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Summary of Contents for Traxxas STAMPEDE 4x4 VXL 67086-3
- Page 1 MODEL 67086-3 owner s manual ’...
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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. 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 • Children should have responsible adult supervision when charging and affect the skill level of the of the installation and/or use of LiPo batteries in Traxxas models. If you handling batteries. model. See chart below.
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Page 5: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment
R/C toolbox: • Safety glasses • Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue, Part #6468 (CA glue) • Hobby knife • Side cutters and/or needle nose pliers... -
Page 6: 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 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 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: 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 9 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”...
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Page 10: Transmitter And Receiver
Steering CH1 - Channel 1* † Trim *Not used Accessory sensor ports for use with standard voltage/temperature and RPM telemetry sensors (see Traxxas.com and included materials for more information) VXL-3s ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Multi-Function Knob Traxxas High-Current Sensor Expansion Connector (Male) -
Page 11: Installing Transmitter Batteries
INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery The Traxxas Battery Charger is a fully featured NiMH (Nickle Metal The included charger is compartment is located in the base of the transmitter. - Page 12 Battery iD Install the battery pack with the Your model’s included battery battery wires facing the rear pack is equipped with Traxxas of the model. Insert the tabs Battery iD. This exclusive feature allows Traxxas battery of the battery hold-down into...
- Page 13 6. When looking down at the (center) point of the steering channel. model, the front wheels Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely should be pointing straight turned off while adjusting steering trim. See page 15 for TSM ahead. If the wheels are adjustments.
- Page 14 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 7. Gently operate the throttle trigger to ensure that you have TQi Binding Instructions forward and reverse operation, and that the motor stops when For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must be Using Reverse: While driving, the throttle trigger is at neutral.
- Page 15 3x4mm set black wire, do not bend or Antenna was engineered into your Traxxas screw. To remove the antenna tube, cut the metal tip, and do not bend or cut the white wire at...
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Page 16: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control
Battery connector: unplug the battery, wait a few seconds, plug the battery back in, and Traxxas High-Current To verify the Low-Voltage Detection setting: start over. Connector 1. Turn on the transmitter (with the throttle at neutral). - Page 17 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL VXL-3s Operation VXL-3s Profile Selection To operate the speed control and test programming, place the The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, vehicle on a stable block or stand so that all of the drive wheels are and reverse).
- Page 18 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Selecting Training Mode • Fast Blinking Red: Thermal Shutdown Protection Stage 1. If the motor has lower than normal power and the VXL-3s (Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse) Patented Training Mode is hot, the VXL-3s has entered Stage 1 Thermal Shutdown (Profile #3) reduces forward 1.
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Page 19: Driving Your Model
RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS • Use good, common sense whenever you are driving your model. Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features to Intentionally driving in an abusive and rough manner will only result in protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic speed poor performance and broken parts. - Page 20 Do not allow mud to collect on the motor or pack around the motor. • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet conditions such as rain.
- Page 21 8. Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part #1647) to the foam Removing the Receiver on the wire clamp (C).
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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 Centering Your Servo If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at If you have removed the servo horn from your model’s steering servo, 1-888-TRAXXAS or the servo has been removed for service or cleaning, the servo must be re-centered prior to installation of the servo horn or installation of (1-888-872-9927) (U.S.
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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.
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Page 29: Tq Advanced Tuning Guide
(set to The Multi-Function knob can be set to control Throttle Sensitivity. Starting Over: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) by default, see page 15). Accessing Throttle Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity, but Restoring Factory Defaults the programming menu is done by using the menu and set buttons on applies the effect to the throttle channel. - Page 30 This is especially handy if you operate multiple equipped with a built-in failsafe This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding vehicles with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. function that returns the throttle...
- Page 31 Model Lock locked. Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models Note: To unlock a memory, press SET twice at step 5. The LED will (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, Traxxas Link blink rapidly green to indicate the model is unlocked.
- Page 32 Transmitter is restored to default Press C onfirm Deletion Delete Model Two Blinks Green One Blink Red *Torque Control is a feature designed only for use with the power system in the Traxxas Funny Car Race Replica (Model #6907).
- Page 33 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 34 Real-Time Telemetry For more information about the Traxxas Link The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on When you equip your model Wireless Module and the Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning...
- Page 36 ’ 6200 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 140611 67086-3-OM-N-EN-R00...
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