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- Page 1 MODEL 4907 owner s manual ’...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to Special advice from Traxxas to make things easier assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. We truly and more fun. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your model uses rechargeable batteries that must be handled with All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new T-Maxx 3.3. Operate care for safety and long battery life. Make sure to read and follow all your T-Maxx 3.3 sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and... -
Page 4: Tools, Supplies And Required Equipment
20% gallon - #5070 33% gallon - #5080 8 AA alkaline Air filter oil After-run oil to protect the Small (1/8 inch) flat-blade screw- Traxxas Top Fuel ™ batteries Traxxas part #5263 engine from corrosion driver for tuning ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT... -
Page 5: Anatomy Of Your T-Maxx 3.3
ANATOMY OF YOUR T-MAXX 3.3 Hex Hub Skid Plate Bulkhead Front Suspension Arm Axle Carrier Differential Shock Tower Toe Link Pivot Ball Front Bumper Ultra Shock ™ (Turnbuckle) (Oil Damper) Throttle/Brake Servo Steering Servo Receiver Box Brake Rod Antenna Mount On/Off Switch Chassis Disc Brake... -
Page 6: 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 Quick Start entries. The Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace the full operating instructions available in this manual. Please read this entire manual for complete instructions on the proper use and maintenance of your model. -
Page 7: The Traxxas Tq 2.4Ghz Radio System
– Abbreviation for milliamp hour. A measure of the capacity of the battery pack. The higher the number, the longer the battery will last Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link ™ between recharges. -
Page 8: Installing Transmitter Batteries
The power indicator light does not indicate the charge level of the battery pack installed in the model. Refer to Traxxas’ integrated TRX Power System is the easiest way to add the power and economy of rechargeable batteries to your T-Maxx 3.3. Consult your hobby the Troubleshooting section on page 30 for more information on the dealer for purchasing information. - Page 9 THE TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS Throttle Neutral Adjustment The throttle neutral adjustment is located on the transmitter face and controls the forward/ reverse travel of the throttle trigger. Change the adjustment by pressing the button and sliding it to the desired position.
- Page 10 THE TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM less responsive near neutral, with increasing sensitivity as the servo Range-Testing the Radio System Throttle nears the limits of its travel range. The farther you turn the knob, Before each running session the more pronounced the change in steering servo movement will with your model, you should be.
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Page 11: The Trx 3.3 Racing Engine
The break-in procedure can be different for different removed when it dissipates into the air passing across the cooling fins. makes of engines. Follow the Traxxas directions for break-in exactly. It is important to keep the fins clean of dirt and debris for maximum Carburetor - The carburetor atomizes (mixes) the fuel with the air so that cooling efficiency. - Page 12 On a Traxxas model this is done by holding your finger over the exhaust Glow plug - The glow plug is located in the cylinder head at the top of the tip for one or two seconds while the engine is starting.
- Page 13 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE ILLUSTRATED Glow Plug Idle Speed Two-Stage Screw Air Filter Head Protector PowerTune Head ™ (Cylinder Head) EZ-Start Drive Unit ® EZ-Start Motor ® High-Speed Low-Speed Needle Needle Fuel Intake Engine Mount Air Intake Crankcase Carburetor...
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Page 14: Filling The Fuel Tank
Traxxas engines. Handling the Fuel • Traxxas Top Fuel is made with just the right balance of the highest • Follow all directions and warnings on the fuel can. grade natural and synthetic lubricants to allow excellent throttle •... - Page 15 4. Thoroughly dry the pre-filter element with a clean towel. molecules) to maintain the correct air/fuel ratio. Warmer air is less dense 5. Oil the foam element with air filter oil. Use Traxxas filter oil (part# 5263) (fewer air molecules) and therefore needs less fuel to maintain the correct or a high-quality, special-purpose foam filter oil like what is used for air/fuel ratio.
- Page 16 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE A “turn” refers to tightening Full Turn Richen 360° (“turning in”) or loosening Water Valve 1/8 Turn (“turning out”) mixture needles. Start 45° (Controls Overall Flow) A “full turn” refers to turning High Speed Needle the needle 360°, so a “1/2 turn”...
- Page 17 THE TRAXXAS Ez-START ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM ® The Traxxas EZ-Start brings the convenience of push-button electric Using the EZ-Start engine starting to your T-Maxx. The EZ-Start consists of a hand-held Your EZ-Start controller plugs into a 4-prong receptacle in the center of the control unit and an on-board motorized starter.
