Motors And Gearing - Traxxas E Revo 5608 Owner's Manual

Gearing Compatibility Chart:
The chart below shows a full range
of gear combinations. This does NOT
imply that these gear combinations
should be used. Over-gearing
(bigger pinions, smaller spurs) can
overheat and damage the motor
and/or speed control.
Spur Gear
54 56 58 62 65 68
12 4.50 4.67 4.83 5.17 5.42 5.67
13 4.15 4.31 4.46 4.77 5.00 5.23
14 3.86 4.00 4.14 4.43 4.64 4.86
15 3.60 3.73 3.87 4.13 4.33 4.53
16 3.38 3.50 3.63 3.88 4.06 4.25
17 3.18 3.29 3.41 3.65 3.82 4.00
18 3.00 3.11 3.22 3.44 3.61 3.78
19 NR 3.05 3.26 3.42 3.58
NR
20 NR NR NR 3.10 3.25 3.40
21
NR NR NR NR 3.10 3.24
22
NR NR NR NR NR 3.09
23
NR NR NR NR NR DNF
24 NR NR NR NR NR DNF
25 NR NR NR NR NR DNF
B Stock gearing
B Optional included gearing (4S LiPo)
Recommended gearing
for all battery types
Recommended gearing
for 4S LiPo only
Not recommended
Does not fit
24 • E-REVO BRUSHLESS
BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS

MOTORS AND GEARING

CAUTION: Read before operating your
model with 65+mph gearing!
• The 24/54 ratio for use with 6S LiPo batteries is designed
for maximum speed on smooth surfaces only, with steady
acceleration to full throttle.
• Do not use this gear ratio for general driving.
• Avoid repetitive starting and stopping.
• Do not use the 24/54 ratio with NiMH batteries or low-capacity
LiPo batteries. 5000mAh LiPo batteries are recommended.
• Allow the motor to cool between runs, and monitor motor
temperature.
• Do not use the 24/54 gear ratio for off-road running or
overheating and damage may result.
• Do not allow the motor temperature to exceed 200° F or damage
and motor failure may result.
#5608 E-Revo
25+mph 25+mph
35+mph 35+mph
Brushless Edition
Pinion/Spur
18/65 18/65 18/65 18/65
Battery twin 6-Cell NiMH twin 7-Cell NiMH
Battery
(12 cell total) (14 cell total)
Nominal Voltage Nominal Voltage 14.4V 16.8V
mAh mAh 3000+ mAh 4000+ mAh
Skill Level Skill Level
* With Included Optional Gearing
** 24T pinion not included. Optional gearing for high-speed running on smooth surfaces only.
Adjusting Gear Mesh
Incorrect gear mesh is the most common
cause of stripped spur gears. Gear mesh
should be checked and adjusted anytime
a gear is replaced. Access the gears by
removing the single screw on the top
gear cover.
To set the gear mesh, cut a narrow strip of
notebook paper and run it into the gear
mesh of the motor. The motor is mounted
to an aluminum motor mount.
Loosen the single motor mount
screw with the provided 3mm
wrench to slide the motor
mount. Slide the motor and
pinion gear into the spur gear.
Retighten the motor mount
screw and then remove the
strip of paper. You should be
able to run a fresh strip of paper
through the gears without binding them.
Your Battery Selection and Pinion Gear
Selection Determines Your Speed.
How Fast Do You Want To Go?
65mph 65mph
40+mph 40+mph 50+mph 50+mph
* *
& Beyond & Beyond
18/54 18/54 18/65 18/65 24/54 24/54 ** **
twin 2S LiPo twin 3S LiPo twin 3S LiPo
(4S total) (6S total) (6S total)
14.8V 22.2V 22.2V
5000+ mAh 5000+ mAh 5000+ mAh
Motor Mount Strip of Paper
Screw