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Traxxas HUSTLER 4x4 67064-1 Owner's Manual

Traxxas HUSTLER 4x4 67064-1 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 67064-1 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 10 days of your purchase DRIVING YOUR MODEL online at Traxxas.com/register. Thank you again for choosing Traxxas. We work hard every day T r a x x a s . c o m / r e g i s t e r ADJUSTING...

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! Win, Rustler 4X4, Rustler 4X4 VXL, parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online and ProGraphix are trademarks An important warning about personal safety or avoiding at Traxxas.com.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Use Neutrally Timed Motors: For reverse use, the motors must have All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and 0°...
  • 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) • DO NOT charge batteries inside of an automobile. DO NOT charge • DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose the batteries to batteries while driving in an automobile. This charger is equipped flame or other source of ignition.

  • Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, part #6468 (CA glue) • Hobby knife 7-cell NiMH battery pack with NiMH battery charger* Preload spacers and shock pistons •...
  • Page 8 ANATOMY OF THE RUSTLER 4X4 Shock Battery Hold-Down Steering Block Caster Block Traxxas High-Current Connector Rear Camber Link Drive Shaft Front Camber Link Rear Shock Tower Battery Receiver Box Front Bumper Spur Gear Front Shock Tower Rear Bumper Front Suspension Arm...

  • 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 full operating instructions 1.
  • Page 10 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INTRODUCTION LiPo - Abbreviation for Lithium Polymer. Rechargeable LiPo battery packs are known for their special chemistry, which Your model includes the TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. When powered Applying the Decals allows extremely high energy density and current handling in a on, the TQ 2.4GHz will automatically locate and lock onto an...
  • Page 11 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics are used in the ESC to detect overloading and overheating of the • Do not kink the receiver antenna wire. Kinks in the antenna wire To prevent loss of radio range, transistor circuitry.
  • Page 12 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. XL-5 Wiring Diagram The transmitter has two channels: Channel one operates the Motor steering, and channel two operates the throttle. The receiver...
  • Page 13 INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your TQ 2.4GHz transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery The Traxxas Battery Charger is a fully featured NiMH (Nickle Metal The included charger is compartment is located in the base of the transmitter.
  • Page 14 Secure, long-lasting, and easy to to automatically recognize connected battery packs grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your and optimize the charge battery has to give. settings for the battery.
  • Page 15 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another, the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds Remember, always turn the of turning on the transmitter. The transmitter LED will flash fast transmitter on first and off red, indicating a failure to link.
  • Page 16 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Throttle reversing procedure: 6. When looking down at the Note: Throttle reversing is often times unnecessary on electric model, the front wheels Using Reverse: While driving, models, as issues with the throttle can usually be solved by...
  • Page 17 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance TQ 2.4GHz Binding Instructions The faster you drive your model, the more quickly it will near the For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must be Failsafe limit of radio range. At top speeds, models can cover anywhere electronically ‘bound.’...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL XL-5 Battery Settings (Low-Voltage Detection Setting) XL-5 Setup Programming (Calibrating your ESC and transmitter) The XL-5 electronic speed control is equipped with built-in Low- Read through all of the programming steps before you begin. If you XL-5 Specifications Voltage Detection.
  • Page 19 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL XL-5 Profile Selection XL-5 Operation To operate the speed control and test the programming, reconnect The speed control is factory set to Sport Mode (100% forward, Patented Training Mode the motor wires and place the vehicle on a stable block or stand so brakes, and reverse).
  • Page 20 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Selecting Training Mode LED Codes and Protection Modes (Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse) • Solid Green: XL-5 power-on light. Low-Voltage Detection is Throttle Neutral Protection 1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to ACTIVATED (LiPo setting).

  • Page 21: Driving Your Model

    • The Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to impossible to give exact run times for the model.
  • Page 22 DRIVING YOUR MODEL After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions • Do not operate your model during a rain storm or other inclement 1. Drain the tires by spinning the tires at high speed to “sling” the weather where lightning may be present. water out.
  • Page 23 DRIVING YOUR MODEL RECEIVER BOX: SETTING UP THE ANTENNA MAINTAINING A WATERTIGHT SEAL To set up the receiver antenna, To prevent loss of radio range, Removing and Installing Radio Gear remove the set screw with the do not kink or cut the black wire, The unique design of the receiver box allows the removal and included 1.5mm wrench.

  • Page 24: Adjusting Your Model

    ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might need 1. Move the front shocks to make adjustments for better driving performance. to position 3 on the Rear toe-in can be adjusted suspension arms. Adjusting Gear Mesh using accessory rear axle 2.
  • Page 25 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Centering Your Servo One of the more significant advantages to your model’s Gearing Compatibility Chart: The chart below shows If the trim controls on your transmitter seem off, you may need to transmission is the extremely wide range of available gear ratios. It recommended gear combination re-center your servo.
  • Page 26 Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers various on hard, dry surfaces. In loose dirt, a tire with large spikes should Do not run your model with viscosity oil between SAE 10,000W, and 500,000W (see your parts perform better.
  • Page 27 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL 5. Slide the tie bar off the truck. Front Differential Removal 6. Remove the two 3x15mm button-head screws from the 3x15 BCS differential cover. Do not remove the two screws that secure the shock tower. 7. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to remove the two screw pins that hold 3x15 BCS the driveshaft yokes to the differential output shafts.

  • Page 28: Maintaining Your Model

    If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it condition of the batteries. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is 8. Check for any loose screws in the chassis structure part #2362.
  • Page 29 MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Suspension and slipper clutch assembly removal Your model was designed with ease of disassembly in mind. The entire front and rear suspension assemblies can be removed from the chassis fully intact with the removal of only a few screws. Refer to the exploded views included in the your model’s Service Support Guide for complete assembly diagrams.
  • Page 30 ’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, MCKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 190115 67064-1-OM-N-EN-R03...

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