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Traxxas E REVO 56087-1 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 56087-1 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. MAINTAINING We truly want you to enjoy your new model!

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    6200 Traxxas Way All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate your model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and McKinney, Texas 75070 abuse and/or neglect.
  • Page 4 Previous experience with radio controlled models is recommended. use. Traxxas does not recommend that anyone under the age of 14 use or All Power Cell NiMH battery packs display the RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Models require a higher level of setup, maintenance, or support equipment.

  • Page 5: Tools, Supplies And Required Equipment

    R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, part #6468 (CA glue) • Hobby knife • Side cutters and/or needle Suspension tuning shims and...
  • Page 6 ANATOMY OF THE E-REVO BRUSHLESS EDITION Traxxas High-Current Hex Hub Rear Half Shaft Connector Toe Link Battery Door Release Tab Pivot Ball (Turnbuckle) Electronic Speed Control Rear Body Mount Axle Carrier Motor Wing Transmission Toe Link (Turnbuckle) Slipper Clutch Front Suspension Arm...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Radio System

    Cogging - Cogging is a condition sometimes associated with brushless motors. Typically it is a slight stutter noticed when Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals accelerating from a stop. It happens for a very short period as Traxxas Link ™...
  • Page 9 When flow is constricted, energy is converted to heat and is hose, while current is the quantity of water flow in the hose, lost. Traxxas power systems are optimized to reduce electrical voltage corresponds to the pressure that is forcing the water resistance and the resulting power-robbing heat.
  • Page 10 Wiring Diagram Your model is equipped with the TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with the Traxxas Link Wireless Module. The transmitter has two channels for controlling your throttle and steering. The receiver inside the model has 5 output channels. Your model is equipped with two servos and an electronic speed control.
  • Page 11 INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your TQi 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 12 Your model’s included battery battery compartments. pack is equipped with Traxxas Battery Installation This will provide additional Battery iD. This exclusive 1. Open the battery compartment door by pressing on the release tabs.
  • Page 13 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM Spring Clip Installation CONTROLS 1. Insert the two tabs on Remember, always turn the the spring clip into the TQi transmitter on first and rectangular tab slots in off last to avoid damage to the chassis.
  • Page 14 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM Multi-Function Knob 8. Once adjustments are made, turn the model off first (using the The Multi-Function knob can be programmed switch on the speed control), then turn off the transmitter. Using Reverse: While driving, to control a variety of functions. From the...
  • Page 15 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 3. When the transmitter and receiver’s LEDs turn solid green, the traction surfaces, when driving at high speed, or on tracks that favor system is bound and ready for use. Confirm that the steering and sweeping turns where gentle steering inputs are required.

  • Page 16: Driving Your Model

    ADJUSTING ELECTRONIC DRIVING YOUR MODEL THE SPEED CONTROL Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on MXL-6s Specs driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on, The MXL-6s electronic speed control should not need Cells: here are some important precautions to keep in mind.
  • Page 17 RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS run is complete, the slipper should be fully broken in. Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features After break-in, the slipper clutch is ready for any type of driving, to protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic with any batteries up to 6S Lipo.
  • Page 18 Make sure you understand the additional maintenance required with wet running. • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet conditions such as rain. 2. The wheels have small holes molded in to allow air to enter and exit the tire during normal running.
  • Page 19 • Stub axle housing bearings: Remove, clean, and re-oil the bearings. Label which wire is for which channel. • Differentials: Remove, disassemble, clean, and re-grease the 4. Apply small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part differential components. Use a light coating of wheel bearing #1647) to the wire clamp.
  • Page 20 Make sure you fully understand the basic adjustments before experimenting with the advanced adjustments. Improper Optional springs available from Traxxas are listed below. Refer to your combinations of adjustments can adversely affect the performance of parts list for a complete part number listing. Higher rate springs are the truck, resulting in poor handling.
  • Page 21 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS The ride height of the of the oil will cause the suspension damping to be reduced. Damping model can be changed by should be increased (with higher viscosity oil) if the model is bottoming Important: The shocks are mounting the push rod easily over jumps.
  • Page 22 The lengths of the toe Decrease Length links can be adjusted by turning them with the included 5mm Front of Truck Positive camber Traxxas wrench. Left-Hand Thread Toe Base Factory Settings Indicator Front: 0-degrees Rear: 1-degree toe-in each side Left Front...
  • Page 23 Most will affect the overall width and the components: suspension geometry of the model. The offsets and dimensions designed into the model’s wheels are intentional; therefore, Traxxas Available Available Toe Camber...
  • Page 24 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Gearing Compatibility Chart: MOTORS AND GEARING Adjusting Gear Mesh The chart below shows a full range Incorrect gear mesh is the most common CAUTION: Read before operating your of gear combinations. This does NOT cause of stripped spur gears. Gear mesh model with 65+mph gearing! imply that these gear combinations should be checked and adjusted anytime...
  • Page 25 If necessary, fine-tune the length of the second steering link to If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS eliminate any load on the steering system in the neutral position.

  • Page 26: Maintaining Your Model

    If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it 6. Check the tightness of the wheel nuts with a wrench. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is 7. Check the operation of the radio system, especially the part #5462.
  • Page 27 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS This advanced tuning guide will take you one step further into the Roll Center cutting edge technology that has been designed into E-Revo. Follow There are two holes on the Upper Control Arm the instructions provided here to take advantage of E-Revo’s maximum bulkheads to mount each upper Upper Mounting Holes performance potential.
  • Page 28 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Bump Steer Elimination Chart Rocker Arm Total Travel Progressive Rate The illustrations and the following table detail the position of the outer 90mm toe link end for various caster and roll center settings to eliminate bump When using Long Travel Progressive 1 (60mm up / 30mm down) rockers, A correspondingly...
  • Page 29 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS SHOCK TUNING the shaft with side cutters or needlenose pliers and tighten the nut Shock Piston Hole Sizes with the 4-way wrench to secure the assembly. Multi-tool Shock Functions Shock Pistons 3. Insert the shock shaft assembly through the shock body until the The shock pistons can be replaced piston bottoms out.
  • Page 30 • More power to the wheels remove the motor, remove the single large hex screw using the viscosity silicone oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas with the most traction. supplied 3mm wrench; then, rotate the motor and mount to the •...

  • Page 31: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    Connecting mode The TQi radio system automatically keeps track of what vehicles it has bound a paired device. to and what settings were used for each--up to 30 models total! Traxxas Link Slow blue See above for information on pairing Pairing mode (0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off)
  • Page 32 Many When the Multi-Function knob is set to device and the Traxxas Link application. All the features described racers set Dual Rate so they have only as much steering throw as...
  • Page 33 Press SET to delete the model. Press and hold MENU to Setting Lock turn them on and drive. With Traxxas Link Model Memory, return to driving mode. Once you’ve adjusted all of these settings the way you like...
  • Page 34 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 35 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 36 OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL 56087-1 6200 Traxxas Way, McKinney, TX 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS Compatible with: iPhone 4S iPod touch (5th generation and later) iPhone 5 iPad (3rd generation and later) iPhone 5C iPad mini iPhone 5S 141003 56087-1-OM-EN-R00 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.