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  • Page 1 MODEL 5806 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION BEFORE YOU Thank you for purchasing the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor by Traxxas. This PROCEED Traxxas Support officially-licensed model captures the muscular looks and high- Traxxas support is with you every step of the performance driving experience of the full-size 411-horsepower way.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Traxxas materials to prevent serious damage to your model. Failure to follow All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate 1100 Klein Road these instructions will be considered abuse and/or neglect. your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun Plano, Texas 75074 for you and those around you.

  • Page 4: Batteries And Battery Charging

    Make sure you understand how to use your LiPo batteries. damage the ESC and void the 30-day warranty. 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 AND BATTERY CHARGING batteries in Traxxas products.

  • Page 5: Tools, Supplies And Required Equipment

    REQUIRED EQUIPMENT (sold separately) 7-cell NiMH battery pack with 4 AA alkaline NiMH battery charger* Traxxas High-Current Connector* batteries *Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images. RAPTOR • 5...
  • Page 6 Front Bumper Tower Transmission Rear Bumper Shock Pinion Gear (Oil Damper) Nerf Bar Spur Gear Turnbuckle (Front Camber Link) Traxxas High- Battery Slipper Clutch Current Connector Compartment Turnbuckle Suspension Arm (Rear) (Toe Link) Rear Shock Tower Steering Servo 6 • RAPTOR...

  • 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. 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 8: Radio System

    INTRODUCTION Frequency band - The radio frequency used by the transmitter to send signals to your model. This model operates on the 2.4GHz Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals direct-sequence spread spectrum. Traxxas Link ™...
  • Page 9 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM Trim - The fine-tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS servos, made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim knobs • For maximum range, always point the front of transmitter toward To prevent loss of radio range on the face of the transmitter.

  • Page 10: Electronic Speed Control

    Port Throttle Traxxas High-Current Trigger Connector (Male) to Battery Link Button Heat Sinks Power Switch Battery Compartment Set Button ** Accessory sensor port for use with TQi Docking Base (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) 10 • RAPTOR...

  • Page 11: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment The included charger can be used to charge the included battery pack. If the power indicator doesn’t is located in the base of the transmitter.

  • Page 12: Installing The Battery Pack

    When using the XL-5. The Traxxas connector’s gold-plated terminals with a large adapters, be careful not to down into the slots in the exceed the current rating of...
  • Page 13 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery. • Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio system. Remember, always turn the Weak batteries will limit the radio signal between the receiver and...
  • Page 14 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM Range-Testing the Radio System Before each running session with your model, you should range-test The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The Using Reverse: While driving, your radio system to ensure that it operates properly.

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Antenna

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 1. Press and hold the transmitter’s SET button as you switch Decreased Steering Sensitivity (Negative Exponential) transmitter on. The transmitter’s LED will flash red slowly. By turning the Multi-Function knob clockwise, the steering sensitivity To prevent loss of radio range Release the SET button of the model will be decreased.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL The XL-5 electronic speed control is equipped with built-in Low-Voltage XL-5 Setup Programming (Calibrating your ESC and transmitter) Detection. The Low-Voltage Detection circuitry constantly monitors the battery Read through all of the programming steps before you begin. If you get lost XL-5 Specifications voltage.
  • Page 17 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL avoid slamming the speed control from reverse to forward. On high-traction Selecting Training Mode (Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse) surfaces, this could result in transmission or driveline damage. 1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the Patent-Pending Training Mode 7.

  • Page 18: Driving Your Model

    Accelerate smoothly • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet conditions (avoiding full throttle starts), with most of the driving being done at higher speeds.
  • Page 19 4. Blow off the truck with compressed air (optional, but recommended). Wear safety the receiver box. Label which wire is for which channel. glasses when using compressed air. 4. Apply small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part 5. Remove the wheels from the truck. #1647) to the wire clamp (B).

  • Page 20: Adjusting Your Model

    ° ° -1.5 ° -1.5 ° ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might the two-hole pistons with a range of oil viscosities from 10W to 50W (available from need to make adjustments for better driving performance All of the toe links are installed your hobby shop).
  • Page 21 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Adjusting the Slipper Clutch four minutes before the battery dies, then change to a lower gear The model is equipped with an adjustable ratio. This temperature test assumes that the model is close to factory To achieve a good starting point for the slipper clutch, tighten slipper clutch which is built into the stock weight and operates freely with no excessive friction, dragging,...

  • Page 22: Maintaining Your Model

    If the bottom of the Inspect the vehicle for obvious damage or wear. Look for: shock is leaking, then it is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for 1. Cracked, bent, or damaged parts two shocks is part #2362.

  • Page 23: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    TRAXXAS LINK MODEL MEMORY clockwise 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 24 To delete a model: in your collection and simply turn them on and drive. With Traxxas Link At some point, you may wish to delete a model you no-longer drive...
  • Page 25 3. Press SET. The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering Dual Rate has been selected. Model Locking Press Unlock 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 26 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 27 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 28 MODEL 5806 owner s manual ’ 1100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 1-888-TRAXXAS 120213 KC1339-R01...

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