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Traxxas Spartan 5707 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 5707 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION The Traxxas Spartan raises the bar for reliable, high-performance BEFORE YOU Traxxas Support RC boating. Never before has there been an R/C boat with 50+mph PROCEED Traxxas support is with you every step of the speed, waterproof electronics, stable handling, and the run-after- SAFETY way.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Traxxas accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your 1100 Klein Road All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered Plano, Texas 75074 your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for abuse and/or neglect.
  • Page 4 • Children should have responsible adult supervision when charging and arising out of the installation and/or use of LiPo batteries in Traxxas models. If handling batteries. you have questions about LiPo battery usage, please consult with your local •...

  • Page 5: Required Equipment

    (Traxxas EZ-Peak recommended) as the included Traxxas Power Cell Battery Pack. Cheaply made battery packs do not retain their performance characteristics after repeated uses in high-powered electric applications. They Boat Stand Assembly will lose their punch and run time and may require frequent replacement.
  • Page 6 ANATOMY OF THE SPARTAN 540XL Brushless Motor Flex Cable Housing Steering Servo High-Current Connector Hull Hatch Mount Collet Water Cooling Jacket Battery Strap Channel Propeller Nut Propeller Rudder Steering Linkage Rudder Waterproof Drive Strut Support Receiver Box Stuffing Rudder Support VXL-6s Marine Tube Seal Water-Cooling...
  • Page 7 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 ESC (Electronic Speed Control) - An electronic speed control is the electronic motor control inside the model. The VXL-6s Marine Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter with electronic speed control uses advanced circuitry to provide Traxxas Link ™...
  • Page 9 TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM Resistance - In an electrical sense, resistance is a measure of how Voltage - Voltage is a measure of the electrical potential difference an object resists or obstructs the flow of current through it. When between two points, such as between the positive battery To prevent loss of radio range flow is constricted, energy is converted to heat and is lost.
  • Page 10 TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM Your model is equipped with the newest Traxxas 2.4 GHz ESC/Motor Wiring Diagram transmitter with Traxxas Link. ™ The transmitter has two Brushless Motor channels for controlling your throttle and steering. The (see side bar for proper receiver inside the model has 5 output channels.

  • Page 11: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab and lifting the door up. Caution: Discontinue The Traxxas connector’s gold-plated terminals with a large contact running your model at the surfaces ensure positive current flow with the least amount of 2.

  • Page 12: Installing The Battery Pack

    TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK • Battery Packs Centered: Smooth water and calm winds may allow you to move the battery packs rearward in the hull to allow the Spartan uses hook-and- bow to ride higher and increase Spartan’s speed. Be aware that loop straps to secure the positioning the batteries farther aft increases the likelihood of the batteries.
  • Page 13 TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another, the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds Remember, always turn the of turning on the transmitter.
  • Page 14 TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM USING THE TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM 2. Have a friend watch the model. Make sure hands and clothing are clear of the propeller and other moving The TQ 2.4GHz Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The parts on the model.
  • Page 15 TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM Steering Sensitivity (Exponential) Decreased steering sensitivity may be helpful when driving your The Multi-Function knob on the TQ2.4GHz transmitter has model at high speeds, or anytime a less aggressive steering feel is To prevent loss of radio been programmed to control Steering Sensitivity (also known desired.
  • Page 16 5. Move the trigger up to the full reverse position and hold it there. After about minimum recommended discharge voltage threshold for LiPo packs, the Traxxas High-Current two seconds, you will hear two beeps and red LED will blink twice. The Connector VXL-6s will limit power output to 25%.
  • Page 17 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 5. Return the trigger to neutral and allow the prop to stop. Note that there is 3. While holding full throttle, connect two fully no programmed delay when changing from reverse to forward. Use caution charged battery packs to the VXL-6s Marine to avoid slamming the speed control from reverse to forward and vice versa.

  • Page 18: Run Time

    If your model accidentally flips over and fills with water, it is equipped • Always reduce the throttle when turning, especially in rough water. Once the with foam flotation to help prevent it from sinking. Traxxas does not boat has begun leaning into the corner increase throttle to maintain speed recommend swimming or wading to retrieve a boat.
  • Page 19 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Adjusting the Trim Tabs Spartan features stainless-steel trim tabs to help set the angle of the boat’s hull as it rides in the water. Setting the trim angle correctly will Optional Accessory: Machined provide maximum speed and efficiency from your model. From the factory, the trim tabs are set for best all-around performance and stability Aluminum Trim Adjusters at Spartan’s maximum speed, but you can experiment with their position to improve performance.
  • Page 20 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Adjusting the Drive Strut Spartan has a surface-piercing prop, meaning the prop is not fully submerged when the model is at speed. Varying the depth that the prop is submerged will alter the model’s performance. The stock setting is 4mm above the lowest point of the hull. To adjust prop depth, loosen the drive strut adjustment screw and angle the strut down.
  • Page 21 MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Your model requires maintenance in order to stay in top running Storage: condition. The following procedures should be taken very • Disconnect and remove all batteries. Always wear eye protection seriously. Form the habit of visually inspecting the mechanical •...
  • Page 22 MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Radio Tray Removal Spartan’s unique power module allows you to easily remove the motor, drive system, and electronics as a unit for easy access to the hull interior. With the power module removed, you can easily work on the drive system or electronics without the entire hull taking up your bench space.
  • Page 23 The following section addresses some very basic questions you may have cost charger may not allow your batteries to achieve their peak power about your model. If you can’t find a solution here, you may call Traxxas and capacity. For best performance, use battery packs rated for 3000mAh Customer Service at 1-888-TRAXXAS (U.S.
  • Page 24 “zero” does not completely center the servo. When selected, Sub-Trim Traxxas Link is an exclusive, patent-pending feature of the TQ 2.4GHz original position saved in memory. transmitter. Each time the transmitter is bound to a new receiver, it allows finer adjustment to the servo output shaft’s position for precise...
  • Page 25 Model Lock 4. Press SET. The status LED will blink green in single-flash intervals. The Traxxas Link feature can store up to twenty models (receivers) in its 5. Press SET once. The status LED will blink red once repeatedly. Failsafe memory.
  • Page 26 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 27 TQ 2.4GHz 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 TQ 2.4GHz transmitter without green LED blinks red LED blinks green LED blinks (x8) returns to driving mode...
  • Page 28 ’ MODEL 5707 1100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 1-888-TRAXXAS 110504 KC1293-R03...

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