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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Traxxas 1/16 scale electric racing truck. 3 BEFORE YOU Traxxas Support The 1/16 E-Revo VXL and 1/16 Slash VXL 4WD models combine PROCEED Traxxas support is with you every step of the technologies proven by the 7-time National Monster Truck way. Refer to the next page to find out how to Champion Revo and the innovative E-Revo electric racing monster 4 SAFETY contact us and what your support options are. truck. Both Traxxas 1/16 models are designed f
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BEFORE YOU PROCEED Traxxas Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any SUPPORT 1100 Klein Road accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your If you have any questions about your model or its operation, Plano, Texas 75074 model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered call the Traxxas Technical Support line toll-free at: Phone: 972-265-8000 abuse and/or neglect. 1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927)* Toll-free 1-888-TRAXXAS Before running your model, look
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Skill Level = Myriad Semi Bold SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, (before charging). All instructions and safe, and fun for you and those around you. Failure to operate your Do not use battery packs that have been damaged in any way. precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly model in a safe and responsible manner may
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TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Your model comes with a set of specialty metric tools. You’ll need to purchase other items, available from your hobby dealer, to operate and maintain your model. For more information on SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED EQUIPMENT batteries, see Use the Right (sold separately) Batteries on page 10. Recommended Equipment These items are not required for the operation of your 1.5mm “L” wrench 2.0mm “T” wrench 2.5mm ball driver wrench 4-way wrench mode
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ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 SLASH VXL 4WD Battery Compartment Vent Rear Half Shaft Hex Hub Battery Door Release Tab Turnbuckle Pivot Ball Antenna Mount Rear Body Axle Carrier Battery Compartment Door Mount Receiver Box Turnbuckle Rear Bumper Slipper Clutch Push Rod Rocker Front Bumper Front Body Mount Rocker Electronic Speed Oil Shock Control (VXL-3m) (Damper) Push Rod ® Motor (Velineon 380) Front Rear Suspension Transmission Suspension Arm Arm Steering Servo Spring Preload Traxxas High-Curren
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ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 E-REVO VXL Rear Half Shaft Hex Hub Battery Compartment Vent Battery Door Release Tab Turnbuckle Pivot Ball Antenna Mount Rear Body Mount Battery Compartment Door Axle Carrier Receiver Box Wing Slipper Clutch Turnbuckle Push Rod Rocker Front Bumper Front Body Mount Oil Shock Electronic Speed (Damper) Control (VXL-3m) Rocker ® Motor (Velineon 380) Front Traxxas High-Current Suspension Arm Connector Push Rod Transmission Steering Servo Spring Preload Rear Adjuster Susp
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QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your model running. Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom The Quick Start Guide is corners of Quick Start pages. not intended to replace the full operating instructions 1. Read the safety precautions on page 4 9. Detail your model • See page 5 available in this manual. For your own safety, understand where carelessness and misuse Apply other decals if desired. Please read thi
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THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 1/16 E-REVO VXL & SLASH VXL 4WD Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ Radio System is a 2-channel VXL-3m Wiring Diagram WIRING DIAGRAM system that provides high-power output up to a quarter mile. Your model Channel 1 uses one steering servo and an electronic speed control. The receiver is Steering Servo equipped with four channels and dual channel 1 outputs. TQ TRANSMITTER Motor Antenna (Velineon® 380) Throttle Neutral Adjust Antenna Steering Wheel Throttle T
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THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM the signals from the electronic speed control and the motor RADIO SYSTEM TERMINOLOGY synch with each other. The VXL-3m is optimized to virtually Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these radio and Use the Right Batteries eliminate cogging. power system terms. They will be used throughout this manual. Your transmitter uses AA batteries. Use new alkaline Crystal (X-tal) - The plug-in device that determines which channel BEC (Battery Eliminator Circ
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THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM NiCad - Abbreviation for nickel-cadmium. The original Trim - The fine-tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the Use the Right Charger rechargeable hobby pack, NiCad batteries have very high current servos, made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim sliders Your model includes a ‘wall handling, high capacity, and can last up to 1000 charging cycles. on the face of the transmitter. charger’ that will charge Good charging procedures are required to reduc
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THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES SETTING UP THE ANTENNA Your TQ transmitter uses 8 AA batteries (see sidebar, page 10). 1. Locate the black antenna wire that If the power indicator The battery compartment is located in the base of the transmitter. exits the receiver box. doesn’t light red, check the Antenna polarity of the batteries. 2. Pull the wire straight with your fingers Tip Check rechargeable and then insert the end of the wire batteries for a full cha
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THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM Using an Additional Battery For Increased Speed INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK An additional battery may also be used to increase the top speed of Your model includes a 7.2-volt battery pack. To properly balance the The following Traxxas High your model, by connecting the batteries in series using a Traxxas series model, it should be installed in the battery compartment on the left side Current Connector packages connector (Part #3063, sold separately). This also r
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T H G I R N R U T THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM TQ RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS Electronic Throttle Trim Don’t push the transmitter The electronic throttle trim located on the face of the transmitter antenna down from the adjusts the neutral (center) point of the electronic speed control. top. Pull it down from the Brake/Reverse This control has been preset for you at the factory. bottom, one segment at a time, to prevent binding and Electronic Steering Trim kinking the antenna mast. The elec
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THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM TQ RADIO SYSTEM RULES 4. The on/off switch is integrated into the speed control. With Channel 1 the transmitter on, press the ESC set button for ½ second, until Each time you prepare to run your model, you Brown Remember, always turn the the LED shines GREEN, then immediately release the button. must clear your frequency to be sure no one Channel 2 TQ transmitter on first and Red This turns the model on (see page 16 for more on ESC setup and else in the area
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ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL The electronic speed control is factory set and should not require any 7. When the LED starts flashing GREEN, D VXL-3m LED codes adjustments. These instructions are provided for your reference. programming is complete. After the throttle is Solid Green: VXL-3m power on returned to neutral, the LED will then shine solid light. Low Voltage Detection is Transmitter Adjustments for the electronic speed control green or red (depending on the low-voltage S
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ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ESC Profile Selection Selecting Training Mode* (Profile #3) The speed control is factory set to Profile #1. To change the profile, 1. Connect a fully charged battery Patent Pending Training follow the steps on described on the next page. The speed control pack to the ESC Mode (Profile #3) reduces should be connected to the receiver and battery, and the transmitter and turn on your transmitter. Green to Red to Off Three blinks Red forward and reverse th
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DRIVING YOUR MODEL Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on Run times may decrease when the model is driven repetitively from a driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on, here stop to top-speed and with repetitive hard acceleration. are some important precautions to keep in mind. Tips for Increasing Run Time Allow the model to cool for a few minutes between runs. This is Use batteries with the highest mAh rating you can purchase. particularly
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DRIVING YOUR MODEL Not all batteries can be used in wet environments. Consult your Do not gear the motor by temperature when running in wet battery manufacturer to see if their batteries can be used in conditions. The motor will be cooled by water contact and will not wet conditions. give an accurate indication of appropriate gearing. The Traxxas TQ transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions wet conditions such as rain. 1. Drain
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DRIVING YOUR MODEL • Transmission: Remove, disassemble, 5. Lift the receiver box cover and plug E and clean the transmission the servo and speed control leads into components. No grease is required the receiver (E). Refer to page 9 for the for the nylon gears. Refer to your wiring diagram. exploded view diagrams for help with 6. Bundle the wires so they fit beneath the disassembly and reassembly. receiver box cover. You may secure the • Motor: Remove the motor, clean receiver to the ch
