Traxxas Slash 4x4 6808, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...owner s manual MODEL 6808...

Page 2: ...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...

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Page 4: ...ry Traxxas strongly encourages you to recycle your Power Cell battery when it has reached the end of its useful life Do not throw your battery in the trash All Power Cell battery packs display the RBR...

Page 5: ...r needle nose pliers Philips screwdriver Soldering iron For more information on batteries see Use the Right Batteries on page 11 U joint wrench Supplied Tools and Equipment 4 AA alkaline batteries Var...

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

Page 7: ...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 d...

Page 8: ...s the brushed motor s traditional commutator and brush arrangement with intelligent electronics that energize the electromagnetic windings in sequence to provide rotation Opposite of a brushed motor t...

Page 9: ...lder 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 made by adjusting the t...

Page 10: ...ed Control Channel 1 Steering Servo to Motor LED EZ Set Button On Off Button Heat Sink VXL 3s ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Traxxas High Current Connector Male to Battery Motor Cap Traxxas High Current Con...

Page 11: ...pletely 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 af...

Page 12: ...f the battery compartment The Traxxas High Current Connector Your model is equipped with the patented Traxxas High Current Connector Standard connectors restrict current flow and are not capable of de...

Page 13: ...g 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 TQ 2 4GHz Radio System Basic Adjustments Throttle Neutra...

Page 14: ...neutral Warning Do not 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...

Page 15: ...Steering Sensitivity Negative Exponential By turning the Multi Function knob clockwise the steering sensitivity of the model will be decreased Note that a relatively large amount of steering wheel tr...

Page 16: ...ransmitter 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 transmitter...

Page 17: ...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 pack...

Page 18: ...cceleration 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 care instructions prov...

Page 19: ...may enter 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 d...

Page 20: ...e camber accurately 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 truck posit...

Page 21: ...iver s LED 3 Turn the transmitter power switch on Make certain the transmitter s batteries are no depleted 4 Turn the transmitter s steering trim knob to the center 0 position 5 Disconnect motor wires...

Page 22: ...n pins bent turnbuckles loose screws and any signs of stress or bending Replace components as needed Steering Over time you may notice increased looseness in the steering system The tie rod ends may w...

Page 23: ...4 Pull the front suspension assembly away from the chassis Removing the rear suspension module Slipper clutch assembly removal 1 Remove the two 4x12 button head cap screws from the top of the chassis...

Page 24: ...ump steer refers to unwanted steering inputs caused by suspension movement Slash 4X4 s suspension geometry is designed to minimize bump steer If you are using the upper hole on the C hub image A and e...

Page 25: ...the wiring diagram on page 10 Sensored Brushless Motors The VXL 3s is fully compatible with sensored brushless motors Sensor motors use an additional sensor installed in the motor to communicate roto...

Page 26: ...ifferentials are sealed to maintain consistent long term performance Changing the oil in the differential with either lower or higher viscosity oil will vary the performance characteristics of the dif...

Page 27: ...3x15mm button head screws from differential cover Do not remove the two screws that secure the shock tower 7 Remove the differential cover and slide the differential out of the front of the case 8 To...

Page 28: ...point adjustment 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 Ste...

Page 29: ...s 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 to be deleted Pr...

Page 30: ...o save Push forward to desired 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 TQ 2 4GHz transmitter s various...

Page 31: ...ET green 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 te...

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