Traxxas NITRO SLASH Manual page 2

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Table of Contents

BEFORE YOU PROCEED

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

ANATOMY OF THE

NITRO SLASH

QUICK START:

GETTING UP TO SPEED

TRAXXAS TQi

RADIO SYSTEM

THE TRX 3.3

RACING ENGINE

DRIVING YOUR

NITRO SLASH

TUNING ADJUSTMENTS

MAINTAINING AND

STORING YOUR MODEL

TROUBLESHOOTING

TQi ADVANCED TUNING

GUIDE

2 • NITRO SLASH

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas Nitro Slash, equipped with the

TRX® 3.3 Racing Engine—the most powerful engine of its size ever

available in a Ready-To-Run truck. Advanced engineering and design,

along with thousands of hours of testing, puts the TRX 3.3 in a class

by itself. Each part of the TRX 3.3—from the air filter on the slide

carburetor, to the tip on the dyno-tuned exhaust system—has been

carefully engineered to provide maximum power over the broadest

rpm range. We are confident you will be rewarded with high-speed

performance in a durable, long-lasting product.

This manual contains the instructions you will need to operate and

maintain your model so that you can enjoy it for years to come. We

want you to feel confident that you own one of the best performing

models in the market and that it is backed by a team of professionals

who aim to provide the highest level of factory support possible.

Traxxas models are about experiencing total performance and

satisfaction, not just with your model, but also with the company that

stands behind it.

We know you're excited about getting your new model on the road,

but it's very important that you take some time to read through the

Owner's Manual. This manual contains all the necessary setup and

operating procedures that will allow you to unlock the performance

potential that Traxxas engineers designed into your model. Also be

sure to read and follow the precautions and warnings in this manual

and on any labels or tags attached to your model. They are there

to educate you on how to operate your model safely and also get

maximum life and performance from your model.

FCC Compliance

This device contains a module that complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as described in part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The limits for a Class B digital device are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential settings. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if

not operated in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Canada, Industry Canada (IC)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This

device may not cause interference, and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with radio frequency exposure limits set forth by FCC and Industry Canada for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of

20 centimeters between the radiator and your body or bystanders and must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Operation Frequency: 2414~2453 MHz

Maximum Radio Frequency Power: Maximum Peak Power 9.7 dBm

Traxxas Support

Traxxas support is with you every step of the

way. Refer to the next page to find out how to

Quick Start

This manual is designed with a Quick

Start path that outlines the necessary

procedures to get your model up

and running in the shortest time possible. If you are an

experienced R/C enthusiast, you will find it helpful and fast.

Be sure and read through the rest of the manual to learn