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Traxxas 49077-3 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 49077-3 owner s manual ’...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. We truly Refers you to a page with a related topic.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    EZ-Start, Ready-To-Race, Ready-To-Win, and ProGraphix are trademarks or registered trademarks E-mail: support@Traxxas.com McKinney, TX 75070 of Traxxas. Other brand names and marks are the property of their respective holders and are Internet: Traxxas.com Phone: 972-549-3000 used only for purposes of identification. No part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without the express written permission of Traxxas.

  • Page 4: Tools, Supplies And Required Equipment

    R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses RX Power Pack battery • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, Traxxas part #3037 part #6468 (CA glue) • Hobby knife • Side cutters and/or needle nose pliers •...

  • Page 5: Anatomy Of Your T-Maxx 3.3

    ANATOMY OF YOUR T-MAXX 3.3 Hex Hub Skid Plate Bulkhead Front Suspension Arm Axle Carrier Differential Shock Tower Toe Link Pivot Ball Front Bumper Ultra Shock ™ (Turnbuckle) (Oil Damper) Throttle/Brake Servo Steering Servo Receiver Box Brake Rod Antenna Mount On/Off Switch Chassis Disc Brake...

  • Page 6: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed

    Use CA tire glue, decals provided are die-cut for easy such as Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue (part #6468). You can glue the removal. Use a hobby knife to lift the tires without removing the wheels from the truck.

  • Page 7: Traxxas Tq I Radio System

    RADIO SYSTEM INTRODUCTION mAh – Abbreviation for milliamp hour. A measure of the capacity of the Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas battery pack. The higher the number, the longer the battery will last Link ™...
  • Page 8 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS INSTALLING RECEIVER BATTERIES • Do not kink the receiver’s antenna wire. Kinks in the antenna wire will The radio receiver in your model uses 4 AA batteries. reduce range. The receiver battery holder is located underneath the battery cover.
  • Page 9 The electronic steering trim located on the face of the transmitter adjusts the neutral (center) point of the steering channel. Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely turned off while adjusting steering trim. See page 10 for TSM adjustments. Multi-Function Knob The Multi-Function knob can be programmed to *Requires optional 4995X reverse kit.
  • Page 10 Traxxas model by helping you Throttle 1. Turn on the radio system to maintain control of the vehicle in low-traction situations. TSM helps...

  • Page 11: The Trx 3.3 Racing Engine

    The break-in procedure can be different for different removed when it dissipates into the air passing across the cooling fins. makes of engines. Follow the Traxxas directions for break-in exactly. It is important to keep the fins clean of dirt and debris for maximum Carburetor - The carburetor atomizes (mixes) the fuel with the air so that cooling efficiency.
  • Page 12 On a Traxxas model this is done by holding your finger over the exhaust Glow plug - The glow plug is located in the cylinder head at the top of the tip for one or two seconds while the engine is starting.
  • Page 13 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE ILLUSTRATED Glow Plug Idle Speed Two-Stage Screw Air Filter Head Protector PowerTune Head ™ (Cylinder Head) EZ-Start Drive Unit ® EZ-Start Motor ® High-Speed Low-Speed Needle Needle Fuel Intake Engine Mount Air Intake Crankcase Carburetor...
  • Page 14 Traxxas engines. Handling the Fuel • Traxxas Top Fuel is made with just the right balance of the highest • Follow all directions and warnings on the fuel can. grade natural and synthetic lubricants to allow excellent throttle •...
  • Page 15 4. Thoroughly dry the pre-filter element with a clean towel. molecules) to maintain the correct air/fuel ratio. Warmer air is less dense 5. Oil the foam element with air filter oil. Use Traxxas filter oil (part# 5263) (fewer air molecules) and therefore needs less fuel to maintain the correct or a high-quality, special-purpose foam filter oil like what is used for air/fuel ratio.
  • Page 16 ELECTRIC ® STARTING SYSTEM The Traxxas EZ-Start brings the convenience of push-button electric engine starting to your T-Maxx. The EZ-Start consists of a hand-held control unit and an on-board motorized starter. • Slightly lean fuel mixtures deliver stronger, more efficient •...
  • Page 17 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE Using the EZ-Start Charging the EZ-Start Battery Your EZ-Start controller plugs into a 4-prong receptacle in the center of the The included charger can be bed on your T-Maxx 3.3. When the red button on the controller is pressed, used to charge the included the EZ-Start motor begins to spin the engine and power from the control unit EZ-Start battery pack.
  • Page 18 Do not attempt to break in the TRX 3.3 Racing Engine by idling it on a support@traxxas.com. stand. This will produce poor results. • Keep extra Traxxas glow plugs handy. The break-in process can cause Break-in Checklist deposits to form on the plug leading to plug failure.
  • Page 19 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE TANK THROTTLE TIME COOL BODY NOTES 2 seconds 15 minutes Apply throttle gradually. 2 seconds 15 minutes Apply throttle gradually. 3 seconds Reduce idle speed if necessary. Full 3 seconds Do not allow shifting to high gear. Full 5 seconds Accelerate over 3 second count, hold for 2 seconds.
  • Page 20 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE TUNING YOUR TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE For your convenience, the low-speed needle has a positive stop The engine’s performance depends on the fuel mixture. that prevents it from being over tightened and damaging the Turn the mixture needles clockwise to lean the fuel needle and seat.
  • Page 21 Once the engine is tuned, then observe the temperature. Lower Less dense Leaner (barometer) The Traxxas Link application’s dashboard temperature gauge can aid you Higher More dense Richer in tuning by giving you a relative indication of how your adjustments are...

