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Traxxas 4TEC DRIFT MUSTANG 105237-4 Owner's Manual

Traxxas 4TEC DRIFT MUSTANG 105237-4 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 105237-4 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 MODEL follow the procedures in this manual. ADJUSTING Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day YOUR MODEL to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. We truly want you to enjoy your new model!

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Technical support is available 7 days a week from 8:30am to 9:00pm central you wanted, then do not continue any further. Your hobby dealer time. Technical assistance is also available at Traxxas.com. You may also Internet absolutely cannot accept a model for return or exchange after it has e-mail customer support with your question at support@Traxxas.com.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate • Transmitter on First: Switch on your transmitter first before your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic All instructions and fun for you and those around you.

  • Page 5: Fire Hazard

    • ONLY use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. that have missing or unreadable labels, preventing you from ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a properly identifying the battery type and specifications.
  • Page 6 • Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs (before • Always proceed with caution and use good common sense at all charging). times. • ALWAYS unplug the charger and disconnect the battery when not in use. 6 • TRAXXAS...

  • Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    (on parts tree) see page 25 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, part #3437 • Side cutters and/or needle...

  • Page 8: Model Overview

    MODEL OVERVIEW Traxxas High-Current Connector Battery Compartment Steering Block Front Clipless Body Mount Spur Gear Rear Shock Tower Battery Hold-Down Front Suspension Arm Splitter Chassis Shock Rear Clipless Body Mount Motor Steering Servo Rear Camber Link Electronic Speed Control LED Light Pipe...

  • 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 efficiently than mechanical speed controls so that the batteries Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with run longer. An electronic speed control also has circuitry that Applying the Decals Traxxas Link Model Memory.
  • Page 11 Using the analogy of the garden hose, while current is the quantity of water flow in the hose, voltage corresponds to the pressure that is forcing the water through the hose. TRAXXAS • 11...

  • Page 12: Transmitter And Receiver

    TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the TQi 2.4GHz transmitter MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM XL-5 Wiring Diagram with Traxxas Link™ Model Memory. The transmitter has two Motor channels for controlling your throttle and steering. The receiver Antenna (Titan ®...

  • Page 13: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES The following chart lists available Traxxas batteries for your model: Your TQi 2.4GHz transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery LiPo Batteries with iD If the status LED doesn’t light compartment is located in the base of the transmitter.

  • Page 14: Installing The Battery Pack

    Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give. SETTING UP THE ANTENNA The receiver antenna has been set up and installed from the factory.
  • Page 15 Note: This only limits steering input by the user from the transmitter. Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) will still use the full steering range as intended. See page 21 for more information on drifting and the use of this setting.
  • Page 16 8. Once adjustments are made, turn off the receiver on your model, 3. When the transmitter and receiver’s LEDs turn solid green, the followed by the hand-held transmitter. system is bound and ready for use. Confirm that the steering and throttle operate properly before driving your model. 16 • TRAXXAS...
  • Page 17 Google Play™ and follow the on-screen directions to pair your commonly used on many Traxxas models to maintain stability and problem before operating device with the Traxxas Link Wireless Module and gain access to the make the model easier to drive on loose surfaces. your model again.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    (depending on Low-Voltage Detection setting), will turn off). After ten seconds, the motor indicating the XL-5 is on and at neutral (D). will beep twice and the LED will shine GREEN. Release the button. 3. Low-Voltage Detection is now ACTIVATED. 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

    • TSM will automatically countersteer to maintain • As TSM is working, you may notice that the front the drift angle. wheels will be turned more than your steering input. You may also hear TSM modulating the throttle. TRAXXAS • 21...

  • Page 22: Driving Precautions

    • The Titan Drift 550 21T motor will benefit from a short break-in period to ensure optimum performance and longer motor life. 22 • TRAXXAS...
  • Page 23 Do NOT use pressure washer • The Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter is not water resistant. Do not or other high-pressure water. Avoid directing water into the subject it to wet conditions such as rain.
  • Page 24 Be which channel. sure to wear eye protection when using spray aerosol cleaners. 4. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp. RECEIVER BOX: MAINTAINING A WATERTIGHT SEAL 5. Using double-sided adhesive foam tape, install the receiver into the box.

  • Page 25: Adjusting Your Model

    28-T 26-T 29-T 27-T for use with 55-T spur gear only for use with 62-T spur gear only for use with 70-T spur gear only † ‡ for use with 72-T spur gear only TRAXXAS • 25...
  • Page 26 For this type of driving, smaller pinion gears are recommended to reduce load on the motor. See the guide to the right. 26 • TRAXXAS...
  • Page 27 The steering links will need steer should be corrected any time the caster angle is adjusted. adjustment to correct the toe allignment. Use with 4 degrees Use with 10 degrees Use with 16 degrees of caster of caster of caster TRAXXAS • 27...
  • Page 28 Note: The front suspension arms are not adjustable and should not be trimmed or modified in any way. 28 • TRAXXAS...
  • Page 29 Molded screw bosses in the suspension arms allow you to adjust droop by using a 4mm set screw (part #4897, sold separately). Tightening the screw will decrease droop and allow you to tune the suspension for better stability when cornering. TRAXXAS • 29...

  • Page 30: Maintaining Your Model

    If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is part #2362. 11 11...

  • Page 31: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    The following items can be adjusted most easily using your mobile “negative exponential” and decrease steering sensitivity by making When the Multi-Function knob is set to device and the Traxxas Link application. All the features described the servo less responsive near neutral, with increasing sensitivity throttle trim, the transmitter remembers below may also be accessed using the MENU and SET buttons on as the servo nears the limits of its travel range.
  • Page 32 Note: Your transmitter is equipped with a Throttle Trim Seek amounts of steering travel are not required. mode to prevent accidental runaways. See the sidebar on page 31 for more information. 32 • TRAXXAS...
  • Page 33 3. Press MENU three times. The status LED will blink green four times repeatedly. Model Lock The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty 4. Press SET once. The status LED will blink green models (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, once repeatedly.
  • Page 34 Press SET to clear settings. LED will turn MENU and SET red LED blinks solid green. Transmitter is restored to default *Torque Control is a feature designed only for use with the power system in the Traxxas Funny Car Race Replica (Model #6907).
  • Page 35 Press SET Press MENU Press SET Press MENU 3 times Press SET Press/hold MENU servo to defaults TRAXXAS • 35 green LED blinks green LED blinks (x2) green LED blinks green LED blinks (x2) red LED blinks red LED blinks (x4)
  • Page 36 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 240717 105237-4-OM-EN-R00...

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