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  • Page 1 SportMaxx Owner ’ Manual Model 5110...
  • Page 2 Entire contents ©2003 Traxxas Corporation. Traxxas, SportMaxx, TRX 2.5, TQ-3, Top Fuel, EZ-Start, Ready-To-Race and ProGraphix are trademarks or registered trademarks of Traxxas Corporation. Other brand names and marks are the property of their respective holders and are used only for purposes of identification.
  • Page 3 Introduction Obviously, there’s much going on between the wheels of your Thank you for purchasing a Traxxas SportMaxx nitro monster Before You Proceed SportMaxx. In this manual, we’ll take you step-by-step through truck. Traxxas engineers focused on the essentials of Safety Precautions all necessary set-up, break-in, tuning, and operating procedures.
  • Page 4 Be sure to read them! of your Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas, or you can save shipping and handling costs by purchasing them from your An important warning about personal safety or avoiding local hobby dealer.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new All instructions Never operate your SportMaxx in crowds of people or busy and precautions SportMaxx. Operate your SportMaxx sensibly and with care, and pedestrian areas. The SportMaxx is large and fast, and may outlined in this it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and those around you.
  • Page 6 Supplied Tools 10% gallon - #5060 • 20% gallon- #5070 Your SportMaxx comes with these specialty metric tools: A peak-detecting 1.5mm hex wrench Fuel dispensing bottle (Traxxas part #5001) charger is recommended for 2.0mm hex wrench best performance and longest battery life. For...
  • Page 7 Anatomy of the SportMaxx Fuel Tank Chassis Steering Battery Servo Slipper Clutch On/Off Fuel Switch Suspension Tank Spur Arm (upper) Pressure Line Gear Bumper (Front) EZ-Start Motor Shock Fuel Line Tower Skid Plate EZ-Start (front) Plug Cross-brace Bumper Mount Body Mount Pipe Bulkhead...
  • Page 8 SportMaxx. interference from outside sources. Get the right fuel • See page 26 Use Traxxas Top Fuel™ or consult with Traxxas 12. Fill the fuel tank • See page 26 before using other fuels. Use your fuel-dispensing bottle to fill the tank.
  • Page 9 Gluing The Tires The tires on your SportMaxx must be glued to the rims using CA 4. Reinstall the wheels, making Always wear safety glasses to prevent tire glue to prevent the rims from spinning inside the tires. You sure none of the axle pins glue from splattering can glue the tires without removing the wheels from the truck.
  • Page 10 Decorating Your SportMaxx Applying The Decals The ProGraphix painted body is covered with a protective film for shipping. You must remove this film before applying any decals. To remove the film, lift a corner of the film and carefully pull it off the body in one continuous piece.
  • Page 11 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Your SportMaxx (model 5110) is equipped with the TQ-3 Radio SportMaxx Wiring Your SportMaxx can Diagram System. The TQ-3 is a 3-channel system that provides high-power be outfitted with full Positive output up to a quarter mile and control for up to three servos.
  • Page 12 Of those two crystals, the one marked with the lower number (.455 MHz lower) must be inserted into the receiver. Frequency band - The radio frequency used by the transmitter to send signals to your SportMaxx. All Traxxas RTR models operate on a 27 MHz frequency band.

  • Page 13: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Use the Right Batteries Installing Transmitter Batteries Your transmitter and receiver Your TQ-3 transmitter uses 8 AA batteries. The battery use AA batteries. Use new compartment is located at the base of the transmitter. alkaline batteries, or...
  • Page 14 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Installing Receiver Batteries Direct the battery wires through the The radio receiver in your SportMaxx uses 4 AA batteries. The slot in the battery battery holder for the receiver batteries is located underneath the cover. If the wires are not battery cover.
  • Page 15 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Setting Up the Antenna Spray a little window cleaner on the You must install the antenna mast (tube) before you operate Antenna Tip antenna wire to your SportMaxx. You’ll find the plastic antenna tube and tip in make it easier to push the bag with your manuals and documentation.
  • Page 16 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Other TQ-3 Radio System Adjustments TQ-3 Radio System Controls In addition to the electronic throttle and steering trim controls, your radio system features throttle neutral adjustment and servo reversing switches. Throttle Neutral Adjustment The throttle neutral adjustment is located on the transmitter face and controls the forward/brake travel of the throttle trigger.
