Traxxas BANDIT Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 MODEL 24054-61 MODEL 36054-61 MODEL 37054-61 owner s manual ’...
- Page 2 CONTROL follow the procedures in this manual. DRIVING YOUR Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day MODEL to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. We truly want you to enjoy your new model!
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Page 3: Before You Proceed
Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! Ready-To-Race, Ready-To-Win, parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online Rustler, Bandit, Stampede, and An important warning about personal safety or avoiding at Traxxas.com. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate • Use Neutrally Timed Motors: For reverse use, the motors must have your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and 0°... -
Page 5: Fire Hazard
• ONLY use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. protection circuit, batteries that have been altered from original ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a manufacturer configuration, or batteries that have missing or balance adapter port to charge LiPo batteries. - Page 6 • If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way, DO NOT charge, • Always proceed with caution and use good common sense at all discharge, or use the battery. times. • Keep a Class D fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire. 6 • TRAXXAS...
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Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment
NiMH battery charger* Traxxas High-Current Connector* REQUIRED EQUIPMENT (sold separately) Traxxas recommends genuine Traxxas iD® batteries and chargers for safer charging, maximum battery life, and performance. 4 AA alkaline batteries *Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images. †Gear selection varies by model... - Page 8 Arm (Front) Bulkhead Spur Gear Front Bumper Pinion Gear Steering Servo Slipper Clutch Antenna Mount Front Shock Tower Receiver Box Shock Front Body Mount (Oil Damper) Suspension Arm (Rear) LED Light Pipe Turnbuckle (Tie Rod) Camber Link 8 • TRAXXAS...
- Page 9 Pinion Gear Front Shock Tower Spur Gear LED Light Slipper Clutch Shock Pipe Receiver Box (Oil Damper) Antenna Mount Suspension Arm (Rear) Steering Servo Turnbuckle (under Upper Chassis Plate) (Tie Rod) Camber Link Servo Saver (not visible) TRAXXAS • 9...
- Page 10 ANATOMY OF THE BANDIT Half Shaft Electronic Speed Upper Chassis Plate Camber Link Control (XL-5) Battery Hold-Down Wing Mount Hole Chassis Suspension Arm (Front) Battery Rear Compartment Body Mount Motor Front (Titan 12T) Body Mount Transmission Front Bumper Pinion Gear...
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Page 11: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed
6. Turn on the radio system • See page 17 Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first and off last. Look for the Quick Start logo at the bottom of Quick Start pages. TRAXXAS • 11... - Page 12 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INTRODUCTION LiPo - Abbreviation for Lithium Polymer. Rechargeable LiPo Your model includes the TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. When powered battery packs are known for their special chemistry, which Applying the Decals on, the TQ 2.4GHz will automatically locate and lock onto an...
- Page 13 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics • Do not kink the receiver antenna wire. Kinks in the antenna wire are used in the ESC to detect overloading and overheating of the To prevent loss of radio range, will reduce range.
- Page 14 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. XL-5 Wiring Diagram The transmitter has two channels: Channel one operates the Motor steering, and channel two operates the throttle. The receiver...
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Page 15: Transmitter Batteries
TRANSMITTER BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your TQ 2.4GHz 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 16: Installing The Battery Pack
Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas 2. Insert the antenna tube into the mount connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give. - Page 17 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery. • In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another, Make certain the model’s the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds receiver antenna is properly of turning on the transmitter.
- Page 18 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM is wired correctly. Before attempting to reverse the throttle channel 6. When looking down at the 0° 0° using the procedure below, you should first recalibrate the speed model, the front wheels Using Reverse: While driving, control.
- Page 19 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM TRANSMITTER LED CODES to see and control the model. Most drivers will struggle to see and drive their model at distances farther than a football field (300+ LED Color / Pattern Name Notes Fail-Safe feet). At greater distances, you could lose sight of your model and...
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Page 20: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control
After ten seconds, the motor Thermal Protection will beep twice and the LED will shine Thermal Shutdown GREEN. Release the button. Single Button Setup 3. Low-Voltage Detection is now ACTIVATED. Low-Voltage Detection Yes (User Enabled) 20 • TRAXXAS... - Page 21 3. When the LED blinks RED TWICE, release the EZ-Set button. Release Solid 4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green (Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE) or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED). The model is ready to drive. TRAXXAS • 21...
- Page 22 • Fast Blinking Green: The XL-5’s LED will blink fast green if the speed control is not receiving a signal. Make certain the speed control is properly plugged into the receiver and the transmitter is switched on. 22 • TRAXXAS...
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Page 23: Driving Your Model
The • The Titan 12T motor will benefit from a short break-in period higher voltage potential allows increased speed until the battery to ensure optimum performance and longer motor life. For the begins to become discharged. TRAXXAS • 23... - Page 24 Your driving habits will determine motor life with a wet motor. Do not submerge the motor under water. • The Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter is not water resistant. Do not • Do not gear the motor by temperature when running in wet subject it to wet conditions such as rain.
- Page 25 Pull out all available antenna wiring from the receiver box. 8. Apply a small bead of silicone grease to the foam on the wire clamp (C). 9. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2.5x8mm cap screws securely (D). TRAXXAS • 25...
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Page 26: Adjusting Your Model
The offsets and dimensions slipper clutch setting is 1/2 For increased stability, add 1°-2° of toe in to each front wheel. Use designed into the model’s wheels are intentional; therefore, Traxxas turn counterclockwise from the turnbuckles to adjust the alignment. - Page 27 Does Not Fit 7.13 7.78 8.07 8.44 this gearing is not recommended for off-road or repetitive starting 6.89 7.53 7.80 8.16 and stopping. 6.67 7.28 7.55 7.90 TRAXXAS • 27...
- Page 28 6. Turn off the power to the model followed by the transmitter. The servo horn is now ready to be installed. 7. Be careful not to move the servo shaft when installing the servo horn. Readjust the ESC as described in the “Adjusting the Speed Control” section. 28 • TRAXXAS...
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Page 29: Maintaining Your Model
If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it 8. Check for any loose screws in the chassis structure is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is or suspension. part #2362. - Page 30 ’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 230406 24054-36054-37054-61-OM-EN-R01...