Traxxas NITRO SLASH Manual page 28

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DRIVING YOUR NITRO SLASH
INTRODUCTION
Your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is broken in, the fuel mixture is balanced,
and the idle is set...now it's time to have some fun! Before you go on,
here are some important precautions to keep in mind.
• Don't run your Nitro Slash in water, mud, snow, or wet grass.
It's tempting, but water and mud are easily drawn through the
air filter and will severely damage the engine. Small amounts of
moisture can cause electronics to fail and loss of control over
your Nitro Slash.
• The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is extremely powerful. Remember to
apply the throttle gradually to prevent wheelies or loss of control.
• Don't hold Nitro Slash off the ground and rev the engine excessively
with no load on the engine. This practice could result in internal
engine damage. Avoid over-revving the engine when Nitro Slash is
airborne after a jump.
• Avoid excessive high-speed running for extended periods of time or
over long distances. This could cause the engine to build up enough
speed to exceed maximum safe rpm limits.
• Don't drive your Nitro Slash with drive train damage of any kind. The
engine could be damaged due to overloads caused by
drivetrain friction, or over-revving caused by loose or missing parts.
• Don't tow anything with your Nitro Slash. The engine is cooled
by airflow created by speed. Towing creates a high load on the
engine, and at the same time limits cooling of the engine due to
low vehicle speed.
• If your Nitro Slash gets stuck, stop driving immediately. Move the
vehicle and then continue driving.
• Never turn off the radio system while the engine is running. The
truck could run out of control.
Driving Tips
• Nitro Slash is very fast. Select a large area to drive with few
opportunities for collision until you become familiar with Nitro
Slash's speed and handling.
• Do not apply brakes and turn the wheel at the same time. You could
tip the truck over.
• When jumping, apply some throttle while Nitro Slash is in the air to
keep the truck's nose up and land level on all 4 wheels. Be careful
not to over-rev the engine or land at full throttle. Either could
seriously damage your Nitro Slash. If the nose of the truck is too
high, then quickly tap the brake to level the truck in the air.
• Drive over large obstacles (such as curbs and rocks) at an angle,
instead of head on. This will allow the suspension to articulate and
absorb the impact much easier.
• Change or clean the pre-filter element in your air filter after each
hour of running. Change or clean the primary filter element every 3 -
4 hours of running. This is critical for the life of your engine. Running
time includes the engine break-in period.