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Traxxas 44056-3 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 44056-3 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 STORING YOUR MODEL and on any labels or tags attached to your model. They are there Thank you again for choosing Traxxas. We work hard every day to TROUBLESHOOTING to educate you on how to operate your model safely and also get ensure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.

  • 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 BELOW TEXT HAS BEEN UPDA BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new Nitro Slash. Operate your Nitro Slash sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and those...

  • 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 Various pre-load spacers and shock...
  • Page 6 ANATOMY OF THE NITRO SLASH Header Fuel Line Tie Rod Half Shaft (Turnbuckle) TRX 3.3 Racing Engine EZ-Start Motor Rear Camber Link see pg. 15 for details Front Camber Link (Turnbuckle) (Turnbuckle) Pressure Line Pipe Transmission Bulkhead Pipe Hanger Front Bumper On/Off Switch Receiver Box...

  • 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, from opening the box to breaking in and tuning your engine. Refer to the pages indicated for details on each step. Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of The Quick Start Guide is Quick Start pages.

  • Page 8: Radio System

    RADIO SYSTEM INTRODUCTION charging cycles. Good charging procedures are required to reduce the possibility of developing a “memory” effect and Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with To prevent loss of radio range shortened run times. Traxxas Link ™...
  • Page 9 RADIO SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter. The transmitter has two channels: channel one operates the steering, and channel two operates the throttle. The receiver inside the model has three output channels. Your model is equipped with two servos Applying The Decals and a receiver.
  • Page 10 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLING RECEIVER BATTERIES INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES The radio receiver in your model uses four AA batteries. Your TQ 2.4GHz transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery Use the Right Batteries The battery holder for the receiver batteries is located underneath compartment is located in the base of the transmitter.
  • Page 11 13 to identify the code. procedure will help to prevent your model from receiving stray Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely signals from another transmitter, or other source, and running turned off while adjusting steering trim. See page 13 for TSM out of control.
  • Page 12 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM 4. Operate the controls on the transmitter once again to be sure that the model responds correctly. The TQi 2.4GHz Radio System has been adjusted at the factory Always use the idle speed adjustment screw (see page 21) for correct operation with your model.
  • Page 13 Follow these do not bend or cut the metal tip, was engineered into your Traxxas steps to install the antenna and antenna and do not bend or cut the white Antenna wire at the end of the metal tip.

