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  • Page 1 MODEL 44056-3 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas Nitro Slash, equipped with the BEFORE YOU PROCEED Traxxas Support TRX® 3.3 Racing Engine—the most powerful engine of its size ever Traxxas support is with you every step of the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS available in a Ready-To-Run truck. Advanced engineering and design, way.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement Throughout this manual, you’ll notice warnings and helpful hints trademarks of Traxxas. Other parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! brand names and marks are at BuyTraxxas.com.
  • Page 4 Models require detailed greater than 140°F / 60°C), disconnect the battery from the charger and • Do not operate your Nitro Slash at night, or anytime your line of sight to the model for expert drivers only. Experience with nitro-powered rad discontinue charging immediately.

  • Page 5: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Your Nitro Slash comes with a set of specialty metric tools. You’ll need to purchase other items, available from your hobby dealer, to operate and maintain your model. For more information on radio SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT system batteries, see Use the Right Batteries on page 10.
  • Page 6 ANATOMY OF THE NITRO SLASH Half Shaft Header Fuel Line Tie Rod (Turnbuckle) TRX 3.3 Racing Engine EZ-Start Motor Rear Camber Link Front Camber Link see pg. 15 for details (Turnbuckle) (Turnbuckle) Pressure Line Pipe Transmission Bulkhead Pipe Hanger Front Bumper...

  • Page 7: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed

    3. Detail the body • See page 9 12. Connect the EZ-Start to the model • See page 22 The Nitro Slash body comes with most decals already applied. If you Learn the proper way to use the EZ-Start electric starting system wish to add more decals, do it now before you break-in your engine.

  • Page 8: Radio System

    RADIO SYSTEM INTRODUCTION current handling, high capacity, and can last up to 1000 charging Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with cycles. Good charging procedures are required to reduce the To prevent loss of radio range Traxxas Link Model Memory.
  • Page 9 RADIO SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter. The transmitter has two channels: channel one operates the steering, and channel two operates the throttle. The receiver inside the model has three output channels. Your model is equipped with two servos Applying The Decals and a receiver.
  • Page 10 The power indicator light does not indicate the charge level of the battery pack installed in the model. Refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 32 for more information on the transmitter’s status LED codes. 5,6,8 5,6,8 10 • NITRO SLASH...
  • Page 11 (center) point of the steering channel. batteries. If you see any other RADIO SYSTEM RULES Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely flashing signal from the status • Always turn your TQi 2.4GHz transmitter on first and off last. This LED, refer to the chart on page turned off while adjusting steering trim.
  • Page 12 2. Have a friend hold the model with the engine off. 3. Walk away from the model with the transmitter until you reach the 9,10 9,10 farthest distance you plan to operate the model. 12 • NITRO SLASH...
  • Page 13 Follow these do not bend or cut the metal tip, was engineered into your Traxxas steps to install the antenna and antenna and do not bend or cut the white Antenna...

