2 • SLASH
3
BEFORE YOU
PROCEED
3
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
5
TOOLS, SUPPLIES
AND REQUIRED
EQUIPMENT
6
ANATOMY OF
THE SLASH
7
QUICK START:
GETTING UP
TO SPEED
8
DECORATING
YOUR MODEL
9
THE TRAXXAS
TQ RADIO SYSTEM
15
ADJUSTING THE
ELECTRONIC SPEED
CONTROL
17
DRIVING YOUR MODEL
19
ADJUSTING
YOUR MODEL
22
MAINTAINING
YOUR MODEL
23
TROUBLESHOOTING
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Traxxas Slash. The Traxxas Slash Short-
Course Race Truck puts you in the drivers seat for intense fender-
to-fender, high-flying off-road action. The full-scale Short-Course
Race Trucks embody the spirit of Traxxas R/C with their extreme
800+ horsepower racing engines full-throttle, dirt-roosting power
slides, giant suspension travel, and Supercross-style big-air jumps.
The Traxxas Slash brings all the action home so you can experience
the high-speed head-to-head competition at the track or in your
own backyard. The Slash was inspired by full-scale rear-wheel drive
trucks purpose built to fly over jumps and rip full-throttle through
the turns. The Traxxas Slash hangs it out for an all new way to
challenge your driving skills. The 4-wheel independent suspension
has been carefully tuned to replicate the full-scale driving and
handling experience as closely as possible. The scale appearing
tires provide just the right amount of bite and thick, blinding
clouds of dirt roost.
We know you’re excited about getting your new model on the
road, but it’s very important that you take some time to read
through the Owners Manual. This manual contains all the necessary
set-up and operating procedures that allow you to unlock the
performance and potential that Traxxas engineers designed into
your model.
Even if you are an experienced R/C enthusiast, it’s
important to read and follow the procedures in this manual.
We want you to feel confident that you own one of the best-
performing models in the market and that it is backed by a team
of professionals who aim to provide the highest level of factory
support possible. Traxxas models are about experiencing total
performance and satisfaction, not just with your model, but also
with the company that stands behind it. We truly want you to enjoy
your new model!
Thank you again for going with Traxxas.
Traxxas Support
Traxxas 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 the rest of the manual to learn
about important safety, maintenance, and adjustment
procedures. Turn to page 7 to begin.
