22 • E-REVO VXL BRUSHLESS
9.
Additional Maintenance:
Increase your frequency of disassembly,
inspection, and lubrication of the following items. This is necessary
after extended wet use or if the vehicle will not be used for an
extended period of time (such as a week or longer). This additional
maintenance is needed to prevent any trapped moisture from
corroding internal steel components.
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Stub axle housing bearings:
Remove, clean, and re-oil the
bearings.
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Differentials:
Remove, disassemble, clean, and re-grease the
differential components. Use a light coating of Traxxas high-
performance grease (part #5041) on the metal gear teeth. Refer
to your exploded view diagrams for help with disassembly and
reassembly.
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Motor:
After operating your model in wet or muddy conditions,
remove the motor and clean any mud or dirt from the bearings. .
To prevent corrosion and ensure maximum bearing life, lubricate
the bearings with a light oil (available at your local hobby store).
Following these steps will extend motor life and maintain peak
performance. Be sure to wear eye protection when using spray
aerosol cleaners.
RECEIVER BOX:
MAINTAINING A WATERTIGHT SEAL
Removing and Installing Radio Gear
The unique design of the receiver box allows the removal and
installation of the receiver without losing the ability to maintain a
watertight seal in the box. The patented wire clamp feature gives you
the ability to also install aftermarket radio systems and maintain the
watertight features of the receiver box.
Removing the Receiver
1. To remove the cover, remove the two 3x8mm button-head cap screws.
2. To remove the receiver from the box, simply lift it out and set to the
side. The antenna wire is still inside the clamp area and cannot be
removed yet.
3. Remove the wire clamp by removing the two 2.8x8mm cap screws.
4. Unplug the servo cables from the receiver and 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 a small bead of silicone grease
(Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp.
5. Install the wire clamp and tighten the
two 2.8x8mm cap screws securely.
6. Using double-sided adhesive foam tape,
install the receiver into the box.
Note: For best performance, it is recommended
that the receiver be installed in the original
orientation as shown.
7. Plug the wires into the receiver. Refer
to page 11 for the wiring diagram.
8. Make sure the box light pipe is aligned
with the receiver LED. Make sure the
O-ring is properly seated into the
groove in the receiver box so that the
cover will not pinch it or damage it in
any way.
9. Install the cover and tighten the two 3x8mm button-head cap
screws securely.
10. Inspect the cover to make sure that the O-ring seal is not visible.
DRIVING YOUR MODEL
