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  • Page 1 MODEL 5309 owners manual...
  • Page 2 Adjustments in, tuning, and operating procedures that allow you to unlock the Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day incredible performance and adjustment potential that Traxxas Maintaining to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.
  • Page 3 Throughout this manual, you’ll notice warnings and helpful hints Internet identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! Traxxas offers a full-service, on-site repair facility to handle any of www.Traxxas.com your Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement parts E-mail: support@Traxxas.com...
  • Page 4 Safety Precautions All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new Revo. Operate Do not operate your Revo at night, or anytime your line of sight to the your Revo sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.
  • Page 5 • Side cutters or needle 33% quart - #5030 nose pliers 10% gallon - #5060 20% gallon - #5070 33% gallon - #5080 Traxxas Top Fuel ™ NiCad or NiMH Fuel dispensing bottle 8 AA alkaline batteries see page22 7.2V battery pack...
  • Page 6 Anatomy of Your Revo Hex Hub Access Plug EZ-Start Motor (for two-speed adjustment) Axle Carrier Roll hoop Air Filter Slipper Clutch Throttle/Brake Pivot Ball TRX 3.3 Racing Engine Servo (inside box) Spur see pg. 19 for details Gear Steering Servo Shifting Servo (inside box) Exhaust Header...
  • Page 7 Quick Start: Getting up to Speed The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your Revo running, from opening the box to breaking in and tuning your engine. Refer to the pages indicated for details on each step. Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages. The Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace 1.
  • Page 8 Gluing the Tires and Decorating your Revo Tire Gluing Applying The Decals The factory tires on your Revo are already glued to the rims. The tires The main decals have already been Always wear safety glasses to prevent glue from must be glued to the rims to prevent the rims from spinning inside the applied to your Revo.
  • Page 9 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Your Revo is equipped with the TQ-3 radio system. The TQ-3 is a 3-channel system that provides up to a quarter mile range and control for up to three servo outputs. Revo is equipped with two high-torque steering servos connected via a “Y” plug adapter (one input, two equal outputs). The TQ-3 works...
  • Page 10 Frequency band - The radio frequency used by the transmitter to send instructions to your Revo. signals to your Revo. All Traxxas RTR models operate on a 27 MHz frequency band. Trim - The fine-tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the servos, made by turning the throttle and steering trim knobs on the face of mAh –...

  • Page 11: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Installing Transmitter Batteries Your TQ-3 transmitter uses 8 AA batteries. The battery compartment is Use the Right Batteries located in the base of the transmitter. Your transmitter uses AA batteries. Use new alkaline batteries, or rechargeable...

  • Page 12: Charging Receiver Batteries

    2. Plug the AC power supply into any 110-volt (U.S. models) wall outlet. Steering will still be Only use approved chargers for NiMH battery packs (such as the Traxxas The charger light should glow steady green (no battery connected). operational and the TRX Power Charger).
  • Page 13 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Setting up the Antenna 1. Locate the black antenna wire that exits the receiver cover. The Charger Specifications Antenna Tip receiver cover is mounted on the top of the chassis, near the front. Input voltage: The antenna wire exits the cover just ahead of the fuel tank.
  • Page 14 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System TQ-3 Radio System Controls TQ-3 Radio System Adjustments In addition to the electronic throttle and steering trim controls, your radio system features throttle neutral adjustment and servo reversing switches. Throttle Neutral Adjustment Steering The throttle neutral adjustment is located on the transmitter face and controls the forward/reverse travel of the throttle trigger.
  • Page 15 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Servo Reversing Switches 2. Set the TQ-3 Transmitter to its factory default shift settings: The servo reversing switches are located on the front of the transmitter, Set the THROTTLE NEUTRAL switch to the 50/50 setting.
  • Page 16 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Always have the transmitter and receiver turned on before you start TQ-3 Radio System Rules the engine. Never turn the radio system off while the engine is Remember, always turn the Each time you prepare to run your Revo, TQ-3 transmitter on first and running.
  • Page 17 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Using the TQ-3 Radio System 6. Operate the throttle trigger on the transmitter and check for rapid The TQ-3 Radio System was pre-adjusted at the factory. The adjustment When the engine is running, operation of the throttle servo. When the throttle trigger is pulled should be checked before running the model, in case of movement don’t use the throttle trim on...
