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  • Page 1 MODEL 6807 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 Entire contents ©2011 Traxxas. Traxxas, Ready-To-Race, Ready-To-Win, Slash, Velineon and ProGraphix are trademarks or registered trademarks of Traxxas Internet: Traxxas. BFGoodrich® Mud Terrain™ T/A® tires are trademarks of BFGoodrich® Tires. Road Venture MT tires are trademarks of Kumho Tires. Other brand 1100 Klein Road Traxxas.com names and marks are the property of their respective holders and are used only for purposes of identification.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    We know you’re excited about getting your new model on the road, REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to but it’s very important that you take some time to read through the assure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate your model Recycling Your Traxxas Power Cell NiMH Battery sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and those...

  • Page 5: Tools, Supplies And 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 4X4 ULTIMATE • 5...

  • Page 6: Anatomy Of The Slash 4X4 Ultimate

    (Axle Carrier) Battery Hold-Down Front Rear Hub Suspension Arm Caster Block Turnbuckle Carrier Battery (C-Hub) (Rear Camber Link) Front Swaybar Traxxas High-Current Front Connector Shock Tower Rear Body Mount Chassis Front Bumper Drive Rear Swaybar Shaft Rear Bumper Shock (Oil Damper)

  • 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 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION with each other. The VXL-3s electronic speed control is optimized to virtually eliminate cogging. Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals Traxxas Link ™ technology. The transmitter’s easy-to-use design...
  • Page 9 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics batteries offer high current handling, and much greater resistance used in the VXL-3s electronic speed control detect overloading and To prevent loss of radio range to the “memory”...
  • Page 10 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON 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 channels Traxxas High-Current for controlling your throttle and steering. The receiver inside the...

  • Page 11: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    TQ 2.4GHz RADIO AND VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your TQ transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment Use the included charger to charge the included battery pack. The Use the Right Batteries is located in the base of the transmitter. battery pack should be removed from the vehicle before charging.
  • Page 12 Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector the hole in the post. Do not is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
  • Page 13 TQ 2.4GHz RADIO AND VELINEON 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 AND VELINEON POWER SYSTEM USING THE TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Range-Testing the Radio System The TQ 2.4GHz Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The Using Reverse: While driving, Before each running session with your model, you should range-test adjustment should be checked before running the model, in case of push the throttle trigger your radio system to ensure that it operates properly.

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Antenna

    TQ 2.4GHz RADIO AND VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 2. Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on the becomes. Decreased steering sensitivity may be helpful when driving speed control by pressing the EZ-Set button. on low-traction surfaces, when driving at high speed, or on tracks To prevent loss of radio that favor sweeping turns where gentle steering inputs are required.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    Battery connector: To operate the speed control and test programming, place batteries). If the LED is solid green, then Low-Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED. Traxxas High-Current Once Green the vehicle on a stable block or stand so that all of the driven...
  • Page 17 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Profile Selection 3. When the LED blinks red three The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and times, release the EZ-Set button. Patent-Pending Training reverse). To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward and 50% 4.

  • Page 18: Running In Wet Conditions

    LiPo batteries in wet conditions. About Run Time • The Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet A large factor affecting run time is the type and condition of your batteries. The milliamp conditions such as rain.
  • Page 19 Trapped water and oil will continue to (Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp. drip from the truck for a few hours. Place it on a towel or piece of cardboard to 5.

  • Page 20: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    Rear toe-in can be adjusted using accessory rear axle left and right. The axle carriers may installed on the opposite sides carriers, Traxxas Part #1952X. These can add or remove 1.5° toe per side, for a total of 1 to 4 degrees per side.

  • Page 21: Shock Mounting Positions

    CENTERING YOUR SERVO fully compressed. If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at If you have removed the servo horn from your model’s steering servo, 1-888-TRAXXAS or the servo has been removed for service or cleaning, the servo must be re-centered prior to installation of the servo horn or installation of (1-888-872-9927) (U.S.

  • Page 22: Maintaining Your Model

    If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it require attention. Always 8. Check for any loose screws in the chassis structure is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is check your wheel nuts and or suspension.
  • Page 23 3. Remove the 3x15 button-head cap screw from the steering link under the chassis. gear, 3mm set screws can be 4. Pull the front suspension assembly away from the chassis. installed into these holes to limit dirt entry. Use Traxxas Removing the rear suspension module Part #2743 (sold separately). (Slipper clutch assembly removal) Rear Suspension 1.

  • Page 24: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Gearing Compatibility Chart: CAMBER GAIN Front Roll Center The chart below shows Front C-hub recommended gear combination To lower the roll center on the Slash 4X4 Ultimate has provisions for adjusting the camber gain geometry ranges for your model. front suspension, move the of the front and rear suspension.

  • Page 25: Lipo Batteries

    ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS When using higher gear ratios, it is important to monitor the #6808 35+mph 40+mph 40+mph 45+mph 60+mph 60+mph temperatures of the battery and motor. If the battery is extremely Slash 4x4 Velineon 3500 Specs hot (150°F), and/or the motor is too hot to touch (200°F), your Pinion/Spur 19/54 19/54...
  • Page 26 . also be tuned with silicone differential oil. Only use silicone oil in the Temperature gauge differentials. Traxxas offers silicone differential fluid in a variety of An on-board temperature gauge such as the viscosities: Traxxas part #4091 can aid you in monitoring...
  • Page 27 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS 7. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to remove the two screw pins that 7. Remove the differential cover and slide the differential out of the hold the driveshaft yokes to the differential output shafts. front of the case. Remove the differential cover and slide the differential out of the 8.
  • Page 28 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS 4. Attach the rear end unit to the chassis keying in the rear output to absorb the next impact and allow the tires to better maintain shaft of the center differential with the opening in the rear contact with the racing surface.
  • Page 29 (closer to the sway bar mount). • Adjust rear linkage placement for softer response (farther from the sway bar mount). If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927) (U.S. residents only) SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE • 29...

  • Page 30: Tq 2.4Ghz Advanced Tuning Guide

    TRAXXAS LINK trim until it is moved back to its clockwise to its stop will eliminate all brake action). Traxxas Link is an exclusive, patent-pending feature of the TQ 2.4GHz original position saved in memory. Throttle Trim transmitter. Each time the transmitter is bound to a new receiver, it...
  • Page 31 TQ 2.4GHz ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Model Lock 5. Press SET once. The status LED will blink red once repeatedly. The Traxxas Link feature can store up to twenty models (receivers) in its 6. Press MENU once, the LED will blink red twice repeatedly. Failsafe memory.
  • Page 32 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 33 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...
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