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Traxxas E-Maxx 3906 Owner's Manual

Traxxas E-Maxx 3906 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 E-Maxx Owner ’ Manual Model 3906...
  • Page 2 Entire contents ©2002 Traxxas. Traxxas, E-Maxx, TQ-3, and ProGraphix are trademarks or registered trademarks of Traxxas Corporation. Other brand names and marks are the property of their respective holders and are used only for purposes of identification. No part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without the express written permission of Traxxas.
  • Page 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas E-Maxx, and congrat- Before You Proceed ulations on owning what we believe is the most advanced, most Safety Precautions powerful electric monster truck available. This sophisticated truck incorporates many special features including 4 wheel...

  • Page 4: Before You Proceed

    Be sure to read them! of your Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas, or you can save shipping and handling costs by purchasing them from your An important warning about personal safety or avoiding local hobby dealer.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new E-Maxx. All instructions and precautions Operate your E-Maxx sensibly and with care, and it will be outlined in this exciting, safe, and fun for you and those around you. Failure to...
  • Page 6 The packs must be Batteries specially made to fit the E-Maxx chassis. Go to 8 AA alkaline batteries for the radio system www.Traxxas.com/7cell to learn how to make 7-cell battery packs for the E-Maxx. Two 7.2-volt NiCad battery packs...
  • Page 7 Anatomy of the E-Maxx Battery Hold-Down Battery Slipper Compartment Clutch Chassis Shifting Body Servo Suspension Mount Arm (upper) Bumper (Front) Shock Tower Receiver Differential Cross-brace Skid Plate (rear) Bumper Bulkhead Mount Antenna Shock Mount (Oil Damper) Motor Spur On/Off Half Shaft Turnbuckle (Titan) Gear...
  • Page 8 Quick Start: Getting up to Speed The Quick Start The following guide is an overview of the 10. Drive your E-Maxx • See page 21 Guide is not procedures for getting your E-Maxx running. Driving tips and adjustments for your E-Maxx intended to Refer to the pages indicated for details on each step.
  • Page 9 Gluing The Tires The tires on your E-Maxx must be glued to the rims using CA 4. Reinstall the wheels, making Always wear safety glasses to prevent tire glue to prevent the rims from spinning inside the tires. You sure none of the axle pins glue from splattering can glue the tires without removing the wheels from the truck.
  • Page 10 Decorating Your E-Maxx Applying The Decals The ProGraphix painted body is covered with a protective film for shipping. You must remove this film before applying any decals. To remove the film, lift a corner of the film and carefully pull it off the body in one continuous piece.
  • Page 11 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Your E-Maxx (model 3906) is equipped with the TQ-3 Radio System. The TQ-3 is a 3-channel system that provides high-power output up to a quarter mile and control for up to three servos. The E-Maxx uses two servos and an electronic speed control.
  • Page 12 Frequency band - The radio frequency used by the transmitter Channel - The 27 MHz frequency band is divided into 6 to send signals to your E-Maxx. All Traxxas RTR models operate channels so that up to six models can be operated on a 27 MHz frequency band.

