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  • Page 1 MODEL 53097-1 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 ADJUSTMENTS Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day and running in the shortest time possible. If you are an to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement E-mail: support@Traxxas.com dealer absolutely cannot accept a model for return or exchange parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online Entire contents ©2014 Traxxas. after it has been run.
  • Page 4 1 2 3 3+ 4 5 All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new Revo. Operate your Revo BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and those around...

  • 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 Extra oiled air filter set Long Travel rocker 1.5mm “L”...
  • Page 6 ANATOMY OF THE REVO 3.3 Hex Hub Access Plug EZ-Start Motor (for two-speed adjustment) Pivot Ball Roll Hoop Air Filter Throttle/ Brake Servo Axle Carrier Shifting Servo TRX 3.3 Racing Engine (inside box) (inside box) see pg. 17 for details Steering Servo Shift Rod Spur Gear...

  • 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 Revo running, from opening the box to breaking in and tuning your engine. Refer to the pages indicated for details on each step. 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

    NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH batteries offer high current handling, and much greater resistance Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with To prevent loss of radio range to the “memory” effect. NiMH batteries generally allow higher Traxxas Link ™...

  • Page 9: Transmitter And Receiver

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM Your Revo is equipped with the TQi radio system. The TQi is a 3-channel system that provides control for up to three outputs. Revo is equipped with two high-torque steering servos connected via dual Channel 1 outputs. The TQi works in conjunction with the OptiDrive Electronic Shift Module to monitor and ®...

  • Page 10: Charging The Receiver Battery

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM CHARGING THE RECEIVER BATTERY INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES To power the radio system in the truck, your Revo 3.3 is equipped Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment If the radio system doesn’t is located in the base of the transmitter.

  • Page 11: Battery Care

    • Only use approved chargers for NiMH battery packs (such as the of malfunction, but the first, best defense against a runaway model Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus, part #2933). Do not exceed the maximum is to always turn the transmitter on first, and off last.
  • Page 12 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS Steering Trim The electronic steering trim located on the To prevent losing control of face of the transmitter adjusts the neutral your model, it is important (center) point of the steering channel. to stop at the first sign of a weak receiver battery.
  • Page 13 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 6. Operate the throttle trigger on the transmitter and check for 1. Press and hold the transmitter’s SET button as you switch rapid operation of the throttle servo. When the throttle trigger transmitter on. The transmitter’s LED will flash red slowly.

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Antenna

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM Decreased Steering Sensitivity (Negative Exponential) next to the antenna tube. Use the supplied 2mm wrench to tighten By turning the Multi-Function knob clockwise, the steering the screw just until the antenna tube is securely in place. Do not To prevent loss of radio range, sensitivity of the model will be decreased.
  • Page 15 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 4. Pull the transmitter throttle trigger to the full throttle Large adjustments to the position. Hold it there until throttle trim and/or throttle the Function LED flashes linkage may require re-setting the OptiDrive to maintain green three times.

  • Page 16: The Trx 3.3 Racing Engine

    INTRODUCTION The TRX ® 3.3 Racing Engine is the next generation of TRX nitro Traxxas strongly discourages power. The larger displacement and advanced porting generate changing or modifying any class-leading horsepower while still maintaining the TRX Racing part of the TRX 3.3 Racing Engine characteristics of broad, linear power delivery and ease of Engine.
  • Page 17 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE ILLUSTRATED Glow Plug Revo’s fuel tank is equipped Idle Speed Two-Stage with a built-in sintered Screw Air Filter bronze fuel filter. Head Protector PowerTune Head ™ (Cylinder Head) EZ-Start Drive Unit ®...

  • Page 18: Terms To Know

    The break-in procedure can be different for Flame-out - Occurs when the engine stops running at high rpm. different makes of engines. Follow the Traxxas directions for break- Usually the fault of an excessively lean fuel mixture or glow in exactly.
  • Page 19 Leaning the mixture - Turning either the high-speed and/or low- to the tank. On a Traxxas model this is done by holding your finger speed needle(s) clockwise to decrease the amount of fuel the over the exhaust tip for one or two seconds while the engine is engine receives.
  • Page 20 • Top Fuel is the only fuel which is 100% certified for use in Traxxas engines. fuel dispensing bottle on When using Traxxas Top Fuel, using higher nitro percentages does •...

  • Page 21: The Air Filter

    Apply a total of 24 drops of The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine in this model Traxxas air filter oil, evenly distributed between the top, bottom and is equipped with a specially designed sides of the filter element. Squeeze the filter element repeatedly to two-stage air filter to deliver maximum filtering efficiency and help spread the oil throughout.
  • Page 22 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE THE CARBURETOR THE FUEL MIXTURE NEEDLES Understanding the Carburetor adjustments The amount of fuel metered and atomized by the carburetor is See page 28 for more information on how air The carburetor performs several functions. It controls the engine’s controlled by the two mixture needles, the high-speed needle and density affects engine tuning.
  • Page 23 Solid green LED 100% charged Disconnect the battery. speed needle 3/4 turn if The Traxxas EZ-Start brings the convenience of push-button electric previously running 20% nitro engine starting to your Revo. The EZ-Start consists of a hand-held control CHARGER LED INDICATION...
  • Page 24 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE Installing the EZ-Start Battery Protection Mode 1. Press the tab in the end of the battery The EZ-Start uses Smart Start technology to monitor the condition ™ Using Other Chargers compartment door to open (A). of the system and detect failures.
  • Page 25 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE BREAKING IN YOUR TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE • Keep extra Traxxas glow plugs handy. The break-in process can cause The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine uses a ringless, aluminum-brass-chrome See Important Points to deposits to form on the plug leading to plug failure.
  • Page 26 3-second count, hold for 2 more seconds, and then Only use the Traxxas break-in thousand two, and then stop. Repeat this starting and stopping gently apply the brake to stop. Count the five seconds out while procedure.
  • Page 27 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE Winter Break-in Tips • We do not recommend that you operate your engine below 35° During the break-in process, the piston and sleeve wear into Fahrenheit. If you insist on running your vehicle below 35°F, be aware When tuning for each other to form a precise fit.
  • Page 28 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE Before you begin tuning, the engine should be warmed up to its normal 2. Bring the vehicle in and pinch closed the fuel line going into the operating temperature and running slightly rich. All final tuning adjustments carburetor (use the engine shut-off clamp).
  • Page 29 Once the engine is tuned, then observe the temperature. Fine-Tuning the Carburetor The Traxxas Link application’s dashboard temperature gauge can aid you After fine-tuning your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine at the end of the break- in tuning by giving you a relative indication of how your adjustments are...
  • Page 30 DRIVING YOUR REVO INTRODUCTION Driving Tips Your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is broken in, the fuel mixture is balanced, • Monster trucks by design have a high center of gravity that and the idle is set…now it’s time to have some fun! Before you go on, requires a different driving technique.

