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Traxxas 59076-1 Owner's Manual

Traxxas 59076-1 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 59076-1 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2 4x4 contains new technologies in the engine, suspension, and SLAYER PRO 4X4 transmission operation that you may not be familiar with. Pay Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to ADVANCED TUNING particular attention to the fuel and break-in requirements for assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas. identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online Other brand names and marks are at BuyTraxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping...
  • Page 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BELOW TEXT HAS BEEN UPDA All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new Slayer. Operate your Slayer vehicle body. Do not wrap or coil the antenna wire to keep it from extending sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and those out of the body.

  • Page 5: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    8mm/4mm wrench wrench multi-tool wrench glow plug include in any R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, Part #6468 (CA glue) • Hobby knife • Side cutters and/or needle nose pliers Antenna nut • Philips screwdriver 1.5mm “L”...
  • Page 6 ANATOMY OF THE SLAYER PRO 4X4 Throttle Linkage to Hex Hub Axle Carrier TRX 3.3 Racing Engine Throttle/Brake Servo see pg. 15 for details Pivot Ball (below filter) Access Plug (for two-speed adjustment) Suspension Arm Exhaust Header Roll Hoop Rocker Transmission Driveshaft (Half Shaft) Push Rod...

  • 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 Slayer Pro 4x4 running, from opening the box to breaking in and tuning your engine. Refer to the pages indicated for details on each step. 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

    NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH batteries offer high current handling, and much greater resistance Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with To prevent loss of radio range to the “memory” effect. NiMH batteries generally allow higher Traxxas Link ™...

  • Page 9: Transmitter And Receiver

    RADIO SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter. The transmitter has two channels: Channel one operates the steering, and channel two operates the throttle. The receiver inside the model has three output channels. Your model is equipped with two servos and a receiver.

  • Page 10: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    If the status LED flashes red, the transmitter batteries. Traxxas recommends the EZ-Peak Plus they will fade much faster batteries may be weak, discharged, or possibly Charger (part #2933) for recharging the battery.

  • Page 11: Radio System Basic Adjustments

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS • Always have the transmitter and receiver turned on before you start the engine. Never turn the radio system off while the engine Make certain the model’s is running. The on/off switch in the model only turns the receiver receiver antenna is properly on and off.

  • Page 12: Using The Radio System

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM 5. Do not attempt to operate the model if there is any problem with the radio system or any external interference with your radio signal The TQi 2.4GHz Radio System has been adjusted at the factory...
  • Page 13 Antenna white tip just reaches the tube cap. Do not crush the antenna wire Fail-Safe against the cap. Your Traxxas radio system Antenna is equipped with a built- 2. Insert the tube into the antenna Tube in failsafe function that post.

  • Page 14: The Trx 3.3 Racing Engine

    INTRODUCTION The TRX ® 3.3 Racing Engine is the next generation of TRX nitro Traxxas strongly discourages power. The larger displacement and advanced porting generate changing or modifying any class-leading horsepower while still maintaining the TRX Racing part of the TRX 3.3 Racing Engine characteristics of broad, linear power delivery and ease of Engine.
  • Page 15 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE ILLUSTRATED Glow Plug Slayer Pro 4x4’s fuel tank Idle Speed Two-Stage is equipped with a built-in Screw Air Filter sintered bronze fuel filter. Head Protector PowerTune Head ™ (Cylinder Head) EZ-Start Drive Unit ®...
  • Page 16 The break-in procedure can be different for Flame-out - Occurs when the engine stops running at high RPM. different makes of engines. Follow the Traxxas directions for break-in Usually the fault of an excessively lean fuel mixture or glow exactly.
  • Page 17 On a Traxxas model this is done by holding your finger Leaning the mixture - Turning either the high-speed and/or low-...
  • Page 18 Engines. No one knows more about the specific fuel requirements of extra oxygen to the combustion process. It burns more efficiently, Traxxas engines, than Traxxas engineers. We strongly urge you not to improves combustion, and delivers more power. When increased nitro...