  • Page 13: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Thermal Shutdown Protection – Temperature sensing 2. Install the batteries in the correct orientation as Use the Right Batteries electronics are used in the ESC to detect overloading and indicated in the battery compartment. Your transmitter uses AA batteries.
  • Page 14 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Use the Installing Battery Packs Side-by-side packs Right Charger When using side-by-side packs, the battery retainer must be The E-Maxx requires two fully charged 7.2 volt NiCd or NiMH completely removed and flipped over. The most convenient battery packs.
  • Page 15 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Setting Up the Antenna Spray a little window cleaner on the You must install the antenna mast (tube) before you operate antenna wire to your E-Maxx. You’ll find the plastic antenna tube and tip in the...
  • Page 16 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System TQ-3 Radio System Controls Shifting When the shift button on the handle is in the up position the E-Maxx is in low gear. Normal operation is to start off in low gear and when maximum motor RPM is reached, push the button down to select high gear and continue accelerating.
  • Page 17 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System TQ-3 Radio System Adjustments Electronic Steering Trim In addition to the electronic throttle and steering trim controls, The electronic steering trim located on the face of the your radio system features throttle neutral adjustment and transmitter adjusts the neutral (center) point of the steering servo reversing switches.
  • Page 18 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System TQ-3 Radio System Rules Remember, always turn the TQ-3 Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio Each time you prepare to run your transmitter on first Channel 1 system. Weak batteries will limit the range of the radio signal...
  • Page 19 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System 4. Move the switch in the E-Maxx to the “ON” position. The servo Using the TQ-3 Radio System When NiCd batteries begin to and speed control should jump and move to their idle The TQ-3 Radio System was pre-adjusted at the factory. The lose their charge, (neutral) position.
  • Page 20 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Range-Testing the TQ-3 Radio System Don’t attempt to operate your Before each running session with your E-Maxx, you should range- E-Maxx if there are test your radio system to ensure that it operates properly. any problems with your radio system or radio 1.
  • Page 21 Driving the E-Maxx Now it’s time to have some fun! throttle through the turns. This technique will help the This section contains E-Maxx grab the surface and turn sharper. instructions on driving and When jumping the E-Maxx, make sure to release the throttle making adjustments to your just before the wheels contact the ground.
  • Page 22 Adjusting Your E-Maxx Once you become familiar with driving your E-Maxx, you might Adjusting the Camber Factory toe-in need to make adjustments for better driving performance. Two pivot balls are accessible through the settings can be spokes of each of the wheels on your achieved by Adjusting the Slipper Clutch E-Maxx.
  • Page 23 Adjusting Your E-Maxx The ride height for the E-Maxx can be adjusted by adding or higher spring rates. Caster is adjusted by repositioning the shims Spur Gear removing the clip-on spring pre-load spacers. Note that changes on the pivot point of the upper suspension arms. in ride height will occur when changes in shock angle or spring The stock caster setting is 7-degrees with one shim at each end 43.36...
  • Page 24 Increase the ride height for rougher allows for lower shock progression and the soft, plush feel that’s terrain and tracks. remove the suspension pin characteristic of a Traxxas Maxx Truck. from the lower front Upper Shock Mounting Positions suspension arm to gain...
  • Page 25 EVX is a reliable and rugged reversible speed control for use with speed control is capable of on the speed control and must be used for maximum cooling two 6 or 7-cell battery packs and the stock Traxxas E-Maxx handling 14 cells to power and performance.
  • Page 26 7. Push the transmitter throttle trigger to full reverse. Hold it of their factory TQ-3. there until the status LED blinks green. The Traxxas TQ-3 transmitter should be adjusted as follows: 1. Set the High ATV or EPA to 1. Set the Throttle Neutral switch to the 50/50 setting. This 8.
  • Page 27 Adjusting Your E-Maxx 2. Turn on the transmitter. 3. Turn on the speed control. 4. Press and hold the ESC SET button until the status LED turns from solid red to solid green. Immediately release the ESC SET button when it changes to green. 5.
  • Page 28 If the bottom of the shock is cleaners. 7. Check the tightness of the wheel nuts with a wrench. leaking, then it is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit 8. Check the operation of the radio system, especially the for two shocks is part#2362.
  • Page 29 If you can’t find a solution for your E-Maxx here, then visit channel) on the receiver. If it is plugged into channel 3 or the our Web site at www.Traxxas.com and click on the Customer battery terminal, it will not go into programming mode.
  • Page 30 Index Index Antenna (receiver) 15 Denatured alcohol 28 Receiver 7, 11, 12, 15, 29 Tools 6 tip 15 Differential 7 Required equipment 6 Torque 23 tube 15 Driveline 28 Ride height 23, 24 Transmission 7 Antenna (transmitter) 11, 15 Driving Tips 21 Rollovers 21 Transmitter 12, 18 Antenna Mount 7...
  • Page 32 Traxxas, 1100 Klein Road, Plano, Texas 75074, Phone: 972-265-8000, Toll-free 1-888-TRAXXAS Traxxas U.K., P.O. Box 1128, Winterbourne, Bristol BS17-2SH, England, Phone: 44.117.956.1002 Internet: www.Traxxas.com, www.T-Maxx.com...

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