  • Page 31: Suspension Tuning

    Make sure you fully understand the basic adjustments before experimenting Optional springs available from Traxxas are listed below. Refer to your with the advanced adjustments. Improper combinations of parts list for a complete part number listing. Higher rate springs are adjustments can adversely affect the performance of the truck, stiffer.
  • Page 32 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS push rod comes installed in the inner hole of the lower suspension viscosity of shock oil is affected by extremes in operating temperature; arm’s push rod mount. If the push rod is mounted in the outer hole, an oil of certain viscosity will become less viscous at higher Important: The shocks are the ride height decreases.

  • Page 33: Alignment Settings

    Decrease Length links can be adjusted by turning Positive camber them with the included 5mm Traxxas wrench. Toe Base Factory Settings Front: 0-degrees Rear: 1-degree toe-in each side Negative camber Under certain conditions, toe-in can be increased to a maximum of 3-degrees.
  • Page 34 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Maximum Alignment Limits (using stock push rod length) TRANSMISSION TUNING Revo’s maximum toe and camber alignment settings can be limited Adjusting the Slipper Clutch by the ride height setting. Do not exceed the maximum limits or you Your Revo is equipped with could experience interference between suspension components.
  • Page 35 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Two-Speed Transmission Adjusting the Spur Gear/Clutch Bell Gear Mesh The ideal spur gear/clutch bell gear mesh for Revo comes equipped with an adjustable two-speed transmission. Revo is 0.1mm. To set the gear mesh, place When the shift point on the transmission is adjusted correctly, it will a strip of standard letter/A4 size copy or maximize acceleration and improve drivability.
  • Page 36 (see parts list for details). Do not use this However, if the brake pads wear down close to the metal pad holders, spring with standard Traxxas high-torque servos. they should be replaced. Any more wear than this could cause damage to the brake parts and improper operation of the brake system.
  • Page 37 • Perform after-run maintenance on the engine. This clears the engine to extremely high quality Traxxas engine whenever the model will be stored for standards and should under of destructive moisture and other corrosive deposits. This is extremely longer than a few hours.
  • Page 38 A 5/16 or 8mm nut driver will also work. 3. Turn the model upside down and plug in the EZ-Start controller. If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS 4. Push the EZ-Start button for several seconds to clear the engine of excess fuel.
  • Page 39 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 Revo. Follow There are two holes on the Upper Control Arm the instructions provided here to take advantage of Revo’s maximum bulkheads to mount each upper Upper Mounting Holes performance potential.
  • Page 40 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 41 Revo is equipped to allow adjustment to the two-speed by installing out through the top of the shock body. optional close and wide-ratio gearsets. This requires transmission removal and disassembly (see Traxxas.com for detailed instructions). The Shock assembly close ratio gearsets will reduce top speed slightly but will provide more 1.
  • Page 42 (Wide) 15.45 16.31* 17.17 Using lower viscosity silicone oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas sells SAE 10,000W With 15T Clutch Bell (thinner) oil for: # of Spur Gear Teeth (standard) and SAE 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list). The differentials have to be •...

  • Page 43: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    Blue LED off Connecting mode a paired device. to and what settings were used for each--up to 30 models total! Traxxas Link provides a visual interface to name the models, customize their settings, Slow blue See above for information on pairing Pairing mode (0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off)
  • Page 44 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 45 6. Press SET. The memory is now selected to be deleted. Setting Lock turn them on and drive. With Traxxas Link Model Memory, Press SET to delete the model. Press and hold MENU to Once you’ve adjusted all of these settings the way you like there is no need remember which transmitter goes with return to driving mode.
  • Page 46 To set the Multi-Function knob to control STEERING DUAL RATE (%): 1. Switch the transmitter on 2. Press and hold MENU until the green LED lights. It will blink in single Model Locking Unlock Press Traxxas Link Press intervals. One Blink Green One Blink Red Four Blinks Green 3.
  • Page 47 Set Multi-Function knob for STEERING Press/hold MENU Press SET Press SET to confirm Press/hold MENU SENSITIVITY (Expo) green LED blinks red LED blinks green LED blinks (x8) returns to driving mode Set Multi-Function knob for THROTTLE MENU TREE FORMULAS Press/hold MENU Press SET Press MENU to confirm Press SET to select...
  • Page 48 ’ MODEL 53097-1 6200 Traxxas Way, McKinney, Texas 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 140902 KC2226-R00...

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