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  • Page 1 MODEL 74076-1 owner s manual ’...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Also be sure to read and follow the precautions ELECTRONIC SPEED Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day and warnings in this manual and on any labels or tags attached to CONTROL to assure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction your model.
  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Traxxas 6200 Traxxas Way accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. McKinney, TX 75070 model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, Phone: 972-549-3000 abuse and/or neglect.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • Children should have responsible adult supervision when charging and effect the skill level of the bluehighway font of the installation and/or use of LiPo batteries in Traxxas models. If you handling batteries. 1 2 3 3+ 4 5 model. See chart below.
  • Page 5: Tools, Supplies And Required Equipment

    R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, Part #6468 (CA glue) for use with LiPo batteries • Hobby knife pour piles LiPo para las baterías de LiPo...
  • Page 6: Model Overview

    MODEL OVERVIEW Traxxas High-Current Front Suspension Arm Spur Gear Battery Steering Block Caster Block Connector Compartment Shock Battery Half Shaft Battery Drive Shaft Hold-Down Front Bumper Rear Shock Tower Chassis Rear Bumper Steering Servo Rear Body Mount Front Body Mount...
  • Page 7: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed

    Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first, and off last. Follow these critical steps to maintain the performance of your model and keep it in excellent running condition. Look for the Quick Start logo at the bottom of Quick Start pages. TRAXXAS RALLY • 7...
  • Page 8 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 9 Solder Tabs - Accessible, external contacts on the motor that allows for easy wire replacement. The Velineon 3500 is equipped with solder tabs. Transmitter - The hand-held radio unit that sends throttle and steering instructions to your model. TRAXXAS RALLY • 9...
  • Page 10: Model Wiring Diagram

    CH1 - Steering Servo Steering CH1 - Channel 1* Trim * Not used ** Accessory sensor port for use with the Telemetry Expander Module (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) VXL-3s ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Multi-Function Knob Traxxas High-Current Sensor Expansion...
  • Page 11: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES The Traxxas Battery Charger is a fully featured NiMH (Nickle Metal Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery The included charger is Hydride) charger. It features 4-amp charge current for fast charging compartment is located in the base of the transmitter.
  • Page 12: Power System

    Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector settings for the battery. is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
  • Page 13 For more detail on steering Always turn your Plug in the battery. Turn on the model. exponential, refer to page 15. transmitter on first. TRAXXAS RALLY • 13...
  • Page 14: Using The Radio System

    2. Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on the 8. Once adjustments are made, turn off the receiver on your model, speed control by pressing the EZ-Set button. followed by the hand-held transmitter. 14 • TRAXXAS RALLY...
  • Page 15 Antenna side bar for more information. Do not Mount of steering wheel travel results in a smaller amount of servo travel. shorten the antenna tube. The farther you turn the knob, the more pronounced the effect TRAXXAS RALLY • 15...
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    2. Hold both MENU and SET. 7. To turn the VXL-3s off, press the EZ-Set button until the LED turns 3. Turn transmitter on. off (.5 seconds). 4. Release MENU and SET. The transmitter LED will blink red. 16 • TRAXXAS RALLY...
  • Page 17 Throttle Trim to the Green to Red to Off Three blinks Red Profile numbers). middle “0” setting. 3. When the LED blinks red three times, release the EZ-Set button. TRAXXAS RALLY • 17 Release Solid...
  • Page 18: Driving Your Model

    A large factor affecting run time is the type and condition of your batteries. The milliamp • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet hour (mAh) rating of the batteries determines how large their “fuel tank” is. A 3000mAh conditions such as rain.
  • Page 19 This can cause long-term problems with the sensitive 7. Apply small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part #1647) to electronics in the receiver. Removing the receiver box cover during storage the wire clamp.
  • Page 20: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    Traxxas Part #1952X. These can add or remove 1.5° The suspension of your model has been set up for on-road toe per side, for a total of 1 to performance.
  • Page 21 1. Remove the servo horn from the steering servo. fully compressed. If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at 2. Connect the steering servo to channel 1 on the receiver. Connect 1-888-TRAXXAS the electronic speed control (ESC) to channel 2. The white wire on the servo lead is positioned towards the receiver’s LED.
  • Page 22: Maintaining Your Model

    4x10BCS Assembly • Steering: Over time, you may notice increased looseness in the steering system. The tie rod ends may wear out from use (Traxxas Parts #2742 and #5525). Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances. 4x12BCS • Shocks: Keep the oil level in the shocks full. Use only 100% pure silicon 4x12BCS shock oil to prolong the life of the seals.
  • Page 23: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    The default factory locations are designed to make your model easier listed on the gear chart: and more forgiving to drive and less likely to traction roll in turns. # Spur Gear Teeth x 2.85 = Final Gear Ratio # Pinion Gear Teeth TRAXXAS RALLY • 23...
  • Page 24 From the factory, the front differential is filled with SAE 30,000W ESC will enter fail-safe until the motor is free to rotate. 24 • TRAXXAS RALLY...
  • Page 25 Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, 2. Turn the chassis over and remove the two 3x12mm countersunk 30,000W, and 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list). The screws that hold the bumper/skid plate to the bulkhead.
  • Page 26: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Your Traxxas transmitter has a programmable Multi-Function knob that Steering and Throttle End Points can be set to control various advanced transmitter functions (set to The TQi transmitter allows you to choose the limit of the servo’s travel Starting Over: Steering Sensitivity by default, see page 15).
  • Page 27 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 Model Memory, there is no need remember which transmitter goes from the memory.
  • Page 28: Menu Tree

    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 29 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 30 Traxxas Link about the Traxxas Link When you equip your model The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store) gives you Wireless Module and the with sensors, the Traxxas Link complete control over the operation and tuning of your Traxxas model Traxxas Link application, visit Traxxas.com.
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  • Page 34 6200 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 141231 74076-1-OM-N-EN-R01...

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