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- Page 1 MODEL 68086-1 owner s manual ’...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
BASIC TUNING read and follow the procedures in this manual. ADJUSTMENTS Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to assure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction MAINTAINING possible. We truly want you to enjoy your new model! -
Page 3: Before You Proceed
To-Win, Slash, Slash 4X4, Velineon, CROSS-REFERENCES and ProGraphix are trademarks parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online Throughout this manual, you’ll notice warnings and helpful hints or registered trademarks of at BuyTraxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping identified by the icons below. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. • Do not operate the charger in a cluttered space, or place objects Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, on top of the charger or battery. - Page 5 LiPo batteries. Be aware that Traxxas shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the installation and/or use of LiPo batteries in Traxxas models. If you have questions about LiPo battery usage, please consult with your local hobby dealer or contact the battery manufacturer.
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Page 6: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment
8mm/4mm wrench 4-way 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 7: Anatomy Of The Slash 4X4
ANATOMY OF THE SLASH 4X4 Caster Block Battery Battery Steering Block Rear Camber Link Compartment Hold-Down Half Shaft Traxxas High-Current Front Connector Battery Suspension Arm Spur Gear Motor Front Shock Tower Rear Shock Tower Drive Shaft Chassis Shock Steering Servo... -
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 signals from the electronic speed control and the motor synch with each other. The VXL-3s electronic speed control is optimized Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals to virtually eliminate cogging. Traxxas Link ™...
- Page 10 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH Trim - The fine-tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the batteries offer high current handling and much greater resistance servos, made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim knobs To prevent loss of radio range to the “memory”...
- Page 11 (for optional use) Receiver cable Heat Sink (RX wire) Power Switch Battery Compartment EZ-Set Button (On/Off Button) ** Accessory sensor port for use with the Telemetry Expander Module (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) SLASH 4x4 • 11...
- Page 12 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 13 Secure the battery resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector and optimize the charge hold-down with body clip in is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
- Page 14 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another, the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds Remember, always turn the of turning on the transmitter. The transmitter LED will flash fast TQi transmitter on first and red, indicating a failure to link.
- Page 15 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM Range-Testing the Radio System The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The Before each running session with your model, you should range-test Using Reverse: While driving, adjustment should be checked before running the model in case of your radio system to ensure that it operates properly.
- Page 16 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 2. Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on The farther you turn the knob, the more pronounced the effect the speed control (by pressing the EZ-Set button). Release the becomes.
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Page 17: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control
Low-Voltage Detection is DISABLED (not safe to use LiPo batteries). If VXL-3s Operation Traxxas High-Current the LED is solid green, then Low-Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED. To operate the speed control and test programming, place the vehicle on a stable... - Page 18 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Profile Selection 4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and reverse). (Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE) or red (Low- Patented Training Mode To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward and 50% reverse (Profile Voltage Detection DISABLED).
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Page 19: Driving Your Model
RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS you can enjoy it for a long time to come. Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features to protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic speed • When using the supplied optional pinion for top-speed running, limit control). - Page 20 1. Drain the tires by spinning the tires at high speed to “sling” the water out. One way to do this is to make several high-speed passes on a flat, • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to dry surface (if possible).
- Page 21 Label which wire is for which channel. 4. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp. 5. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2.8x8mm cap screws securely.
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Page 22: Basic Tuning Adjustments
Rear toe-in can be adjusted settings. The more progressive using accessory rear axle carriers, Traxxas Part #1952X. suspension settings help These can add or remove 1.5° reduce body roll (increased roll toe per side, for a total of 1 to stiffness), dive during braking, 4 degrees per side. - Page 23 (Learn more about adjusting the slipper If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS clutch in the sidebar.) (1-888-872-9927) (U.S.
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Page 24: Maintaining Your Model
• Steering: Over time, you may notice increased looseness in the steering Assembly installed into these holes to system. The tie rod ends may wear out from use (Traxxas Parts #2742 and limit dirt entry. Use Traxxas #5525). Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances. -
Page 25: Advanced Tuning Adjustments
ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS • Front Roll Center CAMBER GAIN Gearing Compatibility Chart: Front C-hub The chart below shows recommended To lower the roll center Slash 4x4 has provisions for adjusting the camber gain geometry of the gear combination ranges for your model. on the front suspension, front and rear suspension. - Page 26 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS GEARING LIPO BATTERIES One of the more significant advantages to your model’s transmission LiPo batteries are intended only for the most advanced users that are Velineon 3500 Specs is the extremely wide range of available gear ratios. Changing the educated on the risks associated with LiPo battery use.
- Page 27 Do not remove the two screws that secure the shock tower. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, 7. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to remove the two screw pins that 30,000W, and 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list).
- Page 28 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Rear differential: Refilling the differential: 1. Remove the two 3x20mm button-head screws that secure the 1. Remove the four 2.5x10mm screws from the differential case top bumper mount to diff case. and carefully pull the diff case halves apart. Work over a towel to collect any fluid that drips from the differential.
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Page 29: Tq Advanced Tuning Guide
Function knob) will not adjust the counterclockwise to its stop will eliminate all brake action). trim until it is moved back to its Traxxas Link Model Memory is an exclusive, patent-pending feature original position saved in memory. Throttle Trim of the TQi transmitter. Each time the transmitter is bound to a new... - Page 30 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Model Lock 4. Press SET. The status LED will blink green in single-flash intervals. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models 5. Press SET once. The status LED will blink red once repeatedly. Failsafe (receivers) in its memory.
- Page 31 3. Press SET. The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering Dual-Rate has been selected. Model Locking Unlock Press 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 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 When you equip your model The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on about the Traxxas Link with sensors, the Traxxas Link Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning...
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