  • Page 14: The Trx 3.3 Racing Engine

    INTRODUCTION The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is the next generation of TRX nitro ® Traxxas strongly discourages power. The larger displacement and advanced porting generate changing or modifying any class-leading horsepower while still maintaining the TRX Racing part of the TRX 3.3 Racing Engine.
  • Page 15 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE ILLUSTRATED Glow Plug Head Protector Idle Speed Two-Stage Adjustment Screw Air Filter PowerTune Head ™ (Cylinder Head) EZ-Start Drive Unit ® EZ-Start Motor ® EZ-Start Plug Negative Wire High-Speed Needle Ground Wire Fuel Intake Glow Plug Wire Air Intake...
  • Page 16 The break-in procedure can be different for Flame-out - Occurs when the engine stops running at high rpm. different makes of engines. Follow the Traxxas directions for break-in Usually the fault of an excessively lean fuel mixture or glow exactly.
  • Page 17 On a Traxxas model this is done by holding your finger Leaning the mixture - Turning either the high-speed and/or low-...
  • Page 18 Traxxas engineers. We strongly urge you not to take chances with your combustion chamber to maintain the perfect air/fuel ratio. Therefore, engine investment and use the Traxxas fuel made for the TRX 3.3 Racing overall fuel mixtures need to be richened slightly (on the high-speed Engine.
  • Page 19 This type of filter oil is available at motorcycle pro-shops. Apply a to dispense the fuel. Fill the tank until the fuel total of 24 drops of Traxxas air filter oil, evenly distributed between level reaches the base of the filler neck. Close the the top, bottom, and sides of the filter element.
  • Page 20 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE THE CARBURETOR THE FUEL MIXTURE NEEDLES Understanding the Carburetor adjustments The amount of fuel metered and atomized by the carburetor is See page 26 for more information on how air The carburetor performs several functions. It controls the engine’s controlled by the two mixture needles, the high-speed needle and density affects engine tuning.
  • Page 21 EZ-START ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM when charging is 33% fuel, richen your high- The Traxxas EZ-Start brings the convenience of push-button electric complete. When the battery is fully charged, the LED will light solid speed needle 3/4 turn if engine starting to your model. The EZ-Start consists of a hand-held green.
  • Page 22 The starter spins at first, but directly into an AC wall 3. Twist the battery two outlet, such as the Traxxas when excessive fuel in the combustion chamber begins to lock up the or three times to twirl EZ-Peak Plus Charger (part engine, the starter motor slows under the heavier load.
  • Page 23 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE BREAKING IN YOUR TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE • Keep extra Traxxas glow plugs handy. The break-in process can cause The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine uses a ringless, aluminum-brass-chrome See Important Points to deposits to form on the plug leading to plug failure.
  • Page 24 Repeat this starting and stopping procedure until Only use the Traxxas break-in thousand two, and then stop. Repeat this starting and stopping the fifth tank of fuel is nearly empty.
  • Page 25 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE Winter Break-in Tips • We do not recommend that you operate your engine below 35° During the break-in process, the piston and sleeve wear into Fahrenheit. If you insist on running your vehicle below 35°F, be aware When tuning for each other to form a precise fit.
  • Page 26 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE Before you begin tuning, the engine should be warmed up to its normal 2. Bring the vehicle in and pinch closed the fuel line going into the operating temperature and running slightly rich. All final tuning adjustments carburetor.
  • Page 27 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE Idle Speed Adjustment will run about twenty degrees hotter when it’s ninety degrees outside Once the high- and low-speed mixtures have been set, reduce the idle than it would in seventy-degree weather. For this reason, we cannot speed to the minimum reliable idle speed.
  • Page 28 DRIVING YOUR NITRO SLASH INTRODUCTION Driving Tips Your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is broken in, the fuel mixture is balanced, • Nitro Slash is very fast. Select a large area to drive with few and the idle is set…now it’s time to have some fun! Before you go on, opportunities for collision until you become familiar with Nitro here are some important precautions to keep in mind.

  • Page 29: Tuning Adjustments

    TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Once you become familiar with driving your Nitro Slash, you may wish Adjusting the Camber Final Gear Ratio Chart ° ° ° ° -1.5 -1.5 The following gear ratio chart shows to make adjustments for better driving performance. The camber angle of both the available combinations with the front and rear wheels...
  • Page 30 Inspect the gears for wear, broken teeth, or debris lodged between After-run Procedure reciprocating assembly as the teeth. You must perform after-run maintenance on your Traxxas engine needed. Engine assembly is whenever the model will be stored for longer than a few hours. Taking not difficult and replacing the...
  • Page 31 MAINTAINING AND STORING YOUR MODEL To ensure your TRX 3.3 engine is protected from internal corrosion, use Centering the Servos the following procedure: Whenever your radio system has been removed for service or cleaning, Denatured alcohol (available the servos must be re-centered prior to installing the radio system in from home centers and 1.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    See pages 9 and 10 for more details. • The contents of different brands of fuel (other than Traxxas Top Fuel ® Short radio range: in combination with extreme atmospheric conditions can also make •...
  • Page 33 3. Put two or three drops of light machine oil into the glow plug hole to lubricate the piston and • Try a new Traxxas glow plug. Sometimes a glow plug will work well sleeve. Do not use too much oil. It will hydro-lock enough to start the engine but not be able to deliver the engine’s full...

  • Page 34: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    (set to The Multi-Function knob can be set to control Throttle Sensitivity. Starting Over: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) by default, see page 13). Accessing Throttle Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity, but Restoring Factory Defaults the programming menu is done by using the menu and set buttons on applies the effect to the throttle channel.
  • Page 35 This is especially handy if you operate multiple vehicles function that returns the throttle This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. to its last saved neutral position in...
  • Page 36 Model Lock now locked. Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models Note: To unlock a memory, press SET twice at step 5. The LED will (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, Traxxas Link blink rapidly green to indicate the model is unlocked.
  • Page 37 Transmitter is restored to default Press C onfirm Deletion Delete Model 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 38 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 39 For more information When you equip your model about the Traxxas Link The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on with sensors, the Traxxas Link Wireless Module and the Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning...
  • Page 40 ’ MODEL 44056-3 6250 Traxxas Way, McKinney, Texas 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS KC2315-R02 151116...

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