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1/16  E-REVO VXL • 3

Traxxas
6200 Traxxas Way
McKinney, Texas 75070
Phone: 972-549-3000
Toll-free 1-888-TRAXXAS

Internet
Traxxas.com
E-mail: support@Traxxas.com

Entire contents ©2014 Traxxas. 
Traxxas, Ready-To-Race,  
Ready-To-Win, Velineon, 1/16 
E-Revo VXL, and ProGraphix 
are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Traxxas. Other 
brand names and marks are 
the property of their respective 
holders and are used only for 
purposes of identification. No 
part of this manual may be 
reproduced or distributed in print 
or electronic media without the 
express written permission of 
Traxxas. Specifications are subject 
to change without notice.

BEFORE YOU PROCEED

Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any 
accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your  
model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered  
abuse and/or neglect.
Before running your model, look over this entire manual and 
examine the model carefully. If for some reason you decide it is not 
what you wanted, then do not continue any further. 

Your hobby 

dealer absolutely cannot accept a model for return or exchange 
after it has been 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 safety or avoiding
damage to your model and related components. 

Special advice from Traxxas to make things easier  
and more fun.

Refers you to a page with a related topic.

SUPPORT

If you have any questions about your model or its operation, 
call the Traxxas Technical Support Line toll-free at: 

1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927)

*

Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:30am 
to 9:00pm central time. Technical assistance is also available at 
Traxxas.com. You may also e-mail customer support with your 
question at support@Traxxas.com. Join thousands of registered 
members in our online community at Traxxas.com.
Traxxas offers a full-service, on-site repair facility to handle any  
of your Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement  
parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online  
at BuyTraxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping  
and handling costs, by purchasing replacement parts from your  
local dealer.
Do not hesitate to contact us with any of your product support needs. 
We want you to be thoroughly satisfied with your new model!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate 
your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun 
for you and those around you. Failure to operate your model in a safe and 
responsible manner may result in property damage and serious injury. 
The precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to 
help ensure safe operation. You alone must see that the instructions are 
followed and the precautions are adhered to. 

Important Points to Remember

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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.

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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, always allow a safety margin 
in all directions around the model in order to prevent collisions. 

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The motor, batteries, and speed control can become hot during use. Be 
careful to avoid getting burned.  

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Don’t operate your model at night, or anytime your line of sight to the 
model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.

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Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.

Batteries and Battery Charging

Your model uses rechargeable batteries that must be handled with 
care for safety and long battery life. Make sure to read and follow all 
instructions and precautions that were provided with the battery 
pack and your charger. It is your responsibility to charge and care for 
the battery packs properly. In addition to your battery and charger 
instructions, here are some more tips to keep in mind.
• Use the supplied charger to charge the included battery. See “Charging 

the Battery Pack” on page 11. 

• Never leave batteries to charge unattended.
• Remove the battery from the model while charging.
• Always unplug the battery from the electronic speed control when the 

model is not in use and when 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.

*Toll-free support is available to U.S. residents only.

Summary of Contents for E REVO VXL

Page 1: ...owner s manual MODEL 71074 1...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...to be thoroughly satisfied with your new model SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model Operate your model sensibly and with care and it will be exciting safe an...

Page 4: ...d with LiPo battery use Traxxas does not recommend that anyone under the age of 14 use or handle LiPo battery packs without the supervision of a knowledgeable and responsible adult Your model is able...

Page 5: ...ent 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...

Page 6: ...r Rear Body Mount Hex Hub Rear Suspension Arm Axle Carrier Pivot Ball Turnbuckle Light Pipe Receiver Box Steering Servo Front Body Mount Battery Compartment Door Battery Compartment Vent Electronic Sp...

Page 7: ...roperly installed before operating your 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 requi...

Page 8: ...g 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 virtually eliminate cogging Current Cur...

Page 9: ...ed 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 the electr...

Page 10: ...onic Speed Control Channel 1 Steering Servo VXL 3m ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ 2 4GHz transmitter The transmitter has two channels Channel one operates the stee...

Page 11: ...olid 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 C...

Page 12: ...ver discharging Make certain LiPo mode is selected see page 17 for details when using LiPo packs in your model Using an Additional Battery For Increased Speed An additional battery may also be used to...

Page 13: ...knob until the model drives straight when the steering wheel is centered Channel Reversing The TQ 2 4GHz transmitter has been programmed with the correct servo direction settings for your model and s...

Page 14: ...ff press and hold the EZ Set button until the LED turns off 5 seconds Note If the LED shines green Low Voltage Detection is activated This may cause poor performance from the included NiMH battery pac...

Page 15: ...t the steering and throttle operate properly before driving your model TRAXXAS TQ 2 4GHz RADIO VELINEON Power SYSTEM TRANSMITTER LED CODES LED Color Pattern Name Notes Solid green Normal Driving Mode...

Page 16: ...eutral The LED will shine RED 5 Move the throttle trigger forward again to engage reverse Profile 1 The LED will turn off Once full reverse power is reached the LED will shine RED 6 To stop return the...

Page 17: ...D on the speed control will slowly blink red indicating a low voltage shutdown The VXL 3m will stay in this mode until a fully charged battery is connected The electronic speed control is factory set...

Page 18: ...es 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 d...

Page 19: ...ot 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...

Page 20: ...iver and remove 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 b...

Page 21: ...spension 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 w...

Page 22: ...mber 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...

Page 23: ...ecifically designed 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 fr...

Page 24: ...are provided for use with brushed and brushless motors The holes for brushed motors are spaced 16mm apart and accept 2 5mm screws The holes for brushless motors are spaced 19mm apart and accept 3mm s...

Page 25: ...ded 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 s...

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...

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