Traxxas 72076-3, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...owner s manual MODEL 72076 3...

Page 2: ...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 expe...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...e risks associated 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 Yo...

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: ...Shock Traxxas High Current Connector Chassis Front Body Mount Rear Body Mount Push Rod Hex Hub Pivot Ball Axle Carrier Rocker Front Bumper Transmission Spring Pre load Adjuster Slipper Clutch LED Ligh...

Page 7: ...11 11 Maintaining your model See page 25 The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline batteries sold separately Follow these critical steps to maintain the performance of your model and keep it in excellen...

Page 8: ...ngs coils on the perimeter of the motor can and the magnets are mounted to the spinning rotor shaft Cogging Cogging is a condition sometimes associated with brushless motors Typically it is a slight s...

Page 9: ...djusting the steering trim knob on the face of the transmitter Thermal Shutdown Protection Temperature sensing electronics used in the electronic speed control detect overloading and overheating of th...

Page 10: ...3 CH2 Speed Control CH1 Steering Servo CH1 Channel 1 Not used Accessory sensor ports for use with standard voltage temperature and RPM telemetry sensors see Traxxas com and included materials for more...

Page 11: ...arger with you wherever you want to have radio controlled fun Do not charge batteries inside of an automobile Read the Safety Precautions section of this manual 1 Plug the charger into a 12 volt autom...

Page 12: ...Traxxas High Current Connector Your model is equipped with the Traxxas High Current Connector Standard connectors restrict current flow and are not capable of delivering the power needed to maximize t...

Page 13: ...of the radio signal can cause you to lose control of your model In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds of turni...

Page 14: ...left or right turn off TSM see page 15 and slowly adjust the steering trim control on the transmitter until they are pointing straight ahead then return the Multi Function knob to the desired TSM set...

Page 15: ...ble as TSM makes corrections for you without intruding on your fun or creating unexpected side effects The Multi Function knob on the TQi transmitter has been programmed to control TSM The recommended...

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: ...er 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 box...

Page 21: ...ping 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 v...

Page 22: ...ission 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 cl...

Page 23: ...model which will reduce performance and may overheat the motor and speed control Use the following formula to calculate the overall ratio for combinations not listed on the gear chart Motor Installati...

Page 24: ...eometry of the model The offsets and dimensions designed into the model s wheels are intentional therefore Traxxas cannot recommend the use of other non Traxxas wheels with different specifications Ex...

Page 25: ...ocks 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 di...

Page 26: ...rvo travel applied to steering Turning the Multi Function knob fully clockwise will deliver maximum steering throw turning the knob counter clockwise reduces steering throw note turning the dial count...

Page 27: ...remember the Steering Percentage setting Adjustments you make to Steering Sensitivity will be applied to the 50 steering throw setting you selected previously Likewise setting the Multi Function knob...

Page 28: ...m a list of model memory entries The transmitter and receiver do it all for you automatically To activate Model Lock 1 Switch on the transmitter and receiver you wish to lock 2 Press and hold MENU Rel...

Page 29: ...the TQi transmitter s various settings and functions Press and hold MENU to enter the Menu Tree and use the following commands to navigate through the menu and select options MENU When you enter a men...

Page 30: ...ED blinks x3 Press MENU twice red LED blinks x3 Turn steering wheel to desired max left and right travel x8 Press SET to save each position Turn steering wheel to test settings IF END POINTS ARE OK Pr...

Page 31: ...averages Use the recording function to document your dashboard view with sound so that you can keep your eyes on your driving and not miss a single apex Manage up to 30 Models with Traxxas Link The T...

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