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Gearing Compatibility Chart:
The chart below shows
recommended gear combination
ranges for your model.
Spur Gear
62
65
68
13
-
-
-
14
-
-
4.86
15
-
-
4.53
16
-
-
4.25
17
-
3.82
4.00
18
-
3.61
3.78
19
-
3.52
3.58
20
3.10
3.25
3.40
21
2.95
3.10
3.24
22
2.82
2.95
3.09
23
2.70
2.83
2.96
Stock out-of-box setup,
recommended for most running
Usable gearing range
Fits, but not recommended
22 • TRAXXAS
TUNING ADJUSTMENTS
GEARING AND DIFFERENTIAL
Changing the gearing allows you to fine tune the speed of the
model and control the temperatures of the battery packs and motor.
Use a lower gear ratio (numerically larger) to reduce current draw
and temperatures. Use a higher gear (numerically lower) to increase
top speed. Use the following formula to calculate the overall ratio
for combinations not listed on the gear chart:
# Spur Gear Teeth
= Final Gear Ratio
# Pinion Gear Teeth
When using "higher" gear rations (numerically lower), it is important
to monitor the temperatures of the battery and motor. If the battery
is extremely hot (150°F), and/or the motor is too hot to touch
(200°F), your model is probably over-geared and drawing too much
current. This temperature test assumes that the model is close to
factory stock weight and operates freely with no excessive friction,
dragging, or binding, and the battery is fully charged and in good
condition. Note: Check and adjust gear mesh if a spur and/or pinion
gear is changed.
This model is equipped with a Traxxas ET 2400 motor. The gear
combination that comes stock on each model provides good overall
acceleration and top speed.
Repetitive starting and stopping will result in motor overheating.
The speed control's thermal overload protection system will shut
down power in the event of severe overheating. The model will
operate normally once the speed control reaches safe operating
temperature. To prevent motor overheating, only use recommended
gearing.
Changing the Pinion Gear
Follow these steps to alter the gearing of your model. The required
tools are included with your model. Refer to the exploded views in
the included Service and Support Guide for reference:
1. Remove the right rear wheel using the 7mm socket on
the 4-way wrench.
2. Remove the screw holding the pinion cover with
a 2.0mm "L" wrench.
3. Loosen the set screw that secures the pinion with a 1.5mm "L"
wrench. It does not have to be removed completely.
4. Remove the existing pinion gear from the motor shaft.
5. Using the 2.5mm "L" wrench, loosen the two screws that secure
the motor. You do not need to remove the screws completely.
6. Slide the new pinion onto the motor shaft. If installing a larger
pinion, you will need to slide the motor back in its mount for
spur gear clearance.
7. Align the pinion's set screw with the flat side of the motor's shaft,
and align the pinion with the spur gear. Tighten the set screw.
8. Adjust the gear mesh so there is just a "tick" of free play
between the pinion and spur gear.
9. Tighten the motor mounting screws and re-install the pinion cover.
Adjusting Gear Mesh
Incorrect gear mesh is the most
common cause of stripped spur
gears. Gear mesh should be
checked and adjusted anytime
Motor
Screws
a gear is replaced. To set the
gear mesh, cut a narrow strip
of notebook paper and run it
into the gear mesh. Loosen
the motor screws and slide
the motor and pinion gear into the spur gear. Retighten the motor
screws and then remove the strip of paper. You should be able to
run a fresh strip of paper through the gears without binding them.
Tuning the Differential
The action of the model's rear gear differential can be tuned for
different driving conditions and performance requirements. From
the factory, the differential is sealed to maintain consistent long-term
performance. Changing the oil in the differential with either lower
or higher viscosity oil will vary the performance characteristics of
the differential. Changing to a higher viscosity oil in the differential
will reduce the tendency for motor power to be transferred to the
wheel with the least traction. Higher viscosity (thicker) oil causes the
differential to act like a limited-slip differential, distributing more
equal power to the left and right wheels. Your model will generally
benefit from higher viscosity oil when being driven on low traction
surfaces. From the factory, the differential is filled with SAE 500K
viscosity silicone oil. The differential must be removed from the
Strip of
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