  • Page 18 The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine ™ Introduction The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is the next generation of TRX nitro power. Traxxas strongly The larger displacement and advanced porting generate class-leading discourages changing or horsepower while still maintaining the TRX Racing Engine characteristics of modifying any part of the TRX 3.3 Racing Engine.
  • Page 19 TRX 3.3 Racing Engine Illustrated Air Filter Base Revo’s fuel tank is equipped Head Protector with a built-in sintered bronze fuel filter. PowerTune ™ head Idle Speed Air Filter (Cylinder head) Screw Housing EZ-Start Drive Unit EZ-Start Motor Low-Speed Needle High-Speed Needle Throttle Arm...
  • Page 20 Dirt ingestion is the number one EZ-Start - Traxxas on-board electric starting system. The system consists of cause of premature engine failure so the engine should never be run a hand held starter control unit and an on-board gearbox with an electric without the air filter in place.
  • Page 21 On a Traxxas model this is done by holding your finger over Idle speed - The speed (rpm) the engine runs at when the transmitter’s the exhaust tip for one or two seconds while the engine is starting.
  • Page 22 When using Traxxas Top Fuel, using higher nitro percentages does not Traxxas Top Fuel is made with just the right balance of the highest Follow fuel label warnings. cause the engine to wear out faster. 33% Top Fuel contains the same grade natural and synthetic lubricants to allow excellent throttle quality lubrication package as 10 and 20% Top Fuel.
  • Page 23 Use only the supplied filter. You 5. Oil the foam element with foam filter oil. Use the supplied Traxxas filter will not improve engine performance by switching to an aftermarket oil (part# 5263) or a high-quality, special-purpose foam filter oil like filter, and you may risk engine damage due to poor filtration.
  • Page 24 The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine molecules) to maintain the correct air/fuel ratio. Warmer air is less dense The Carburetor (fewer air molecules) and therefore needs less fuel to maintain the Understanding the Carburetor adjustments See page 31 for more correct air/fuel ratio. The tuning needles are there to adjust how much information on how The carburetor performs several functions.
  • Page 25 The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine Slightly lean fuel mixtures deliver stronger, more efficient Richen See Tuning Your TRX 3.3 Water Valve combustion and more power, but with less lubrication. Racing Engine on page 30 (Controls Overall Flow) for complete information on High Speed Needle adjusting the air/fuel Slightly rich fuel mixtures deliver cooler running and more...
  • Page 26 The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine The Traxxas EZ-Start Electric Starting System The Traxxas EZ-Start brings the convenience of push-button electric 5. 1500mAh or lower capacity: When the light turns solid green (not Use the Right Charger: engine starting to your Revo. The EZ-Start consists of a hand-held flashing), the battery pack is fully charged and ready for use.
  • Page 27 The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine Using the EZ-Start off the power to the motor. Allow at least 3 minutes for the starter motor Your EZ-Start controller plugs into a 4-prong receptacle in the center of When the EZ-Start to cool and the circuit to automatically reset before continuing. Use the the bed on your Revo.
  • Page 28 The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine Breaking in Your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine Keep extra Traxxas glow plugs handy. The break-in process can cause The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine uses a ringless, aluminum-brass-chrome (ABC) deposits to form on the plug leading to plug failure.
  • Page 29 3. When the fuel tank is nearly empty, shut off the engine and let it cool 2. The model should now be shifting into second gear. If it is not, try Traxxas break-in procedure. for 15 minutes. Other break-in procedures...
  • Page 30 The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine Winter Break-in Tips We do not recommend that you operate your engine below 35 degrees During the break-in process, the piston and sleeve wear into each other to Fahrenheit. If you insist on running your vehicle below 35 degrees, be When tuning for form a precise fit.
  • Page 31 The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine Before you begin tuning, the engine should be warmed up to its normal Fluctuating idle speed. operating temperature and running slightly rich. All final tuning adjustments Temperature measurement above 270° F at the glow plug When adjusting the low must be made to the engine at its normal operating temperature.
  • Page 32 Watch closely for any signs of overheating. temperature gauge (Traxxas on-board digital Richen the fuel mixture slightly to provide a safety margin of additional temperature gauge, part #4091). Engine cooling lubrication.
