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Traxxas RUSTLER 37254-8 Owner's Manual

Traxxas RUSTLER 37254-8 Owner's Manual

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MODEL 24254-8
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MODEL 37254-8
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  • Page 1 MODEL 24254-8 MODEL 36254-8 MODEL 37254-8 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 R/C enthusiast, it’s important to read and ELECTRONIC SPEED follow the procedures in this manual. CONTROL Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day DRIVING YOUR to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. MODEL...

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    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 Rustler, Bandit, Stampede, and 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 • 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 DO NOT exceed the maximum manufacturer recommended charge rate. • ONLY use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a • DO NOT attempt to charge batteries that have an internal charge balance adapter port to charge LiPo batteries.
  • Page 6 • 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...

  • Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    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 15 for more information) *Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images.
  • Page 8 Front Clipless Body Mount Rear Clipless Body Mount Front Bumper Antenna Mount Battery Compartment Pinion Gear Front Shock Tower Spur Gear Receiver Box Steering Servo Shock Slipper Clutch LED Light Pipe Rear Suspension Front Camber Link Front Suspension 8 • TRAXXAS...
  • Page 9 Front Clipless Body Mount Motor Front Suspension Arm Transmission Front Bumper Pinion Gear Front Shock Tower Antenna Mount Spur Gear Receiver Box Shock Slipper Clutch Steering Servo LED Light Pipe Battery Compartment Rear Suspension Front Camber Link TRAXXAS • 9...
  • Page 10 Half Shaft Rear Camber Link Electronic Speed Control Chassis Rear Shock Tower Battery Hold-Down Front Body Mount Rear Body Mount Traxxas High-Current Connector Upper Chassis Plate Motor Front Suspension Arm Transmission Front Bumper Pinion Gear Front Shock Tower Antenna Mount...

  • Page 11: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed

    6. Turn on the radio system • See page 19 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 • 11...
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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...
  • Page 15 Connect a Traxxas iD NiMH battery to the If you use rechargeable batteries 2. Install the batteries in the correct orientation as indicated in charger to begin charging.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLING THE BODY (STAMPEDE) INSTALLING THE BODY (RUSTLER) To remove the body for chassis access: To remove the body for chassis access: 1. Reach beneath the truck body and pull the latches toward the 1. Reach beneath the truck body and pull the latches toward the...
  • Page 18 Do not shorten the with large contact surfaces ensure positive current flow with the least antenna tube. See the side bar for amount of resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas more information. Correct connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
  • Page 19 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 20 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM is wired correctly. Before attempting to reverse the throttle channel 6. When looking down using the procedure below, you should first recalibrate the speed at the model, the front Using Reverse: While driving, control. Refer to “XL-5 Setup Programming” on page 22.
  • Page 21 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...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    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) 22 • TRAXXAS...
  • Page 23 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 • 23...
  • Page 24 • 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. 24 • TRAXXAS...

  • Page 25: 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 • 25...
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 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). TRAXXAS • 27...

  • Page 28: Adjusting Your Model

    The offsets and dimensions high-pitch, whining noise. Remove the rubber slipper clutch plug designed into the model’s wheels are intentional; therefore, Traxxas on the transmission cover in order to adjust the slipper. Use the cannot recommend the use of other non-Traxxas wheels with 4-way wrench to turn the adjusting nut clockwise to tighten and different specifications.
  • Page 29 Does Not Fit 7.13 7.78 8.07 8.44 this gearing is not recommended for off-road or repetitive starting 6.89 7.53 7.80 8.16 and stopping. 6.67 7.28 7.55 7.90 TRAXXAS • 29...
  • Page 30 6. Turn off the power to the model followed by the transmitter. The servo horn is now ready to be installed. 7. Be careful not to move the servo shaft when installing the servo horn. Readjust the ESC as described in the “Adjusting the Speed Control” section. 30 • TRAXXAS...

  • Page 31: Maintaining Your Model

    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.
  • Page 32 ’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 240620 24254-36254-37254-8-OM-EN-R00...

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