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 Slash

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Before You Proceed

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Safety Precautions

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Tools, Supplies and 
Required Equipment

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Anatomy of  
the Slash

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Quick Start: 
Getting Up  
to Speed

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Decorating  
Your Model

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The Traxxas  
TQ Radio System

15

  Adjusting the 

Electronic Speed 
Control

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  Driving Your Model

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  Adjusting  

Your Model

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  Maintaining  

Your Model

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  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.  

Summary of Contents for Slash 5805

Page 1: ...owners manual MODEL 5805...

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: ...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...

Page 4: ...ter on First Switch on your transmitter first before switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic performance Don t Get Burned The transistor tabs and the heat sinks can get extremel...

Page 5: ...gh Current Connector NiMH battery charger peakdetectingtyperecommended seesidebar 2 0mm L wrench 1 5mm L wrench Turnbuckle wrench U joint wrench 4 way wrench Aftermarket servo adapters Pre load spacer...

Page 6: ...own Receiver Box Antenna Mount Suspension Arm Front Front Bumper Steering Servo Shock Oil Damper Turnbuckle Toe Link Turnbuckle Front Camber Link Turnbuckle Rear Camber Link Rear Shock Tower Traxxas H...

Page 7: ...s 3 Install the antenna See page 12 9 Detail your model See page 8 Install the antenna mast in the model Apply other decals if desired 4 Install batteries in the transmitter See page 11 10 Drive your...

Page 8: ...ms 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...

Page 9: ...witch Power Indicator Antenna Not Used Receiver Motor Titan 12T Traxxas High Current Connector Male to Battery Traxxas High Current Connector Male to Battery XL 5 Electronic Speed Control Channel 2 St...

Page 10: ...control also has circuitry that prevents loss of steering and throttle control as the batteries lose their charge Frequency band The radio frequency used by the transmitter to send signals to your mod...

Page 11: ...the hold down over to the 23mm side and use it on the opposite side of the chassis The Traxxas High Current Connector Your model is equipped with the Traxxas High Current Connector Standard connector...

Page 12: ...t on the post just until the antenna tube is securely in place Do not over tighten or crush the antenna wire against the chassis 4 Fold the top of the antenna wire over the top of the antenna tube Sli...

Page 13: ...teering trim located on the face of the transmitter adjusts the neutral center point of the steering servo when the servo is at rest Adjust this control to make the model drive straight with no steeri...

Page 14: ...rear tires are off the ground If you are holding the model grip it firmly Make sure your hands are clear of the moving parts of the model 3 Plug the battery pack in the model into the speed control 4...

Page 15: ...servo jump but the LED may not stay on Simply press the button again until the LED shines GREEN and then release Note If the throttle is not at neutral or if the throttle trim has been altered the LED...

Page 16: ...ins blinking red indicating the Profile numbers 3 When the light blinks red twice release the set button 4 The light will then turn green and the model is ready to drive SelectingTrainingMode Profile...

Page 17: ...en repetitively from a stop to top speed and 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...

Page 18: ...r the receiver box during wet running This can cause long term problems with the sensitive electronics in the receiver Removing the receiver box cover during storage allows the air inside to dry This...

Page 19: ...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 or removing the cl...

Page 20: ...t 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 equipped with a Tita...

Page 21: ...lation in the model 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 o...

Page 22: ...er 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 clea...

Page 23: ...e speed control is plugged into the throttle channel of the receiver Check operation of the throttle channel with a servo Bad battery or motor Check the operation with known good battery and motor XL...

Page 24: ...080514 KC1130 1100 Klein Road Plano Texas 75074 1 888 TRAXXAS owners manual MODEL 5805...

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