Driving Your Model - Traxxas E Revo 5608 Owner's Manual

DRIVING YOUR MODEL

Now it's time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on
driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on,
here are some important precautions to keep in mind.
• Make Sure The Axle Nuts Are Tight Before Each Run
Before operating your E-Revo Brushless
Edition, take a moment to make sure
the axle nuts are tight, as they may
have loosened during shipping. The
correct size axle-nut wrench is supplied
with the truck. Check the tightness
of the axle nuts before each run.
The E-Revo's high speed and torque
can loosen the nuts over time if left
unchecked.
• Allow the model to cool for a few minutes between runs. This is
particularly important when using high-capacity battery packs that
allow extended periods of running. Monitoring temperatures will
extend the lives of the batteries and motors.
• Do not continue to operate the model with low batteries or you
could lose control of it. Indications of low battery power include
slow operation and sluggish servos (slow to return to center). Stop
immediately at the first sign of weak batteries. When the batteries
in the transmitter become weak, the red power light will begin to
flash. Stop immediately and install new batteries.
• Do not drive the model at night, on public streets, or in large
crowds of people.
• If the model becomes stuck against an object, do not continue to
run the motors. Remove the obstruction before continuing. Do not
push or pull objects with the model.
• Because the model is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio
interference from many sources beyond your control. Since radio
interference can cause momentary losses of control, allow a safety
margin of space in all directions around the model in order to
prevent collisions.
• Use good, common sense whenever you are driving your model.
Intentionally driving in an abusive and rough manner will only
result in poor performance and broken parts. Take care of your
model so that you can enjoy it for a long time to come.
• High-performance vehicles produce small vibrations that may
loosen hardware over time. Frequently check wheel nuts and
other screws on your vehicle to ensure that all hardware remains
properly tightened.
Slipper Clutch Break-In
The E-Revo Brushless Edition's slipper clutch requires a break-in
procedure to ensure consistent operation with the extremely high
power output of the included Castle Creations Mamba Monster
brushless motor system. The slipper clutch has been adjusted to
the correct initial setting for break-in. Follow these steps to ensure
maximum performance and life from your slipper clutch:
1. Make your first runs with the model using the stock gearing and
supplied battery packs.
2. Drive normally. The slipper clutch should slip momentarily when
accelerating aggressively on high-traction surfaces (you will hear
a whirring sound when the slipper clutch allows the spur gear to
slip).
3. If excessive slippage is noticed (slipping that lasts for more
than 3 seconds under hard acceleration), or the slipper clutch
slips anytime the throttle is applied at any lever, stop driving
immediately. Let the slipper clutch cool for 10-15 minutes.
When the clutch is cool, test-drive the vehicle again. If you still
experience excessive slippage, allow the slipper to cool once
more, then tighten the slipper nut ¼ turn (turn the nut clockwise)
and repeat the break-in process. Do not adjust the slipper clutch
before it has cooled.
4. Continue to run the vehicle and monitor slipper clutch
performance as noted above; readjust if necessary. When the run
is complete, the slipper should be fully broken in.
After break-in, the slipper clutch is ready for any type of driving,
with any batteries up to 6S LiPo. Set the slipper clutch so it only
slips for a moment (if at all) under hard acceleration in high-
traction conditions. If excessive slippage is noticed, stop driving
immediately. Continuing to drive with a loose slipper will cause
damage to the slipper unit. You must let the slipper cool down
to ambient temperature before tightening the slipper nut and
resuming driving.
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