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Traxxas STAMPEDE 4x4 VXL BRUSHLESS 67086-1 Owner's Manual

Traxxas STAMPEDE 4x4 VXL BRUSHLESS 67086-1 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 67086-1 owner s manual ’...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Traxxas models are about experiencing total performance and satisfaction, not just with your model, but also with the company that Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to ADJUSTING THE stands behind it.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas 6250 Traxxas Way accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. McKinney, TX 75070 model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, Phone: 972-549-3000 abuse and/or neglect.
  • Page 4 • Children should have responsible adult supervision when charging and affect the skill level of the of the installation and/or use of LiPo batteries in Traxxas models. If you handling batteries. model. See chart below.

  • Page 5: 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...

  • Page 6: Anatomy Of The Stampede 4X4 Vxl

    (Toe Link) Front Body Mount Battery Hold-Down Turnbuckle (Rear Camber Link) Front Chassis Suspension Arm Battery Drive Rear Body Mount Shaft Traxxas High-Current Shock Guard Connector Spur Gear Front Shock Tower Front Bumper Receiver Wheelie Bar Shock Steering (Oil Damper)

  • 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: Power System

    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 9 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 10 (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) 10 • STAMPEDE 4x4 VXL...
  • Page 11 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 12 Battery iD Install the battery pack with the Your model’s included battery battery wires facing the rear pack is equipped with Traxxas of the model. Insert the tabs Battery iD. This exclusive feature allows Traxxas battery of the battery hold-down into...
  • Page 13 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM • Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio system. counterclockwise all the way to the left (default position), expo is Weak batteries will limit the radio signal between the receiver...
  • Page 14 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 7. Gently operate the throttle trigger to ensure that you have TQi Binding Instructions forward and reverse operation, and that the motor stops when For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must be Using Reverse: While driving, the throttle trigger is at neutral.
  • Page 15 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM Normal Steering Sensitivity (0% exponential) SETTING UP THE ANTENNA In this illustration, the steering servo’s travel (and with it, the The receiver antenna has been set up To prevent loss of radio steering motion of the model’s front wheels) corresponds precisely and installed from the factory.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    Battery connector: unplug the battery, wait a few seconds, plug the battery back in, and Traxxas High-Current To verify the Low-Voltage Detection setting: start over. Connector 1. Turn on the transmitter (with the throttle at neutral).
  • Page 17 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 18 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 19: Driving Your Model

    RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS poor performance and broken parts. Take care of your model so that Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features to you can enjoy it for a long time to come. protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic speed •...
  • Page 20 LiPo batteries in wet conditions. After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to 1. Drain the tires by spinning the tires at high speed to “sling” the water wet conditions such as rain.
  • Page 21 8. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas screwdriver. To prevent corrosion and assure maximum bearing life, part #1647) to the foam on the wire clamp (C).

  • Page 22: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    Rear toe-in can be adjusted height and firmer, more using accessory rear axle carriers, Traxxas Part #1952X. progressive suspension These can add or remove 1.5° settings. The more toe per side, for a total of 1 to...
  • Page 23 If you have removed the servo horn from your model’s steering servo, or the servo has been removed for service or cleaning, the servo must If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at be re-centered prior to installation of the servo horn or installation of 1-888-TRAXXAS the servo in the model.

  • Page 24: Maintaining Your Model

    • Steering: Over time, you may notice increased looseness in the steering Part #2743 (sold separately). system. The tie rod ends may wear out from use (Traxxas Parts #2742 and #5525). Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances.

  • Page 25: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Gearing Compatibility Chart: • Front Roll Center CAMBER GAIN The chart below shows 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 26 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 Velineon 3500 Specs (150°F) and/or the motor is too hot to touch (200°F), your model is motors.
  • Page 27 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 28 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 29: Tq Advanced Tuning Guide

    TRAXXAS LINK MODEL MEMORY counterclockwise 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 30 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Model Lock 4. Press SET. The status LED will blink green in single-flash intervals. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models 5. Press SET once. The status LED will blink red once repeatedly. Failsafe (receivers) in its memory.
  • Page 31 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 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 Module and the Traxxas When you equip your model The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store) gives you Link application, visit with sensors, the Traxxas Link complete control over the operation and tuning of your Traxxas model Traxxas.com.
  • Page 34 ’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 141001 67086-1-OM-N-EN-R00...

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