Traxxas Slash 5802, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...MODEL 5802 owner s manual...

Page 2: ...ovide 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 thro...

Page 3: ...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 i...

Page 4: ...odes External schottky diodes are not compatible with reversing speed controls Using a schottky diode with the XL 5 will damage the ESC and void the 30 day warranty BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING The...

Page 5: ...servo adapters Pre load spacers and shock pistons on parts tree seepage19 Batteryhold downpad toreduce batteryvibration ifnecessary Body clips and body washers 2 5mm L wrench Optional Pinion Gear see...

Page 6: ...ront Camber Link Turnbuckle Rear Camber Link Rear Shock Tower Traxxas High Current Connector Rear Body Mount Steering Block Caster Block Electronic Speed Control XL 5 Battery Hold Down Receiver Box An...

Page 7: ...atteries in the transmitter See page 11 8 Detail your model See page 8 The transmitter requires 8 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries Apply other decals if desired 4 Install battery pack in the mode...

Page 8: ...s The tires must be glued to the rims to prevent the rims from spinning inside the tires The instructions here are provided to show you how to glue replacement tires to the rims in the future Use CA t...

Page 9: ...al Adjust Steering Wheel Power Switch Battery Compartment Servo Reversing Switch Power Indicator WIRING DIAGRAM Antenna Not Used Receiver Motor Titan 12T Traxxas High Current Connector Male to Battery...

Page 10: ...nals to your model All Traxxas RTR models operate on a 27 MHz frequency band LiPo Abbreviation for Lithium Polymer Rechargeable LiPo battery packs are known for their special chemistry that allows ext...

Page 11: ...lots in the rear hold down retainer and then place the battery hold down over the post Secure the battery hold down with body clip in the hole in the post Do not connect the battery pack yet Using Dif...

Page 12: ...the top of the antenna wire over the top of the antenna tube Slide the antenna tip onto the top of the antenna tube Never cut or shorten the antenna wire 5 On the transmitter always fully extend the...

Page 13: ...e servo is at rest Adjust this control to make the model drive straight with no steering input at the wheel Servo Reversing Switches The servo reversing switches are located on the front of the transm...

Page 14: ...trol 4 The on off switch is integrated into the speed control With the transmitter on press the XL 5 set button for second until the LED shines red then immediately release the button This turns the m...

Page 15: ...ck to the factory defaults Otherwise you may not get the best performance from your speed control The transmitter should be adjusted as follows 1 Set the throttle neutral switch to the 50 50 setting 2...

Page 16: ...n Low Voltage Detection ACTIVE or red Low Voltage Detection DISABLED The model is ready to drive Selecting Training Mode Profile 3 50 Forward 100 Brakes 50 Reverse 1 Turn on your transmitter and conne...

Page 17: ...with repetitive hard acceleration Tips for Increasing Run Time Use batteries with the highest mAh rating you can purchase Use a high quality peak detecting charger Read and follow all maintenance and...

Page 18: ...nlikely humidity or tiny amounts of moisture or condensation may enter the receiver box during wet running This can cause long term problems with the sensitive electronics in the receiver Removing the...

Page 19: ...or less flow more smoothly and are more consistent while thicker oils provide more damping Use only 100 pure silicone shock oil to prolong seal life The model s ride height can be adjusted by adding...

Page 20: ...t assumes that the model is close to factory stock weight and operates freely with no excessive friction dragging or binding and the battery is fully charged and in good condition The model is equippe...

Page 21: ...del 1 Disconnect the servo horn from the steering servo 2 Connect the steering servo to channel 1 on the receiver Connect the electronic speed control ESC to channel 2 The white wire on the servo lead...

Page 22: ...Traxxas part 3744 the bellcrank bushings Traxxas part 2545 and the tie rod ends Traxxas part 2742 Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances Motor Every 10 15 runs remove clean...

Page 23: ...r Check operation of the throttle channel with a servo Bad battery or motor Check the operation with known good battery and motor XL 5 Possible internal damage Return the XL 5 to Traxxas for service M...

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