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- Page 1 MODEL 36064-1 MODEL 36094-1 owner s manual ’...
- Page 2 DRIVING YOUR MODEL Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. ADJUSTING We truly want you to enjoy your new model!
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Page 3: Before You Proceed
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Traxxas materials to prevent serious damage to your model. Failure to follow All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate 6200 Traxxas Way these instructions will be considered abuse and/or neglect. your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun McKinney, Texas 75070 for you and those around you. - Page 4 Recycling Your Traxxas Power Cell NiMH Battery 14 years of age without the properly installed on every motor to prevent radio interference. Capacitors have Traxxas strongly encourages you to recycle your Power Cell NiMH battery when it been provided with the XL-5. supervision of a responsible has reached the end of its useful life.
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Page 5: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment
Turnbuckle wrench U-joint wrench 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 • Phillips screwdriver... - Page 6 Arm (Front) Bulkhead Spur Gear Front Bumper Pinion Gear Steering Servo Slipper Clutch Antenna Mount Front Shock Tower Receiver Box Shock Front Body Mount (Oil Damper) Suspension Arm (Rear) LED Light Pipe Turnbuckle (Tie Rod) Camber Link 6 • TRAXXAS...
- Page 7 Arm (Front) Bulkhead Spur Gear Front Bumper Pinion Gear Steering Servo Antenna Mount Slipper Clutch Front Shock Tower Receiver Box Shock (Oil Damper) Front Body Mount Suspension Arm (Rear) LED Light Pipe Turnbuckle (Tie Rod) Camber Link TRAXXAS • 7...
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Page 8: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed
6. Turn on the radio system • See page 14 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. 8 • TRAXXAS... - Page 9 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INTRODUCTION LiPo - Abbreviation for Lithium Polymer. Rechargeable LiPo battery packs are known for their special chemistry, which Your model includes the TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. When powered Applying the Decals allows extremely high energy density and current handling in a on, the TQ 2.4GHz will automatically locate and lock onto an...
- Page 10 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics are used in the ESC to detect overloading and overheating of the • Do not kink the receiver antenna wire. Kinks in the antenna wire To prevent loss of radio range, transistor circuitry.
- Page 11 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. XL-5 Wiring Diagram The transmitter has two channels: Channel one operates the Motor steering, and channel two operates the throttle. The receiver...
- Page 12 INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your TQ 2.4GHz transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery The Traxxas Battery Charger is a fully featured NiMH (Nickle Metal The included charger is compartment is located in the base of the transmitter.
- Page 13 XL-5. The Traxxas connector’s gold-plated terminals with large contact surfaces ensure positive current flow with the least amount of resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
- Page 14 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery. • In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another, Make certain the model’s the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds...
- Page 15 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM is wired correctly. Before attempting to reverse the throttle channel 6. When looking down at the 0° 0° using the procedure below, you should first recalibrate the speed model, the front wheels Using Reverse: While driving, control.
- Page 16 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance TRANSMITTER LED CODES The faster you drive your model, the more quickly it will near the LED Color / Pattern Name Notes Fail-Safe limit of radio range. At top speeds, models can cover anywhere...
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Page 17: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button (the LED Low-Voltage Detection will turn off). After ten seconds, the motor Yes (User Enabled) will beep three times and the LED will shine RED. Release the button. 3. Low-Voltage Detection is now DISABLED. TRAXXAS • 17... - Page 18 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. 18 • TRAXXAS...
- Page 19 • 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. TRAXXAS • 19...
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Page 20: Driving Your Model
The • The Titan 12T motor will benefit from a short break-in period higher voltage potential allows increased speed until the battery to ensure optimum performance and longer motor life. For the begins to become discharged. 20 • TRAXXAS... - Page 21 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 22 Pull out all available antenna wiring from the receiver box. 8. Apply a small bead of silicone grease to the foam on the wire clamp (C). 9. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2.5x8mm cap screws securely (D). 22 • TRAXXAS...
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Page 23: Adjusting Your Model
The offsets and dimensions slipper clutch setting is 1/2 the turnbuckles to adjust the alignment. designed into the model’s wheels are intentional; therefore, Traxxas turn counterclockwise from cannot recommend the use of other non-Traxxas wheels with fully compressed. - Page 24 7. Be careful not to move the servo shaft when installing the servo effective during medium to high-speed operation. The gearbox is horn. Readjust the ESC as described in the “Adjusting the Speed specially vented to cool the motor. Control” section. 24 • TRAXXAS...
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Page 25: Maintaining Your Model
If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it or suspension. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is 9. The steering servo saver will wear out over time. If the steering part #2362. - Page 26 ’ 6200 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 150424 36064-36094-1-OM-EN-R00...