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Traxxas X-Maxx Ultimate 77097-4 Owner's Manual

Traxxas X-Maxx Ultimate 77097-4 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 77097-4 owner s manual ’...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PRECAUTIONS We know you’re excited about getting your new model on the road, but Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to it’s very important that you take some time to read through the Owner’s TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND ensure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.
  • Page 3 Entire contents ©2023 Traxxas. All rights reserved. Traxxas, Ready-To-Race, Ready-To-Win, X-Maxx, Velineon, and ProGraphix are trademarks or registered Traxxas Internet: trademarks of Traxxas. Other brand names and marks are the property of their respective holders and are used only for purposes of identification. No 6250 Traxxas Way Traxxas.com part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without the express written permission of Traxxas.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    14 years of age. maturity, and common sense are required. This model must be If you as the user do not accept liability of ownership, Traxxas requests treated with respect and caution to ensure the safety of yourself that you do not use this product. Do not open any of the enclosed and others around you.
  • Page 5 • ONLY use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. • DO NOT expose the charger to water or moisture. For indoor • DO NOT let any exposed battery contacts or wires touch each ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with use only.
  • Page 6 • Use Traxxas High-Current Connectors: Do not change the battery • Do not drive the model close to you where a mistake or loss of and motor connectors. Improper wiring can cause fire or damage to control could cause the model to collide with you or any spectator.

  • Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    (part #2890X, sold separately) • Side cutters and/or needle nose pliers 2 LiPo batteries with Traxxas iD® • Phillips screwdriver High-Current Connectors Traxxas Power Cell LiPo iD® batteries are Traxxas Power Cell Batteries strongly recommended for maximum EZ-Peak Live ™ (part #2914,...

  • Page 8: Anatomy Of The X-Maxx Ultimate

    Lower Suspension Arm Motor with Cooling Fans Steering Block Battery Hold-Down Caster Block (C-hub) Upper Battery Suspension Compartment Accessory Power Panel Traxxas High- Current Connector Steering Servo Chassis Receiver Gear Cover (Under chassis) Access Plug Front Rear Bumper Bumper Wheelie Bar...

  • 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 1.

  • Page 10: Tq Radio And Velineon Power System

    RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION Current - Current is a measure of power flow through the Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with electronics, usually measured in amps. If you think of a wire as a Applying the Decals Traxxas Link Model Memory.
  • Page 11 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics batteries offer high current handling and much greater resistance used in the VXL-8s electronic speed control detect overloading To prevent loss of radio range to the “memory”...
  • Page 12 Speed Control Traxxas High-Current Connector (Male) to Battery EZ-Set Button Power Switch Battery Compartment (On/Off Button) ** Accessory sensor expansion port for use with the Telemetry Expander Module (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) 12 • X-MAXX ULTIMATE...
  • Page 13 Make certain you choose the correct type of charger for the If the status LED flashes red, the transmitter batteries you select. Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine batteries may be weak, discharged, or possibly Traxxas EZ-Peak iD charger for safer charging and maximum installed incorrectly.
  • Page 14 Traxxas connector’s gold-plated terminals, with large contact surfaces, ensure positive current flow with the least amount of resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give. 14 • X-MAXX ULTIMATE...
  • Page 15 (center) point of the steering channel. are operating your model, determine the reason for Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely signal loss and resolve the turned off while adjusting steering trim. See page 17 for TSM RADIO SYSTEM RULES problem before operating adjustments.
  • Page 16 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM 4. Operate the controls on the transmitter once again to be sure The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The that the model responds correctly. To turn the model off, unplug adjustment should be checked before running the model in case of 5.
  • Page 17 Recommended setting The recommended (default) SELF RIGHTING setting for TSM is to rotate the Your model is equipped with Traxxas Correct Self Righting that will allow you to knob to the 12:00 position (the automatically return it to an upright zero mark on the dial).

