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- Page 1 MODEL 56085 OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 2 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. MAINTAINING We truly want you to enjoy your new model!
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Page 3: Before You Proceed
Traxxas accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your 6200 Traxxas Way All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered McKinney, Texas 75070 your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun abuse and/or neglect. -
Page 4: Speed Control
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Only use approved chargers for NiMH battery packs (such as the and/or use of LiPo batteries in Traxxas models. If you have questions about Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus Charger, part #2933). Do not exceed the maximum LiPo battery usage, please consult with your local hobby dealer or contact All instructions and charge rate of 4 amps. -
Page 5: Tools, Supplies And Required Equipment
R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, part #6468 (CA glue) • Hobby knife • Side cutters and/or needle Suspension tuning shims and... - Page 6 ANATOMY OF THE E-REVO BRUSHLESS EDITION Traxxas High-Current Hex Hub Rear Half Shaft Connector Toe Link Battery Door Release Tab Pivot Ball (Turnbuckle) Electronic Speed Control Rear Body Mount Axle Carrier Motor Wing Transmission Toe Link (Turnbuckle) Slipper Clutch Front Suspension Arm...
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Page 7: 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 8: 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 9 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 10: Transmitter And Receiver
Weight with Wires ..........121g Connector Type ........6.5mm bullet Channel 2 MXL-6s Electronic Speed Control Battery Compartment Power Switch ** Accessory sensor port for use with TQi Docking Base (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) 10 • E-REVO BRUSHLESS... -
Page 11: Installing Transmitter Batteries
The status LED does not indicate the Caution: Discontinue running your model at the first sign of charge level of the battery pack installed in the model. If the Traxxas We recommend using this combination for all NiMH batteries. Make weak batteries (flashing red... - Page 12 Secure, long- compartment, use two lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to 3x10 countersunk cap extract all the power your battery has to give.
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Page 13: Radio System Basic Adjustments
• Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery. RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS Throttle Neutral Adjustment The following Traxxas High The throttle neutral adjustment is located Current Connector packages Neutral on the transmitter face and controls the are available from your hobby dealer. -
Page 14: 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 15: Setting Up The Antenna
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. -
Page 16: Driving Your Model
ADJUSTING ELECTRONIC DRIVING YOUR MODEL THE SPEED CONTROL Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on MXL-6s Specs driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on, The MXL-6s electronic speed control should not need Cells: here are some important precautions to keep in mind. - Page 17 RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS run is complete, the slipper should be fully broken in. Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features After break-in, the slipper clutch is ready for any type of driving, to protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic with any batteries up to 6S Lipo.
- Page 18 Make sure you understand the additional maintenance required with wet running. • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet conditions such as rain. 2. The wheels have small holes molded in to allow air to enter and exit the tire during normal running.
- Page 19 • Stub axle housing bearings: Remove, clean, and re-oil the bearings. Label which wire is for which channel. • Differentials: Remove, disassemble, clean, and re-grease the 4. Apply small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part differential components. Use a light coating of wheel bearing #1647) to the wire clamp.
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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
NR DNF NR DNF Your Battery Selection and Pinion Gear NR DNF Selection Determines Your Speed. How Fast Do You Want To Go? Stock gearing Model #56085 Optional included gearing (4S LiPo) 65 mph Speed 35+ mph 40+ mph* 50+ mph &... -
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 6. Check the tightness of the wheel nuts with a wrench. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is 7. Check the operation of the radio system, especially the 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, A correspondingly...
- Page 29 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS SHOCK TUNING the shaft with side cutters or needlenose pliers and tighten the nut Shock Piston Hole Sizes with the 4-way wrench to secure the assembly. Multi-tool Shock Functions 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 viscosity silicone oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas 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 set to 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 OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL 56085 6200 Traxxas Way, McKinney, TX 75070 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. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its ·...