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  • Page 1 MODEL 37354-4 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 SYSTEM online at Traxxas.com/register. Thank you again for choosing Traxxas. We work hard every day to ensure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction T r a x x a s . c o m / r e g i s t e r ADJUSTING possible.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! To-Win, Rustler, BL-2s, and parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online ProGraphix are trademarks or An important warning about personal safety or avoiding at Traxxas.com.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate • Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and tubing to prevent short circuits.
  • Page 5 • ONLY use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. • ALWAYS use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a •...
  • Page 6 • Always proceed with caution and use good common sense at all • DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose the batteries to times. flame or other source of ignition. Toxic materials could be released. If eye or skin contact occurs, flush with water. 6 • RUSTLER BRUSHLESS...

  • Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    2.0mm “L” wrench 1.5mm “L” wrench 4-way wrench and shock pistons include in any RC toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, part #6468 (CA glue) REQUIRED EQUIPMENT • Hobby knife (sold separately) • Side cutters and/or needle...
  • Page 8 ANATOMY OF THE RUSTLER BRUSHLESS Half Shaft Rear Camber Link Electronic Speed Control Front Clipless Body Mount Steering Block Traxxas High-Current Battery Hold-Down Rear Shock Tower Caster Block Connector Rear Clipless Body Mount Toe Link Chassis Upper Chassis Plate Transmission...

  • Page 9: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed

    6. Turn on the radio system • See page 16 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. RUSTLER BRUSHLESS • 9...
  • Page 10 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INTRODUCTION power more efficiently than mechanical speed controls so that Your model includes the TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. When powered the batteries run longer. An electronic speed control also has Applying the Decals on, the TQ 2.4GHz will automatically locate and lock onto an...
  • Page 11 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Resistance - In an electrical sense, resistance is a measure of how 2-channel radio system - The TQ radio system, consisting of an object resists or obstructs the flow of current through it. the receiver, the transmitter, and the servos. The system uses To prevent loss of radio range, When flow is constricted, energy is converted to heat and is lost.
  • Page 12 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM BL-2s Wiring Diagram The transmitter has two channels: Channel one operates the Motor steering, and channel two operates the throttle. The receiver...
  • Page 13 Refer to the to avoid losing control. select. Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine Traxxas EZ-Peak iD Troubleshooting section on page 18 for more information on charger for safer charging and maximum battery life and performance.
  • Page 14 To reinstall the body: INSTALLING THE BODY 1. Position the body on the chassis. Align the front and rear latches Your Rustler Brushless includes an innovative latching system for Battery iD with the body mounts. securing the body to the chassis (body clips are not required).
  • Page 15 Secure, long-lasting, and easy to reduced radio range and under the black cap. grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your potential loss of control. battery has to give. 2. Insert the antenna tube into the mount...
  • Page 16 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another, Remember, always turn the the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds transmitter on first and off of turning on the transmitter.
  • Page 17 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Throttle reversing procedure: 6. When looking down at the 0° 0° Note: Throttle reversing is often times unnecessary on electric model, the front wheels Using Reverse: While driving, models, as issues with the throttle can usually be solved by...
  • Page 18 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance TQ 2.4GHz Binding Instructions The faster you drive your model, the more quickly it will near the For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must be Failsafe limit of radio range. At top speeds, models can cover anywhere electronically ‘bound.’...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    Battery connector: 2. Turn on the transmitter (with the throttle at neutral). indicating that Low-Voltage Detection is activated to prevent over-discharging of Traxxas iD® High-Current 3. Press and hold the EZ-Set button (A). The LED will first Connector LiPo batteries. LiPo batteries are intended only for the most advanced users that turn green and then red.
  • Page 20 Adjust the Throttle Trim to the middle “0” setting. then solid red and then begins blinking red (indicating the Profile numbers). 3. When the LED blinks red three times, release Green to Red to Off Three blinks Red the EZ-Set button. 20 • RUSTLER BRUSHLESS...

  • Page 21: Driving Your Model

    • The Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to speed and with repetitive hard acceleration.
  • Page 22 You do not need to lubricate the gears. • Motor: Remove the motor, clean with aerosol motor cleaner, and re-oil the bearings with lightweight motor oil. Be sure to wear eye protection when using spray aerosol cleaners. 22 • RUSTLER BRUSHLESS...
  • 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 2.5x8mm cap screws securely (D).. RUSTLER BRUSHLESS • 23...

  • Page 24: Adjusting Your Model

    5. Elevate the rear wheels of the model. Connect a fresh 7.2V battery pack to the speed control and turn on the ESC (see page 21). The servo will automatically jump to its center position. 24 • RUSTLER BRUSHLESS...
  • Page 25 Traxxas cannot recommend the Spur Gear use of other non-Traxxas wheels with different specifications. The diameter Fine Tuning the Shocks of the wheels is an innovative design, and there is a variety of different 20.40...

  • Page 26: Maintaining Your Model

    5. Check the mounting of the receiver and servo(s) and overtightening. If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it speed control. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is 6. Check the tightness of the wheel nuts with a wrench. part #2362.
  • Page 27 RUSTLER BRUSHLESS • 27...
  • Page 28 ’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 240529 37354-4-OM-EN-R00...

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