  • Page 19: The Air Filter

    To fill your model, pull up on the 5. Oil the foam element with air filter oil. Use Traxxas filter oil (part# fuel cap handle, insert the tip of the 5263) or a high-quality, special-purpose foam-filter oil such as that fuel bottle, and squeeze to dispense used for off-road motorcycle and ATV engines.
  • Page 20 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE THE CARBURETOR THE FUEL MIXTURE NEEDLES Understanding the Carburetor adjustments The amount of fuel metered and atomized by the carburetor is See page 26 for more information on how air The carburetor performs several functions. It controls the engine’s controlled by the two mixture needles, the high-speed needle and density affects engine tuning.
  • Page 21 See Tuning Your TRX 3.3 combustion and more power, but with The Traxxas EZ-Start brings the convenience of push-button electric Racing Engine on page 25 less lubrication. engine starting to your model. The EZ-Start consists of a hand-held control for complete information on unit and an on-board motorized starter.
  • Page 22 The starter spins at first, but directly into an AC wall outlet, 3. Twist the battery two or such as the Traxxas EZ-Peak when excessive fuel in the combustion chamber begins to lock up the three times to twirl the Plus (part #2933).
  • Page 23 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE BREAKING IN YOUR TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE • Keep extra Traxxas glow plugs handy. The break-in process can cause The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine uses a ringless, aluminum-brass-chrome See Important Points to deposits to form on the plug leading to plug failure.
  • Page 24 3-second count, hold for 2 more seconds, and then Only use the Traxxas break-in thousand two, and then stop. Repeat this starting and stopping gently apply the brake to stop. Count the five seconds out while procedure.
  • Page 25 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE Winter Break-in Tips • We do not recommend that you operate your engine below 35° During the break-in process, the piston and sleeve wear into Fahrenheit. If you insist on running your vehicle below 35°F, be aware When tuning for each other to form a precise fit.
  • Page 26 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE Before you begin tuning, the engine should be warmed up to its normal 2. Bring the vehicle in and pinch closed the fuel line going into the operating temperature and running slightly rich. All final tuning adjustments carburetor (use the engine shut-off clamp).
  • Page 27 The following procedures require an optional infrared temperature probe, and no signs of abnormal running, then avoid running the engine at its an on-board temperature gauge, or the Traxxas telemetry temperature maximum lean setting. Watch closely for any signs of overheating.
  • Page 28 DRIVING YOUR SLAYER PRO 4X4 INTRODUCTION Driving Tips Your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is broken in, the fuel mixture is balanced, • Slayer Pro 4x4 is very fast. Select a large area to drive with few and the idle is set…now it’s time to have some fun! Before you go on, opportunities for collision until you become familiar with Slayer Pro here are some important precautions to keep in mind.

  • Page 29: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    In most cases, the basic information is all that is needed to Optional springs available from Traxxas are listed below. Refer to your should be checked to ensure tune Slayer Pro 4x4 to perform well on a variety of surfaces.

  • Page 30: Alignment Settings

    ° BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Pivot Ball Caps the shock body with the suspension multi-tool. The excess oil will The pivot ball caps should be adjusted bleed out of the small hole in the shock cap. so that the pivot balls operate freely in 7.
  • Page 31 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Static Camber Adjustment TRANSMISSION TUNING The wheels can be set to have either For caster, roll center, and Adjusting the Slipper Clutch positive or negative camber (see illustration optional rocker arm tuning see Your Slayer Pro 4x4 is equipped below).
  • Page 32 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Two-Speed Transmission Adjusting the Spur Gear/Clutch Bell Gear Mesh The ideal spur gear/clutch bell gear mesh Slayer Pro 4x4 comes equipped with an adjustable two-speed for Slayer Pro 4x4 is 0.1mm. To set the transmission. When the shift point on the transmission is adjusted gear mesh, place a strip of standard letter/ correctly, it will maximize acceleration and improve driveability.

  • Page 33: Steering System

    Slayer Pro 4x4. Optional steering servo horns are vehicle. The brake adjustment knob can sold separately for use with non-Traxxas servos. be threaded away from the spring for less braking power if desired. Do not adjust 41.8 mm...
  • Page 34 You must perform after-run maintenance on your is designed to be easy to • Perform after-run maintenance on the engine. This clears the engine Traxxas engine whenever the model will be stored for rebuild. Critical engine of destructive moisture and other corrosive deposits. This is extremely longer than a few hours.
  • Page 35 MAINTAINING AND STORING YOUR SLAYER PRO 4X4 3. With the fuel tank empty and the throttle at the idle position, try to Piston stuck at “top dead center” (TDC) start the engine. The engine will most likely start and run for a few “Top dead center”...

  • Page 36: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS This advanced tuning guide will take you one step further into the cutting Rockers (Progressive Rate/ Suspension Travel) edge technology that has been designed into Slayer Pro 4x4. Follow the One of the most exciting aspects of Slayer Pro 4x4’s suspension is the instructions provided here to take advantage of Slayer Pro 4x4’s maximum inboard shock (damper) arrangement that uses pivoting rockers to translate vertical wheel travel into linear shock motion.
  • Page 37 End Setup End Setup Rear Bulkhead Rear Bulkhead removal and disassembly (see Traxxas.com for detailed instructions). The close ratio gearsets will reduce top speed slightly but will provide more Tall Lower Tall Center powerful acceleration by reducing engine RPM loss when shifting from 1st...
  • Page 38 From the factory, both the differentials are filled with SAE 30,000W viscosity 6. Install the lower cap using the seal when it is installed and silicone oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas sells SAE suspension multi-tool (B). compressed by the bottom 10,000W and SAE 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list).

  • Page 39: 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 Traxxas Link Module and the Traxxas When you equip your model The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store) gives you Link application, visit with sensors, the Traxxas Link complete control over the operation and tuning of your Traxxas model Traxxas.com.
  • Page 44 ’ MODEL 59076-1 6200 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TX 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 140804 KC2171-R01...

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