Traxxas Slash 5804, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...MODEL 5804 DAKAR TRUCK SERIES Edition DAKAR TRUCK SERIES Edition owner s manual...

Page 2: ...ng experience like no other 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 Owner s Manual This manual contains all...

Page 3: ...one must see that the instructions are 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 operatio...

Page 4: ...control uses rechargeable batteries that must be handled with care for safety and long battery life Make sure to read and follow all instructions and precautions that were provided with your battery...

Page 5: ...to include in any R C toolbox Safety glasses Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue Part 6468 CA glue Hobby knife Side cutters and or needle nose pliers Phillips screwdriver Soldering iron Supplied Tools an...

Page 6: ...ED Light Pipe Battery Hold Down Receiver Box Antenna Mount Front Suspension Arm Front Bumper Steering Servo Shock Toe Link Front Camber Link Rear Camber Link Rear Shock Tower Chassis Front Body Mount...

Page 7: ...age 15 9 Detail your model See page 8 The receiver antenna and antenna tube must be properly installed before operating your model Apply other decals if desired 4 Install batteries in the transmitter...

Page 8: ...e digital proportional throttle control Electronic speed controls use power more efficiently than mechanical speed controls so that the batteries run longer An electronic speed control also has circui...

Page 9: ...ure that is forcing the water through the hose 550 and 540 These numbers refer to the size of the motor 550 motors have armatures that are 30 longer than 540 motors IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS...

Page 10: ...High Current Connector Male to Battery XL 5 Electronic Speed Control Channel 2 Steering Servo Channel 1 Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ 2 4GHz transmitter The transmitter has two channels...

Page 11: ...charging 3 The battery should charge for approximately 8 hours The LED will turn green when the battery is fully charged Disconnect the battery from the charger after charging 2 3 1 Using Other Charg...

Page 12: ...is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give RADIO SYSTEM RULES Always turn your transmitter on first and off last This procedure will help to prevent your model from receiving str...

Page 13: ...ion Use the following procedures to reverse 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...

Page 14: ...rigger is at neutral 8 Once adjustments are made turn off your model followed by the hand held transmitter Range Testing the Radio System Before each running session with your model you should range t...

Page 15: ...nut over the antenna tube and screw it onto the antenna post 4 Use the supplied tool to tighten the crimp nut on the post just until the antenna tube is securely in place Do not overtighten or crush...

Page 16: ...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 ther...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...ive hard acceleration Tips for Increasing Run Time Use batteries with the highest mAh rating you can purchase Read and follow all maintenance and care instructions provided by the manufacturer of your...

Page 19: ...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 step can impro...

Page 20: ...model s ride height can be adjusted by adding or removing the clip on spring preload spacers Adjust the ride height so that the suspension arms are slightly above being parallel to the ground Observe...

Page 21: ...at 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 Tit...

Page 22: ...ering system There are several components that will wear out from use the servo saver Traxxas part 3744 the bellcrank bushings Traxxas part 2545 and the tie rod ends Traxxas part 2742 Replace these co...

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