Traxxas 70054-1, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...owner s manual MODEL 70054 1 ...

Page 2: ...port 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 the rest of the manual to learn about important safety maintenance and adjustment procedures Turn to page 7 to begin FCC ...

Page 3: ... 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 many sources that are beyond your control Since radio interference can cause momentary losses of radio control...

Page 4: ...rces and direct sunlight Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly LiPo Batteries Lithium Polymer LiPo batteries are becoming popular for use in R C models due to their compact size high energy density and high current output however these types of batteries require special care and handling procedures for long life and safe operation Warning LiPo batteries are i...

Page 5: ...t Batteries on page 11 SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 2 0mm T wrench 4 way wrench 2 5mm ball driver wrench 1 5mm L wrench Body clips 6 cell 2 3A NiMH battery NiMH battery charger APPLYING THE DECALS The main decals for your model have been applied at the factory Additional decals are printed on self adhesive clear mylar and are die cut for easy removal Use a hobby knife to lift the corner of a decal...

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 XL 2 5 Motor Titan 12T Battery Door Release Tab Rocker Rocker Push Rod Push Rod Spring Pre load Adjuster Traxxas High Current Connector ...

Page 7: ...ly charge the battery pack included with your model Follow this procedure to make sure your radio system works properly at a distance and that there is no interference from outside sources 3 Install the antenna See page 12 9 Detail your model See page 5 The receiver antenna and antenna tube must be properly installed before operating your model Apply other decals if desired 4 Install batteries in ...

Page 8: ...o that the battery runs longer An electronic speed control also has circuitry that prevents loss of steering and throttle control as the battery loses its charge Frequency band The radio frequency used by the transmitter to send signals to your model This model operates on the 2 4GHz direct sequence spread spectrum LiPo Abbreviation for Lithium Polymer Rechargeable LiPo battery packs are known for...

Page 9: ... voltage corresponds to the pressure that is forcing the water through the hose IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS For maximum range always point the front of the transmitter toward the model Do not kink the receiver s antenna wire Kinks in the antenna wire will reduce range DO NOT CUT any part of the receiver s antenna wire Cutting the antenna will reduce range You must extend the antenna wire in...

Page 10: ... 2 5 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL High Current Battery Connector THE TRAXXAS TQ 2 4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ 2 4GHz transmitter The transmitter has two channels Channel one operates the steering and channel two operates the throttle The receiver inside the model has three output channels Your model is equipped with one servo and an electronic speed control TRANSMITTER...

Page 11: ...Red LED Ready for Charging Slowly Flashing Green LED Charging see Charge Progress chart Solid Green LED Battery Fully Charged Flashing Red LED Charger error Disconnected Connected Charged 1 2 3 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The Traxxas Battery Charger is a fully featured NiMH Nickle Metal Hydride charger It features 2 amp charge current for fast charging and advanced peak detection to optimize every c...

Page 12: ...ting and easy to grip the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give Using LiPo Packs in Your Model The XL 2 5 is compatible with 2S and is equipped with Low Voltage Detection circuitry to prevent over discharging Make certain Low Voltage Detection is activated see page 16 for details when using LiPo packs in your model Using an Additional Battery for Increas...

Page 13: ...erses 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 steer...

Page 14: ... the 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 Gently operate the throttle trigger to ensure that you have forward and reverse operation and that the motor stops when the throttle trigger is at neutral WARNING Do not apply full th...

Page 15: ...release the LINK button 5 When the LEDs on both the transmitter and the receiver turn solid green the system is bound and ready for use Confirm that the steering and throttle operate properly before driving your model TRANSMITTER LED CODES LED Color Pattern Name Notes Solid green Normal Driving Mode See page 13 for information on how to use the transmitter controls Slow red 0 5 sec on 0 5 sec off ...

Page 16: ...ect a fully charged battery pack to the XL 2 5 3 Turn on the transmitter with the throttle at neutral 4 Press and hold the EZ Set button A The LED will first turn green and then red Release the button 5 When the LED blinks RED ONCE pull the throttle trigger to the full throttle position and hold it there B 6 When the LED blinks RED TWICE push the throttle trigger to the full reverse and hold it th...

Page 17: ...turn solid green Low Voltage Detection ACTIVE or red Low Voltage Detection DISABLED The model is ready to drive Note If you missed the mode you wanted keep the EZ Set button pressed down and the blink cycle will repeat until the button is released and a Mode is selected LED Codes and Protection Modes Solid Green XL 2 5 power on light Low Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED LiPo setting Solid Red XL 2 5...

Page 18: ...he types 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 that 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 ...

Page 19: ...uations that will restrict the tires and put much higher loads on the motor Motor Precautions Motor life can be greatly reduced in mud and water If the motor gets excessively wet or submerged use very light throttle run the motor slowly until the excess water can run out Applying full throttle to a motor full of water can cause rapid motor failure Your driving habits will determine motor life with...

Page 20: ...1 Remove the 2 5x8mm screws that secure the wire clamp 2 Remove the 2 5x8mm screws that secure the receiver box lid to the chassis Lift the lid up and toward you to disengage the lid s tab from its slot in the chassis 3 You can now access the receiver Unplug the servo cables from the receiver and remove the receiver Receiver Installation 1 Route the antenna wire out of the receiver box cover A Pla...

Page 21: ...pension 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 jumps Damping should be decreased with thinner viscosity oil if the model is hopping over small bumps and feels unstable The viscosity of ...

Page 22: ...sing of the drivetrain and transmission gears It may also be used to regulate the amount of power sent to the rear wheels to prevent tire spin When it slips the slipper clutch makes a high pitch whining noise To adjust the slipper clutch first remove the receiver box cover Next remove the single large hex screw from the motor plate using the supplied 2 5mm wrench Then rotate the motor and mount to...

Page 23: ...ar cover by removing the single screw on the top of the gear cover The motor uses an aluminum mount for quick easy motor access and gearing adjustment To remove the motor first open the right battery door and slide out the ESC Next remove the single large hex screw using the supplied 2 5mm wrench Then rotate the motor and mount to the side of the model and slide backward off the post Pinion Gear I...

Page 24: ...ferent specifications Experimentation with different 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 accesso...

Page 25: ...sis Keep the chassis clean of accumulated dirt and grime Periodically inspect the chassis for damage 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 in the top cap for signs of damage or distortion from overtightening If the bottom of the shock is leaki...

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