Traxxas 86086-4, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...MODEL 86086 4 OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ontact 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 pos...

Page 3: ...run Warnings Helpful Hints Cross References Throughout this manual you ll notice warnings and helpful hints identified by the icons below Be sure to read them An important warning about personal safe...

Page 4: ...No Schottky Diodes External Schottky diodes are not compatible with reversing speed controls Using a Schottky diode with your Traxxas speed control will damage the ESC and void the 30 day warranty Alw...

Page 5: ...ximum manufacturer recommended charge rate DO NOT attempt to charge non rechargeable batteries explosion hazard batteries that have an internal charge circuit or a protection circuit or batteries that...

Page 6: ...Ultra Premium Tire Glue part 6468 CA glue Hobby knife Side cutters and or needle nose pliers Soldering iron For more information on batteries see Use the Right Batteries on page 12 Battery and charger...

Page 7: ...iveshaft Steering Link Toe Link Electronic Speed Control Battery Door Release Tab Hex Hub Pivot Ball Push Rod Push Rod Rocker Rocker Skid Plate Spring Pre load Adjuster Transmission Axle Carrier Chass...

Page 8: ...tance and that there is no interference from outside sources 3 Install batteries in the transmitter See page 12 8 Detail your model See page 9 The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline batteries sold sep...

Page 9: ...and servos to be powered by the main battery pack in an electric model This eliminates the need to carry a separate pack of 4 AA batteries to power the radio equipment Brushless Motor A D C brushless...

Page 10: ...or sensors and wiring are not required Servo Small motor unit in your model that operates the steering mechanism Solder Tabs Accessible external contacts on the motor that allows for easy wire replace...

Page 11: ...utral Adjust Steering Wheel Power Switch Battery Compartment Set Button Menu Button Red Green Status LED see page 35 for more info Link Button LED Sensor Expansion Port Accessory sensor expansion port...

Page 12: ...n light If the status LED flashes red the transmitter batteries may be weak discharged or possibly installed incorrectly Replace with new batteries The power indicator light does not indicate the char...

Page 13: ...toward the rear of the truck When using the battery retainers in the front of the battery compartment use two 3x10 countersunk cap screws to retain each battery retainer Do not use the battery retaine...

Page 14: ...ttle trigger Change the adjustment by pressing the button and sliding it to the desired position There are two settings available 50 50 Allows equal travel for both acceleration and reverse 70 30 Allo...

Page 15: ...ach the farthest distance you plan to operate the model 4 Operate the controls on the transmitter once again to be sure that the model responds correctly 5 Do not attempt to operate the model if there...

Page 16: ...om the factory When reinstalling the antenna first slide the antenna wire into the bottom of the antenna tube until the white tip of the antenna is at the top of the tube under the black cap Insert th...

Page 17: ...ee blinks Training Mode will slow the model down by 50 to make it easier for new drivers to control the model 3 Release the EZ Set button after the number of blinks for the mode you wish to select Not...

Page 18: ...ton is released and a mode is selected Accessory Power Panel The VXL 6s electronic speed control is equipped with a power panel that can be used to power optional accessories such as LED light kits or...

Page 19: ...he VXL 6s will automatically shut down fail safe mode The LED on the speed control will slowly blink red indicating a low voltage shutdown Stop driving the model The VXL 6s will stay in this mode unti...

Page 20: ...tightened About Run Time A large factor affecting run time is the type and condition of your batteries The milliamp hour mAh rating of the batteries determines how large their fuel tank is A 3000mAh...

Page 21: ...hen remove the cut material for an approximately 3mm or 1 8 diameter hole Repeat on the opposite side of the tire 180 apart Cover the two breather holes in the wheel with adhesive tape Motor Precautio...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...s pre load tension can be adjusted by turning the spring pre load adjuster Adjusting the pre load changes the suspension sag Suspension sag basically defines how much the suspension compresses when th...

Page 24: ...fect 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 viscosit...

Page 25: ...ide height The suspension pivot balls located in the axle carriers adjust the static camber The pivot balls are protected by blue dust plugs To adjust your static camber insert the supplied 2 5 mm hex...

Page 26: ...ded tires on the model listed in your parts list Experimentation with different types of tires is recommended to see which ones work the best on the terrain where the model is run When selecting tires...

Page 27: ...er You should be able to run a fresh strip of paper through the gears without binding them BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Gearing Compatibility Chart The chart below shows recommended gear combination range...

Page 28: ...rvo horn 7 Position the steering servo saver arm perpendicular to the centerline of the vehicle 8 While holding the steering servo saver arm in the position mentioned in step 6 install the servo horn...

Page 29: ...ure 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 overtighte...

Page 30: ...l resistance to one end of the vehicle will tend to add traction to the opposite end For example increasing roll resistance in the rear by installing the upper arms in the lower holes will provide mor...

Page 31: ...e height then the next stiffer spring should be used The chart below demonstrate the effect of the various rocker arms on wheel force as the suspension is compressed On the progressive rate wheel forc...

Page 32: ...he shock body Slowly move the piston up and down always keeping it submerged in oil to release the air bubbles Let the shock sit for a few minutes to allow any remaining air bubbles to surface 10 Slow...

Page 33: ...kward off the post The motor mount was carefully engineering to provide additional features and adjustability Two sets of holes are provided for use with aftermarket motors These use 3mm screws with 2...

Page 34: ...l the amount percentage of servo travel applied to steering Turning the Multi Function knob fully clockwise will deliver maximum steering throw turning the knob counterclockwise reduces steering throw...

Page 35: ...ings made with the Multi Function knob are overlaid on top of each other For example if you assign the Multi Function to adjust Steering Percentage and set it for 50 then reassign the knob to control...

Page 36: ...ve to select any model from a list of model memory entries The transmitter and receiver do it all for you automatically To activate Model Lock 1 Switch on the transmitter and receiver you wish to lock...

Page 37: ...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 men...

Page 38: ...s 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...

Page 39: ...mums or averages Use the recording function to document your dashboard view with sound so that you can keep your eyes on your driving and not miss a single apex Manage up to 30 Models with Traxxas Lin...

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