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Traxxas RUSTLER 4x4 VXL BRUSHLESS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 67076-4 owner s manual ’...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RADIO AND satisfaction, not just with your model, but also with the company that VELINEON BRUSHLESS Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to stands behind it. POWER SYSTEM assure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Rustler, Rustler 4x4 VXL, Velineon, identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online and ProGraphix are trademarks at Traxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping and handling...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. • Transmitter on First: Switch on your transmitter first before Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic All instructions and safe, and fun for you and those around you.
  • Page 5 LiPos. on the risks associated with LiPo battery use. Traxxas does not • Store and transport your battery pack(s) in a cool dry place.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued from previous page) • REMOVE flammable items and combustible materials from the • Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs (before charging). charging area. • ALWAYS unplug the charger and disconnect the battery when not •...

  • Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, Part #6468 (CA glue) Optional pinion gear Preload spacers and shock pistons Foam battery spacer block •...

  • Page 8: Anatomy Of The Rustler 4X4 Vxl

    ANATOMY OF THE RUSTLER 4X4 VXL Rear Camber Link Battery Hold-Down Steering Block Caster Block Half Shaft Battery Compartment Chassis Spur Gear Front Traxxas High-Current Drive Suspension Arm Connector Shaft Wheelie Bar Front Shock Tower Front Bumper Shock (Oil Damper)

  • Page 9: 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 10: Radio And

    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 11 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 12 Steering CH1 - Channel 1* † Trim *Not used Accessory sensor ports for use with standard voltage/temperature and RPM telemetry sensors (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) VXL-3s ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Multi-Function Knob Traxxas High-Current Sensor Expansion Connector (Male)
  • Page 13 Traxxas High-Current Connector is required. green, check the polarity of Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly recommended for maximum the batteries. If you see any performance and safer charging. The following chart lists all the available...
  • Page 14 Swing the battery hold-down towards the chassis and snap Traxxas recommended (lock) the end into the front hold-down retainer. Do not connect the battery packs are equipped battery pack yet. with Traxxas Battery iD. This exclusive feature allows Traxxas battery chargers (sold separately) to automatically recognize connected battery...
  • Page 15 Function knob controls Traxxas Stability Management (TSM). 8. Once adjustments are made, turn off the receiver on your For more detail on TSM, refer to page 17.
  • Page 16 Traxxas model Once stopped, return the to position yourself in the middle of the truck’s running area, not throttle trigger to neutral.
  • Page 17 Do not bend or kink the antenna wire! See the sidebar for more information. Do not shorten the antenna tube. SELF RIGHTING Your model is equipped with Traxxas Self Righting that will allow you to automatically return it to an upright position after a rollover.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    5. Press SET to clear settings. The LED will turn solid green and the Battery connector: is disabled. Be certain to activate Low-Voltage Detection if you install transmitter is restored to default. Traxxas High-Current a LiPo battery in your model. Never use LiPo batteries while Low- Connector VXL-3s Setup Programming (Calibrating your ESC and transmitter) Voltage Detection is disabled.
  • Page 19 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Operation VXL-3s Profile Selection To operate the speed control and test programming, place the The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, vehicle on a stable block or stand so that all of the drive wheels are and reverse).
  • Page 20 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Selecting Training Mode • Fast Blinking Red: Thermal Shutdown Protection Stage 1. If the motor has lower than normal power and the VXL-3s (Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse) Patented Training Mode is hot, the VXL-3s has entered Stage 1 Thermal Shutdown (Profile #3) reduces forward 1.

  • Page 21: Driving Your Model

    RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS • Use good, common sense whenever you are driving your model. Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features to Intentionally driving in an abusive and rough manner will only result in protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic speed poor performance and broken parts.
  • Page 22 Do not allow mud to collect on the motor or pack around the motor. • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet conditions such as rain.
  • Page 23 8. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part #1647) to the foam Removing the Receiver on the wire clamp (C).

  • Page 24: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    You should be able to Front: 1-degree negative camber each side carriers, Traxxas Part #1952X. run a fresh strip of paper through the gears without binding them. Rear: 1-degree negative camber each side These can add or remove 1.5°...
  • Page 25 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS The suspension of your Experiment with different springs and shock oils to find what works model has been set up best for your current track conditions. To achieve a good starting for off-road performance Centering Your Servo point for the slipper clutch (position 2 on the front If you have removed the servo horn from your model’s steering servo,...

  • Page 26: Maintaining Your Model

    Assembly • Steering: Over time, you may notice increased looseness in the steering system. The tie rod ends may wear out from use (Traxxas Parts #2742 and #5525). Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances. • Shocks: Keep the oil level in the shocks full. Use only 100% pure 4x14 BCS silicone shock oil to prolong the life of the seals.

  • Page 27: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Gearing Compatibility Chart: The chart below shows • Front Roll Center CAMBER GAIN Front C-hub recommended gear combination To lower the roll center on the Your model has provisions for adjusting the camber gain geometry of the ranges for your model.
  • Page 28 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS When using higher gear ratios, it is important to monitor the TEMPERATURES AND COOLING temperatures of the battery and motor. If the battery is extremely hot Monitoring temperatures will extend the lives of the batteries and Always use the proper length (150°F) and/or the motor is too hot to touch (200°F), your model is motors.
  • Page 29 The rear differential is filled with grease, but can also be tuned with silicone differential oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, 30,000W, and 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list). The...
  • Page 30 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 31: Tq 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 17). 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 32 This is especially handy if you operate multiple equipped with a built-in failsafe This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding vehicles with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. function that returns the throttle...
  • Page 33 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 34 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 35 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 36 Real-Time Telemetry For more information about the Traxxas Link The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on When you equip your model Wireless Module and the Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning...
  • Page 38 ’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 200529 67076-4-OM-EN-R06...

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