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  • Page 1 MODEL 56036-1 owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day TRAXXAS TQ to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your 6200 Traxxas Way All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered McKinney, Texas 75070 your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun abuse and/or neglect.
  • Page 4 • Always unplug the battery from the electronic speed control when the followed to ensure safe and/or use of LiPo batteries in Traxxas models. If you have questions about model is not in use and when it is being stored or transported.

  • Page 5: Tools, Supplies And Required Equipment

    R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, Part #6468 (CA glue) • Hobby knife • Side cutters and/or needle 1.5mm “L” wrench 2.0mm “T”...
  • Page 6 ANATOMY OF THE E-REVO Traxxas High-Current Hex Hub Rear Half Shaft Connector Battery Door Release Tab Toe Link Pivot Ball (Turnbuckle) Electronic Speed Control (EVX-2) Axle Carrier Rear Body Mount Motors (Titan) Transmission Wing Toe Link (Turnbuckle) Slipper Clutch Access Plug...

  • 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 Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS are used in the ESC to detect overloading and overheating of the • Do not kink the receiver’s antenna wire. Kinks in the antenna wire To prevent loss of radio range transistor circuitry.

  • Page 10: Transmitter And Receiver

    Port Throttle Trigger To Motor Link Button High-Current Battery Connector Power Switch Battery Compartment Heat Sinks EZ-Set Button ** Accessory sensor port for use with the Telemetry Expander Module (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) 10 • E-REVO...

  • Page 11: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACKS Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment The Traxxas Battery Charger is a fully featured NiMH (Nickle Metal The included charger is is located in the base of the transmitter.
  • Page 12 EVX-2 at this time. Note: always batteries are included with the model. Your model’s included battery unplug the batteries and remove from the model after use. pack is equipped with Traxxas Using Different Battery Configurations Battery iD. This exclusive 6-cell battery packs:...
  • Page 13 2. Push the clip in toward surfaces ensure positive current flow with the least amount of the center of the model resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas to release. connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
  • Page 14 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 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. The transmitter LED will flash fast TQi transmitter on first and red indicating a failure to link.

  • Page 15: Using The Radio System

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM Range-Testing the Radio System The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The Before each running session with your model, you should range-test Using Reverse: While driving, adjustment should be checked before running the model, in case of your radio system to ensure that it operates properly.
  • Page 16 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 2. Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on becomes. Decreased steering sensitivity may be helpful when driving the speed control by pressing the EZ-Set button. Release the on low-traction surfaces, when driving at high speed, or on tracks To prevent loss of radio range LINK button.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL The EVX-2 electronic speed control is factory set and should not require any 4. Release MENU and SET. The transmitter LED will blink red. EVX-2 Wiring Diagram adjustments. These instructions are provided for your reference. 5.
  • Page 18 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 4. Return the throttle trigger to neutral. The LED will shine red. 3. When the light blinks red twice, release the 5. Move the throttle trigger forward again to engage reverse (Profile #1). The LED EZ-Set button.

  • Page 19: Running In Wet Conditions

    LiPo batteries in wet conditions. • High performance vehicles produce small vibrations which may loosen • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet hardware over time. Frequently check wheel nuts and other screws on your conditions such as rain.
  • Page 20 Label which wire is for which channel. 8. As a precautionary step, remove the sealed receiver box cover. While 4. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part unlikely, humidity or tiny amounts of moisture or condensation may enter #1647) to the wire clamp.

  • Page 21: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    Make sure you fully understand the basic adjustments before experimenting with the advanced adjustments. Improper Optional springs available from Traxxas are listed below. Refer to your combinations of adjustments can adversely affect the performance of parts list for a complete part number listing. Higher rate springs are the truck, resulting in poor handling.
  • Page 22 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS The ride height of the oil to a higher viscosity oil will increase damping. Lowering the viscosity model can be changed by of the oil will cause the suspension damping to be reduced. Damping Important: The shocks are mounting the push rod should be increased (with higher viscosity oil) if the model is bottoming assembled at the factory...

  • Page 23: Alignment Settings

    The lengths of the toe Decrease Length links can be adjusted by turning them with the included 5mm Front of Truck Positive camber Traxxas wrench. Toe Base Factory Settings Left Hand Thread Indicator Front: 0-degrees Rear: 1-degree toe-in each side Left Front...

  • Page 24: Transmission Tuning

    The offsets and dimensions Camber (degrees) designed into the model’s wheels are intentional; therefore, Configuration (degrees) Traxxas cannot recommend the use of other non-Traxxas wheels Toe In Toe Out with different specifications. The diameter of the wheels is an Stock +3 to -5...

  • Page 25: Motors And Gearing

    BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS MOTORS AND GEARING • Using two of the same part number Gearing Compatibility Chart: The chart below shows a full range Front motors in not recommended. Only use The Titan ™ 550 Motors on your E-Revo have been carefully designed to of Truck of gear combinations.

  • Page 26: Dual Servo Steering System

    If necessary, fine-tune the length of the second steering link to eliminate any load on the steering system If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS in the neutral position. If you are using aftermarket servos, it is important to use servo horns (1-888-872-9927) (U.S.

  • Page 27: Maintaining Your Model

    If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it 6. Check the tightness of the wheel nuts with a wrench. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is 7. Check the operation of the radio system, especially the part #5462.

  • Page 28: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS This advanced tuning guide will take you one step further into the Roll Center cutting edge technology that has been designed into E-Revo. Follow There are two holes on the Upper Control Arm the instructions provided here to take advantage of E-Revo’s maximum bulkheads to mount each upper Upper Mounting Holes performance potential.
  • Page 29 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Bump Steer Elimination Chart Rocker Arm Total Travel Progressive Rate The illustrations and the following table detail the position of the outer 90mm toe link end for various caster and roll center settings to eliminate bump When using Long Travel Progressive 1 (60mm up / 30mm down) rockers, A correspondingly...
  • Page 30 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Shock Piston Hole Sizes SHOCK TUNING the shaft with side cutters or needlenose pliers and tighten the nut with the 4-way wrench to secure the assembly. Multi-tool Shock Functions Shock Pistons 3. Insert the shock shaft assembly through the shock body until the The shock pistons can be replaced piston bottoms out.

  • Page 31: Motor Installation

    From the factory, both the differentials are filled with SAE 30,000W MOTOR INSTALLATION • More power to the wheels viscosity silicone oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas To access the motors, remove the with the most traction.

  • Page 32: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    Traxxas Link Model Memory. remembers the throttle trim turn, thus making the model easier to drive throughout the rest of the setting.
  • Page 33 To delete a model: it possible to pick up any transmitter and any previously bound 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.

  • Page 34: Menu Tree

    3. Press SET. The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering Sensitivity (Expo) 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 % (Dual Rate) has been selected.

  • Page 35: Menu Tree Formulas

    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 36 Traxxas Real-Time Telemetry Link Wireless Module. Traxxas Link When you equip your model The powerful Traxxas Link App (available in the Apple App Store or on with sensors, the Traxxas Link For more information Google Play ) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning...
  • Page 37 MODEL 56036-1 6200 Traxxas Way, McKinney, Texas 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 150327 56036-1-OM-EN-R00...

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