Traxxas Rally 1:10 TRA7407, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...owner s manual MODEL 7407...

Page 2: ...e to read and follow the precautions and warnings in this manual and on any labels or tags attached to your model They are there to educate you on how to operate your model safely and also get maximum...

Page 3: ...e Technical assistance is also available at Traxxas com support You may also e mail customer support with your question at support Traxxas com Join thousands of registered members in our online commun...

Page 4: ...r battery in the trash All Power Cell battery packs display the RBRC Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation icon indicating they are recyclable To find a recycling center near you ask your local h...

Page 5: ...alcalinas AA 4 AA Alkaline Batterien Foam battery spacer Intercalaire en mousse pour les piles Separador de bater a de goma espuma Schaumstoff Batterietrenner for use with LiPo batteries pour piles Li...

Page 6: ...e suspensi n delantero Sto d mpfer vorne Front Bumper Pare choc avant Parachoques delantero Vorderer Sto f nger Steering Servo Servo de direction Servo de direcci n Lenkservo Shock Amortisseur Choque...

Page 7: ...ce from outside sources 3 Install batteries in the transmitter See page 11 8 Detail your model See sidebar page 8 The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries Apply other decals if...

Page 8: ...mutator and brush arrangement with intelligent electronics that energize the electromagnetic windings in sequence to provide rotation Opposite of a brushed motor the brushless motor has its windings c...

Page 9: ...3500 is equipped with solder tabs Transmitter The hand held radio unit that sends throttle and steering instructions to your model Trim The fine tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the servos...

Page 10: ...AM Antenna Receiver Velineon Brushless Motor see side bar for proper motor wiring Channel 2 Electronic Speed Control Channel 1 Steering Servo to Motor LED EZ Set Button On Off Button Heat Sink VXL 3s...

Page 11: ...completely discharged 3000 mAh battery will charge for approximately 8 hours with the included charger The LED will turn green when the battery is fully charged Disconnect the battery from the charger...

Page 12: ...l is equipped with the patented Traxxas High Current Connector Standard connectors restrict current flow and are not capable of delivering the power needed to maximize the output of the Velineon Brush...

Page 13: ...will flash fast red indicating a failure to link If you miss it simply turn off the transmitter and start over Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTM...

Page 14: ...t apply full throttle in forward or reverse while the model is elevated 8 Once adjustments are made turn off the receiver on your model followed by the hand held transmitter Range Testing the Radio Sy...

Page 15: ...Multi Function knob clockwise the steering sensitivity of the model will be decreased Note that a relatively large amount of steering wheel travel results in a smaller amount of servo travel The fart...

Page 16: ...your transmitter is properly adjusted set back to the factory defaults Otherwise you may not get the best performance from your speed control The transmitter should be adjusted as follows If the tran...

Page 17: ...en Low Voltage Detection ACTIVE or red Low Voltage Detection DISABLED The model is ready to drive SelectingTrainingMode Profile 3 50 Forward 100 Brakes 50 Reverse 1 Connect a fully charged battery pac...

Page 18: ...charger Read and follow all maintenance and care instructions provided by the manufacturer of your batteries and charger Keep the VXL 3s cool Get plenty of airflow across the ESC heat sinks Use the co...

Page 19: ...electronics in the receiver Removing the receiver box cover during storage allows the air inside to dry This step can improve the long term reliability of the receiver It is not necessary to remove th...

Page 20: ...ately Adjust the front wheels to 1 to 2 degrees of negative camber In the rear adjust the wheels to 1 to 2 degrees of negative camber These adjustments should be set with the model positioned at its n...

Page 21: ...nob to the center 0 position 5 Disconnect motor wires A and C see page 10 to prevent the motor from turning during the next steps Connect a fresh battery pack to the speed control and turn on the ESC...

Page 22: ...rtion from overtightening If the bottom of the shock is leaking then it is time for a rebuild The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is part 2362 Driveline Inspect the driveline for signs of wear such...

Page 23: ...t hole Position 1 or 2 Position 4 is the stock setting To lower the roll center further move the outer camber link ends to the lower position on the C hub Bump steer correction Bump steer refers to un...

Page 24: ...elineon 3500 is a sensorless brushless motor see sidebar for specs The wiring phase alignment of the motor determines its direction of rotation Refer to the wiring diagram on page 10 Sensored Brushles...

Page 25: ...art 3340 The optional heat sink cooling fan can assist in cooling the VXL 3s in high current motor applications TUNING THE SEALED GEAR DIFFERENTIALS The action of the model s front and rear gear diffe...

Page 26: ...old the bumper skid plate to the bulkhead 3 Remove the 3x20mm button head screw from the bumper mount and tie bar 4 Slide bumper assembly off of the chassis 5 Remove the tie bar from the chassis 6 Rem...

Page 27: ...ustment settings you select will represent what you wish to be the servo s maximum travel the Steering Percentage or Braking Percentage functions will not override the End Point settings Steering and...

Page 28: ...green four times repeatedly 4 Press SET once The status LED will blink green once repeatedly 5 Press MENU once The status LED will blink green twice repeatedly 6 Press SET The memory is now selected t...

Page 29: ...red endpoint and press set to save To reset max throw Let go of controls and press SET The menu tree below shows how to navigate through the TQi transmitter s various settings and functions Press and...

Page 30: ...LED blinks Press SET red LED 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 settin...

Page 31: ...options Control Drive Effects settings such as steering and throttle sensitivity steering percentage braking strength and throttle trim by simply touching and dragging the sliders on the screen Real T...

Page 32: ...______lbs Springs Color ___________________ Preload _________mm ______mm ______mm Springs Color ___________________ Preload _________mm Oil __________ wt Oil __________ wt Piston 1 hole Piston 1 hole...

Page 33: ...__mm Oil __________ wt Oil __________ wt Piston 1 hole Piston 1 hole Piston 2 hole Piston 2 hole Piston 3 hole Piston 3 hole Battery Placement Front Tire Type_________________ Tire Insert_ ___________...

Page 34: ...____ wt Oil __________ wt Piston 1 hole Piston 1 hole Piston 2 hole Piston 2 hole Piston 3 hole Piston 3 hole Battery Placement Front Tire Type_________________ Tire Insert_ _______________ Wheel_ ___...

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