheel has to be reset Static Camber Base Factory Settings Front 1 degree negative camber each side Rear 1 degree negative camber each side TRANSMISSION TUNING Adjusting the Slipper Clutch The E Maxx is equipped with an adjustable Torque Control slipper clutch which is built into the large spur gear The purpose of the slipper clutch is to reg...

Page 23: ...e telemetry and TQi advanced tuning Adjusting Gear Mesh Incorrect gear mesh is the most common cause of stripped spur gears Gear mesh should be checked and adjusted anytime a gear is replaced Access the gears by removing the single screw on the top gear cover To set the gear mesh cut a narrow strip of notebook paper and run it into the gear mesh Loosen the motor screws and slide a motor and pinion...

Page 24: ... horns Make sure they are parallel to the center line of the chassis pointing to the rear of the truck 7 Connect the short steering link from the servo saver to the servo horn Make sure the servo saver is parallel to the center line of the chassis also parallel to the servo horns If not make small adjustments to the length of the link so the everything is parallel 8 The steering should operation c...

Page 25: ...te the motor Use a product such as electric motor cleaning spray to flush dirt out of the motor After cleaning lubricate the bushings at each end of the motor with a drop of light weight electric motor oil Shocks Keep the oil level in the 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...

Page 26: ...stalling Your Mobile Device Model 3908L The TQi Docking Base has a unique clamping mechanism that allows the Apple iPhone and iPod touch to be easily installed and removed The clamp s self adjusting design allows it to accommodate the wide variety of protective cases available for Apple products Follow these steps to install your mobile device 1 Swing the Docking Base Clamp lever from position A l...

Page 27: ...on 0 15 sec off Throttle Trim Seek Mode Turn the Multi Function knob right or left until the LED stops flashing See sidebar for more information Flashing medium red 0 25 sec on 0 25 sec off Low Battery Alarm Put new batteries in the transmitter See page 11 for more information Flashing fast red 0 125 sec on 0 125 sec off Link Failure Error Transmitter and receiver are no longer bound Turn the syst...

Page 28: ... throw setting you selected previously Likewise setting the Multi Function knob to disabled will prevent the knob from making further adjustments but the last setting of the Multi Function knob will still apply TRAXXAS LINK MODEL MEMORY Traxxas Link Model Memory is an exclusive patent pending feature of the TQi transmitter Each time the transmitter is bound to a new receiver it saves that receiver...

Page 29: ...rward 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 to move d...

Page 30: ... SET green LED blinks Press SET red 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 h...

Page 31: ...fied by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod and iPhone may affect wireless performance iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Made for iPod touch 4th generation iPod t...