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  • Page 1 MODEL 5708 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- way.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    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 LiPo batteries in Traxxas models. If • Do not use battery packs that have been damaged in any way.

  • Page 5: Tools, Supplies And 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 Velineon 540XL Motor Flex Cable Housing Steering Servo Hull Battery Strap Channel Hatch Mount Collet Water Cooling Jacket High-Current Connector Propeller Nut Propeller Rudder Steering Linkage Rudder Waterproof Drive Strut Support Receiver Box Stuffing Rudder Support Velineon VXL-6s Tube Seal Water-Cooling...

  • 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 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 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 500 charge cycles. A peak charger designed for NiMH batteries is 2-channel radio system - The TQ radio system, consisting of required for optimal performance. the receiver, the transmitter, and the servos. The system uses...
  • Page 10 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the newest Traxxas 2.4 GHz MODEL WIRING Brushless Motor ESC/Motor Wiring Diagram DIAGRAM transmitter with Traxxas Link. ™ The transmitter has two Motor (see side bar for proper channels for controlling your throttle and steering.

  • 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

    TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON 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...
  • 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 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 AND VELINEON 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: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    1. Turn on the transmitter (with the throttle at neutral). seconds, the ESC will beep once and its red LED will light. The full throttle Battery connector: Traxxas High-Current 2. Connect two fully charged batteries to the VXL-6s. position is now stored.
  • Page 17 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 5. Return the trigger to neutral and allow the prop to stop. Note that there is no 3. While holding full throttle, connect two fully programmed delay when changing from reverse to forward. Use caution to charged battery packs to the VXL-6s Marine avoid slamming the speed control from reverse to forward and vice versa.

  • Page 18: Driving Your Model

    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 Optional Accessory: Machined of the boat’s hull as it rides in the water. Setting the trim angle Aluminum Trim Adjusters correctly will provide maximum speed and efficiency from your For the most precise trim adjustments, Spartan can model.
  • Page 20 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Adjusting the Rudder Angle Rudder Angle Adjustment Screws Spartan features an adjustable rudder support that permits the angle of the rudder to be changed to alter the model’s cornering feel. The stock setting is 0°, or ‘vertical,’ meaning the rudder is parallel with the transom (see illustration).

  • Page 21: Maintaining Your Model

    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: Troubleshooting

    If you wish to outfit your model with an aftermarket brushless system, you must replace both • Plugged or disconnected water-cooling lines the motor and the speed control. Traxxas recommends a motor with a kV rating of 1600-1800 Full power will be restored when the motor has cooled and a battery is reconnected to kV.
  • 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 5708 1100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 1-888-TRAXXAS 100930 KC1293-R01...

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