The Air Filter - Traxxas Slayer Pro 4WD 5908 Owner's Manual

Filling the Fuel Tank
Use a fuel dispensing bottle (Traxxas Top Fueler, part
#5001) to put fuel into Slayer's fuel tank. To fill the
fuel bottle, squeeze the air out, insert the dispenser
tip into the fuel can, and release
your grip on the bottle. As the bottle
expands, fuel will be drawn into it.
To fill your model, pull up on the
fuel cap handle, insert the tip of the
fuel bottle, and squeeze to dispense
the fuel.

ThE AIR FIlTER

The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine in this
model is equipped with a specially
designed two-stage air filter to deliver maximum filtering efficiency and
performance while protecting your engine from dust and dirt during
extended operating conditions. Use only the supplied filter. You will
not improve engine performance by switching to an aftermarket
filter, and you may risk engine damage due to poor filtration.
The two-stage TRX Racing Filter consists of the following components:
1. A rubber filter Base
2. A 3-piece plastic housing
3. A "pre-filter" element
4. A "primary" filter element
You must clean the outer pre-filter after every hour of run time,
even if the filter looks clean. The primary filter element inside must
be cleaned after 3-4 hours of run time. These intervals include
the break-in time. Clean your air filter after break-in. Dust (which
is often too fine to see) and dirt constantly move through the filter
anytime the engine is running. Even if you can't see dirt on the filter,
it is present inside the foam after any amount of run time. If you
exceed the recommended cleaning intervals, your engine will be
damaged. Engine damage or wear due to dirt ingestion is easy to
detect, and one of the top causes of premature engine failure.
Pre-Filter Cleaning Instructions (every hour of run time)
1. Remove the clip from the air filter and remove from the metal
hanger. Remove the air filter assembly from the carburetor bore
by pulling the entire filter assembly firmly to the side to release it.
Do not pull straight up.
The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine
2. Remove the pre-filter element.
3. Clean the pre-filter element by
thoroughly washing the foam
element in hot soapy water
(dishwashing detergent works
well). Repeat twice.
4. Thoroughly dry the pre-filter
element with a clean towel.
5. Oil the foam element with air
filter oil. Use Traxxas filter oil (part# 5263) or a high-quality, special-
purpose foam filter oil like what is used for off-road motorcycle
and ATV engines. This type of filter oil is available at motorcycle
pro-shops. Apply a total of 24 drops of Traxxas air filter oil, evenly
distributed between the top, bottom and sides of the filter element.
Squeeze the filter element repeatedly to help spread the oil
throughout. The filter element should be evenly colored by the oil.
Even color indicates that the oil is spread evenly. Do not squeeze
out excess oil. Note: Do not use the air filter oil for anything other
than the air filter. It is not meant to be a lubricant.
6. Reassemble the filter and install it on the engine. Make sure the
rubber filter neck fits securely on the carb with no gaps or air leaks.
Primary Filter Cleaning Instructions (every 3 - 4 hours of run time)
1. Remove the clip from the air
Pull to the side to remove assembly
filter and remove from the
metal hanger. Remove the
air filter assembly from the
carburetor bore by pulling
the entire filter assembly
firmly to the side to release it.
Do not pull straight up.
2. Remove the pre-filter element.
3. Remove the 3x6mm screw in the end of the filter housing.
Remove the front housing and the primary filter element.
4. Clean the filter parts by thoroughly washing in hot soapy water
(dishwashing detergent works well). Repeat twice for the foam
filter elements.
5. Thoroughly dry the foam pre-filter and primary filter elements
with a clean towel. Dry the remaining filter parts.
6. Oil the foam pre-filter with 24 drops of air filter oil, and the
primary filter element with 30 drops of air filter oil.
7. Reassemble the filter and install it on the engine. Make sure the
rubber filter neck fits securely on the carb with no gaps or air leaks.
Pull to the side to remove assembly
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