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Traxxas SLASH VXL 58076-21 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 58076-21 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL 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

    To-Win, Slash, Slash VXL, Velineon and ProGraphix are trademarks identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online or registered trademarks of at BuyTraxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping Traxxas.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. • Do not operate the charger in a cluttered space, or place objects Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, on top of the charger or battery.
  • Page 5 LiPo batteries. Be aware that Traxxas shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the installation and/or use of LiPo batteries in Traxxas models. If you have questions about LiPo battery usage, please consult with your local hobby dealer or contact the battery manufacturer.

  • Page 6: Anatomy Of The Slash Vxl

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

  • Page 7: 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 nose pliers Antenna nut...

  • 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 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 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics batteries offer high current handling and much greater resistance used in the VXL-3s electronic speed control detect overloading To prevent loss of radio range to the “memory”...
  • 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 VXL • 11...
  • Page 12 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 13 Secure resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector and optimize the charge the battery hold-down with is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
  • Page 14 (center) point of the steering channel. turn the transmitter off when system. Weak batteries will limit the radio signal between the Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely the battery pack is plugged receiver and the transmitter. Loss of the radio signal can cause turned off while adjusting steering trim.
  • 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 When reinstalling the antenna, first slide was engineered into your Traxxas cut the metal tip, and do not the antenna wire into the bottom of the model by helping you to maintain...

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    2. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the VXL-3s. (depending on low-voltage detection setting) Traxxas High-Current 3. Press and release the EZ-Set button to turn the VXL-3s on. If the LED is solid indicating the VXL-3s is on and at neutral (D).
  • Page 18 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Profile Selection The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and reverse). 4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green (Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE) Patented Training Mode To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward and 50% reverse (Profile or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED).

  • Page 19: Traxxas On-Board Audio

    TRAXXAS ON-BOARD AUDIO Your Slash Short-Course Race Calibrating the Sound Control Module Truck features the On-Board If the sounds from the control module do not Audio System that will play match your throttle input, then follow these steps realistic race engine sounds to recalibrate it.

  • Page 20: Driving Your Model

    DRIVING YOUR MODEL Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on • High-performance vehicles produce small vibrations that may driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on, loosen hardware over time. Frequently check wheel nuts and here are some important precautions to keep in mind.
  • Page 21 Do not use LiPo batteries in wet conditions. 1. Drain the tires by spinning the tires at high speed to “sling” the • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it water out. One way to do this is to make several high-speed to wet conditions such as rain.
  • Page 22 Label which wire is for which channel. reassembly. 4. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas • Velineon motor: After operating your model in wet or muddy part #1647) to the wire clamp (B).

  • Page 23: Adjusting Your Model

    ° ° ° ° -1.5 -1.5 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might to prolong seal life. The model’s ride height need to make adjustments for better driving performance can be adjusted by adding or removing the All of the toe links are installed clip-on, spring preload spacers.
  • Page 24 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Motor and Gearing Gearing Compatibility Chart Spur Gear One of the more significant advantages to your model’s The chart to the left shows a full To achieve a good starting transmission is the extremely wide range of available gear range of gear combinations.
  • Page 25 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Adjusting Gear Mesh Centering Your Servo If you have removed the servo horn from your model’s steering Incorrect gear mesh is the most common cause of Velineon 3500 Specs servo, or the servo has been removed for service or cleaning, the stripped spur gears.
  • Page 26 (part #3340). The optional heat sink cooling fan can assist in cooling the VXL- 3s in high current motor applications. If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927) (U.S. residents only) 26 • SLASH VXL...

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 16). 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 29 End Point settings. can be changed. This is especially handy if you operate multiple equipped with a built-in failsafe vehicles with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. function that returns the throttle...
  • Page 30 Model Lock 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 31 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 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 Real-Time Telemetry For more information The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on When you equip your model about the Traxxas Link Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning...
  • Page 34 ’ 6200 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 150430 58076-21-OM-EN-R00...

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