  • Page 17 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System will roll freely). Do not use the throttle trim to raise or lower the engine idle speed. Make the idle speed adjustment on the carburetor. Electronic Steering Trim The electronic steering trim located on the face of the transmitter adjusts the neutral (center) point of the steering servo when the servo is at rest.
  • Page 18 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System TQ-3 Radio System Rules Remember, always turn the TQ-3 Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio Each time you prepare to run your transmitter on first Channel 1 system. Weak batteries will limit the range of the radio signal...
  • Page 19 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System 6. Operate the throttle trigger on the transmitter and check for Using the TQ-3 Radio System When the engine rapid operation of the throttle servo. When the throttle is running, don’t The TQ-3 Radio System was pre-adjusted at the factory. The use the throttle trigger is pulled back, the carburetor should open.
  • Page 20 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Range-Testing the TQ-3 Radio System Don’t attempt to operate your Before each running session with your SportMaxx, you should SportMaxx if there range-test your radio system to ensure that it operates properly. are any problems with your radio system or radio 1.
  • Page 21 The TRX 2.5 Racing Engine Traxxas strongly Introduction discourages There’s nothing like the TRX 2.5 racing engine in your new changing or SportMaxx. The TRX 2.5 racing engine is vastly superior to modifying any part of the typical R/C engines and belongs in the category of specialty TRX 2.5 racing engine.
  • Page 22 The TRX 2.5 Racing Engine TRX 2.5 Illustrated Head Protector Filter Idle Speed Head (Cylinder head) Screw EZ-Start Drive Unit High-Speed Needle Fuel Intake Air Intake Carburetor Flywheel EZ-Start Clutch Motor Bell Engine Crankshaft Throttle Low-Speed Mount Needle Crankcase Ground EZ-Start Wire EZ-Start...
  • Page 23 RPM range. Follow the Traxxas directions for break-in exactly. EZ-Start - Second generation Traxxas on-board electric starting Carb - Abbreviation for carburetor. system. The system consists of a hand held starter control unit...
  • Page 24 Fuel - (10% 20%) The TRX 2.5 must have model engine fuel to Leaning the mixture - Turning either the high speed and/or run. Traxxas Top Fuel is recommended. Fuel is sold in quarts low-speed needle(s) clockwise to decrease the amount of fuel and gallons from hobby dealers.
  • Page 25 WOT - Abbreviation for wide-open throttle. has been sitting for a long period of time and all the fuel has drained back to the tank. On a Traxxas model this is done by holding your finger over the exhaust tip for one or two seconds while the engine is starting.
  • Page 26 Top Fuel is the only fuel which is 100% certified for use in in this manual. Traxxas engines. Traxxas Top Fuel is made with just the right balance of the Filling the Fuel Tank highest grade natural and synthetic lubricants to allow...
  • Page 27 Never run the engine without a properly You must clean the filter after every hour of runtime, even if the oiled filter! Apply 30 drops of the Traxxas filter oil evenly to the top, bottom and sides of the filter element (30 total drops filter looks clean.
  • Page 28 The TRX 2.5 Racing Engine See page 35 for The Carburetor the correct air/fuel ratio. Warmer air is less dense (fewer air more information molecules) and therefore needs less fuel to maintain the correct Understanding the Carburetor adjustments on how air density air/fuel ratio.
  • Page 29 The TRX 2.5 Racing Engine Slightly lean fuel mixtures deliver stronger, more efficient See Tuning the TRX 2.5 for Best Water Valve combustion and more power, but with less lubrication. Performance on (Controls Overall Flow) page 34 for complete High Speed Needle Slightly rich fuel mixtures deliver cooler running and more information on adjusting lubrication but with slightly less power.
  • Page 30 Use the The EZ-Start system requires a fully charged 7.2-volt NiCad Right Charger The Traxxas EZ-Start brings the convenience of push-button The most convenient battery pack (not included). Use a charger (not included) electric engine starting to your SportMaxx. The EZ-Start consists type of charger is an AC peak- designed for 7.2-volt battery packs.
  • Page 31 The TRX 2.5 Racing Engine Using the EZ-Start Protection Mode When the EZ-Start Your EZ-Start controller plugs into a 4-prong receptacle in the The EZ-Start uses Smart Start ™ technology to monitor the controller is in protection mode, wait center of the pickup bed on your SportMaxx. When the red condition of the system and detect failures.
