Traxxas E-Revo Brushless Edition 5608 Quick Start Manual

STOP!
This is an E-Revo with a Castle Creations Brushless System pre-installed from the factory. It is designed to eliminate guesswork
and provide a truly Ready-To-Race
backed by full Traxxas factory support. The installed Mamba Monster power system (electronic speed control, motor, on/off switch)
is manufactured by Castle Creations. All support for the power system will be handled directly by Castle Creations and will be
subject to Castle Creations' warranty and service terms. Traxxas will not provide direct service and support for the installed
power system. If you cannot accept this product support arrangement, do not run the model or open any of the enclosed
materials. Return the model to your hobby dealer. Note that your hobby dealer absolutely cannot accept an item for return or
exchange after it has been run or is otherwise no longer in as-new condition.
The Power System is NOT WATERPROOF. Do not expose the power system to any type of water, condensation, or moisture.
E-Revo Brushless Addendum
• Refer to supplied Castle Creations Mamba Monster instruction manual
for full operation details.
• Read and follow all operating instructions prior to running the model.
• The information on this addendum and in the Castle Creations Mamba
Monster instructions supersedes the information in the Traxxas E-Revo
Owner's Manual.
• Quick Start
Your E-Revo Brushless edition truck has been pre-programmed and
"bound" to the transmitter at the factory. Follow these instructions to
switch your model on:
1. Install the batteries in the transmitter as described in the E-Revo Owner's
Manual on page 11.
2. Install the batteries in the E-Revo as described in
the E-Revo Owner's Manual on page 11.
3. Make certain the Multi-Function knob is full left
and throttle neutral switch is set to 50/50.
4. Switch the transmitter on.
5. Switch the speed control on. You will hear a short sequence of tones as
ALL the LEDs blink. The sequence will then repeat twice more, then the
YELLOW LED will remain illuminated.
6. With the E-Revo's wheels off the ground, confirm correct operation of the
throttle and steering system. Your E-Revo is ready to drive.
ATTENTION! LiPo Battery Users
The E-Revo Brushless Edition is programmed at the factory for use with LiPo
batteries. Your model will run properly with NiMH batteries. To obtain the
maximum performance from the included batteries refer to the Mamba Monster
manual included with your model for instructions on de-activating the LiPo
voltage cut off. If LiPo batteries are used be sure to reset the Mamba Monster
to the correct LiPo cutoff voltage for your batteries. Failure to properly reset the
Cutoff Voltage may lead to damage or failure of your LiPo batteries. Never use
LiPo batteries while Low-Voltage Detection is disabled.
• Slipper Clutch Break-In
The E-Revo Brushless Edition's slipper clutch requires a break-in procedure
to ensure consistent operation with the extremely high power output of
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the included Castle Creations Mamba Monster brushless motor system. The
slipper clutch has been adjusted to the correct initial setting for break-in.
Follow these steps to ensure maximum performance and life from your
slipper clutch:
1. Make your first runs with the model using the stock gearing and 6- or
7-cell NiMH packs, or 2S LiPo packs.
2. Drive normally. The slipper clutch should slip momentarily when
accelerating aggressively on high-traction surfaces (you will hear a
whirring sound when the slipper clutch allows the spur gear to slip).
3. If excessive slippage is noticed (slipping that lasts for more than 3
seconds under hard acceleration), or the slipper clutch slips anytime
the throttle is applied at any lever, stop driving immediately. Let the
slipper clutch cool for 10-15 minutes. When the clutch is cool, test-drive
the vehicle again. If you still experience excessive slippage, allow the
slipper to cool once more, then tighten the slipper nut ¼ turn (turn the
nut clockwise) and repeat the break-in process. Do not adjust the slipper
clutch before it has cooled.
4. Continue to run the vehicle and monitor slipper clutch performance as
noted above, and readjust if necessary. When the run is complete, the
slipper should be fully broken in.
After break-in, the slipper clutch is ready for any type of driving, with any
batteries up to 6S Lipo. Set the slipper clutch so it only slips for a moment
(if at all) under hard acceleration in high-traction conditions. If excessive
slippage is noticed, stop driving immediately. Continuing to drive with a
loose slipper will cause damage to the slipper unit. You must let the slipper
cool down to ambient temperature before tightening the slipper nut and
resuming driving.
• Make Sure The Axle Nuts Are Tight Before Each Run
Before operating your E-Revo Brushless Edition, take
a moment to make sure the axle nuts are tight, as
they may have loosened during shipping. The correct
size axle-nut wrench is supplied with the truck. Check
the tightness of the axle nuts before each run. The
E-Revo's high speed and torque can loosen the nuts
over time if left unchecked.
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