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    4. When the LED blinks RED ONCE, pull the throttle status LED is green, indicating that Low Voltage Detection is activated to Traxxas High-Current trigger to the full throttle position and hold it there prevent over-discharging of LiPo batteries. LiPo batteries are intended only Connector (B).
  • Page 19 Contact Traxxas Customer Service. error accessories, such as LED light kits or additional cooling fans (see Traxxas.com for additional information). Always be sure to keep the panel cover installed when accessories are not being used to protect the pins from damage.
  • Page 20 • Voltage LED (V) Slow Blinking Red: The VXL-8s has functioning or programming error. Disconnect the entered Low Voltage Protection, Stage 2. When the batteries and contact Traxxas Customer Service for battery voltage attempts to fall below the minimum assistance.

  • Page 21: Driving Your Model

    DRIVING YOUR MODEL Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on margin of space in all directions around the model in order to driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on, prevent collisions. here are some important precautions to keep in mind.
  • Page 22 After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it 1. Drain the tires by spinning the tires at high speed to “sling” the to wet conditions such as rain.
  • Page 23 4. Apply a small bead of silicone grease used for an extended period of time (such as a week or longer). (Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp. This additional maintenance is needed to prevent any trapped 5. Install the wire clamp and tighten the moisture from corroding internal steel components.

  • Page 24: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might need Centering Your Servo Gearing Compatibility Chart: The chart below shows recommended to make adjustments for better driving performance. If you have removed the servo horn from your X-Maxx Ultimate’s gear combination ranges for your model.
  • Page 25 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Note: The new cartridge must be assembled on the shock shaft. DO Fine Tuning the Shocks NOT attempt to assemble the cartridge separately and slide it onto The four GTX shocks greatly influence handling. Periodic the shaft. This may damage the shaft O-ring and cause a leak. maintenance may be required to maintain optimal performance.

  • Page 26: Maintaining Your Model

    If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it is time 4. Check the wiring for any frayed wires or loose connections. for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is part #7762. High performance vehicles 5.
  • Page 27 MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Removing the front suspension module 4x14mm 1. Remove the two 3x20mm cap screws from the front of the chassis brace. 4x25mm 2. Remove the 3x15mm button-head cap screw from the steering link. 3. Remove the four 4x25mm button-head cap screws from the top of the chassis.

  • Page 28: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Roll Center Note: If you place the front X-Maxx Ultimate has provisions for adjusting the roll center geometry links in the bottom position (not stock), then the pivot balls of the front and rear suspension. Roll center refers to the virtual axis in the steering will need to be around which the chassis will roll when subjected to cornering forces.
  • Page 29 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS The motor temperature sensor is factory installed and provides Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers Front Differential Removal accurate telemetry data and thermal overload protection for SAE 10,000W, 30,000W, and 50,000W viscosity oil (see 4x20mm the motor.

  • Page 30: Tq Advanced Tuning Guide

    Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Traxxas 30 •...
  • Page 31 The following items can be adjusted most easily using your mobile “negative exponential” and decrease steering sensitivity by making Throttle Trim Seek Mode device and the Traxxas Link application. All the features described the servo less responsive near neutral, with increasing sensitivity When the Multi-Function knob is set to below may also be accessed using the MENU and SET buttons on as the servo nears the limits of its travel range.
  • Page 32 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Steering and Throttle End Points Decreased Steering Sensitivity Effective Turning Turning Range Range on Model at Transmitter (Negative Exponential): The TQi transmitter allows you to choose the limit of the servo’s By turning the Multi-Function knob travel range (or its “end point”) independently for left and right clockwise, the steering sensitivity of travel (on the steering channel) and throttle/brake travel (on the the model will be decreased.
  • Page 33 3. Press MENU three times. The status LED will blink green four times Model Lock repeatedly. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty 4. Press SET once. The status LED will blink green models (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, once repeatedly.
  • Page 34 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 35 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 36 ’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 231218 77097-4-OM-EN-R00...

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