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- Page 1 MODEL 83056-4 owner s manual ’...
- Page 2 R/C enthusiast, it’s important to read and ADJUSTING follow the procedures in this manual. YOUR MODEL Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day MAINTAINING to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. YOUR MODEL...
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Page 3: Before You Proceed
Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement All rights reserved. Traxxas, identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online Ready-To-Race, Ready-To-Win, An important warning about personal safety or avoiding and ProGraphix are trademarks or at Traxxas.com. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate • Use Neutrally Timed Motors: For reverse use, the motors must have your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and 0°... - Page 5 LiPos. on the risks associated with LiPo battery use. Traxxas does not • Store and transport your battery pack(s) in a cool dry place.
- Page 6 If eye or skin contact occurs, flush with water. • If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging process (temperature greater than 110°F / 43°C), immediately disconnect the battery from the charger and discontinue charging. 6 • TRAXXAS...
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Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment
Optional pinion gear Body clips model, but are a good idea 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 •... -
Page 8: Model Overview
MODEL OVERVIEW Spur Gear Traxxas High-Current Caster Block Steering Block Front Suspension Arm Connector Shock Rear Shock Tower Battery Battery Drive Shaft Chassis Compartment Hold-Down Front Bumper Rear Bumper Rear Body Mount Steering Servo LED Light Pipe Motor Front Body Mount... -
Page 9: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed
6. Turn on the radio system • See page 15 Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first and off last. Look for the Quick Start logo at the bottom of Quick Start pages. TRAXXAS • 9... - Page 10 An electronic speed control also has circuitry that Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals prevents loss of steering and throttle control as the batteries lose Traxxas Link ™...
- Page 11 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS Transmitter - The hand-held radio unit that sends throttle and steering instructions to your model. • Do not kink the receiver antenna wire. Kinks in the antenna wire To prevent loss of radio range, will reduce range.
- Page 12 Port Throttle Trigger Link Button Traxxas High-Current Connector (Male) to Battery Set Button Power Switch Battery Compartment ** Accessory sensor expansion port for use with the Telemetry Expander Module 12 • TRAXXAS (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information)
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Page 13: Installing Transmitter Batteries
Precautions for full details). Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine 4. Turn on the transmitter and check the status LED for a solid to avoid losing control. Traxxas EZ-Peak iD charger for easy charging and maximum battery life green light. and performance. - Page 14 Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the recognize connected battery Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery packs and optimize the has to give. charge settings for the battery.
- Page 15 Never (center) point of the steering channel. turn the transmitter off when Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely the battery pack is plugged turned off while adjusting steering trim. See page 17 for TSM in.
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Page 16: Using The Radio System
8. Once adjustments are made, turn off the receiver on your model, 3. When the transmitter and receiver’s LEDs turn solid green, the followed by the hand-held transmitter. system is bound and ready for use. Confirm that the steering 16 • TRAXXAS and throttle operate properly before driving your model. - Page 17 TSM allows you to experience all Your Traxxas radio system the speed and acceleration that is equipped with a built- was engineered into your Traxxas in fail-safe function that returns the throttle to its model by helping you to maintain last saved neutral position control of the vehicle in low-traction situations.
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Page 18: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button (the LED will turn off). After ten seconds, the motor Low-Voltage Detection will beep three times and the LED will Yes (User Enabled) shine RED. Release the button. 3. Low-Voltage Detection is now DISABLED. 18 • TRAXXAS... - Page 19 3. When the LED blinks RED TWICE, release the EZ-Set button. Release Solid 4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green (Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE) or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED). The model is ready to drive. TRAXXAS • 19...
- Page 20 • Fast Blinking Green: The XL-5’s LED will blink fast green if the speed control is not receiving a signal. Make certain the speed control is properly plugged into the receiver and the transmitter is switched on. 20 • TRAXXAS...
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Page 21: Driving Your Model
Accelerate smoothly (avoiding full throttle starts), with most of the driving being done at higher speeds. This will help ensure that the motor provides the best performance and longest life. TRAXXAS • 21... - Page 22 Your driving habits will determine motor life with a wet motor. Do conditions. not submerge the motor under water. • The Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter is not water resistant. Do not • Do not gear the motor by temperature when running in wet subject it to wet conditions such as rain.
- Page 23 It is not necessary to remove the 4. Apply a small bead of silicone grease receiver or unplug any of the wires. (Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp. 9. Additional Maintenance: Increase your frequency of 5. Using double-sided adhesive foam disassembly, inspection, and lubrication of the following items.
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Page 24: Adjusting Your Model
6. Elevate the model on a block or stand so that all of the tires are off the ground. Connect a fresh battery pack to the speed control and turn on the ESC (see page 18). The servo will automatically jump to its center position. 24 • TRAXXAS... - Page 25 10,000W viscosity silicone oil. four minutes before the battery dies, then change to a lower gear Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, ratio. This temperature test assumes that the model is close to factory 30,000W, and 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list). The...
- Page 26 Be sure the rubber gaskets are in place, or the differential 5. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to remove the two screw pins that hold may leak. the drive cups to the differential output shafts. 26 • TRAXXAS 5. Install the 2.5x8mm screws and tighten securely.
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Page 27: Maintaining Your Model
If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is part #2362. TRAXXAS • 27... -
Page 28: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide
(set to The Multi-Function knob can be set to control Throttle Sensitivity. Starting Over: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) by default, see page 17). Accessing Throttle Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity, but Restoring Factory Defaults the programming menu is done by using the menu and set buttons on applies the effect to the throttle channel. - Page 29 This is especially handy if you operate multiple equipped with a built-in failsafe This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding vehicles with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link Model Memory. ™ function that returns the throttle...
- Page 30 Model Lock locked. Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models Note: To unlock a memory, press SET twice at step 5. The LED will (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, Traxxas Link blink rapidly green to indicate the model is unlocked.
- Page 31 Transmitter is restored to default Press Delete Model C onfirm Deletion Two Blinks Green One Blink Red *Torque Control is a feature designed only for use with the power system in the Traxxas Funny Car Race Replica (Model #6907).
- Page 32 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 33 Traxxas Link For more information about the Traxxas Link The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on When you equip your model Wireless Module and the Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning...
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