- Page 18 This will produce poor results. Break-in Checklist • Keep extra Traxxas glow plugs handy. The break-in process can cause Note: The wheelie bar is installed in the “down” position to help keep the deposits to form on the plug leading to plug failure.
- Page 19 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE TANK THROTTLE TIME COOL BODY NOTES 2 seconds 15 minutes Apply throttle gradually. 2 seconds 15 minutes Apply throttle gradually. 3 seconds Reduce idle speed if necessary. Full 3 seconds Do not allow shifting to high gear. Full 5 seconds Accelerate over 3 second count, hold for 2 seconds.
- Page 20 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE TUNING YOUR TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE For your convenience, the low-speed needle has a positive stop The engine’s performance depends on the fuel mixture. that prevents it from being over tightened and damaging the Turn the mixture needles clockwise to lean the fuel needle and seat.
- Page 21 Once the high and low-speed mixtures have been set, reduce the idle infrared temperature probe or on-board speed to the minimum reliable idle speed. Remember, this adjustment temperature gauge (Traxxas on-board digital should be made while the engine is running at normal operating temperature gauge, part #4091). Engine temperature.
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Page 22: Driving Your T-Maxx 3.3
DRIVING YOUR T-MAXX 3.3 Your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is broken in, the fuel mixture • Don’t tow anything with your T-Maxx 3.3. The engine is cooled by is balanced, and the idle is set…now it’s time to have airflow created by speed. Towing creates a high load on the engine, and some fun! This section contains instructions on making adjustments to at the same time limits cooling of the engine due to low vehicle speed. -
Page 23: Tuning Adjustments
Traxxas Maxx Truck. firmer, more progressive suspension Spring rate (at the wheel) increases as the lower shock mounting settings. -
Page 24: Transmission Tuning
TUNING ADJUSTMENTS while thicker oils provide more dampening. Use only 100% pure silicone Static Camber Adjustment shock oil to prolong seal life. From the factory, the T-Maxx 3.3 uses 40W oil. The wheels can be set to have either positive or negative camber (see illustration below). - Page 25 This requires transmission removal the adjustment screw. and disassembly (see www.Traxxas.com for detailed instructions). The close 5. Turn the adjustment screw 1/8 turn ratio gearsets will reduce top speed slightly but will provide more powerful counter clockwise to lower the shift point (shifts sooner).
- Page 26 It is also compatible with the Traxxas accessory aluminum rear bumper (Part #4935X). The wheelie bar is intended for use on hard, BRAKE SETUP & ADJUSTMENT high-traction surfaces, such as pavement, where controlling wheelies T-Maxx 3.3 is equipped with a disc brake that rides on the yoke of the...
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Page 27: Maintaining And Storing Your T-Maxx 3.3
T-Maxx 3.3 may cause fuel to run into the engine. piston, sleeve, or connecting rod, consider exchanging your old engine for a brand new engine under the terms of the Traxxas 3. With the fuel tank empty and the throttle at the idle position, try to Lifetime Engine Replacement Plan (ERP). -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
1 of the break in: • It is possible that the factory adjusted break-in settings on your • Try a new Traxxas glow plug. Sometimes a glow plug will work well carburetor are too rich for your geographic location, atmospheric enough to start the engine but not be able to deliver the engine’s... -
Page 29: Tq 2.4Ghz Advanced Tuning Guide
This is most likely to happen on new engines during break-in, Bottom Dead Center TQ 2.4GHz ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Your Traxxas transmitter has a programmable Multi-Function knob Starting Over: Restoring Factory Defaults that can be set to control various advanced transmitter functions When programming your 2.4GHz transmitter, you may feel the... - Page 30 Model Lock Your Traxxas radio system is equipped with a built-in failsafe The Traxxas Link feature can store up to twenty models (receivers) in its function that returns the throttle to its last saved neutral position memory. If you bind a twenty-first receiver, Traxxas Link will delete the in the event of a signal loss.
- Page 31 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 indicate One Blink Green One Blink Red Four Blinks Green Steering Percentage has been selected.
- Page 32 ’ MODEL 4907 1100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 1-888-TRAXXAS 091221 KC1251-R00...