  • Page 14: The Trx 3.3 Racing Engine

    This model is equipped with a two-stage high performance air filter which requires that the pre-filter stage be cleaned and oiled every hour of operation, and the primary filter be cleaned and oiled every 3-4 hours. 14 • NITRO SLASH...
  • Page 15 Negative Wire High-Speed Needle Ground Wire Fuel Intake Glow Plug Wire Air Intake Crankcase Positive Wire Carburetor Low-Speed Needle Fuel Flywheel Line Throttle Arm Crankshaft Pressure Line Clutch Bell EZ-Start Controller Exhaust Fuel Tank Tuned Pipe NITRO SLASH • 15...
  • Page 16 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-in Usually the fault of an excessively lean fuel mixture or glow exactly.
  • Page 17 On a Traxxas model this is done by holding your finger Leaning the mixture - Turning either the high-speed and/or low-...
  • Page 18 Traxxas engineers. We strongly urge you not to take chances with your is used, more of the other fuel components are then required inside the engine investment and use the Traxxas fuel made for the TRX 3.3 Racing combustion chamber to maintain the perfect air/fuel ratio. Therefore, Engine.
  • Page 19 Use a fuel dispensing bottle (Traxxas Top Fueler, part #5001) element with a clean towel. to put fuel into Nitro Slash’s fuel tank. To fill the fuel bottle, 5. Oil the foam element with air squeeze the air out, insert the dispenser tip into the fuel filter oil.
  • Page 20 • Slightly rich fuel mixtures deliver cooler running and more with the available air lubrication but with slightly less power. (atomization). Cold Air (More Dense) (Warm Air) Less Dense 20 • NITRO SLASH...
  • Page 21 EZ-START ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM when charging is 33% fuel, richen your high- The Traxxas EZ-Start brings the convenience of push-button electric complete. When the battery is fully charged, the LED will light solid speed needle 3/4 turn if engine starting to your model. The EZ-Start consists of a hand-held green.
  • Page 22 Your EZ-Start controller plugs into a 4-prong receptacle mounted on the Make sure you are using a good quality battery pack that is fully rear shock tower of your Nitro Slash. When the red button on the charged (new batteries usually require several charge cycles to reach controller is pressed, the EZ-Start motor begins to spin the engine and peak voltage and full capacity).
  • Page 23 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 deposits to form on the plug leading to plug failure.
  • Page 24 Repeat this starting and stopping procedure until Only use the Traxxas break-in thousand two, and then stop. Repeat this starting and stopping the fifth tank of fuel is nearly empty.
  • Page 25 220°F, and needs to cool down. If the water takes a long time or be a light stream of blue smoke coming from the exhaust. does not evaporate at all, then the engine is too cool. NITRO SLASH • 25...
  • Page 26 The low-speed mixture is always set after the high-speed needle is correctly adjusted. The low-speed mixture is set using the “pinch test”: 1. Once the engine is warm, do several high-speed runs to confirm that the high-speed needle is set correctly. 26 • NITRO SLASH...
  • Page 27 • Popping or clattering sound when decelerating (detonation). temperature is air temperature. Expect the engine temperature to vary • Fluctuating idle speed. almost in direct proportion to air temperature. Assuming you tuned the engine for the same maximum performance each day, the engine NITRO SLASH • 27...
  • Page 28 Driving Tips and the idle is set…now it’s time to have some fun! Before you go on, • Nitro Slash is very fast. Select a large area to drive with few here are some important precautions to keep in mind.

  • Page 29: Tuning Adjustments

    Adjusting the Slipper Clutch can be adjusted with The Nitro Slash features an adjustable slipper clutch on the spur gear to the camber rods (upper Spur Gear Teeth Camber help protect the drive train from sudden shock loads (such as landing turnbuckles).
  • Page 30 (crankshaft, bearings, wrist clutch was adjusted and how the Nitro Slash was used. If the slipper pin and starter shaft) if the fuel is not removed from the engine. There...
  • Page 31 If you leave fuel in the tank, transporting or handling your negative. Nitro Slash may cause fuel to run into the engine. Be sure to follow proper 2. Place fresh “AA” batteries in the transmitter and turn the power maintenance and storage 3.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Again, try leaning the fuel mixture slightly, 1/8 turn, to • Check that the antenna in the Nitro Slash is in place and has not been cut see if there is any improvement in starting and idling.
  • Page 33 ® the glow plug hole to lubricate the piston and • Try a new Traxxas glow plug. Sometimes a glow plug will work well sleeve. Do not use too much oil. It will hydro-lock enough to start the engine but not be able to deliver the engine’s full the engine.

  • Page 34: Tq I 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 13). 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 35 This is especially handy if you operate multiple vehicles equipped with a built-in failsafe function that returns the throttle This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link Model Memory. ™ to its last saved neutral position in...
  • Page 36 Model Lock locked. Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode. Note: To The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models unlock a memory, press SET twice at step 5. The LED will blink rapidly (receivers) in its memory.
  • Page 37 Transmitter is restored to default Press Delete Model C onfirm Deletion 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 38 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE MENU TREE FORMULAS Set Multi-Function 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 39 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 Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning with sensors, the Traxxas Link Wireless Module and the of your Traxxas model with stunning visuals and absolute precision.
  • Page 40 ’ MODEL 44056-3 6250 Traxxas Way, McKinney, Texas 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 230309 KC2857-R01...

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