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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 to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL...
Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! Ready-To-Race, Ready-To-Win, parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online and ProGraphix are trademarks An important warning about personal safety or avoiding at Traxxas.com.
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°...
• ONLY use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. protection circuit, batteries that have been altered from original ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a manufacturer configuration, or batteries that have missing or balance adapter port to charge LiPo batteries.
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• If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way, DO NOT charge, • Always proceed with caution and use good common sense at all discharge, or use the battery. times. 6 • TRAXXAS...
7-cell iD NiMH battery pack with NiMH battery charger with iD* Traxxas iD High-Current Connector* REQUIRED EQUIPMENT (sold separately) Use genuine Traxxas iD® batteries and chargers for safer charging, maximum battery life, and performance. 4 AA alkaline USB-C power adapter and cable batteries (see page 13 for more information) *Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images.
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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...
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. TRAXXAS • 9...
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TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INTRODUCTION LiPo - Abbreviation for Lithium Polymer. Rechargeable LiPo Your model includes the TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. When powered battery packs are known for their special chemistry, which Applying the Decals on, the TQ 2.4GHz will automatically locate and lock onto an...
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TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics • Do not kink the receiver antenna wire. Kinks in the antenna wire are used in the ESC to detect overloading and overheating of the To prevent loss of radio range, will reduce range.
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TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. XL-5 Wiring Diagram MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM The transmitter has two channels: Channel one operates the Motor steering, and channel two operates the throttle. The receiver...
Make sure rechargeable batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab are fully charged according to the Connect a Traxxas iD NiMH battery to the and sliding the door open. manufacturer’s instructions. charger to begin charging.
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USB-C source. To ensure the maximum charge rate, use a USB-C power source rated at 45 watts (capable of 2.25 amps at 20 volts). Traxxas USB-C AC Power Adapter (part #2912) and Power Cable (part #2916) are designed to deliver the full 4-amp charge output from the charger.
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.
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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...
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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.
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TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM TRANSMITTER LED CODES to see and control the model. Most drivers will struggle to see and drive their model at distances farther than a football field (300+ LED Color / Pattern Name Notes Fail-Safe feet). At greater distances, you could lose sight of your model and...
After ten seconds, the motor Thermal Protection will beep twice and the LED will shine Thermal Shutdown GREEN. Release the button. Single Button Setup 3. Low-Voltage Detection is now ACTIVATED. Low-Voltage Detection Yes (User Enabled) TRAXXAS • 19...
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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. 20 • TRAXXAS...
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• 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. TRAXXAS • 21...
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. 22 • TRAXXAS...
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Your driving habits will determine motor life with a wet motor. Do 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.
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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). 24 • TRAXXAS...
The offsets and dimensions slipper clutch setting is 1/2 For increased stability, add 1°-2° of toe in to each front wheel. Use designed into the model’s wheels are intentional; therefore, Traxxas turn counterclockwise from the turnbuckles to adjust the alignment.
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7. Be careful not to move the servo shaft when installing the servo during medium to high-speed operation. The gearbox is specially horn. Readjust the ESC as described in the “Adjusting the Speed vented to cool the motor. Control” section. 26 • TRAXXAS...
If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it 8. Check for any loose screws in the chassis structure is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is or suspension. part #2362.
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’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS Ford Motor Company Trademarks and Trade Dress used under 230920 36034-8-OM-EN-R00 license to Traxxas.
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