Traxxas 1/16 SLASH 4x4 70054, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...owner s manual MODEL 70054 ...

Page 2: ...tions 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 FCC Complia...

Page 3: ... followed and the precautions are adhered to IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER 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 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 cont...

Page 4: ...h 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 The XL 2 5 speed control is able to use LiPo batteries with nominal voltage not to exceed 7 4 volts 2S packs LiPo batteries have a minimum safe discharge voltage threshold that should not be exceeded The XL 2 5 is equipped w...

Page 5: ...t Batteries on page 11 SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 2 0mm T wrench 4 way wrench 2 5mm ball driver wrench 1 5mm L wrench Body clips 6 cell 2 3A NiMH battery NiMH battery charger 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 lift the corner of a decal...

Page 6: ...hock Damper Rear Body Mount Hex Hub Rear Suspension Arm Axle Carrier Pivot Ball Turnbuckle LED Light Pipe Receiver Box Steering Servo Front Body Mount Battery Compartment Door Battery Compartment Vent Electronic Speed Control XL 2 5 Motor Titan 12T Battery Door Release Tab Rocker Rocker Push Rod Push Rod Spring Pre load Adjuster Traxxas High Current Connector ...

Page 7: ...14 Fully charge the battery pack included with your model Follow this procedure to make sure your radio system works properly at a distance and that there is no interference from outside sources 3 Install the antenna See page 11 9 Detail your model See page 5 The receiver antenna and antenna tube must be properly installed before operating your model Apply other decals if desired 4 Install batteri...

Page 8: ...o that the battery runs longer An electronic speed control also has circuitry that prevents loss of steering and throttle control as the battery loses its charge Frequency band The radio frequency used by the transmitter to send signals to your model This model operates on the 2 4GHz direct sequence spread spectrum LiPo Abbreviation for Lithium Polymer Rechargeable LiPo battery packs are known for...

Page 9: ... voltage corresponds to the pressure that is forcing the water through the hose IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS For maximum range always point the front of the transmitter toward the model Do not kink the receiver s antenna wire Kinks in the antenna wire will reduce range DO NOT CUT any part of the receiver s antenna wire Cutting the antenna will reduce range You must extend the antenna wire in...

Page 10: ...2 5 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL High Current Battery Connector THE TRAXXAS TQ 2 4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ 2 4GHz transmitter The transmitter has two channels Channel one operates the steering and channel two operates the throttle The receiver inside the model has three output channels Your model is equipped with one servo and an electronic speed control Transmitter ...

Page 11: ...m the wall Never leave a battery unattended while charging INSTALLING THE RECEIVER ANTENNA The receiver antenna and antenna tube must be properly installed before operating your model Follow these steps to install the antenna and antenna tube 1 Slide the antenna wire into the antenna tube to its full extent When fully inserted the wire should reach to approximately 1 2 inch below the tube cap Do n...

Page 12: ... Gear Installation Instructions on page 23 Install the supplied battery as described on page 11 2 Install an identical Power Cell Series 1 battery Part 2925 sold separately in the opposite battery compartment 3 Plug both batteries into the Traxxas series Y harness Part 3063 sold separately The harness connects the two packs in series The two 7 2 volt 6 cell battery packs will operate as one 14 4 v...

Page 13: ...everse the steering and throttle channels if necessary Servo reversing should only be required if you accidentally reset the direction of a channel Do not reverse the steering or throttle channels unless necessary Steering reversing procedure 1 Press and hold the SET button on the transmitter for two seconds The status LED will flash green 2 Turn and hold the steering wheel to the full left or ful...

Page 14: ... the model the front wheels should be pointing straight ahead If the wheels are turned slightly to the left or right slowly adjust the steering trim control on the transmitter until they are pointing straight ahead 7 Gently operate the throttle trigger to ensure that you have forward and reverse operation and that the motor stops when the throttle trigger is at neutral WARNING Do not apply full th...

Page 15: ...release the LINK button 5 When the LEDs on both the transmitter and the receiver turn solid green the system is bound and ready for use Confirm that the steering and throttle operate properly before driving your model TRANSMITTER LED CODES LED Color Pattern Name Notes Solid green Normal Driving Mode See page 13 for information on how to use the transmitter controls Slow red 0 5 sec on 0 5 sec off ...

Page 16: ...ect a fully charged battery pack to the XL 2 5 3 Turn on the transmitter with the throttle at neutral 4 Press and hold the EZ Set button A The LED will first turn green and then red Release the button 5 When the LED blinks RED ONCE pull the throttle trigger to the full throttle position and hold it there B 6 When the LED blinks RED TWICE push the throttle trigger to the full reverse and hold it th...

Page 17: ...n solid green Low Voltage Detection ACTIVE or red Low Voltage Detection DISABLED The model is ready to drive Note If you missed the mode you wanted keep the EZ Set button pressed down and the blink cycle will repeat until the button is released and a Mode is selected LED Codes and Protection Modes Solid Green XL 2 5 power on light Low Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED LiPo setting Solid Red XL 2 5 po...

Page 18: ...he types 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 driven Run times may decrease when the model is driven repetitively from a stop to top speed and with repetitive hard acceleration Tips for Increasing Run Time Use batteries with the highest mAh ...

Page 19: ...uations that will restrict the tires and put much higher loads on the motor Motor Precautions Motor life can be greatly reduced in mud and water If the motor gets excessively wet or submerged use very light throttle run the motor slowly until the excess water can run out Applying full throttle to a motor full of water can cause rapid motor failure Your driving habits will determine motor life with...

Page 20: ...1 Remove the 2 5x8mm screws that secure the wire clamp 2 Remove the 2 5x8mm screws that secure the receiver box lid to the chassis Lift the lid up and toward you to disengage the lid s tab from its slot in the chassis 3 You can now access the receiver Unplug the servo cables from the receiver and remove the receiver Receiver Installation 1 Route the antenna wire out of the receiver box cover A Pla...

Page 21: ...pension 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 with higher viscosity oil if the model is bottoming easily over jumps Damping should be decreased with thinner viscosity oil if the model is hopping over small bumps and feels unstable The viscosity of ...

Page 22: ...sing of the drivetrain and transmission gears It may also be used to regulate the amount of power sent to the rear wheels to prevent tire spin When it slips the slipper clutch makes a high pitch whining noise To adjust the slipper clutch first remove the receiver box cover Next remove the single large hex screw from the motor plate using the supplied 2 5mm wrench Then rotate the motor and mount to...

Page 23: ...single screw on the top of the gear cover The motor uses an aluminum mount for quick easy motor access and gearing adjustment To remove the motor first open the right battery door and slide out the ESC Next remove the single large hex screw using the supplied 2 5mm wrench Then rotate the motor and mount to the side of the model and slide backward off the post Pinion Gear Installation Instructions ...

Page 24: ...ferent specifications Experimentation with different types of tires is recommended 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 should perform better Foam tires can be fitted for use on pavement or indoor carpet tracks See your parts list for accesso...

Page 25: ...sis Keep the chassis clean of accumulated dirt and grime Periodically inspect the chassis for damage Shocks Keep the oil level in the 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 or distortion from overtightening If the bottom of the shock is leaki...

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