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  • Page 1 MODEL 6808 MODEL 6808L owner s manual ’...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the Traxxas LP Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The antenna for this transmitter must not be co-located with any other transmitters except in accordance with FCC and Industry Canada multi-transmitter procedures. Co-location means having a separation distance of less than 20 cm between transmitting antennas.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas 1100 Klein Road accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate Plano, Texas 75074 model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun Phone: 972-265-8000 abuse and/or neglect.
  • Page 4 ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a balance usage, please consult with your local hobby dealer or contact the battery adapter (such as the Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus Charger #2933 or the 2-Cell /3- manufacturer. As a reminder, all batteries should be recycled at the end of Cell LiPo Balance Charger #2935) to charge LiPo batteries.
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never charge LiPo battery packs in series or parallel with this charger. • DO NOT exceed the battery manufacturer’s maximum recommended Charging packs in series or parallel may result in improper charger cell charge rate. recognition and an improper charging rate that may lead to overcharging, •...

  • Page 6: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Your model comes with a set of specialty metric tools. You’ll need to purchase other items, available from your hobby dealer, to operate and maintain your model. For more information on batteries, see Use the Right Supplied Tools and Equipment Batteries on page 12.

  • Page 7: Anatomy Of The Slash 4X4

    ANATOMY OF THE SLASH 4X4 Caster Block Battery Battery Steering Block Rear Camber Link Compartment Hold-Down Half Shaft Traxxas High-Current Front Connector Battery Suspension Arm Spur Gear Motor Front Shock Tower Rear Shock Tower Drive Shaft Chassis Shock Steering Servo...

  • Page 8: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed

    QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your model running. Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages. The Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace the 1.
  • Page 9 RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION with each other. The VXL-3s electronic speed control is optimized to virtually eliminate cogging. Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. The transmitter’s easy-to-use design...
  • Page 10 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH Trim - The fine-tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the batteries offer high current handling and much greater resistance servos, made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim knobs To prevent loss of radio range to the “memory”...

  • Page 11: Velineon Brushless

    Heat Sink EZ-Set Button Power Switch Battery Compartment (On/Off Button) Auxiliary Port (for optional use) Receiver cable (RX wire) ** Accessory sensor port for use with TQi Docking Base (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) SLASH 4x4 • 11...

  • Page 12: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    Troubleshooting section on page 30 for more of the batteries. Check charging, the optional Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus can charge at up to 6 information on the transmitter status LED codes. rechargeable batteries for amps to reduce charging time to an hour or less. WARNING: ONLY a full charge.
  • Page 13 • 166mm (6.54”) long Traxxas Power Cell Battery Pack. Cheaply made battery packs do into the slots in the rear hold- x 49.5mm (1.95”) wide not retain their performance characteristics after repeated uses down retainer and then place •...

  • Page 14: Radio System Controls/Basic Adjustments

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another, the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds Remember, always turn the of turning on the transmitter. The transmitter LED will flash fast TQi transmitter on first and red, indicating a failure to link.

  • Page 15: Using The Radio System

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM Range-Testing the Radio System The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The Before each running session with your model, you should range-test Using Reverse: While driving, adjustment should be checked before running the model in case of your radio system to ensure that it operates properly.
  • Page 16 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 2. Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on The farther you turn the knob, the more pronounced the effect the speed control (by pressing the EZ-Set button). Release the becomes.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    Battery connector: block or stand so that all of the drive wheels are off the ground. Disconnect motor Traxxas High-Current To activate Low-Voltage Detection (LiPo setting): wires “A” and “C” (see page 11), this will ensure the motor does not drive the wheels Connector 1.
  • Page 18 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Profile Selection 3. When the LED blinks red three The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and times, release the EZ-Set button. Patent-Pending Training reverse). To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward and 50% 4.

  • Page 19: Driving Your Model

    RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS you can enjoy it for a long time to come. Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features to protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic speed • When using the supplied optional pinion for top-speed running, limit control).
  • Page 20 1. Drain the tires by spinning the tires at high speed to “sling” the water out. One way to do this is to make several high-speed passes on a flat, • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to dry surface (if possible).
  • Page 21 Label which wire is for which channel. 4. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp. 5. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2.8x8mm cap screws securely.

  • Page 22: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    Rear toe-in can be adjusted settings. The more progressive using accessory rear axle carriers, Traxxas Part #1952X. suspension settings help These can add or remove 1.5° reduce body roll (increased roll toe per side, for a total of 1 to stiffness), dive during braking, 4 degrees per side.
  • Page 23 (Learn more about adjusting the slipper If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS clutch in the sidebar.) (1-888-872-9927) (U.S.

  • Page 24: Maintaining Your Model

    • Steering: Over time, you may notice increased looseness in the steering Assembly installed into these holes to system. The tie rod ends may wear out from use (Traxxas Parts #2742 and limit dirt entry. Use Traxxas #5525). Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances.

  • Page 25: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS • Front Roll Center CAMBER GAIN Gearing Compatibility Chart: Front C-hub The chart below shows recommended To lower the roll center Slash 4x4 has provisions for adjusting the camber gain geometry of the gear combination ranges for your model. on the front suspension, front and rear suspension.
  • Page 26 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS When using higher gear ratios, it is important to monitor the #6808 35+mph 40+mph 40+mph 45+mph 60+mph 60+mph temperatures of the battery and motor. If the battery is extremely Velineon 3500 Specs Slash 4x4 hot (150°F) and/or the motor is too hot to touch (200°F), your Pinion/Spur 13/54* 18/54...
  • Page 27 An on-board temperature gauge, such as the Traxxas part #4091, can aid you in monitoring Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, your motor temperature. Generally, try to 30,000W, and 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list). The keep your motor below 200°...
  • Page 28 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS 4. Remove 3x15mm button-head screw from diff tie bar. 3. Remove the 3x20mm button-head screw from the bumper mount and tie bar. 5. Slide tie bar off truck. 4. Slide bumper assembly off of the chassis. 6. Remove two 3x15mm button-head screws from diff cover. Do not remove the two screws that secure the shock tower.

  • Page 29: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    Function knob) will not adjust the counterclockwise to its stop will eliminate all brake action). trim until it is moved back to its Traxxas Link Model Memory is an exclusive, patent-pending feature original position saved in memory. Throttle Trim of the TQi transmitter. Each time the transmitter is bound to a new...
  • Page 30 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Model Lock 4. Press SET. The status LED will blink green in single-flash intervals. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models 5. Press SET once. The status LED will blink red once repeatedly. Failsafe (receivers) in its memory.
  • Page 31 3. Press SET. The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering Dual-Rate has been selected. Model Locking Unlock Press Traxxas-Link Press 4. Press MENU twice. The red LED will blink three times repeatedly to One Blink Green One Blink Red Four Blinks Green indicate Steering Percentage has been selected.
  • Page 32 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Set Multi-Function MENU TREE FORMULAS knob for STEERING Press/hold MENU Press SET Press SET to confirm Press/hold MENU SENSITIVITY (Expo) To select functions and make adjustments to the TQi transmitter without green LED blinks red LED blinks green LED blinks (x8) returns to driving mode referencing the Menu Tree, turn your transmitter on, find the function in the...
  • Page 33 The TQi radio system automatically keeps track of what vehicles it has bound to and what settings were used for each--up to 30 models total! Traxxas Link provides a visual interface to name the models, customize their settings, attach profiles, and lock them into memory.
  • Page 34 ’ 1100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 1-888-TRAXXAS 130422 6808-LR-OM-EN-R00...

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