  • Page 33 If it will not shift, then refer to the troubleshooting section no load on the engine. This practice could result in internal engine on www.Traxxas.com or call Traxxas support. damage. Avoid over revving the engine when Revo is airborne after a jump.
  • Page 34 Make sure you fully understand the basic adjustments before experimenting with the Optional springs available from Traxxas are listed below. Refer to your advanced adjustments. Improper combinations of adjustments can parts list for a complete part number listing. Higher rate springs are adversely affect the performance of the truck, resulting in poor handling.
  • Page 35 Basic Tuning Adjustments The ride height of the model jumps. Damping should be decreased (with thinner viscosity oil) if the can be changed by mounting model is hopping over small bumps and feels unstable. The viscosity Important: The shocks are the push rod in a different hole of shock oil is affected by extremes in operating temperature;...
  • Page 36 The lengths of the toe the side of the toe link with links can be adjusted by turning the left-hand threads. Decrease them with the included 5mm Traxxas Length wrench. Front of Truck Positive camber Toe Base Factory Settings...
  • Page 37 Basic Tuning Adjustments Maximum Alignment Limits (using stock push rod length) Transmission Tuning Revo’s maximum toe and camber alignment settings can be limited by Adjusting the Slipper Clutch the ride height setting. Do not exceed the maximum limits or you could Your Revo is equipped with an experience interference between suspension components.
  • Page 38 Basic Tuning Adjustments Adjusting the Two-Speed Transmission Adjusting the Spur Gear/Clutch Bell Gear Mesh Revo comes equipped with an adjustable two-speed transmission. When The ideal spur gear/clutch bell gear mesh for Two Speed Adjustment the shift point on the transmission is adjusted correctly, it will maximize Revo is 0.1mm.
  • Page 39 Revo. Optional steering servo horns are sold separately for use with non-Traxxas servos. The position of the z-bend from the factory is in the middle position of the servo horn. Changing this position will affect the way the brake force is Servo Saver Tuning applied.
  • Page 40 RX Power Pack: Even though the highest quality Perform after-run maintenance on the engine. This clears the engine engine bearings are made cells are used in the Traxxas RX Power Pack, over of destructive moisture and other corrosive deposits. This is extremely...
  • Page 41 Maintaining and Storing Your Revo a common household lubricant. To ensure your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is 3. Turn the model upside down and plug in the EZ-Start controller. protected from internal corrosion, use the following procedure: 4. Push the EZ-Start button for several seconds to clear the engine Denatured alcohol 1.
  • Page 42 Advanced Tuning adjustments This advanced tuning guide will take you one step further into the cutting page 43, and look up your caster angle setting to find the correct position edge technology that has been designed into Revo. Follow the instructions for the outer toe links.
  • Page 43 Advanced Tuning Adjustments suspension is compressed. The spring does not feel any stiffer, even when Bump Steer Elimination Chart the suspension is fully compressed. This provides a very “plush” feeling The illustrations and the following table detail the position of the outer toe When using Long Travel suspension with seemingly bottomless suspension travel.
  • Page 44 This requires transmission removal Shock assembly and disassembly (see www.Traxxas.com for detailed instructions). The close 1. Replace the stock piston with desired optional ratio gearsets will reduce top speed slightly but will provide more powerful piston.
  • Page 45 (Standard) From the factory, both the differentials are filled with SAE 30,000W viscosity Using lower viscosity 2nd gear sets Gear silicone oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas sells SAE 10,000W (thinner) oil for: 22.59 23.85 25.10 17T/39T (Standard) and SAE 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list).
  • Page 46 Index NiCad (nickel-cadmium), 10, 11 shut-off clamp, 6, 19, 27 ABC, 20 Clutch bell, 19, 45 NiMH (nickel-metal hydride), 10, 11 sluggish, 29, 31 After-run procedure, 40 mesh, 38 Air density, 31 receiver, 12 Combustion chamber, 20 stalling, 28, 31, 40 Air filter, 6, 19, 20, 23, 33 RX pack (5-cell pack), 5, 10 Connecting rod, 20...
  • Page 47 Spur gear, 6, 45 power switch, 9 Head (cylinder head), 19, 20 Push rods, 6 changing, 38 Traxxas Lifetime Engine Head protector, 19 Quick Start, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, mesh, 38 Replacement Plan, 40 Header, 6, 21...
  • Page 48 MODEL 5309 1 100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 1-888-TRAXXAS 060105...

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