Maintaining Your Model - Traxxas SLEDGE Owner's Manual

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MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL

Your model requires timely maintenance in order to stay in top
running condition. The following procedures should be taken
very seriously.
Inspect the vehicle for obvious damage or wear. Look for:
1. Cracked, bent, or damaged parts
2. Check the wheels and steering for binding.
3. Check the operation of the shock absorbers.
4. Check the wiring for any frayed wires or loose connections.
5. Check the mounting of the receiver and servo(s) and
speed control.
6. Check the tightness of the wheel nuts with a wrench.
7. Check the operation of the radio system, especially the
condition of the batteries.
8. Check for any loose screws in the chassis structure
or suspension.
9. Inspect the gears for wear, broken teeth, or debris lodged
between the teeth.
10. Check the operation of the steering servo and ensure that it is
not binding.
11. Check the tightness of the pivot balls.
Other periodic maintenance:
• Chassis: Keep the chassis clean of accumulated dirt and grime.
Periodically inspect the chassis for damage.
• Shocks: Keep the oil level in the shocks full. Use only 100%
pure silicone shock oil to prolong the life of the seals. If you are
experiencing leakage around the top of the shock, inspect the
bladder in the top cap for signs of damage or distortion from
overtightening. If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it
is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is
part #8962.
• Suspension: Periodically inspect the suspension components for
signs of damage, such as bent or dirty suspension pins, damaged
toe links, loose screws, or any signs of stress or bending. Replace
components as needed.
Inspect the front and rear driveshafts to make sure the drive
• Driveline:
pins are not cracked, extremely worn, or damaged. Additional driveline
noise can occur if the driveline components are worn out. Inspect the
spur and pinion gears for damage or wear, broken teeth, or debris
lodged between the teeth. Check the tightness of the set screw in the
pinion gear. Tighten, clean, or replace components as needed.
• Ball Bearings: Your Sledge uses full-contact sealed bearings (black
seals) in all locations on the chassis to keep out dirt and grime
and extend the life of the bearings. If the bearings fail, driveline
components can be damaged. Inspect the bearings for excessive wear
and damaged seals. Replace as needed. Do not substitute full-contact
seal bearings (black seals) with any other type.
• Steering: Remove and clean the servo saver after 3 hours of driving.
Over time, you may notice increased looseness in the steering system.
The toe links may wear out from use. Replace these components as
needed to restore factory tolerances.
• Torque-biasing center drive unit: The Sledge is equipped with a
torque-biasing center drive unit. The drive unit can be rebuilt, but
it requires a detailed maintenance procedure and the use of 20MM
weight differential oil (part #5040). For additional information and
how-to videos, please visit Traxxas.com.
Storage
When you are through running the model for the day, blow it off
with compressed air or use a soft bristled paint brush to dust-off
the vehicle. Always disconnect and remove the batteries from the
model whenever the model is stored. If the model will be stored for
a long time, then also remove the batteries from the transmitter.