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Traxxas Hoss VXL 4x4 Owner's Manual

Traxxas Hoss VXL 4x4 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 90076-4 owner s manual ’...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RADIO AND satisfaction, not just with your model, but also with the company that VELINEON BRUSHLESS Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to stands behind it. POWER SYSTEM assure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Hoss, Hoss 4X4 VXL, Velineon, identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online and ProGraphix are trademarks at Traxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping and handling...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. • Transmitter on First: Switch on your transmitter first before Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic All instructions and safe, and fun for you and those around you.
  • Page 5 • ONLY use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. identifying the battery type and specifications. ALWAYS use a ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued from previous page) • While charging or discharging, ALWAYS place the battery (all • DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose the batteries to types of batteries) in a fire retardant/fire proof container and on flame or other source of ignition. Toxic materials could be released. a non-flammable surface such as concrete.

  • Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    6 or 7-cell NiMH battery pack, • Soldering iron or 2s or 3s LiPo battery pack, with Traxxas High-Current connector Traxxas Power Cell LiPo iD® batteries are strongly recommended for maximum Battery charger 4 AA alkaline batteries performance and safer charging *Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images.

  • Page 8: Anatomy Of The Hoss 4X4 Vxl

    ANATOMY OF THE HOSS 4X4 VXL Rear Camber Link Spur Gear Battery Compartment Battery Hold-Down Steering Block Caster Block Front Suspension Arm Half Shaft Rear Shock Tower Motor Chassis Drive Shaft Receiver Box Front Shock Tower Wheelie Bar Rear Bumper LED Light Pipe Front Bumper Electronic Speed Control...

  • 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: Radio And

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION optimized to virtually eliminate cogging. Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Current - Current is a measure of power flow through the Applying the Decals Traxxas Link Model Memory. The transmitter’s easy-to-use design ™...
  • 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-3s electronic speed control detect overloading To prevent loss of radio range to the “memory”...
  • Page 12 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the newest TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link Model Memory. The transmitter has two channels for ESC/Motor Wiring Diagram ™ controlling your throttle and steering. The receiver inside the model has 5 output channels. Your model is equipped with one servo and an electronic speed control.
  • Page 13 Make certain you choose the correct type of charger for the batteries you possibly installed incorrectly. Replace select. Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine Traxxas EZ-Peak iD with new batteries. The power indicator charger for safer charging and maximum battery life and performance.
  • Page 14 Swing the battery hold-down towards the chassis and snap Traxxas recommended (lock) the end into the front hold-down retainer. Do not connect the battery packs are equipped battery pack yet. with Traxxas Battery iD. This exclusive feature allows Traxxas battery chargers (sold separately) to automatically recognize connected battery...
  • Page 15 (center) point of the steering channel. operates slowly, check for weak batteries. neutral and the steering will Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely 6. When looking down at the hold its last commanded turned off while adjusting steering trim. See page 17 for TSM model, the front wheels position.
  • Page 16 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM Range-Testing the Radio System TQi Binding Instructions Before each running session with your model, you should range- For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must be Using Reverse: While driving, test your radio system to ensure that it operates properly.
  • Page 17 Traxxas cut the metal tip, and do not set screw with the included 1.5mm model by helping you to maintain bend or cut the white wire at wrench.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    2. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the VXL-3s. start over. If you have questions or need technical assistance, contact Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927)*. 3. Press and release the EZ-Set button to turn the VXL-3s on. If the LED is solid red, then the Low-Voltage Detection is DISABLED (not 1.
  • Page 19 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Operation Profile Description To operate the speed control and test programming, place the Profile #1 (Sport Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse vehicle on a stable block or stand so that all of the drive wheels are Profile #2 (Race Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse off the ground.
  • Page 20 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Selecting Training Mode • Fast Blinking Red: Thermal Shutdown Protection Stage 1. If the motor has lower than normal power and the VXL-3s is hot, the (Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse) Patented Training Mode VXL-3s has entered Stage 1 Thermal Shutdown Protection to (Profile #3) reduces forward 1.

  • Page 21: Driving Your Model

    RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS • Use good, common sense whenever you are driving your model. Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features to Intentionally driving in an abusive and rough manner will only result protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic speed in poor performance and broken parts.
  • Page 22 Do not allow mud to collect on the motor or pack around the motor. • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet conditions such as rain.
  • Page 23 8. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part #1647) to the foam on the wire clamp (C). Removing the Receiver 1.

  • Page 24: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    (position 2 on the front using accessory rear axle 1°-2° 1°-2° suspension arms and carriers, Traxxas Part #1952X. position 5 on the rear These can add or remove 1.5° suspension arms). If you toe per side, for a total of 1 to plan on driving on hard 4 degrees per side.
  • Page 25 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Fine Tuning the Shocks Centering Your Servo If you have removed the servo horn from your model’s steering servo, The four shocks on the model greatly influence its handling. Whenever you or the servo has been removed for service or cleaning, the servo must rebuild your shocks, or make any changes be re-centered prior to installation of the servo horn or installation of to the pistons, springs, or oil, always make...

  • Page 26: Maintaining Your Model

    • Steering: Over time, you may notice increased looseness in the steering system. 4x12 BCS The tie rod ends may wear out from use (Traxxas Parts #2742 and #5525). Rear Suspension Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances.

  • Page 27: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS CAMBER GAIN Gearing Compatibility Chart: • Front Roll Center Front C-hub The chart below shows Your model has provisions for adjusting the camber gain geometry of the To raise the roll center on the recommended gear combination front and rear suspension.
  • Page 28 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS TEMPERATURES AND COOLING When using higher gear ratios, it is important to monitor the Monitoring temperatures will extend the lives of the batteries and temperatures of the battery and motor. If the battery is extremely hot Always use the proper length motors.
  • Page 29 The rear differential is filled with grease, but can also be tuned with silicone differential oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, 3x15 BCS 30,000W, 50,000W, 100,000W, and 500,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list).
  • Page 30 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Rear differential: 3. Place the spider gears back into the diff case, if you removed 1. Remove the two 3x20mm button-head screws that secure the them. Fill the diff case with fluid until the spider gears are top bumper mount to diff case.

  • Page 31: Tq Advanced Tuning Guide

    (set to The Multi-Function knob can be set to control Throttle Sensitivity. Starting Over: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) by default, see page 17). Accessing Throttle Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity, but Restoring Factory Defaults the programming menu is done by using the menu and set buttons on applies the effect to the throttle channel.
  • Page 32 This is especially handy if you operate multiple vehicles equipped with a built-in failsafe This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. function that returns the throttle...
  • Page 33 Model Lock 7. Press SET. The LED will blink rapidly green. The memory is now locked. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode. (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, Traxxas Link Note: To unlock a memory, press SET twice at step 5.
  • Page 34 Transmitter is restored to default repeatedly 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 Traxxas Link Real-Time Telemetry For more information The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on about the Traxxas Link When you equip your model Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning...
  • Page 37 ’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 230302 90076-4-OM-EN-R03...

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