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Traxxas HOSS 4x4 VXL 90076-4 Owner's Manual

Traxxas HOSS 4x4 VXL 90076-4 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 90076-4 owner s manual ’...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RADIO AND satisfaction, not just with your model, but also with the company that VELINEON BRUSHLESS Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to stands behind it. POWER SYSTEM assure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Hoss, Hoss 4X4 VXL, Velineon, identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online and ProGraphix are trademarks at Traxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping and handling...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. • Transmitter on First: Switch on your transmitter first before Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic All instructions and safe, and fun for you and those around you.
  • Page 5 LiPos. on the risks associated with LiPo battery use. Traxxas does not • Store and transport your battery pack(s) in a cool dry place.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued from previous page) • REMOVE flammable items and combustible materials from the • Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs (before charging). charging area. • ALWAYS unplug the charger and disconnect the battery when not •...

  • Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, Part #6468 (CA glue) Preload spacers and shock pistons • Hobby knife Required Equipment (not included) •...

  • Page 8: Anatomy Of The Hoss 4X4 Vxl

    ANATOMY OF THE HOSS 4X4 VXL Battery Compartment Battery Hold-Down Steering Block Caster Block Front Suspension Arm Spur Gear Rear Camber Link Half Shaft Motor Chassis Drive Shaft Rear Shock Tower Receiver Box Front Shock Tower Wheelie Bar LED Light Pipe Front Bumper Rear Bumper Electronic Speed Control...

  • Page 9: 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 10: Radio And

    RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION synch with each other. The VXL-3s electronic speed control is optimized to virtually eliminate cogging. Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. The transmitter’s easy-to-use design...
  • Page 11 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics batteries offer high current handling and much greater resistance used in the VXL-3s electronic speed control detect overloading To prevent loss of radio range to the “memory”...
  • Page 12 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM ESC/Motor Wiring Diagram Your model is equipped with the newest TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. 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 one servo and an electronic speed control.
  • Page 13 Make certain you choose the correct type of charger for the batteries you with new batteries. The power indicator select. Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine Traxxas EZ-Peak iD light does not indicate the charge level charger for safer charging and maximum battery life and performance.
  • Page 14 Swing the battery hold-down towards the chassis and snap Traxxas recommended (lock) the end into the front hold-down retainer. Do not connect the battery packs are equipped battery pack yet. with Traxxas Battery iD. This exclusive feature allows Traxxas battery chargers (sold separately) to automatically recognize connected battery...
  • Page 15 (center) point of the steering channel. operates slowly, check for weak batteries. neutral and the steering will Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely 6. When looking down at the hold its last commanded turned off while adjusting steering trim. See page 17 for TSM model, the front wheels position.
  • Page 16 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM Range-Testing the Radio System TQi Binding Instructions Before each running session with your model, you should range- For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must be Using Reverse: While driving, test your radio system to ensure that it operates properly.
  • Page 17 3x4mm set black wire, do not bend or was engineered into your Traxxas screw. To remove the antenna tube, cut the metal tip, and do not bend or cut the white wire at...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    2. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the VXL-3s. and start over. If you have questions or need technical assistance, contact Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927)*. 3. Press and release the EZ-Set button to turn the VXL-3s on. If the LED is solid red, then the Low-Voltage Detection is DISABLED (not 1.
  • Page 19 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Operation Profile Description To operate the speed control and test programming, place the Profile #1 (Sport Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse vehicle on a stable block or stand so that all of the drive wheels are Profile #2 (Race Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse off the ground.
  • Page 20 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Selecting Training Mode • Fast Blinking Red: Thermal Shutdown Protection Stage 1. If the motor has lower than normal power and the VXL-3s (Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse) Patented Training Mode is hot, the VXL-3s has entered Stage 1 Thermal Shutdown (Profile #3) reduces forward 1.

  • Page 21: Driving Your Model

    RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS • Use good, common sense whenever you are driving your model. Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features to Intentionally driving in an abusive and rough manner will only result in protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic speed poor performance and broken parts.
  • Page 22 Do not allow mud to collect on the motor or pack around the motor. • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet conditions such as rain.
  • Page 23 8. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part #1647) to the foam on the wire clamp (C). Removing the Receiver 1.

  • Page 24: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    (position 2 on the front using accessory rear axle 1°-2° 1°-2° suspension arms and carriers, Traxxas Part #1952X. position 5 on the rear These can add or remove 1.5° suspension arms). If you toe per side, for a total of 1 to plan on driving on hard 4 degrees per side.
  • Page 25 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Centering Your Servo Fine Tuning the Shocks The four shocks on the model greatly If you have removed the servo horn from your model’s steering servo, influence its handling. Whenever you or the servo has been removed for service or cleaning, the servo must rebuild your shocks, or make any changes be re-centered prior to installation of the servo horn or installation of to the pistons, springs, or oil, always make...

  • Page 26: Maintaining Your Model

    • Steering: Over time, you may notice increased looseness in the steering 4x12 BCS system. The tie rod ends may wear out from use (Traxxas Parts #2742 and Rear Suspension #5525). Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances.

  • Page 27: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Gearing Compatibility Chart: • Front Roll Center CAMBER GAIN Front C-hub The chart below shows To raise the roll center on the Your model has provisions for adjusting the camber gain geometry of the recommended gear combination front suspension, move the ranges for your model.
  • Page 28 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS When using higher gear ratios, it is important to monitor the TEMPERATURES AND COOLING temperatures of the battery and motor. If the battery is extremely hot Monitoring temperatures will extend the lives of the batteries and Always use the proper length (150°F) and/or the motor is too hot to touch (200°F), your model is motors.
  • Page 29 The rear differential is filled with grease, but can also be tuned with silicone differential oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, 30,000W, and 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list). The...
  • Page 30 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.

  • Page 31: Tq Advanced Tuning Guide

    (set to The Multi-Function knob can be set to control Throttle Sensitivity. Starting Over: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) by default, see page 17). Accessing Throttle Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity, but Restoring Factory Defaults the programming menu is done by using the menu and set buttons on applies the effect to the throttle channel.
  • Page 32 This is especially handy if you operate multiple equipped with a built-in failsafe This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding vehicles with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. function that returns the throttle...
  • Page 33 Model Lock locked. Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models Note: To unlock a memory, press SET twice at step 5. The LED will (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, Traxxas Link blink rapidly green to indicate the model is unlocked.
  • Page 34 Transmitter is restored to default repeatedly Press C onfirm Deletion Delete Model Two Blinks Green One Blink Red *Torque Control is a feature designed only for use with the power system in the Traxxas Funny Car Race Replica (Model #6907).
  • 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 Real-Time Telemetry For more information about the Traxxas Link The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on When you equip your model Wireless Module and the Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning...
  • Page 37 ’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 200803 90076-4-OM-EN-R00...

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