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  • Page 1 MODEL 5707L MODEL 5707 owners manual...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION The Traxxas Spartan raises the bar for reliable, high-performance BEFORE YOU PROCEED Traxxas Support RC boating. Never before has there been an R/C boat with 50+mph Traxxas support is with you every step of the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS speed, waterproof electronics, stable handling, and the run-after- way.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your 1100 Klein Road All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered Plano, Texas 75074 your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun Phone: 972-265-8000 abuse and/or neglect.
  • Page 4 LiPo batteries in Traxxas models. If you have questions about LiPo battery All instructions and usage, please consult with your local hobby dealer or contact the battery •...
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Balance Charger) to charge LiPo batteries. Never use NiMH or NiCD type • Do NOT use the 2-3 cell LiPo charger #2935 to charge NiMH batteries. chargers or charge modes to charge LiPo batteries. The use of a NiMH or •...

  • Page 6: Tools, Supplies And Required Equipment

    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 batteries, see Use the Right Supplied Tools and Equipment •...
  • Page 7 Water Cooling Jacket Hull Flex Cable Housing Chemise de refroidissement à eau Coque Connecteur haut courant de Traxxas Gaine de câble souple Conector de alta corriente de Traxxas Funda de refrigeración por agua Casco Carcasa de cable flexible Traxxas Hochstrom-Anschluss Wasserkühlungshülse Rumpf Gehäuse des Flex-Kabels...

  • Page 8: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed

    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 corners of Quick Start pages. The Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace the 1.
  • Page 9 INTRODUCTION ESC (Electronic Speed Control) - An electronic speed control is the electronic motor control inside the model. The VXL-6s Marine Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi transmitter with electronic speed control uses advanced circuitry to provide Traxxas Link Model Memory.
  • Page 10 RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM Resistance - In an electrical sense, resistance is a measure of how Voltage - Voltage is a measure of the electrical potential difference an object resists or obstructs the flow of current through it. When between two points, such as between the positive battery To prevent loss of radio range flow is constricted, energy is converted to heat and is lost.

  • Page 11: Wiring Diagram

    Trigger Connector (Male) Watercooling to Battery Output Link Button Power Switch Battery Compartment Watercooling Receiver Cable Input (RX wire) ** Accessory sensor port for use with TQi Docking Base (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) SPARTAN • 11...

  • Page 12: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    Refer to the troubleshooting section on page 26 for 3. Plug your Traxxas Power Cell 3-cell LiPo into the charger using more information on the transmitter Status its balance plug. All 3 LEDs will glow steady red. Do not leave LED codes battery and charger unattended while charging.
  • Page 13 The main goal is to reduce The Traxxas connector’s gold-plated terminals with a large contact all sources of high resistance in the pack. This includes the surfaces ensure positive current flow with the least amount of connector, the wire, and the bars attaching resistance.

  • Page 14: Installing The Battery Pack

    ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK • Battery Packs Aft: Positioning the batteries all the way back in their trays may provide higher top speeds but will also make Spartan more Spartan uses hook-and-loop straps prone to blowing over, spinouts, and instability. Experiment with this to secure the batteries.
  • Page 15 RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM • Always use new exponential or “expo.” When the knob is turned counterclockwise all or freshly charged the way to the left (default position), expo is off and steering sensitivity Remember, always turn the batteries for the will be linear (the most commonly used setting).
  • Page 16 RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM 2. Have a friend watch the model. Make sure hands and clothing are knob clockwise from center will result in “negative exponential” and Setting Up the Antenna clear of the propeller and other moving parts on the model. decrease steering sensitivity by making the servo less responsive near The receiver antenna has been set neutral, with increasing sensitivity as the servo nears the limits of its...

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    5. Move the trigger up to the full reverse position and hold it there. After about minimum recommended discharge voltage threshold for LiPo packs, the Traxxas High-Current two seconds, you will hear two beeps and red LED will blink twice. The Connector VXL-6s will limit power output to 25%.
  • Page 18 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 5. Return the trigger to neutral and allow the prop to stop. Note that there is 3. While holding full throttle, connect two fully no programmed delay when changing from reverse to forward. Use caution charged battery packs to the VXL-6s Marine to avoid slamming the speed control from reverse to forward and vice versa.

  • Page 19: Driving Your Model

    If your model accidentally flips over and fills with water, it is equipped • Always reduce the throttle when turning, especially in rough water. Once the with foam flotation to help prevent it from sinking. Traxxas does not boat has begun leaning into the corner increase throttle to maintain speed recommend swimming or wading to retrieve a boat.
  • Page 20 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Adjusting the Trim Tabs Spartan features stainless-steel trim tabs to help set the angle of the boat’s hull as it rides in the water. Setting the trim angle correctly will Optional Accessory: Machined provide maximum speed and efficiency from your model. From the factory, the trim tabs are set for best all-around performance and stability Aluminum Trim Adjusters at Spartan’s maximum speed, but you can experiment with their position to improve performance.
  • Page 21 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Adjusting the Drive Strut Spartan has a surface-piercing prop, meaning the prop is not fully submerged when the model is at speed. Varying the depth that the prop is submerged will alter the model’s performance. The stock setting is 4mm above the lowest point of the hull. To adjust prop depth, loosen the drive strut adjustment screw and angle the strut down.

  • Page 22: Maintaining Your Model

    MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Your model requires maintenance in order to stay in top running Storage: condition. The following procedures should be taken very • Disconnect and remove all batteries. Always wear eye protection seriously. Form the habit of visually inspecting the mechanical •...
  • Page 23 MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Radio Tray Removal Spartan’s unique power module allows you to easily remove the motor, drive system, and electronics as a unit for easy access to the hull interior. With the power module removed, you can easily work on the drive system or electronics without the entire hull taking up your bench space.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    The following section addresses some very basic questions you may have cost charger may not allow your batteries to achieve their peak power about your model. If you can’t find a solution here, you may call Traxxas and capacity. For best performance, use battery packs rated for 3000mAh Customer Service at 1-888-TRAXXAS (U.S.

  • Page 25: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    This is especially handy if you operate multiple vehicles 5. Press MENU once. The Steering Percentage (Dual Rate) with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link Model Memory. transmitter LED will blink red The Multi-Function knob can be set to control the amount (percentage) Multiple Settings and the Multi-Function Knob twice repeatedly.
  • Page 26 To delete a model: in your collection and simply turn them on and drive. With Traxxas Link At some point, you may wish to delete a model you no-longer drive Model Memory, there is no need remember which transmitter goes from the memory.
  • Page 27 3. Press SET. The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering Dual Rate has been selected. Model Locking Press Unlock Traxxas-Link Press 4. Press MENU twice. The red LED will blink three times repeatedly to One Blink Green One Blink Red Four Blinks Green indicate Steering Percentage has been selected.
  • Page 28 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Set Multi-Function MENU TREE FORMULAS knob for STEERING Press/hold MENU Press SET Press SET to confirm Press/hold MENU SENSITIVITY (Expo) To select functions and make adjustments to the TQi transmitter without green LED blinks red LED blinks green LED blinks (x8) returns to driving mode referencing the menu tree, turn your transmitter on, find the function in the...
  • Page 29 The TQi radio system automatically keeps track of what vehicles it has bound to and what settings were used for each--up to 30 models total! Traxxas Link provides a visual interface to name the models, customize their settings, attach profiles, and lock them into memory.
  • Page 30 MODEL 5707 MODEL 5707L 1100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 1-888-TRAXXAS 120927 5707OM-LN-EN-R00...

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