1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Traxxas Manuals
  4. Motorized Toy Car
  5. DRAG SLASH MUSTANG 5.0
  6. Owner's manual

Traxxas DRAG SLASH MUSTANG 5.0 Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
MODEL 94046-4
owner
s manual
'

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Traxxas DRAG SLASH MUSTANG 5.0

Summary of Contents for Traxxas DRAG SLASH MUSTANG 5.0

  • Page 1 MODEL 94046-4 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 ADJUSTING THE Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day with the company that stands behind it. ELECTRONIC SPEED...

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement Race, Ready-To-Win, Slash, Drag identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online Slash, Magnum 272R, Velineon and ProGraphix are trademarks at Traxxas.com.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    BELOW TEXT HAS BEEN UPDAT Kent wants maintenance text t 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,...
  • Page 5 ALWAYS use a • ONLY use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. DO NOT use ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a balance a non-Traxxas charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued from previous page) • While charging or discharging, ALWAYS place the battery (all • DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose the batteries to types of batteries) in a fire retardant/fire proof container and on flame or other source of ignition. Toxic materials could be released. a non-flammable surface such as concrete.
  • Page 7 ANATOMY OF THE DRAG SLASH Battery Hold-Down Toe Link Front Shock Tower Battery Compartment Rear Shock Tower Front Camber Link Slipper Clutch Chassis Electronic Speed Control Shock Spur Gear Pinion Gear Front Body Mount Transmission Wheelie Bar Front Bumper Antenna Mount Motor Front Suspension Arm Receiver Box...

  • Page 8: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    4 AA alkaline batteries battery pack, with Traxxas High-Current connector Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine Traxxas Power Cell LiPo iD® batteries are strongly recommended Traxxas EZ-Peak® iD charger for safer charging, for maximum performance and safer charging maximum battery life, and performance *Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images.

  • 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 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION synch with each other. The VXL-3s electronic speed control is Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with optimized to virtually eliminate cogging. 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 Connector (Male) Sensor Expansion...
  • Page 13 Make certain you choose the correct type of charger for the batteries you light does not indicate the charge level select. Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine Traxxas EZ-Peak iD of the battery pack installed in the model. Refer to the charger for safer charging and maximum battery life and performance.
  • Page 14 It is possible model. Insert the tabs of the battery resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector to fit slightly taller batteries in hold-down into the slots in the rear is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
  • Page 15 (center) point of the steering channel. Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely turned off while adjusting steering trim. See page 17 for TSM Stop immediately at the first adjustments.
  • Page 16 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM Range-Testing the Radio System The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The Before each running session with your model, you should range-test Using Reverse: While driving, adjustment should be checked before running the model in case of your radio system to ensure that it operates properly.
  • Page 17 Take care not to steering trim. crimp the antenna wire. Slide the crimp For more information, visit Traxxas.com/tsm. nut over the antenna tube and screw it Antenna TSM MODES onto the antenna post. Use the supplied...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    Battery connector: Verify that Low-Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED: trigger to the full reverse and hold it there (C). Traxxas High-Current 6. When the LED blinks GREEN ONCE, programming is 1. Turn on the transmitter (with the throttle at neutral). Connector complete.
  • Page 19 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Profile Selection 4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green (Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE) The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and reverse). or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED). The model is ready to drive. Patented Training Mode To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward and 50% reverse (Profile Note: If you missed the mode you wanted, keep the EZ-Set button pressed...

  • Page 20: Driving Your Model

    Most no-prep racing is done with 2-cell LiPo batteries. Your Drag using the high-speed pinion). Slash was designed and optimized to use the Traxxas 2s 7600 LiPo Wheelie Bar battery for maximum current output. It is available as part #2869X.
  • Page 21 For more information about fine tuning your Drag Slash, see the “Adjusting Your Model” section on page 25 of this manual or visit Traxxas.com/dragslash and click on the Support link. DRAG SLASH • 21...
  • Page 22 Do not use LiPo batteries in wet conditions. • Keep the VXL-3s cool. Get plenty of airflow across the ESC heat • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it sinks. to wet conditions such as rain.
  • Page 23 DRIVING YOUR MODEL Motor Precautions 7. As a precautionary step, remove the sealed receiver box • Velineon motor life can be greatly reduced in mud and water. If the cover. While unlikely, humidity or tiny amounts of moisture or motor gets excessively wet or submerged, use very light throttle condensation may enter the receiver box during wet running.
  • Page 24 DRIVING YOUR MODEL RECEIVER BOX: MAINTAINING A WATERTIGHT SEAL 5. Install the wire clamp and tighten the Removing and Installing Radio Gear two 2.5x8mm cap screws securely. The unique design of the receiver box allows the removal and 6. Using double-sided adhesive foam tape, installation of the receiver without losing the ability to maintain a install the receiver into the box and plug watertight seal in the box.

  • Page 25: Adjusting Your Model

    ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might Fine Tuning the Shocks need to make adjustments for better driving performance. The four shocks on the model greatly All of the toe links are installed influence its handling. Whenever you rebuild on the truck so the left-hand Adjusting the Toe-in your shocks or make any changes to the...
  • Page 26 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Motor and Gearing Gearing Compatibility Chart Spur Gear The model is equipped with the Magnum 272R Transmission. One The chart to the left shows a full of the more significant advantages to the 272R transmission is the range of gear combinations.
  • Page 27 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Adjusting the Slipper Clutch Tuning the Pro Series Magnum 272R™ Transmission The model is equipped Sealed Differential Velineon 3500 Specs with an adjustable The differential is sealed to maintain consistent long-term Type: slipper clutch that is performance. Changing the oil in the differential with either lower Sensorless brushless built into the large spur or higher viscosity oil will vary the performance characteristics...
  • Page 28 (part #3340). The optional heat sink cooling fan can assist in cooling the VXL-3s in high current motor applications. If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927) (U.S. residents only) 28 • DRAG SLASH...

  • Page 29: Maintaining Your Model

    If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it 7. Check the operation of the radio system, especially the is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is condition of the batteries. 8. Check for any loose screws in the chassis structure part #2362.

  • Page 30: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    (set to The Multi-Function knob can be set to control Throttle Sensitivity. Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) by default, see page 17). Accessing Throttle Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity, but...
  • Page 31 This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. to its last saved neutral position in caused by the servo moving steering or throttle linkages (in the case Multiple Settings and the Multi-Function Knob the event of a signal loss.
  • Page 32 Model Lock 7. Press SET. The LED will blink rapidly green. The memory is now locked. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode. (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, Traxxas Link Note: To unlock a memory, press SET twice at step 5.
  • Page 33 Transmitter is restored to default Press C onfirm Deletion Delete Model *Torque Control is a feature designed only for use with the power system in the Traxxas Funny Car Race Replica (Model #6907). Two Blinks Green One Blink Red DRAG SLASH • 33...
  • Page 34 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE MENU TREE FORMULAS Set Multi-Function 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 35 Traxxas Link the Traxxas Link Wireless The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on Real-Time Telemetry Module and the Traxxas Link Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning application, visit Traxxas.
  • Page 36 ’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS Ford Motor Company Trademarks and Trade Dress used under 230315 94046-4-OM-EN-R00 license to Traxxas.

This manual is also suitable for:

94046-4

Table of Contents