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Traxxas Summit 5607 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 5607 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 Even if you are an experienced R/C enthusiast, DRIVING YOUR MODEL it’s important to read and follow the procedures in this manual. Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day TUNING to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas. Other brand names and identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online marks are the property of their at BuyTraxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping...

  • Page 4: Speed Control

    = Myriad Semi Bold safety precautions All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate • Do not burn or puncture the batteries. Toxic materials could be released. your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun If eye or skin contact occurs, flush with water.

  • Page 5: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    • Soldering iron Two 7-cell NiMH battery packs with Body clips Battery Retainers Traxxas High-Current Connectors* Warning: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries should not be used with the EVX-2. The EVX-2 electronic speed control is not equipped with low-voltage detection. Required Equipment...
  • Page 6 Rear Half Battery Door Release Tab Shaft Electronic Speed Control (EVX-2) Pivot Ball Toe Link (Turnbuckle) Motor (Titan 775) Axle Carrier Front T-Lock Servo Traxxas Slipper Clutch High-Current Toe Link Transmission Connector (Turnbuckle) Rear Body Steering Servo Mount Front Suspension...

  • Page 7: 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 8 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INTRODUCTION Frequency band - The radio frequency used by the transmitter to Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. Applying the Decals send signals to your model. This model operates on the 2.4GHz The transmitter’s easy-to-use design provides instant driving fun...
  • Page 9 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Transmitter - The hand-held radio unit that sends throttle and IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS steering instructions to your model. For maximum range, always hold the To prevent loss of radio range transmitter so the antenna is in a vertical...
  • Page 10 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM Your model is equipped with the newest Traxxas 2.4 GHz EVX-2 Wiring Diagram transmitter. The transmitter has four channels for controlling Motor Channel 4 Front (Titan ® 775) your throttle, steering, shift and differential locking. The receiver T-Lock Servo inside the model has 5 output channels.

  • Page 11: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES INSTALLING BATTERY PACKS Your TQ transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment The Summit requires two fully charged NiMH battery packs. These If the power indicator doesn’t is located in the base of the transmitter.
  • Page 12 The EVX-2 electronic speed control is not directly battery pack is plugged in. The model could run out lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to compatible with LiPo batteries. The EVX-2 electronic speed control of control.
  • Page 13 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS of turning on the transmitter. The transmitter LED will flash fast red indicating a failure to link. If you miss it, simply turn off the Remember, always turn the transmitter and start over.

  • Page 14: Multi-Function Knob

    TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Multi-Function Knob the throttle trigger is at neutral. Warning: Do not apply full throttle in forward or reverse while the model is elevated. The Multi-Function knob can be programmed to control Using Reverse: While driving, a variety of functions.
  • Page 15 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Decreased Steering Sensitivity (Negative Exponential) TQ 2.4GHz Binding Instructions By turning the For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must be Turning Range Effective Turning To prevent loss of radio range at Transmitter Multi-Function knob Range on Model electronically ‘bound.’...

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL The EVX-2 electronic speed control is factory set and should not require 6. When the LED blinks RED TWICE. Push the any adjustments. These instructions are provided for your reference. throttle trigger to the full reverse and hold it EVX-2 Specifications there (C).
  • Page 17 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Thermal Shutdown Protection Selecting Race Mode (Profile #2) 1. Connect two fully charged battery The EVX-2 is equipped with thermal shutdown protection to guard Patent Pending Training packs to the EVX-2 and turn on your against overheating caused by excessive current flow.

  • Page 18: Driving Your Model

    DRIVING YOUR MODEL Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on using first gear in situations that require low speed will extend motor life. driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on, here Limit second-gear use to high-speed running.
  • Page 19 RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS the tire centerline, 180 degrees apart. Your new Traxxas Summit is designed with water-resistant features to protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic 3. Confirm that the receiver box o-ring and cover are installed correctly speed control).
  • Page 20 4. Apply small bead of silicone grease corroding internal steel components. • Stub axle housing bearings: Remove, clean, and re-oil the bearings. (Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp. • Front and rear differential: Remove, 5. Install the wire clamp and tighten the two disassemble, clean, and re-grease 2.5x8mm cap screws securely.

  • Page 21: Tuning Adjustments

    Optional springs available from Rocker Arm Total Travel Progressive Rate Dot Color Spring Rate Traxxas are listed to the right. 90mm Double Yellow 28.0 lb/in (4.9 N/mm) Progressive 1 Refer to your parts list for a (60mm up / 30mm down) (Standard Rear) complete part number listing.
  • Page 22 When using the Progressive 1, 2 or 3 rockers, Traxxas #5439 springs 2. Remove the upper shock cap using to increase or decrease toe link (3.8 rate gold) provide a good starting point for suspension tuning.

  • Page 23: Alignment Settings

    3. Insert the shock shaft assembly through the shock body until the links are equipped with turnbuckles. The lengths of the toe links can be piston bottoms out. adjusted by turning them with the included 5mm Traxxas wrench. 4. Lubricate the shaft and X-ring with silicone oil. Toe Base Factory Settings 5.

  • Page 24: Wheels And Tires

    Tighten • Better performance for Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, 30,000W and 50,000W viscosity oil to tune into the large spur gear. The climbing on uneven terrain. the action of the differentials. Lower-viscosity oil allows the differential purpose of the slipper clutch to operate more freely.

  • Page 25: Motors And Gearing

    TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Gearing Compatibility Chart: model (listed in your parts list). Experimentation with different Adjusting Gear Mesh The chart below shows a full range types of tires is recommended to see which ones work the best on Incorrect gear mesh is the most common of gear combinations.
  • Page 26 Summit. Optional steering servo horns are sold separately for use with the spring slot perpendicular to the linkage Locked with non-Traxxas servos. and the bellcrank pushed away from the servo. 26 • SUMMIT...

  • Page 27: Maintaining Your Model

    5. Check the mounting of the receiver and servo(s) and overtightening. If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it speed control. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is 6. Check the tightness of the wheel nuts with a wrench. part #5462.

  • Page 28: Tq 2.4Ghz Advanced Tuning Guide

    TQ 2.4GHz ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Your Traxxas transmitter has a programmable Multi-Function knob Steering and Throttle End Points that can be set to control various advanced transmitter functions (set to The TQ 2.4GHz transmitter allows you to choose the limit of the servo’s Starting Over: travel range (or its “end point”) independently for left and right travel...
  • Page 29 Failsafe Solid green Normal Driving Mode See page 13 for information on how to use your transmitter controls. Your Traxxas radio system is equipped with a built-in failsafe Slow red (0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off) Binding See page 14 for more information on binding.
  • Page 30 TQ 2.4GHz ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Press MENU to move through options. MENU TREE Press SET to select an option. The menu tree below shows how to navigate through Steering Sensitivity (Expo) Note: The transmitter is “live” during programming the TQ 2.4GHz transmitter’s various settings and so you can test the settings real time without having One Blink Red functions.
  • Page 31 Set Multi-Function MENU TREE FORMULAS knob for STEERING Press/hold MENU Press SET Press SET to confirm Press/hold MENU To select functions and make adjustments to the TQ 2.4GHz transmitter without SENSITIVITY (Expo) 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 left column you wish to adjust, and simply follow the corresponding steps.
  • Page 32 ’ MODEL 5607 1100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 1-888-TRAXXAS 110829 KC1254-R02...

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