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Traxxas Slash 5803 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 5803 owners manual...
  • Page 2 If you are an the turns. The Traxxas Slash hangs it out for an all new way to ANATOMY OF experienced R/C enthusiast you will find it helpful and fast.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement Traxxas.com identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online E-mail: support@Traxxas.com at BuyTraxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate your model Advanced Precautions • Motor Limit: The XL-5 has a 15-turn modified motor limit for 540 size motor and sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and those All instructions and around you.

  • Page 5: Tools, Supplies And Required Equipment

    REQUIRED EQUIPMENT (sold separately) 7-cell NiMH battery pack with 4 AA alkaline NiMH battery charger* Traxxas High-Current Connector* batteries *Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images. SLASH • 5...
  • Page 6 Front Bumper Tower Transmission Rear Bumper Shock Pinion Gear (Oil Damper) Nerf Bar Spur Gear Turnbuckle (Front Camber Link) Traxxas High- Battery Slipper Clutch Current Connector Compartment Turnbuckle Suspension Arm (Rear) (Toe Link) Rear Shock Tower Steering Servo 6 • Slash...

  • 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 INTRODUCTION Frequency band - The radio frequency used by the transmitter to send signals to your model. This model operates on the 2.4GHz Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. Applying the Decals digital spread spectrum system. The transmitter’s easy-to-use design provides instant driving fun...
  • Page 9 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Trim - The fine-tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS servos, made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim knobs For maximum range, always hold the To prevent loss of radio range on the face of the transmitter.

  • Page 10: Electronic Speed Control

    TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM Your model is equipped with the newest Traxxas 2.4 GHz XL-5 Wiring Diagram transmitter. The transmitter has two channels for controlling your throttle and steering. The receiver inside the model has 5 Antenna output channels.

  • Page 11: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your TQ transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment The included charger can be used to charge the included battery pack. If the power indicator doesn’t is located in the base of the transmitter.

  • Page 12: Installing The Battery Pack

    When using the XL-5. The Traxxas connector’s gold-plated terminals with a large adapters, be careful not to down into the slots in the exceed the current rating of...
  • Page 13 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery. Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio Remember, always turn the system. Weak batteries will limit the radio signal between the...
  • Page 14 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM 2. Have a friend hold the model. Make sure hands and clothing are USING THE TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM clear of the wheels and other moving parts on the model. The TQ 2.4GHz Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The...

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Antenna

    TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM 2. Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on becomes. Decreased steering sensitivity may be helpful when driving the speed control (by pressing the EZ-Set button). Release the on low-traction surfaces, when driving at high speed, or on tracks To prevent loss of radio range LINK button.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    2. Hold both MENU and SET. button again until the LED shines GREEN and then release. (Note: If the Battery connector: Traxxas High-Current throttle is not at neutral or if the throttle trim has been altered, the LED 3. Turn transmitter on.
  • Page 17 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL XL-5 Profile Selection Selecting Training Mode (Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse) The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and 1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to Patent-Pending Training reverse).

  • Page 18: Driving Your Model

    A large factor affecting run time is the type and condition of your batteries. The • The Traxxas TQ transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet milliamp hour (mAh) rating of the batteries determines how large their “fuel conditions such as rain.
  • Page 19 6. Spray all the bearings, drivetrain, and fasteners with WD-40 ® or similar water (Traxxas part #1647) to the wire clamp (B). displacing light oil. 5. Install the wire clamp and tighten 7. Let the truck stand or you may blow off with compressed air. Placing the truck the two 2.5x8mm cap screws securely.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Your Model

    ° ° -1.5 ° -1.5 ° ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might the two-hole pistons with a range of oil viscosities from 10W to 50W (available from need to make adjustments for better driving performance All of the toe links are installed your hobby shop).
  • Page 21 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Adjusting the Slipper Clutch extremely hot, and/or the motor is too hot to touch, your model is The model is equipped with an probably over-geared. If you are not able to run your model for at least To achieve a good starting adjustable slipper clutch which four minutes before the battery dies, then change to a lower gear...
  • Page 22 Repeat 1-6 if necessary. If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927) (U.S. residents only) 22 • SLASH...

  • Page 23: Maintaining Your Model

    If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it condition of the batteries. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is 8. Check for any loose screws in the chassis structure part #2362.

  • Page 24: 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 25 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 26 TQ 2.4GHz ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE MENU TREE Press MENU to move through options. The menu tree below shows how to navigate through Note: The transmitter is “live” during programming Press SET to select an option. the TQ 2.4GHz transmitter’s various settings and so you can test the settings real time without having to exit the menu tree.
  • Page 27 TQ 2.4GHz ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE MENU TREE FORMULAS Set Multi-Function knob for STEERING Press/hold MENU Press SET Press SET to confi rm Press/hold MENU SENSITIVITY (Expo) To select functions and make adjustments to the TQ 2.4GHz transmitter without green LED blinks red LED blinks green LED blinks (x8) returns to driving mode...
  • Page 28 MODEL 5803 1100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 1-888-TRAXXAS 091209 KC1255-R00...

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