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Traxxas BIGFOOT N1 THE ORIGINAL MONSTER TRUCK Owner's Manual

Traxxas BIGFOOT N1 THE ORIGINAL MONSTER TRUCK Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 36034-1 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 R/C enthusiast, it’s important to read and ADJUSTING follow the procedures in this manual. YOUR MODEL Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day MAINTAINING to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. YOUR MODEL...

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement All rights reserved. Traxxas, identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online Ready-To-Race, Ready-To-Win, An important warning about personal safety or avoiding and ProGraphix are trademarks or at Traxxas.com.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate • Use Neutrally Timed Motors: For reverse use, the motors must have your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and 0°...
  • 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 • If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way, DO NOT charge, disposed of properly. discharge, or use the battery. • Always proceed with caution and use good common sense at all • Keep a Class D fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire. times. 6 • TRAXXAS...

  • Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    Turnbuckle wrench U-joint wrench model, but are a good idea to include in any R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, Part #6468 (CA glue) • Hobby knife • Side cutters and/or needle nose pliers • Phillips screwdriver...
  • Page 8 Arm (Front) Bulkhead Spur Gear Front Bumper Pinion Gear Steering Servo Antenna Mount Slipper Clutch Front Shock Tower Receiver Box Shock (Oil Damper) Front Body Mount Suspension Arm (Rear) LED Light Pipe Turnbuckle (Tie Rod) Camber Link 8 • TRAXXAS...

  • Page 9: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed

    6. Turn on the radio system • See page 15 Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first and off last. Look for the Quick Start logo at the bottom of Quick Start pages. TRAXXAS • 9...
  • Page 10 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INTRODUCTION LiPo - Abbreviation for Lithium Polymer. Rechargeable LiPo Your model includes the TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. When powered Applying the Decals battery packs are known for their special chemistry, which on, the TQ 2.4GHz will automatically locate and lock onto an...
  • Page 11 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics To prevent loss of radio range, are used in the ESC to detect overloading and overheating of the • Do not kink the receiver antenna wire. Kinks in the antenna wire do not kink or cut the black wire, transistor circuitry.
  • Page 12 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. XL-5 Wiring Diagram The transmitter has two channels: Channel one operates the Motor steering, and channel two operates the throttle. The receiver...
  • Page 13 INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your TQ 2.4GHz 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 14 XL-5. The Traxxas connector’s gold-plated terminals with large contact surfaces ensure positive current flow with the least amount of resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
  • Page 15 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery. • In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another, Make certain the model’s the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds receiver antenna is properly of turning on the transmitter.
  • Page 16 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM is wired correctly. Before attempting to reverse the throttle channel 6. When looking down at the 0° 0° using the procedure below, you should first recalibrate the speed model, the front wheels Using Reverse: While driving, control.
  • Page 17 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance TRANSMITTER LED CODES The faster you drive your model, the more quickly it will near the LED Color / Pattern Name Notes Fail-Safe limit of radio range. At top speeds, models can cover anywhere...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    After ten seconds, the motor 1700 Hz will beep twice and the LED will shine Thermal Protection GREEN. Release the button. Thermal Shutdown 3. Low-Voltage Detection is now ACTIVATED. Single Button Setup Low-Voltage Detection Yes (User Enabled) 18 • TRAXXAS...
  • Page 19 3. When the LED blinks RED TWICE, release the EZ-Set button. Release Solid 4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green (Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE) or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED). The model is ready to drive. TRAXXAS • 19...
  • Page 20 • Fast Blinking Green: The XL-5’s LED will blink fast green if the speed control is not receiving a signal. Make certain the speed control is properly plugged into the receiver and the transmitter is switched on. 20 • TRAXXAS...

  • Page 21: Driving Your Model

    The • The Titan 12T motor will benefit from a short break-in period higher voltage potential allows increased speed until the battery to ensure optimum performance and longer motor life. For the begins to become discharged. TRAXXAS • 21...
  • Page 22 Your driving habits will determine motor life with a wet motor. Do conditions. not submerge the motor under water. • The Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter is not water resistant. Do not • Do not gear the motor by temperature when running in wet subject it to wet conditions such as rain.
  • Page 23 Pull out all available antenna wiring from the receiver box. 8. Apply a small bead of silicone grease to the foam on the wire clamp (C). 9. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two TRAXXAS • 23 2.5x8mm cap screws securely (D).

  • Page 24: Adjusting Your Model

    The offsets and dimensions slipper clutch setting is 1/2 the turnbuckles to adjust the alignment. designed into the model’s wheels are intentional; therefore, Traxxas turn counterclockwise from cannot recommend the use of other non-Traxxas wheels with fully compressed.
  • Page 25 7. Be careful not to move the servo shaft when installing the servo effective during medium to high-speed operation. The gearbox is horn. Readjust the ESC as described in the “Adjusting the Speed specially vented to cool the motor. Control” section. TRAXXAS • 25...

  • Page 26: Maintaining Your Model

    If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it or suspension. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is 9. The steering servo saver will wear out over time. If the steering part #2362.
  • Page 27 ’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS Ford Motor Company Trademarks and Trade Dress used under 200315 36034-1-OM-EN-R03 license to Traxxas.

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