  • Page 32 5 for other piston/sleeve construction.This type of engine design relies on a Keep extra glow plugs handy (Traxxas part #3231).The break-in precautions. very precise running fit between the piston and sleeve for cylinder process can cause deposits to form on the plug leading to plug sealing.
  • Page 33 3-second count. Then gently apply the brake to Traxxas break-in procedure. 3. Look for thick blue smoke exiting the exhaust outlet. If there is stop. Count the three seconds out while accelerating: one...
  • Page 34 The TRX 2.5 Racing Engine control. Continue this procedure until one of the following Tuning the TRX 2.5 for Best Performance When adjusting the conditions exist: low-speed fuel The engine’s performance depends on the fuel mixture. Turn the mixture, it is very mixture needles clockwise to lean the fuel mixture and 1.
  • Page 35 The TRX 2.5 Racing Engine Low-Speed Fuel Mixture Adjustment 2. If necessary, remove the air filter to gain access to the idle The low-speed mixture is always set after the high-speed needle adjustment screw. is correctly adjusted. The low-speed mixture will be set using the 3.
  • Page 36 270°F when measured at the glow plug. If tuning for maximum or on-board temperature gauge performance results in engine temperature exceeding 270°F, try (Traxxas on-board digital to increase airflow to temperature gauge, part#4090). the engine by cutting...
  • Page 37 Driving the SportMaxx Introduction Driving Tips Your TRX 2.5 racing engine is Monster trucks by design have a high center of gravity that broken in, the fuel mixture is requires a different driving technique. To prevent rollovers, balanced, and the idle is slow down as you approach turns and then apply strong set…now it’s time to have throttle through the turns.
  • Page 38 Adjusting Your SportMaxx Once you become familiar with driving your SportMaxx, you Adjusting the Camber Factory toe-in might need to make adjustments for better driving performance. Two pivot balls are accessible through settings can be the spokes of each of the wheels on achieved by Adjusting the Slipper Clutch your SportMaxx.
  • Page 39 The stock caster setting is 7-degrees with one shim at each end characteristic of a Traxxas Maxx Truck. of the arm. Reduce the caster angle to 4-degrees by removing...
  • Page 40 Adjusting Your SportMaxx For easier access to The outer pair of holes on the lower suspension arm should be racing on relatively smooth tracks. Increase the ride height for the rear-most shock used to lower the ride height of the SportMaxx, and increase the rougher terrain and tracks.
  • Page 41 If you can’t find a solution for your SportMaxx should automatically reset. here, then visit our Web site at www.Traxxas.com and click on the Check to make sure the wires are connected to the EZ-Start Customer Support menu.There you will find a much more motor in the SportMaxx.The red wire should connect to the...
  • Page 42 Try new, fresh, Traxxas Top Fuel plug LED does not light, make sure the blue glow plug wire is Try a new Traxxas 3231 glow plug. Sometimes a glow plug tightly connected and is not damaged in any way. If the wire will work well enough to start the engine but not be able to is good, then replace the glow plug.
  • Page 43 Clean and re-oil the air filter.The instructions for this warm, stalling when warm, and stalling the Traxxas Lifetime Engine procedure are on page 27. We cannot stress enough the Replacement Plan (ERP). It when throttle is suddenly closed to idle.
  • Page 44 Maintaining and Storing Your SportMaxx After-run Procedure Denatured alcohol You must perform after-run maintenance on your Traxxas 5. Open the throttle fully and spray a one-second burst of (available from home centers and engine whenever the model will be stored for longer than a few...
  • Page 45 Air density 28, 35 CA glue 9 Air Filter 7, 22, 23, 27, 35, 43, 44 Camber 38 cooling 36, 43 Traxxas Top Fuel 24, 26, 42 Cleaning 21, 27 Carb, see also Carburetor 23 damage 27 unburned 44 foam 23...
  • Page 46 19 Positive Wire 22 Slipper Clutch 7, 38, 43 power indicator 11, 13 adjusting 38 Power Switch 11 Traxxas Lifetime Engine pegs 43 Pressure Line 7, 22 Replacement Plan 43 Priming, see Engine; priming Smoke 34 Trim, see also Throttle Trim...
  • Page 47 Traxxas Corporation, 1100 Klein Road, Plano, Texas 75074, Phone: 972.613.3300, Toll-free 1-888-TRAXXAS Traxxas U.K., P.O. Box 1128, Winterbourne, Bristol BS17-2SH, England, Phone: 44.117.956.1002 Internet: www.Traxxas.com, www.T-Maxx.com...