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- Page 1 MODEL 5608L MODEL 5608 owner s manual ’...
- Page 2 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the Traxxas LP Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The antenna for this transmitter must not be co-located with any other transmitters except in accordance with FCC and Industry Canada multi-transmitter procedures. Co-location means having a separation distance of less than 20 cm between transmitting antennas.
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Page 3: Before You Proceed
Traxxas accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your 1100 Klein Road All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered Plano, Texas 75074 your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun abuse and/or neglect. - Page 4 Previous experience with radio controlled models is mandatory. These Previous experience with radio aware that Traxxas shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, Models require a higher level of setup, maintenance, or support equipment. controlled models is recommended.
- Page 5 • DO NOT exceed the battery manufacturer’s maximum recommended charge rate. the Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus Charger #2933 or the 2-Cell /3-Cell LiPo Balance Charger) • DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose the batteries or cells to flame or to charge LiPo batteries.
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Page 6: Product View
ANATOMY OF THE E-REVO BRUSHLESS EDITION Rear Half Shaft Battery Door Release Tab Hex Hub Pivot Ball Axle Carrier Electronic Speed Control Traxxas High-Current Connector Push Rod Transmission Toe Link Motor Rear Body Mount Front Body Slipper Clutch Mount Steering Servo... -
Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment
#5608 #5608L include in any R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Thin, hobby-quality cyanoacrylate instant tire glue (CA glue, Traxxas Part #6468) • Hobby knife Suspension tuning shims and LiPo battery* 2 Battery chargers* hollow balls •... -
Page 8: 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 9: Radio System
Cogging - Cogging is a condition sometimes associated with brushless motors. Typically, it is a slight stutter noticed when Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals accelerating from a stop. It happens for a very short period as Traxxas Link ™... - Page 10 When flow is constricted, energy is converted to heat and is hose, while current is the quantity of water flow in the hose, lost. Traxxas power systems are optimized to reduce electrical voltage corresponds to the pressure that is forcing the water resistance and the resulting power-robbing heat.
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Page 11: Transmitter And Receiver
CH1 - Steering Servo Button *Not used High-Current Connector Channel 2 Mamba Monster Electronic Speed Control Power Switch Battery Compartment ** Accessory sensor port for use with TQi Docking Base (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) E-REVO BRUSHLESS • 11... -
Page 12: Installing Transmitter Batteries
Note: The Docking Base will charge your mobile 3. Plug your Traxxas Power Cell 3-cell LiPo into the charger using its device as long as the transmitter is turned on. - Page 13 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM the charger will shut down. Unplug the charger and remove any Battery Installation installed batteries to reset it. Note: Images reflect NiMH batteries. LiPo battery installation is the When rechargeable batteries same unless otherwise noted. begin to lose their charge, 5.
- Page 14 Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is When using the battery retainer tabs in the front of the battery engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
- Page 15 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM • In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another, CONTROLS 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 TQi transmitter on first and red, indicating a failure to link.
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Page 16: Using Radio System
TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM Range-Testing the Radio System USING THE RADIO SYSTEM Before each running session with your model, you should range-test The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The Using Reverse: While driving, your radio system to ensure that it operates properly. - Page 17 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 2. Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on becomes. Decreased steering sensitivity may be helpful when driving the speed control (by pressing the EZ-Set button). Release the on low-traction surfaces, when driving at high speed, or on tracks To prevent loss of radio range LINK button.
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Page 18: Maintaining A Watertight Seal
4. Apply a small bead of silicone grease with LiPo batteries. Your model will run properly with NiMH batteries. (Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp. To obtain the maximum performance from the included batteries, 5. Install the wire clamp and tighten the download the Mamba Monster manual at castlecreations.com for... -
Page 19: Driving Your Model
DRIVING YOUR MODEL Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on • High-performance vehicles produce small vibrations that may driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on, loosen hardware over time. Frequently check wheel nuts and here are some important precautions to keep in mind. -
Page 20: Basic Tuning Adjustments
Make sure you fully understand the basic adjustments before experimenting with the advanced adjustments. Improper Optional springs available from Traxxas are listed below. Refer to your combinations of adjustments can adversely affect the performance of parts list for a complete part number listing. Higher rate springs are the truck, resulting in poor handling. - Page 21 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS The ride height of the of the oil will cause the suspension damping to be reduced. Damping model can be changed by should be increased (with higher viscosity oil) if the model is bottoming Important: The shocks are mounting the push rod easily over jumps.
