Traxxas SLEDGE Owner's Manual page 22

22 • SLEDGE
DRIVING YOUR MODEL
• Differentials: Remove, disassemble, clean, and re-grease the
differential components. Use a light coating of Traxxas high-
performance grease (part #5041) on the metal gear teeth. Refer
to your exploded view diagrams for help with disassembly and
reassembly.
• Motor: After operating your model in wet or muddy conditions,
remove the motor and clean any mud or dirt from the bearings.
To prevent corrosion and ensure maximum bearing life, lubricate
the bearings with a light oil (available at your local hobby store).
Following these steps will extend motor life and maintain peak
performance. Be sure to wear eye protection when using spray
aerosol cleaners.
RECEIVER BOX:
MAINTAINING A WATERTIGHT SEAL
Removing and Installing Radio Gear
The unique design of the receiver box allows the removal and
installation of the receiver without losing the ability to maintain a
watertight seal in the box. The patented wire clamp feature gives you
the ability to also install aftermarket radio systems and maintain the
watertight features of the receiver box.
Removing the Receiver
1. To remove the cover, remove the four 3x10m button-head cap
screws.
2. To remove the receiver from the box, simply lift it out and set to the
side. The antenna wire is still inside the clamp area and cannot be
removed yet.
3. Remove the wire clamp by removing the two 2.5x10mm cap screws.
4. Unplug the servo cables from the receiver and remove the receiver.
Receiver Installation
Note: Always install the wires into the box before installing the receiver.
1. Feed the antenna wire, ESC wire, and servo wire through the
receiver box cover and into the receiver box.
2. Label which wire is for which channel.
The excess wire will be bundled inside the
receiver box.
3. Using double-sided adhesive foam tape,
install the receiver into the receiver box.
Note: For best performance, it is
recommended that the receiver be installed
in the original orientation as shown.
4. Plug the wires into the receiver (A). Refer
to page 11 for the wiring diagram.
5. Make sure the box light pipe is aligned
with the receiver LED and the o-ring
is properly seated in the groove in the
receiver box so that the cover will not
pinch it or damage it in any way.
6. Install the receiver box cover (B). Tighten
the four 3x10mm button-head cap screws
securely.
7. Arrange the wires neatly using the wire guides in the cover (B).
8. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part #1647) to the
wire clamp (C).
9. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2.5x10mm cap screws
securely.
10. Inspect the cover to make sure that the o-ring seal is not visible.
A A
B B
C C