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Summary of Contents for Traxxas Rustler 3707 VXL
- Page 1 owners manual MODEL 3707 / 3707L MODEL 3607 / 3607L MODEL 2407 / 2407L extreme brushless power system...
- Page 2 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.
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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 batteries. Make sure you understand how to use your LiPo batteries. adapter (Such as the Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus Charger #2933 or the 2-Cell /3- aware that Traxxas shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, Cell LiPo Balance Charger) to charge LiPo batteries.
- Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NiMH or NiCD charger or charge mode will damage the batteries and may • Do NOT use the 2-3 cell LiPo charger #2935 to charge NiMh batteries. cause fire and personal injury. • Do NOT exceed the maximum battery manufacturer’s recommended Never charge LiPo battery packs in series or parallel with this charger.
- Page 6 BANDIT VXL OVERVIEW Rear Camber Link Electronic Speed Control Steering Block Battery Hold-Down Half Shaft Caster Block Chassis Traxxas High-Current Connector Rear Shock Tower Front Body Mount Upper Chassis Plate Rear Body Mount Front Suspension Arm Motor Front Bumper Transmission...
- Page 7 STAMPEDE VXL OVERVIEW Half Shaft Rear Shock Tower Electronic Speed Control Front Body Mount Steering Block Traxxas High-Current Connector Rear Body Mount Caster Block Battery Hold-Down Motor Toe Link Chassis Transmission Front Suspension Arm Wheelie Bar Front Bumper Steering Servo...
- Page 8 RUSTLER VXL OVERVIEW Rear Camber Link Electronic Speed Control Steering Block Caster Block Battery Hold-Down Half Shaft Chassis Traxxas High-Current Connector Rear Shock Tower Front Camber Link Upper Chassis Plate Rear Body Mount Front Suspension Arm Motor Transmission Front Bumper...
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Page 9: Tools, Supplies And Required Equipment
R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, Part #6468 (CA glue) • Hobby knife Optional pinion gear Body clips and body washers... -
Page 10: 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 11 INTRODUCTION the signals from the electronic speed control and the motor synch with each other. The VXL-3s electronic speed control is Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals optimized to virtually eliminate cogging. Traxxas Link ™...
- Page 12 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM Good charging procedures are required to reduce the possibility Trim - The fine-tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the of developing a “memory” effect and shortened run times. servos, made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim knobs To prevent loss of radio range on the face of the transmitter.
- Page 13 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) TR A X X AS • 13...
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Page 14: Installing Transmitter Batteries
Do not leave the battery unattended while charging. For a full charge. If you see any faster charging, the optional Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus can charge at 4 other flashing signal from the amps to reduce charging time to only 45 minutes! It is normal for... - Page 15 T r a x x a s . c o m / p o w e r c e l l ready to charge. 3. Plug your Traxxas Power Cell 2-cell LiPo into the charger using its balance plug. LEDs 1 and 2 will glow steady red, indicating charging is underway.
- Page 16 #3607 #3607L exceed the current rating of The Traxxas connector’s gold-plated terminals with a large contact the Molex connector. surfaces ensure positive current flow with the least amount of resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
- Page 17 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 18 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM Range-Testing the Radio System Before each running session with your model, you should range-test The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The Using Reverse: While driving, your radio system to ensure that it operates properly.
- Page 19 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 3. When the transmitter and receiver’s LEDs turn solid green, the that favor sweeping turns where gentle steering inputs are required. system is bound and ready for use. Confirm that the steering and The ranges are exaggerated for illustrative purposes.
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Page 20: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control
Battery connector: solid red, then the Low-Voltage Detection is DISABLED (not safe to use 6. When the LED blinks GREEN ONCE, Traxxas High-Current Twice Red LiPo batteries). If the LED is solid green, then Low-Voltage Detection is programming is complete. The LED will Connector ACTIVATED. - Page 21 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 6. To stop, return the throttle trigger to neutral. Note that there is pro- solid green, then solid red and then grammed delay when changing from reverse to forward. This prevents begins blinking red (indicating the Profile Patent-Pending Training damage to the transmission on high-traction surfaces.
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Page 22: Driving Your Model
• The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet can be charged, it’s impossible to give exact run times for the model. - Page 23 DRIVING YOUR MODEL Before Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions 9. Additional Maintenance: Increase your frequency of disassembly, inspection 1. Consult the section “After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions” before and lubrication of the following items: This is necessary after extended wet proceeding.
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Page 24: Basic Tuning Adjustments
For increased stability add one- to two-degrees of toe in to each suspension geometry of the model. The offsets and dimensions front wheel. Use the turnbuckles to adjust the alignment. designed into the model’s wheels are intentional; therefore, Traxxas cannot recommend the use of other non-Traxxas wheels with Adjusting the Camber °... - Page 25 6. Install the servo horn onto the servo output shaft. The servo horn If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at should face toward the center of the chassis and be perpendicular 1-888-TRAXXAS to the servo body.
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Page 26: Maintaining Your Model
If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it High performance vehicles speed control. is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is generate small vibrations 6. Check the tightness of the wheel nuts with a wrench. -
Page 27: Lipo Batteries
ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Gearing Compatibility Chart: Gearing LiPo Batteries The chart below shows recommended One of the more significant advantages to your model’s transmission LiPo batteries are intended only for the most advanced users that are gear combination ranges when using a NiMH battery pack to power your model. - Page 28 Always use the proper length vehicle. Always be sure to follow all break in and maintenance motor bolts. The standard If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at instructions set forth by the motor manufacturer. The VXL-3s motor mounting bolts...
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Page 29: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide
TRAXXAS LINK MODEL MEMORY Function knob) will not adjust the clockwise to its stop will eliminate all brake action). Traxxas Link Model Memory is an exclusive, patent-pending feature trim until it is moved back to its Throttle Trim of the TQi transmitter. Each time the transmitter is bound to a new original position saved in memory. - Page 30 With Traxxas Link To delete a model: Model Memory, there is no need remember which transmitter goes...
- Page 31 Release MENU and SET transmitter LED will blink will turn solid green. Transmitter MENU and SET red LED blinks red twice repeatedly. is restored to default Press C onfirm Deletion Delete Model TRAXXAS • 31 One Blink Red Two Blinks Green...
- 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 120912 2407-3607-3707OM-LN-EN-R00...
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