  • Page 22: Driving Your T-Maxx 3.3

    DRIVING YOUR T-MAXX 3.3 Your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is broken in, the fuel mixture Driving Tips is balanced, and the idle is set…now it’s time to have • Monster trucks by design have a high center of gravity that requires some fun! Before you go on, here are some important precautions to a different driving technique.

  • Page 23: Tuning Adjustments

    Traxxas Maxx Truck. firmer, more progressive suspension Spring rate (at the wheel) increases as the lower shock mounting settings.
  • Page 24 TUNING ADJUSTMENTS while thicker oils provide more dampening. Use only 100% pure silicone Static Camber Adjustment shock oil to prolong seal life. From the factory, the T-Maxx 3.3 uses 40W oil. The wheels can be set to have either positive or negative camber (see illustration below).
  • Page 25 This requires transmission removal the adjustment screw. and disassembly (see www.Traxxas.com for detailed instructions). The close 5. Turn the adjustment screw 1/8 turn ratio gearsets will reduce top speed slightly but will provide more powerful counter clockwise to lower the shift point (shifts sooner).
  • Page 26 It is also compatible with the Traxxas accessory aluminum rear bumper (part #4935X). The wheelie bar is intended for use on hard, BRAKE SETUP & ADJUSTMENT high-traction surfaces, such as pavement, where controlling wheelies T-Maxx 3.3 is equipped with a disc brake that rides on the yoke of the...

  • Page 27: Maintaining And Storing Your T-Maxx 3.3

    T-Maxx 3.3 may cause fuel to run into the engine. the piston, sleeve, or connecting rod, consider exchanging your old engine for a brand new engine with Traxxas Power-UP. 3. With the fuel tank empty and the throttle at the idle position, try to It could save you time and effort.

  • Page 28: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. by Traxxas is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. 28 • T-MAXX 3.3 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 29 The illustrations will glow solid below show how this works. blue (D). 6. The Traxxas Link Wireless Module and the Traxxas Link App are now Normal Steering Sensitivity (0% exponential): paired, and will automatically connect when the transmitter is turned In this illustration, the steering servo’s...
  • Page 30 Model Lock the case of a nitro car) farther than their mechanical limits. The end The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models point adjustment settings you select will represent what you wish to (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, Traxxas be the servo’s maximum travel;...
  • Page 31 Delete Model blinks 5 times One Blink Red Two Blinks Green *Torque Control is a feature designed only for use with the power system in the Traxxas Funny Car Race Replica (Model #6907). Set Multi-Function knob for STEERING Press/hold MENU...
  • Page 32 ’ MODEL 49077-3 6250 Traxxas Way, McKinney, Texas 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 190426 KC2390-R02...

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