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  • Page 1 MODEL 68086 owner s manual ’...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BASIC TUNING read and follow the procedures in this manual. ADJUSTMENTS Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to assure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction MAINTAINING possible. We truly want you to enjoy your new model!

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas 6200 Traxxas Way accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate McKinney, TX 75070 model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun Phone: 972-549-3000 abuse and/or neglect.
  • Page 4 If you have any questions, call Traxxas Customer Support at 1-888-TRAXXAS batteries. Make sure you understand how to use your LiPo batteries. Gearing: Opt. Gearing (1-888-872-9927) Outside the US +1-972-549-3000 or e-mail support@ aware that Traxxas shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, Battery: 3S 20C LiPo traxxas.com.
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never charge LiPo battery packs in series or parallel with this charger. • DO NOT exceed the battery manufacturer’s maximum recommended Charging packs in series or parallel may result in improper charger cell charge rate. recognition and an improper charging rate that may lead to overcharging, •...

  • Page 6: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Your model comes with a set of specialty metric tools. You’ll need to purchase other items, available from your hobby dealer, to operate and maintain your model. For more information on batteries, see Use the Right Supplied Tools and Equipment Batteries on page 12.

  • Page 7: Anatomy Of The Slash 4X4

    ANATOMY OF THE SLASH 4X4 Caster Block Battery Battery Steering Block Rear Camber Link Compartment Hold-Down Half Shaft Traxxas High-Current Front Connector Battery Suspension Arm Spur Gear Motor Front Shock Tower Rear Shock Tower Drive Shaft Chassis Shock Steering Servo...

  • Page 8: 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 9 RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 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 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM batteries offer high current handling and much greater resistance servos, made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim knobs to the “memory” effect. NiMH batteries generally allow higher on the face of the transmitter. Note: The Multi-Function knob To prevent loss of radio range capacity than NiCad batteries.
  • Page 11 (for optional use) Receiver cable Heat Sink (RX wire) Power Switch Battery Compartment EZ-Set Button (On/Off Button) ** Accessory sensor port for use with the Telemetry Expander Module (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) SLASH 4x4 • 11...
  • Page 12 Your transmitter uses charging. Do not leave the battery unattended while charging. For AA batteries. Use new faster charging, the optional Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus (part #2933) can alkaline batteries, or rechargeable batteries, charge at 4 amps to reduce charging time to only 45 minutes! It is...
  • Page 13 Traxxas Power Cell Battery Pack. Cheaply made battery packs do the post. Secure the battery not retain their performance characteristics after repeated uses hold-down with body clip in in high-powered electric applications.
  • Page 14 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER 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 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER 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 & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 2. Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on The farther you turn the knob, the more pronounced the effect the speed control (by pressing the EZ-Set button). Release the becomes.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    Low-Voltage Detection is DISABLED (not safe to use LiPo batteries). If VXL-3s Operation Traxxas High-Current the LED is solid green, then Low-Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED. To operate the speed control and test programming, place the vehicle on a stable...
  • Page 18 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Profile Selection 4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and reverse). (Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE) or red (Low- Patent-Pending Training To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward and 50% reverse (Profile Voltage Detection DISABLED).

  • Page 19: Driving Your Model

    RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS you can enjoy it for a long time to come. Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features to protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic speed • When using the supplied optional pinion for top-speed running, limit control).
  • Page 20 1. Drain the tires by spinning the tires at high speed to “sling” the water out. One way to do this is to make several high-speed passes on a flat, • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to dry surface (if possible).
  • Page 21 Label which wire is for which channel. 4. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp. 5. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2.8x8mm cap screws securely.

  • Page 22: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    Rear toe-in can be adjusted settings. The more progressive using accessory rear axle carriers, Traxxas Part #1952X. suspension settings help These can add or remove 1.5° reduce body roll (increased roll toe per side, for a total of 1 to stiffness), dive during braking, 4 degrees per side.
  • Page 23 (Learn more about adjusting the slipper If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS clutch in the sidebar.) (1-888-872-9927) (U.S.

  • Page 24: Maintaining Your Model

    • Steering: Over time, you may notice increased looseness in the steering Assembly installed into these holes to system. The tie rod ends may wear out from use (Traxxas Parts #2742 and limit dirt entry. Use Traxxas #5525). Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances.

  • Page 25: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS • Front Roll Center CAMBER GAIN Gearing Compatibility Chart: Front C-hub The chart below shows recommended To lower the roll center Slash 4x4 has provisions for adjusting the camber gain geometry of the gear combination ranges for your model. on the front suspension, front and rear suspension.
  • Page 26 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS GEARING LIPO BATTERIES One of the more significant advantages to your model’s transmission LiPo batteries are intended only for the most advanced users that are Velineon 3500 Specs is the extremely wide range of available gear ratios. Changing the educated on the risks associated with LiPo battery use.
  • Page 27 Do not remove the two screws that secure the shock tower. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, 7. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to remove the two screw pins that 30,000W, and 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list).
  • Page 28 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Rear differential: Refilling the differential: 1. Remove the two 3x20mm button-head screws that secure the 1. Remove the four 2.5x10mm screws from the differential case top bumper mount to diff case. and carefully pull the diff case halves apart. Work over a towel to collect any fluid that drips from the differential.

  • Page 29: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    Function knob) will not adjust the counterclockwise to its stop will eliminate all brake action). trim until it is moved back to its 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 30 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 31 3. Press SET. The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering Dual-Rate has been selected. Model Locking Unlock Press 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 32 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 33 Traxxas Link Module and the Traxxas When you equip your model The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store) gives you Link application, visit with sensors, the Traxxas Link complete control over the operation and tuning of your Traxxas model Traxxas.com.
  • Page 34 ’ 6200 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 140530 68086OM-N-EN-R00...

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