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- Page 1 MODEL 7009 owners manual...
- Page 2 CONTROL it’s important to read and follow the procedures in this manual. DRIVING YOUR MODEL Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. We TUNING truly want you to enjoy your new model!
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Page 3: Before You Proceed
Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement trademarks of Traxxas. Other identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online brand names and marks are at BuyTraxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS evel = Myriad Semi Bold All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate your model Your model is able to use LiPo batteries with nominal voltage not to exceed 11.1 sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and those volts (3S packs). -
Page 5: Tools, Supplies And Required Equipment
TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Your model comes with a set of specialty metric tools. You’ll need to purchase other items, available from your hobby dealer, to operate and maintain your model. For more information on SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED EQUIPMENT batteries, see Use the Right (sold separately) - Page 6 Rocker Front Bumper Front Body Mount Rocker Electronic Speed Oil Shock Control (VXL-3m) (Damper) Push Rod Motor (Velineon ® 380) Front Rear Suspension Transmission Suspension Arm Steering Servo Spring Pre-load Traxxas High-Current Adjuster Connector Chassis 6 • 1/16th SLASH VXL...
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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 & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION the signals from the electronic speed control and the motor synch with each other. The VXL-3m is optimized to virtually Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with eliminate cogging. Traxxas Link ™...
- Page 9 When flow is constricted, energy is converted to heat and is voltage corresponds to the pressure that is forcing the water lost. Traxxas power systems are optimized to reduce electrical through the hose. Correct resistance and the resulting power-robbing heat.
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Page 10: Model Wiring Diagram
MOTOR Trigger To Motor High-Current Link Battery Connector Button Heat Sinks EZ-Set Button Power Switch Battery Compartment ** Accessory sensor port for use with TQi Docking Base (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) 10 • 1/16th SLASH VXL... -
Page 11: Installing Transmitter Batteries
TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES SETTING UP THE ANTENNA The receiver antenna has been set up Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment To prevent loss of radio range and installed from the factory. The is located in the base of the transmitter. - Page 12 • Do not mix batteries of different brands, chemistries or remain 7.2 volts). This is easily done with a Traxxas parallel capacities. Only genuine Traxxas batteries are approved for connector (Part #3064, sold separately). Be sure to only use the dual-battery use in this model.
- Page 13 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery. Remember, always turn the • Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio system. TQi transmitter on first and...
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Page 14: Using The Radio System
TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 7. Gently operate the throttle trigger to ensure that you have USING THE RADIO SYSTEM forward and reverse operation, and that the motor stops when The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The Using Reverse: While driving, the throttle trigger is at neutral. - Page 15 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM Normal Steering Sensitivity (0% exponential) TQi Binding Instructions In this illustration, the steering servo’s travel (and with it, the steering For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must be Steering exponential can motion of the model’s front wheels) corresponds precisely with the electronically ‘bound.’...
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Page 16: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control
Push the throttle trigger to the Blinking Green: The VXL-3m is indicating the transmitter Throttle Trim (see page temperature. Traxxas encourages you to stop driving as soon as the full reverse and hold it there (C). Twice Red 27) is incorrectly set. Adjust the Throttle thermal overload protection is activated. - Page 17 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ESC Profile Selection Selecting Training Mode* (Profile #3) The speed control is factory set to Profile #1. To change the profile, 1. Turn on your transmitter and Patent Pending Training follow the steps described. The speed control should be connected connect a fully charged battery Mode (Profile #3) reduces to the receiver and battery, and the transmitter should be adjusted...
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Page 18: Running In Wet Conditions
DRIVING YOUR MODEL Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on Another major factor which affects run time is how the model is driven. driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on, here Run times may decrease when the model is driven repetitively from a are some important precautions to keep in mind. - Page 19 The motor will be cooled by water contact and will not wet conditions. give an accurate indication of appropriate gearing. • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions wet conditions such as rain.
- Page 20 (B). 3. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp (C). 4. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2.5x8mm screws securely (D).
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Page 21: Tuning Adjustments
TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Your model is factory-tuned for optimum performance on Shock Oil pavement and concrete surfaces. To tailor the performance and The 4 oil-filled shocks (dampers) effectively control the suspension Important: The shocks are handling of your model to suit your driving style and available movement by preventing the wheels and tires from continuing assembled at the factory with traction, your model has a number of adjustable features. - Page 22 (oversteer). away from chassis Rear toe-out is not recommended, as it will cause erratic handling. For maximum adjustability, Traxxas offers threaded aluminum toe links (Part #7038X) for your model. Negative camber...
- Page 23 • For grip driving with single or dual batteries, use thinner/ most traction. Traxxas sells a variety of differential tuning oils lower viscosity differential oil (lower weight number). specifically designed for use in your model.
- Page 24 TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Gearing Compatibility Chart MOTOR AND GEARING provided for use with brushed and brushless motors. The holes for This chart shows a full range of gear brushed motors are spaced 16mm apart and accept 2.5mm screws. Extensive testing has been done to determine the best gear ratio combinations.
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Page 25: Wheels And Tires
50+mph. This also requires the use aftermarket tires and wheels to be adapted for use on your model. of an additional battery (Part #2925, sold separately) and a Traxxas Most will affect the overall width and the suspension geometry of series connector (Part #3063, sold separately). -
Page 26: Maintaining
If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it Always wear eye protection very seriously. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is when using compressed part #7062. Inspect the vehicle for obvious damage or wear. Look for: air or spray cleaners and lubricants. -
Page 27: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide
Function knob) will not adjust the 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 28 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 Model Memory, there is no need remember which transmitter goes from the memory.
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Page 29: Menu Tree
3. Press SET. The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering Model Locking Press Unlock Traxxas-Link Press Dual Rate has been selected. One Blink Green One Blink Red Four Blinks Green 4. Press MENU twice. The red LED will blink three times repeatedly to indicate Steering Percentage has been selected. - Page 30 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 31 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 32 MODEL 7009 owners manual 1 100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 1-888-TRAXXAS 120227 KC1404-R01...