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MODEL 56087-3
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 MODEL 56087-3 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. MAINTAINING We truly want you to enjoy your new model!
  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    6200 Traxxas Way All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate your model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and McKinney, Texas 75070 abuse and/or neglect.
  • Page 4 LiPo battery Recycling Your Traxxas Power Cell NiMH Battery use. Traxxas does not recommend that anyone under the age of 14 use or Traxxas strongly encourages you to recycle your Power Cell NiMH battery when handle LiPo battery packs without the supervision of a knowledgeable and Previous experience with radio controlled models is recommended.
  • 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 Suspension tuning shims and...
  • Page 6 ANATOMY OF THE E-REVO BRUSHLESS EDITION Traxxas High-Current Hex Hub Rear Half Shaft Connector Toe Link Battery Door Release Tab Pivot Ball (Turnbuckle) Electronic Speed Control Rear Body Mount Axle Carrier Motor Wing Transmission Toe Link (Turnbuckle) Slipper Clutch Front Suspension Arm...
  • 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

    Typically it is a slight stutter noticed when accelerating from a stop. It happens for a very short period as Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals the signals from the electronic speed control and the motor Traxxas Link™...
  • Page 9 When flow is constricted, energy is converted to heat and is battery terminal and ground. Using the analogy of the garden lost. Traxxas power systems are optimized to reduce electrical hose, while current is the quantity of water flow in the hose, resistance and the resulting power-robbing heat.
  • Page 10: Transmitter And Receiver

    Wiring Diagram Your model is equipped with the TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with the Traxxas Link Wireless Module. The transmitter has two channels for controlling your throttle and steering. The receiver inside the model has 5 output channels. Your model is equipped with two servos and an electronic speed control.
  • Page 11: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery The Traxxas Battery Charger is a fully featured NiMH (Nickle Metal The included charger is compartment is located in the base of the transmitter.
  • Page 12 Your model’s included battery battery compartments. pack is equipped with Traxxas Battery Installation This will provide additional Battery iD. This exclusive 1. Open the battery compartment door by pressing on the release tabs.
  • Page 13 • Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery. (center) point of the steering channel. Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely turned off while adjusting steering trim. See page 15 for TSM E-REVO BRUSHLESS • 13...
  • Page 14: Using Radio System

    Multi-Function knob controls forward to apply brakes. 1. Turn on the radio system and check its operation as described in Traxxas Stability Management (TSM). For more Once stopped, return the the previous section. throttle trigger to neutral.
  • Page 15 TSM to maximize acceleration and control. Drive with TSM on and off to test how it is making your control of the vehicle easier and more precise. For more information, visit Traxxas. com/tsm. Note: TSM must be completely turned off while adjusting steering trim.
  • Page 16: Driving Your Model

    ADJUSTING ELECTRONIC DRIVING YOUR MODEL THE SPEED CONTROL Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on MXL-6s Specs driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on, The MXL-6s electronic speed control should not need Cells: here are some important precautions to keep in mind.
  • Page 17 RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS run is complete, the slipper should be fully broken in. Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features After break-in, the slipper clutch is ready for any type of driving, to protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic with any batteries up to 6S Lipo.
  • Page 18 Make sure you understand the additional maintenance required with wet running. • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet conditions such as rain. 2. The wheels have small holes molded in to allow air to enter and exit the tire during normal running.
  • Page 19 4. Apply small bead of silicone grease • Differentials: Remove, disassemble, clean, and re-grease the (Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp. differential components. Use a light coating of wheel bearing 5. Install the wire clamp and tighten the grease (from an auto parts store) on the metal gear teeth.
  • Page 20: 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 21 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS The ride height of the of the oil will cause the suspension damping to be reduced. Damping model can be changed by should be increased (with higher viscosity oil) if the model is bottoming Important: The shocks are mounting the push rod easily over jumps.
  • Page 22: Alignment Settings

    The lengths of the toe Decrease links can be adjusted by turning Length them with the included 5mm Front of Truck Positive camber Traxxas wrench. Left-Hand Thread Toe Base Factory Settings Indicator Front: 0-degrees Rear: 1-degree toe-in each side Left Front...
  • Page 23: Transmission Tuning

    Most will affect the overall width and the components: suspension geometry of the model. The offsets and dimensions designed into the model’s wheels are intentional; therefore, Traxxas Available Available Toe Camber...
  • Page 24: Motors And Gearing

    BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Gearing Compatibility Chart: MOTORS AND GEARING Adjusting Gear Mesh The chart below shows a full range Incorrect gear mesh is the most common CAUTION: Read before operating your model with 65+mph of gear combinations. This does NOT cause of stripped spur gears.
  • Page 25: Dual Servo Steering System

    9. Install the second servo horn on the other side following the same procedure. If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS If necessary, fine-tune the length of the second steering link to eliminate any load on the steering system in the neutral position.
  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28 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 29 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS SHOCK TUNING the shaft with side cutters or needlenose pliers and tighten the nut Shock Piston Hole Sizes 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 30: Motor Installation

    • More power to the wheels remove the motor, remove the single large hex screw using the viscosity silicone oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas with the most traction. supplied 3mm wrench; then, rotate the motor and mount to the •...
  • Page 31: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    (0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off) the module with Traxxas Link App. to and what settings were used for each--up to 30 models total! Traxxas Link See page 13 for information on how provides a visual interface to name the models, customize their settings,...
  • Page 32 The illustrations below show how this works. (set to Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) by default, see page 15). knob. This prevents the model from Experiment with the settings and features to see if they can improve accidentally running away.
  • Page 33 Throttle Sensitivity setting. settings can be changed. This is especially handy if you operate Steering and Throttle End Points multiple vehicles with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link™ Model The TQi transmitter allows you to choose the limit of the servo’s Memory.
  • Page 34 Model Lock 1. Switch on the transmitter and receiver you wish The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty to delete. models (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, Traxxas Link Model Memory will delete the “oldest” receiver from 2.
  • Page 35: Menu Tree

    Transmitter is restored to default Press Delete Model C onfirm Deletion Two Blinks Green One Blink Red *Torque Control is a feature designed only for use with the power system in the Traxxas Funny Car Race Replica (Model #6907).
  • Page 36: 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 38 Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. iPad (3rd generation and later) iPhone 5C The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Traxxas is under license. iPad mini iPhone 5S 150715 56087-3-OM-EN-R00 Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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