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Traxxas Summit 5607 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 5607 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. MAINTAINING We truly want you to enjoy your new model!

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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 Phone: 972-265-8000 abuse and/or neglect.

  • Page 4: Speed Control

    Recycling Your Traxxas Power Cell NiMH Battery battery connectors on the speed control or using the same-gender Traxxas strongly encourages you to recycle your Power Cell battery connectors on the speed control will void the product’s warranty. when it has reached the end of its useful life.
  • Page 5 • 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 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: Radio System

    NiCad - Abbreviation for nickel-cadmium. The original rechargeable hobby pack, NiCad batteries have very high current handling, high capacity, Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Applying the Decals and can last up to 1000 charging cycles. Good charging procedures are Link Model Memory.

  • Page 9: Model Wiring Diagram

    CH2 - Speed Control CH1 - Steering Servo Multi-Function CH1 - Channel 1 Knob ** Accessory sensor port for use with TQi Docking Base (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) EVX-2 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Shift Switch Sensor Expansion (Channel 3)

  • Page 10: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES INSTALLING BATTERY PACKS Your TQi 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 11 Warning: The EVX-2 electronic speed control is not directly battery pack is plugged lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to in. The model could run out compatible with LiPo batteries. The EVX-2 electronic speed control of control.
  • Page 12 RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS Throttle Neutral Adjustment The throttle neutral adjustment is located The following Traxxas High on the transmitter face and controls the Current Connector packages forward/reverse travel of the throttle trigger. are available from your hobby dealer.

  • Page 13: Using The Radio System

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM clear of the wheels and other moving parts on the model. The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The 3. Make sure your transmitter antenna is straight up, and then walk...
  • Page 14 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 2. Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on Decreased Steering Sensitivity (Negative Exponential) the speed control (by pressing the EZ-Set button). Release the By turning the Turning Range Effective Turning To prevent loss of radio range LINK button.

  • Page 15: 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 16 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 17: 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 18 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 19 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 20: 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 21 When using the Progressive 1, 2 or 3 rockers, Traxxas #5439 springs to increase or decrease toe link 2. Remove the upper shock cap (3.8 rate gold) provide a good starting point for suspension tuning.
  • Page 22 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 Install the X-ring over the shaft and into the bore of the shock body.
  • Page 23 100,000W viscosity silicone oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. smooth surfaces . slipper clutch which is built Tighten Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, 30,000W and 50,000W viscosity oil to tune • Better performance for into the large spur gear. The climbing on uneven terrain.
  • Page 24 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 25 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. SUMMIT • 25...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    TRAXXAS LINK MODEL MEMORY clockwise 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 28 To delete a model: in your collection and simply turn them on and drive. With Traxxas Link At some point, you may wish to delete a model you no-longer drive...

  • Page 29: Menu Tree

    3. Press SET. The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering Dual Rate has been selected. Model Locking Press Unlock 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 30 Set Multi-Function knob for STEERING Press/hold MENU Press SET Press SET to confirm Press/hold MENU SENSITIVITY (Expo) green LED blinks red LED blinks green LED blinks (x8) returns to driving mode Set Multi-Function knob for THROTTLE MENU TREE FORMULAS Press/hold MENU Press SET Press MENU to confirm Press SET to select...
  • Page 31 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 32 ’ MODEL 5607 1100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 1-888-TRAXXAS 120210 KC1440-R01...

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