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Traxxas Villain 1506 Owner's Manual

Traxxas Villain 1506 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    E-mail: support@Traxxas.com Entire contents ©2005 Traxxas. Other brand names and marks are the property of their respective holders and are used only for purposes of identification. No part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without the express written permission of Traxxas.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Warnings, helpful hints, and cross-references Throughout this manual, you’ll notice warnings and helpful Traxxas offers a full-service, on-site repair facility to handle any hints, identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! of your Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas over the phone, through our website at www.BuyTraxxas.com, or you can save...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new Villain. All instructions Due to the high-performance nature of the electric motors, and precautions Operate your Villain sensibly and with care, and it will be they can become extremely hot during use. Do not touch outlined in this exciting, safe, and fun for you and those around you.

  • Page 5: Tools, Supplies

    Tools, Supplies, and Required Equipment Your Villain comes with a set of specialty tools. You’ll need to For more info on purchase other items, available from your hobby dealer, to operate batteries, see Use and maintain your model. the Right Batteries on page 11.

  • Page 6: Anatomy Of

    Anatomy of the Villain Antenna Receiver Gear Cover Battery Compartment Radio Box Water Battery Hold- Twist-Lock “ Stinger 540 Motor Cooling Tube Down Strap (Thumbscrew) (with Aluminum Heat Sinks) Water Outlet Trim Adjustment Bracket Water Cooling Steering Battery Heat Exchanger Servo Connector (Heat Sink)

  • Page 7: Quick Start: Getting

    Quick Start: Getting up to Speed The following guide is an overview of the The Quick Start procedures for getting your Villain set up and Guide is not running. Refer to the pages indicated for details on each step. Look intended to for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages.

  • Page 8: Detailing

    Detailing Your Villain Applying the Decals For best results, apply the decals in alphanumerical order, ie: A1, A2, A3 etc. The decals are printed on self-adhesive clear Mylar ™ . To apply the decals, place one end down, hold the other end up, and gradually smooth the decal down with your finger as you go.

  • Page 9: The Traxxas Tq

    The Traxxas TQ Radio System Your Villain is equipped with the Traxxas TQ Radio System. The Traxxas TQ Radio System is a 2-channel system that provides high-power output up to a quarter mile. The Villain uses one servo and an electronic speed control.

  • Page 10: Radio System

    Frequency band - The radio frequency used by the transmitter system terms. They will be used throughout this manual. to send signals to your Villain. All Traxxas RTR models operate Channel - The 27 MHz frequency band is divided into 6 on a 27 MHz frequency band.

  • Page 11: Radio System

    The Traxxas TQ Radio System Use the Right Batteries Charging The Batteries Your transmitter uses AA The Villain requires 8 AA batteries and a fully charged 7.2 volt batteries. Use new alkaline NiCad or NiMH battery pack. These batteries are not included with batteries, or rechargeable the model.

  • Page 12: Radio System

    The Traxxas TQ Radio System Setting Up the Antenna Spray a little window cleaner on the Antenna You must install the antenna mast (tube) before you operate antenna wire to your Villain boat. You’ll find the plastic antenna tube and make it easier to push tip in the bag with your manuals and documentation.

  • Page 13: Radio System

    The Traxxas TQ Radio System TQ Radio System Controls the button and sliding it to the desired position. There are two settings available: 50/50: Allows equal travel for both acceleration and reverse. 70/30: Allows more throttle travel (70%) and less reverse travel (30%).

  • Page 14: Radio System

    The Traxxas TQ Radio System Radio System Rules Remember, always turn the transmitter Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio Each time you prepare to run your on first and off last to Channel 1 system. Weak batteries will limit the range of the radio signal...

  • Page 15: Radio System

    The Traxxas TQ Radio System Using the Radio System 5. Operate the throttle control on the transmitter to ensure that When rechargeable the throttle is operating properly. If the propellers start batteries begin to The radio system was pre-adjusted at the factory.

  • Page 16: Radio System

    The Traxxas TQ Radio System Adjusting the Speed Control XL-10 Marine ESC Wiring Diagram Your Villain is equipped with the XL-10 Marine Speed Control. The electronic speed control installed in your Villain has been XL-10 Marine factory set and should not require any adjustments. These...

  • Page 17: Radio System

    The Traxxas TQ Radio System Once Using an Aftermarket Setup Programming Profile Programming Transmitter. 1. Place the boat on a boat stand. Always make sure that objects The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (forward with 25% The following instructions and fingers are clear of the props.

  • Page 18: Radio System

    The Traxxas TQ Radio System Profile #2 (100% forward, 100% reverse) Profile #3 (100% forward only, no reverse) Once Once Once Turn on the transmitter with the throttle When the red LED Turn on the transmitter with the throttle When the red LED at neutral.

  • Page 19: Driving The Villain

    The Villain will begin to slow and the controls touch them until they cool. Traxxas does not recommend swimming or wading to retrieve a will become sluggish. boat. If you have chosen your launch site carefully (downwind), Cavitation the Villain will probably drift back to you on its own.

  • Page 20: Adjusting

    Adjusting Your Villain Adjusting the Trim Angle If the trim is set to high, then the bow will bounce up and down The outdrive struts on the Villain will allow you to adjust the (“porpoise”), and the prop may begin to cavitate. As the trim angle of the propeller.

  • Page 21: Maintaining

    Maintaining and Storing Your Villain Your Villain requires maintenance in order to stay in top running Periodically re-oil the bushings in the outdrive housings condition. The following procedures should be taken very and the driveshaft tubes. There are metal oiling nipples seriously.

  • Page 22: Increasing

    Villain. To fit aftermarket props with 3/16 inch threads, reasonable and conservative with your motor, gearing and use the Traxxas accessory prop shaft (part #1529X). For the prop choices to avoid expensive damage. best performance, choose props that can be purchased as counter-rotating pairs, such as the Octura X447 props (available from your hobby dealer).

  • Page 23: Index

    6. Replace the XL-10 Marine speed controller and the two Antenna (receiver) 6, 12 Outdrive Shaft 20 Antenna (transmitter) 9, 12 end play 20 540 motors with the Traxxas EVX Marine speed controller sleeve 12 Painting 8 (part #3015) and two Titan 550 marine motors (part# tip 12 Power Switch 9 1585).
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