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Traxxas Stampede 4x4 VXL 67086 Owner's Manual

Traxxas Stampede 4x4 VXL 67086 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 67086 owner s manual ’...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Traxxas models are about experiencing total performance and satisfaction, not just with your model, but also with the company that Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to ADJUSTING THE stands behind it.

  • 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. Operate McKinney, TX 75070 model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun Phone: 972-549-3000 abuse and/or neglect.
  • Page 4 Make sure you understand how to use your LiPo batteries. If you have any questions, call Traxxas Customer Support at 1-888-TRAXXAS Gearing: Opt. Gearing aware that Traxxas shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, (1-888-872-9927) Outside the US +1-972-549-3000 or e-mail support@ Battery:...
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never charge LiPo battery packs in series or parallel with this charger. • DO NOT exceed the battery manufacturer’s maximum recommended Charging packs in series or parallel may result in improper charger cell charge rate. recognition and an improper charging rate that may lead to overcharging, •...

  • Page 6: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Your model comes with a set of specialty metric tools. You’ll need to purchase other items, available from your hobby dealer, to operate and maintain your model. For more information on batteries, see Use the Right Supplied Tools and Equipment Batteries on page 12.

  • Page 7: Anatomy Of The Stampede 4X4 Vxl

    (Toe Link) Front Body Mount Battery Hold-Down Turnbuckle (Rear Camber Link) Front Chassis Suspension Arm Battery Drive Rear Body Mount Shaft Traxxas High-Current Shock Guard Connector Spur Gear Front Shock Tower Front Bumper Receiver Wheelie Bar Shock Steering (Oil Damper)

  • Page 8: 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 9: Power System

    RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION synch with each other. The VXL-3s electronic speed control is optimized to virtually eliminate cogging. Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Applying the Decals Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. The transmitter’s easy-to-use design...
  • Page 10 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics batteries offer high current handling and much greater resistance used in the VXL-3s electronic speed control detect overloading To prevent loss of radio range to the “memory”...

  • Page 11: Model Wiring Diagram

    (for optional use) Receiver cable Heat Sink (RX wire) Power Switch Battery Compartment EZ-Set Button (On/Off Button) ** Accessory sensor port for use with the Telemetry Expander Module (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) STAMPEDE 4x4 VXL • 11...

  • Page 12: Installing Transmitter Batteries

    Your transmitter uses AA charging. Do not leave the battery unattended while charging. For batteries. Use new alkaline faster charging, the optional Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus (part #2933) can batteries or rechargeable batteries, such as NiCad charge at 4 amps to reduce charging time to only 45 minutes! It is...
  • Page 13 Traxxas Power Cell Battery Pack. Cheaply made battery packs do the post. Secure the battery not retain their performance characteristics after repeated uses hold-down with body clip in in high-powered electric applications.

  • Page 14: Radio System Controls/Basic Adjustments

    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 15: Using The Radio System

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM USING THE RADIO SYSTEM Range-Testing the Radio System The TQi Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The Using Reverse: While driving, Before each running session with your model, you should range-test...
  • Page 16 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 2. Press and hold the receiver’s LINK button as you switch on The farther you turn the knob, the more pronounced the effect the speed control (by pressing the EZ-Set button). Release the becomes.

  • Page 17: 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 the transmitter on. off (.5 seconds). TRAXXAS • 17 4. Release MENU and SET. The transmitter LED will blink red.
  • Page 18 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Profile Selection 4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and reverse). (Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE) or red (Low- Patented Training Mode To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward and 50% reverse (Profile Voltage Detection DISABLED).

  • Page 19: Driving Your Model

    RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS poor performance and broken parts. Take care of your model so that Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features to you can enjoy it for a long time to come. protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic speed •...
  • Page 20 LiPo batteries in wet conditions. After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to 1. Drain the tires by spinning the tires at high speed to “sling” the water wet conditions such as rain.
  • Page 21 To access the rear bearing, remove the plastic cap 8. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas with thumb pressure, or gently pry the cap off with a flat-blade part #1647) to the foam on the wire clamp (C).

  • Page 22: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    Rear toe-in can be adjusted height and firmer, more using accessory rear axle carriers, Traxxas Part #1952X. progressive suspension These can add or remove 1.5° settings. The more toe per side, for a total of 1 to...
  • Page 23 If you have removed the servo horn from your model’s steering servo, or the servo has been removed for service or cleaning, the servo must If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at be re-centered prior to installation of the servo horn or installation of 1-888-TRAXXAS the servo in the model.

  • Page 24: Maintaining Your Model

    • Steering: Over time, you may notice increased looseness in the steering Part #2743 (sold separately). system. The tie rod ends may wear out from use (Traxxas Parts #2742 and #5525). Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances.

  • Page 25: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Gearing Compatibility Chart: • Front Roll Center CAMBER GAIN The chart below shows Front C-hub recommended gear combination To lower the roll center on the Your model has provisions for adjusting the camber gain geometry of the ranges for your model.
  • Page 26 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS When using higher gear ratios, it is important to monitor the TEMPERATURES AND COOLING temperatures of the battery and motor. If the battery is extremely hot Monitoring temperatures will extend the lives of the batteries and Velineon 3500 Specs (150°F) and/or the motor is too hot to touch (200°F), your model is motors.
  • Page 27 The rear differential is filled with grease, but can also be tuned with silicone differential oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, 30,000W, and 50,000W viscosity oil (see your parts list). The...
  • Page 28 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Rear differential: Refilling the differential: 1. Remove the two 3x20mm button-head screws that secure the 1. Remove the four 2.5x10mm screws from the differential case top bumper mount to diff case. and carefully pull the diff case halves apart. Work over a towel to collect any fluid that drips from the differential.

  • Page 29: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    TRAXXAS LINK MODEL MEMORY 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 30 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 31 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 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 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 34 ’ 6200 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 140601 67086OM-N-EN-R00...

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