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  • Page 1 MODEL 5807L MODEL 5807 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the Traxxas LP Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The antenna for this transmitter must not be co-located with any other transmitters except in accordance with FCC and Industry Canada multi-transmitter procedures. Co-location means having a separation distance of less than 20 cm between transmitting antennas.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas 1100 Klein Road accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate Plano, Texas 75074 model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun Phone: 972-265-8000 abuse and/or neglect.
  • Page 4 ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a balance batteries. Make sure you understand how to use your LiPo batteries. adapter (such as the Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus Charger #2933 or the 2-Cell /3- aware that Traxxas shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, Cell LiPo Balance Charger #2935) to charge LiPo batteries.
  • Page 5 • BEFORE you charge, ALWAYS confirm that the charger settings exactly - Batteries that have an internal charge circuit or a protection circuit. match the type (chemistry), specification, and configuration of the battery to be charged. SLASH VXL • 5...

  • Page 6: Anatomy Of The Slash Vxl

    ANATOMY OF THE SLASH VXL Turnbuckle Battery Compartment Traxxas High- Suspension Arm (Rear) (Toe Link) Current Connector Steering Servo Rear Shock Tower Turnbuckle Electronic Speed Slipper Clutch Battery (Front Camber Link) Control (VXL-3s) (under gear cover) Nerf Bar Spur Gear...

  • Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    NiMH battery 7-cell NiMH battery pack* Batteries packaged separately. Battery charger* charger* Ask your dealer for details. Required Equipment 4 AA alkaline batteries *Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images. SLASH VXL • 7...

  • Page 8: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed

    Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first and off last. Follow these critical steps to maintain the performance of your model and keep it in excellent running condition. Look for the Quick Start logo at the bottom of Quick Start pages. 8 • SLASH VXL...
  • Page 9 RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION synch with each other. The VXL-3s electronic speed control is optimized to virtually eliminate cogging. Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. The transmitter’s easy-to-use design...
  • Page 10 Trim - The fine-tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the servos, made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim knobs on the face of the transmitter. Note: The Multi-Function knob must be programmed to serve as a throttle trim adjustment. 10 • SLASH VXL...
  • Page 11 Heat Sink EZ-Set Button Power Switch Battery Compartment (On/Off Button) Auxiliary Port (for optional use) Receiver cable (RX wire) ** Accessory sensor port for use with TQi Docking Base (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) SLASH VXL • 11...
  • Page 12 Troubleshooting section on page 28 for more of the batteries. Check charging, the optional Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus can charge at up to 6 information on the transmitter status LED codes. rechargeable batteries for amps to reduce charging time to an hour or less. WARNING: ONLY a full charge.
  • Page 13 Insert the Battery Compartment Specs: Traxxas Power Cell Battery Pack. Cheaply made battery packs do tabs of the battery hold- • 166mm (6.54") long not retain their performance characteristics after repeated uses down into the slots in the x 49.5mm (1.95") wide...
  • Page 14 “add expo” and decrease the steering sensitivity in the initial range of steering wheel travel left or right from center. For more detail on Always turn your steering exponential, refer to page 16. Plug in the battery. Turn on the model. transmitter on first. 14 • SLASH VXL...
  • Page 15 • Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance indicating that Low-Voltage Detection is disabled. Never use LiPo The faster you drive your Slash VXL, the more quickly it will near batteries while Low-Voltage Detection is disabled. See page 17 for the limit of radio range. At 60mph, a model can cover 88 feet more on VXL-3s setup and operation.
  • Page 16 Note that a relatively large amount height is 62mm. Antenna of steering wheel travel results in a smaller amount of servo travel. Post The farther you turn the knob, the more pronounced the effect 16 • SLASH VXL...

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    3. Turn the transmitter on. 7. To turn the VXL-3s off, press the EZ-Set button until the LED turns off (.5 seconds). 4. Release MENU and SET. The transmitter LED will blink red. TRAXXAS • 17...
  • Page 18 Throttle Trim to the middle EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid “0” setting. green, then solid red and then begins Green to Red to Off Three blinks Red 18 • SLASH VXL See page 24 for Advanced VXL-3s features.

  • Page 19: Driving Your Model

    RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS loosen hardware over time. Frequently check wheel nuts and Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features other screws on your vehicle to ensure that all hardware remains to protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic properly tightened.
  • Page 20 Do not use LiPo batteries in wet conditions. After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it 1. Drain the tires by spinning the tires at high speed to “sling” the to wet conditions such as rain.
  • Page 21 Label which wire is for which channel. • Stub axle housing bearings: Remove, clean, and re-oil the 4. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas bearings. part #1647) to the wire clamp (B).

  • Page 22: Adjusting Your Model

    Use only 100% pure silicone shock oil 22 • SLASH VXL...
  • Page 23 The model is equipped with a Velineon 3500 motor. The gear combination that comes stock on each model provides good overall acceleration and top speed. If you want more top speed and less SLASH VXL • 23...
  • Page 24 If the motor the model tracks straight when the steering wheel is at neutral. is locked or damaged, the ESC will enter fail-safe until the motor is free to rotate. 24 • SLASH VXL...
  • Page 25 • Phase B is not used. • Motor negative (-) should be connected to phase C (white). If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS If the wiring is reversed, the motor will operate in reverse. If the motor is wired incorrectly (using phases A+B or B+C), the VXL-3s will (1-888-872-9927) (U.S.

  • Page 26: Maintaining Your Model

    If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it 9. The steering servo saver will wear out over time. If the steering is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is becomes loose, the servo saver should be replaced.

  • Page 27: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    TRAXXAS LINK MODEL MEMORY trim until it is moved back to its counterclockwise to its stop will eliminate all brake action). 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 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Model Lock 4. Press SET. The status LED will blink green in single-flash intervals. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models 5. Press SET once. The status LED will blink red once repeatedly. Failsafe (receivers) in its memory.
  • Page 29 Release MENU and SET Press SET to clear settings. LED will turn MENU and SET red LED blinks solid green. Transmitter is restored to default Press C onfirm Deletion Delete Model SLASH VXL • 29 One Blink Red Two Blinks Green...
  • 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 DODGE, and RAM vehicles, images and logos are trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC used under license to Traxxas. © Chrysler Group LLC 2012. All other copyrights or trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are being used under license.

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