Table Of Contents - Traxxas Revo 3.3 5309 Owner's Manual

Quick Start: Getting up to Speed
The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your Revo running, from opening the box to breaking in and tuning your engine.
Refer to the pages indicated for details on each step. Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages.
1. Read the safety precautions on page 4
For your own safety, understand where carelessness and misuse
could lead to personal injury.
2. Charge the EZ-Start battery pack • See page 26
The EZ-Start requires a fully charged 7.2-volt battery
pack (sold separately).
3. Charge the RX Power Pack • See page 12
The 5-cell receiver battery is already installed in the truck. Plug the
supplied charger into the charging jack on the truck.
4. Install the antenna • See page 13.
Install the antenna mast in Revo.
5. Decal and Install the body • See page 8
You will need to use the body during break in, so it's best to apply
any additional decals before you use the body.
6. Install batteries in the transmitter • See page 11
Revo requires 8 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries
for the transmitter.
7. Install the EZ-Start battery • See page 26
Install and connect a charged 7.2-volt battery pack in
the EZ-Start controller.
8. Turn on the radio system • See page 16
Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first, and off last.
9. Check servo operation • See page 17
Make sure the throttle, shifting, and steering servos are working
correctly.
10. Range test the radio system • See page 17
Follow this procedure to make sure your radio system works properly
at a distance and that there is no interference from outside sources.
11. Fill the fuel tank • See page 23
Use your fuel-dispensing bottle to fill the tank.
12. Connect the EZ-Start to the model • See page 27
Learn the proper way to use the EZ-Start electric starting system
13. Start the engine • See page 28
Learn to use the correct starting procedure for your TRX 3.3.
14. Break-in your engine • See page 28
Follow the break-in instructions exactly to ensure the
best-performing, longest-lasting engine.
15. Tune your engine • See page 30
Learn how to set the fuel mixture needles for optimum
engine performance.
16. Drive your Revo • See page 33
Learn to use the two-speed and reverse function on your truck,
along with important driving precautions.
17. Maintaining your Truck • See pages 40-41
Follow these critical steps to maintain the performance of your
Revo and keep it in excellent running condition.
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 Revo.
The included TRX Power
Charger can charge both
the RX Power Pack
(receiver battery) and the
7.2-volt battery pack for
the EZ-Start.
Look for the Quick Start
logo at the bottom of
Quick Start pages.
Revo 3.3 • 7