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- Page 1 MODEL 5803 owners manual...
- Page 2 If you are an the turns. The Traxxas Slash hangs it out for an all new way to ANATOMY OF experienced R/C enthusiast you will find it helpful and fast.
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Page 3: Before You Proceed
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Traxxas materials to prevent serious damage to your model. Failure to follow All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate 1100 Klein Road these instructions will be considered abuse and/or neglect. your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun Plano, Texas 75074 for you and those around you. -
Page 4: Batteries And Battery Charging
Traxxas strongly encourages you to recycle your Power Cell battery when it • Don’t Get Burned: The transistor tabs and the heat sinks can get has reached the end of its useful life. -
Page 5: Tools, Supplies And Required Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT (sold separately) 7-cell NiMH battery pack with 4 AA alkaline NiMH battery charger* Traxxas High-Current Connector* batteries *Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images. SLASH • 5... - Page 6 Front Bumper Tower Transmission Rear Bumper Shock Pinion Gear (Oil Damper) Nerf Bar Spur Gear Turnbuckle (Front Camber Link) Traxxas High- Battery Slipper Clutch Current Connector Compartment Turnbuckle Suspension Arm (Rear) (Toe Link) Rear Shock Tower Steering Servo 6 • Slash...
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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
INTRODUCTION Frequency band - The radio frequency used by the transmitter to send signals to your model. This model operates on the 2.4GHz Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals direct-sequence spread spectrum. Traxxas Link ™... - Page 9 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM Trim - The fine-tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS servos, made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim knobs • For maximum range, always point the front of transmitter toward To prevent loss of radio range on the face of the transmitter.
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Page 10: Transmitter And Receiver
Port Throttle Traxxas High-Current Trigger Connector (Male) to Battery Link Button Heat Sinks Power Switch Battery Compartment Set Button ** Accessory sensor port for use with TQi Docking Base (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) 10 • SLASH... -
Page 11: Installing Transmitter Batteries
TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment The included charger can be used to charge the included battery pack. If the power indicator doesn’t is located in the base of the transmitter. -
Page 12: Installing The Battery Pack
When using the XL-5. The Traxxas connector’s gold-plated terminals with a large adapters, be careful not to down into the slots in the exceed the current rating of... -
Page 13: Radio System Basic Adjustments
TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery. • Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio system. Remember, always turn the Weak batteries will limit the radio signal between the receiver... -
Page 14: Using The 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 1. Press and hold the transmitter’s SET button as you switch Decreased Steering Sensitivity (Negative Exponential) transmitter on. The transmitter’s LED will flash red slowly. By turning the Multi-Function knob clockwise, the steering sensitivity To prevent loss of radio range Release the SET button of the model will be decreased. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL The XL-5 electronic speed control is equipped with built-in Low-Voltage XL-5 Setup Programming (Calibrating your ESC and transmitter) Detection. The Low-Voltage Detection circuitry constantly monitors the battery Read through all of the programming steps before you begin. If you get lost XL-5 Specifications voltage. - Page 17 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL avoid slamming the speed control from reverse to forward. On high-traction Selecting Training Mode (Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse) surfaces, this could result in transmission or driveline damage. 1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the Patent-Pending Training Mode 7.
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Page 18: Driving Your Model
Accelerate smoothly • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet conditions (avoiding full throttle starts), with most of the driving being done at higher speeds. - Page 19 4. Blow off the truck with compressed air (optional, but recommended). Wear safety the receiver box. Label which wire is for which channel. glasses when using compressed air. 4. Apply small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part 5. Remove the wheels from the truck. #1647) to the wire clamp (B).
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Page 20: Adjusting Your Model
ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might need to change to a lower gear ratio. This • Fast Acceleration 16-Tooth Pinion* make adjustments for better driving performance temperature test assumes that To achieve a good starting •... - Page 21 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL ° ° Adjusting the Toe-in model handles in turns. Proper set-up will add stability and help prevent Geometry and alignment specs spin outs. Experiment with different springs and shock oils to find what Do not run your model with play an important roll in your works best for your current track conditions.
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Page 22: Maintaining Your Model
If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it condition of the batteries. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is 8. Check for any loose screws in the chassis structure part #2362. -
Page 23: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide
TRAXXAS LINK MODEL MEMORY clockwise to its stop will eliminate all brake action). trim until it is moved back to its Traxxas Link Model Memory is an exclusive, patent-pending feature original position saved in memory. Throttle Trim of the TQi transmitter. Each time the transmitter is bound to a new... - Page 24 To delete a model: in your collection and simply turn them on and drive. With Traxxas Link At some point, you may wish to delete a model you no-longer drive...
- Page 25 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 26 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 27 The TQi radio system automatically keeps track of what vehicles it has bound to and what settings were used for each--up to 30 models total! Traxxas Link provides a visual interface to name the models, customize their settings, attach profiles, and lock them into memory.
- Page 28 MODEL 5803 1100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 1-888-TRAXXAS 120213 KC1422-R02...