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Page 22: Alignment Settings
The lengths of the toe Decrease Length links can be adjusted by turning them with the included 5mm Front of Truck Positive camber Traxxas wrench. Left-Hand Thread Toe Base Factory Settings Indicator Front: 0-degrees Rear: 1-degree toe-in each side Left Front... -
Page 23: Transmission Tuning
Most will affect the overall width and the components: suspension geometry of the model. The offsets and dimensions designed into the model’s wheels are intentional; therefore, Traxxas Available Available Toe Camber... -
Page 24: Motors And Gearing
BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Gearing Compatibility Chart: MOTORS AND GEARING Adjusting Gear Mesh The chart below shows a full range Incorrect gear mesh is the most common CAUTION: Read before operating your of gear combinations. This does NOT cause of stripped spur gears. Gear mesh model with 65+mph gearing! imply that these gear combinations should be checked and adjusted anytime... -
Page 25: Dual Servo Steering System
If necessary, fine-tune the length of the second steering link to If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS eliminate any load on the steering system in the neutral position. -
Page 26: Maintaining Your Model
If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it 8. Check for any loose screws in the chassis structure is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is or suspension. part #5462. -
Page 27: Advanced Tuning Adjustments
ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS This advanced tuning guide will take you one step further into the Roll Center cutting edge technology that has been designed into E-Revo. Follow There are two holes on the Upper Control Arm the instructions provided here to take advantage of E-Revo’s maximum bulkheads to mount each upper Upper Mounting Holes performance potential. - Page 28 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Bump Steer Elimination Chart Rocker Arm Total Travel Progressive Rate The illustrations and the following table detail the position of the outer 90mm toe link end for various caster and roll center settings to eliminate bump When using Long Travel Progressive 1 (60mm up / 30mm down) rockers, thicker shock oil (or...
- Page 29 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS SHOCK TUNING pliers and tighten the nut with the 4-way wrench to secure the Shock Piston Hole Sizes Multi-tool Shock Functions assembly. Shock Pistons 3. Insert the shock shaft assembly through the shock body until the The shock pistons can be replaced piston bottoms out.
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Page 30: Motor Installation
• More power to the wheels remove the motor, remove the single large hex screw using the silicone oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas sells with the most traction supplied 3mm wrench. Then rotate the motor and mount to the •... -
Page 31: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide
The TQi radio system automatically keeps track of what vehicles it has bound iPod touch 3rd Generation 4mm + 3mm (7mm total) to and what settings were used for each--up to 30 models total! Traxxas Link iPod touch 4th Generation 4mm + 3mm + 2mm (9mm total) - Page 32 Many When the Multi-Function knob is device and the Traxxas Link application. All the features described racers set Dual-Rate so they have only as much steering throw as...
- Page 33 Press SET to delete the model. Press and hold MENU to Setting Lock turn them on and drive. With Traxxas Link Model Memory, return to driving mode. Once you’ve adjusted all of these settings the way you like...
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Page 34: Menu Tree
3. Press SET. The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering Dual-Rate has been selected. Model Locking Press Unlock Traxxas-Link Press 4. Press MENU twice. The red LED will blink three times repeatedly to One Blink Green One Blink Red Four Blinks Green indicate Steering Percentage has been selected. -
Page 35: Menu Tree Formulas
ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Set Multi-Function MENU TREE FORMULAS 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 ’ MODEL 5608 MODEL 5608L 1100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 1-888-TRAXXAS “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and iPhone, respectively, Made for · iPhone 4S and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.