Maintenance - Traxxas Stampede 3601 Operating Instructions Manual

One of the more significant advantages to
your model's transmission is the extremely
wide range of available gear ratios. It can be
geared low enough to run extremely hot,
modified motors. Modified motors should
be geared lower (higher numerically) than
stock motors because they reach their
maximum power at higher RPM's. A
modified motor that is geared incorrectly
can actually be slower than a correctly-
geared, stock motor. Use the following
formula to calculate the
overall ratio:
# Spur Gear Teeth x 2.72 Final Gear Ratio
# Pinion Gear Teeth
If you are worried that you might be under
or overgeared, check the temperature of the
battery pack and motor. If the batteries are
extremely hot, and/or the motor is too hot
to touch, your model is probably over-
geared. If you are not able to run your
model for at least four minutes before the
batteries die, then change to a lower gear
ratio. This temperature test assumes that
the model is close to factory stock weight
and operates freely with no excessive
friction, dragging, or binding.
The model is equipped with a mild 20-turn
modified motor. The gear combinations
that come stock on each model will provide
good overall acceleration and top speed. If you want more acceleration
and less top speed, use a smaller pinion gear (fewer teeth). For more
top speed, use a larger pinion gear.

MAINTENANCE:

Keep the model clean of accumulated dirt and oil, especially around
the shock absorbers and the bushings in the wheels. Clean and re-oil
the bushings whenever the wheels are not rolling freely. Lightly oil the
bushings with a lightweight electric motor oil. If the wheels are wobbly
and loose, the bushings should be replaced. Consider upgrading to
Traxxas ball bearings (part #4606). The steering servo saver will wear
out over time. If the steering
be replaced.
PAINTING THE BODY:
(Unpainted versions only)
NOTE: Please read this entire section and plan your paint job
before beginning.
Buying Paint - The body supplied with your kit is molded from clear
polycarbonate so that it will be lightweight and durable. It should be
painted on the underside so that the color will not be scratched off
while running.The best
way to paint the body is
by using thinned paints
sprayed through an
airbrush or spray gun. If
you do not have these
tools, the next best way
is using spray can paints.
Whatever paint you use,
be sure that it is made
for painting Lexan ® and
polycarbonate. Other
types of paints and
solvents can attack the
body material and cause
it to appear foggy.
Spur
78 81
Pinion
12 - -
- -
13
- - 16.32
14
15 - -
15.23
16 - -
14.28
17 - - 13.44
18 - 12.24 12.69
19 - 11.59
12.02
- 11.42
20 11.01
21 10.10 10.49 10.88
22 9.64 10.01 10.38
9.22 9.58
23
8.84 9.18
24
8.48 8.81
25
26 8.16 8.47
7.85 8.16
27
7.57
28 7.86
7.31 7.59
29
30 7.07 7.34
becomes loose, the servo saver should
PREPARING THE BODY:
84 87
Step 1: The body must be washed thoroughly with dish soap and
-
19.72
water to remove any grease or oil (i.e. finger-prints) which may keep
-
18.20
the paint from adhering to it. Dry the body completely with a soft, lint-
free cloth. Be careful using paper towels on the outside of the body, as
16.90
they can scratch the plastic.
15.77
14.79
Step 2: Most racing regulations require that the windows be left clear.
Use the supplied adhesive tape masks to mask the windows. Apply the
13.92
window masks to the inside of the body. Make sure to burnish them to
13.14
the body (press them down completely) so that paint will not
run underneath.
12.45
11.83
11.26
10.75
9.93 10.28
9.52 9.86
9.13 9.46
Step 3: Make sure to cover the body mounting holes with small
8.78 9.10
squares of tape on the outside of the body. Mask off any stripes or
custom effects with either masking tape or special tape made for
8.46 -
striping. You can apply this tape to the inside of the body and paint
8.16
-
over it to achieve your custom design. Special tape is available from
automotive paint supply stores and will provide sharper edges than
7.87 -
masking tape. Be sure that all of your striping tape is burnished to
7.61 -
prevent any paint from bleeding under the tape.
PAINTING THE BODY:
Step 1: Read the directions on your bottle or can of paint and shake,
mix, or thin the paint, as required. It is very important to avoid
breathing the paint vapors, as they are extremely harmful. Spray the
paint outdoors in well-ventilated areas only.
Step 2: Apply your first coat of paint. Usually, the darker colors are
painted first, followed by the lighter colors. If your paint scheme would
be easier to mask by covering the dark areas and spraying them last, be
sure the lighter colors are opaque enough to prevent the darker color
from showing through. Lighter colors can be backed with silver to help
make them opaque.
Step 3: Apply your second coat of paint. Apply the paint to the body
sparingly and in light coats. Be patient! Let the paint dry fully in
between coats. This will prevent accidentally smearing wet paint.
Take extra care when masks are being removed.
5