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Traxxas 58276-74 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 58276-74 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 MODEL read and follow the procedures in this manual. MAINTAINING Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day YOUR MODEL to assure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. We truly want you to enjoy your new model!

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement Ready-To-Race, Ready-To-Win, identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online Slash, Slash VXL, Velineon 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. • 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 • ONLY use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. identifying the battery type and specifications. ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a •...
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued from previous page) • While charging or discharging, ALWAYS place the battery (all (temperature greater than 110°F / 43°C), immediately disconnect types of batteries) in a fire retardant/fire proof container and on the battery from the charger and discontinue charging. a non-flammable surface such as concrete.

  • Page 7: Anatomy Of The Slash Vxl

    ANATOMY OF THE SLASH VXL Turnbuckle Battery Compartment Traxxas iD® High- Suspension Arm (Rear) (Toe Link) Current Connector Rear Shock Tower Steering Servo Turnbuckle Electronic Speed Slipper Clutch (Front Camber Link) Control (VXL-3s) Spur Gear Nerf Bar Shock (Oil Damper)

  • Page 8: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine Traxxas pack, with Traxxas High-Current connector* EZ-Peak® iD charger for safer charging, maximum Traxxas Power Cell LiPo iD® batteries are strongly recommended battery life, and performance for maximum performance and safer charging *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 Trim CH1 - Channel 1* † *Not used Accessory sensor ports for use with standard voltage/temperature and RPM VXL-3s ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL telemetry sensors (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) Multi-Function Knob Traxxas High-Current Sensor Expansion Connector (Male)
  • Page 13 Make certain you choose the correct type of charger for the batteries you of the battery pack installed in the model. Refer to the select. Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine Traxxas EZ-Peak iD Troubleshooting section on page 29 for more information on charger for safer charging and maximum battery life and performance.
  • Page 14 • Height with Part #5827X resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector options battery standoffs: is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
  • Page 15 (center) point of the steering channel. signal loss and resolve the Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely problem before operating turned off while adjusting steering trim. See page 17 for TSM RADIO SYSTEM RULES your model again.
  • 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 When reinstalling the antenna, first slide black wire, do not bend or was engineered into your Traxxas the antenna wire into the bottom of the cut the metal tip, and do not model by helping you to maintain...

  • 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

    RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS loosen hardware over time. Frequently check wheel nuts and Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features other screws on your vehicle to ensure that all hardware remains to protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic properly tightened.
  • Page 21 Do not use LiPo batteries in wet conditions. After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it 1. Drain the tires by spinning the tires at high speed to “sling” the to wet conditions such as rain.
  • Page 22 DRIVING YOUR MODEL 9. Additional Maintenance: Increase your frequency of disassembly, Receiver Installation inspection, and lubrication of the following items. This is 1. Always install the wires into the receiver box before installing the receiver. necessary after extended wet use or if the vehicle will not be used for an extended period of time (such as a week or longer).

  • Page 23: Adjusting Your Model

    ° ° ° ° -1.5 -1.5 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might with SAE-30W silicone oil. Use only 100% need to make adjustments for better driving performance. pure silicone shock oil to prolong seal life. All of the toe links are installed The model’s ride height can be adjusted on the truck so the left-hand...
  • Page 24 High-current LiPo batteries required and stopping. For this type of driving, smaller pinion gears are Not recommended recommended to reduce load on the motor. #58276-74 35+mph 40+mph 35+mph 50+mph 50+mph...
  • Page 25 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Adjusting Gear Mesh Centering Your Servo Incorrect gear mesh is the most common cause of If you have removed the servo horn from your model’s steering servo, Velineon 3500 Specs or the servo has been removed for service or cleaning, the servo must stripped spur gears.
  • Page 26 (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) 26 • SLASH VXL...

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29 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 30 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 31 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 SLASH VXL • 31...
  • Page 32 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 33 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 34 ’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 231012 58276-74-OM-EN-R00...

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