TRAXXAS 5309 - Manuals

Revo 3.3 • 5 Your Revo 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. Tools, Supplies, and Required Equipment Supplied Tools and Equipment TRX Power Charger RX battery power pack (installed in mod...

6 • Revo 3.3 Anatomy of Your Revo Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Steering Servo Shifting Servo (inside box) Suspension Arm Bumper Bumper Mount Skid Plate Oil Shock (Damper) Differential (under chassis) Toe Link (Turnbuckle) Throttle/Brake Servo (inside box) Transmission Air Filter Tuned Pipe Exhaust Header TRX ...

Revo 3.3 • 7 Quick Start: Getting up to Speed The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your Revo 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 ...

Applying The Decals The main decals have already beenapplied to your Revo. The extra decalsprovided are die-cut for easy removal.Use a hobby knife to lift the corner of a decal and remove it from the backing. Carefully position the decal over thedesired location and press one side onthe body. Pull t...

CH.3 CH.2 CH.1 Revo 3.3 • 9 The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System Your Revo is equipped with the TQ-3 radio system. The TQ-3 is a 3-channel system that provides up to a quarter mile range and control for up to threeservo outputs. Revo is equipped with two high-torque steering servos connected via a “Y” plug...

10 • Revo 3.3 Radio System Terminology Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these radio-systemterms. They will be used throughout this manual. 5-Cell Pack – Another term for RX Pack or rechargeable receiver pack. The RX pack is made up of five rechargeable NiMH battery cells and isused ...

Installing Transmitter Batteries Your TQ-3 transmitter uses 8 AA batteries. The battery compartment islocated in the base of the transmitter. 1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab and lifting the door up. 2. Install the batteries in the correct orientation as indicated in the ba...

Charging the Receiver Batteries To power the radio systemin the truck, your Revo isequipped with the RXPower Pack, a rechargeable5-cell nickel metal hydride(NiMH) battery pack. The RXPower Pack must be fullycharged before running thetruck. The supplied TRXPower Charger is a peak-detecting unit that ...

Setting up the Antenna 1. Locate the black antenna wire that exits the receiver cover. The receiver cover is mounted on the top of the chassis, near the front.The antenna wire exits the cover just ahead of the fuel tank. 2. Pull the wire straight with your fingers and then insert the end of the wire...

14 • Revo 3.3 Steering TU R N L E F T TU R N R I G H T Brake Neutral Accelerate CH.3 CH.2 CH.1 Shift Reverse Shift Forward TQ-3 Radio System Controls The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System TQ-3 Radio System Adjustments In addition to the electronic throttle and steering trim controls, your radio system featu...

Revo 3.3 • 15 Servo Reversing Switches The servo reversing switches are located on the front of the transmitter, next to the on/off switch. Moving a switch reverses the direction of thecorresponding servo. Each switch corresponds to a channel, as shownbelow. For example, if you turn the steering whe...

16 • Revo 3.3 TQ-3 Radio System Rules Each time you prepare to run your Revo,you must clear your frequency to be sureno one else in the area is using the samechannel as you. There are six possible channels, numbered1 through 6. Each is represented by a color.Look at the crystal plugged into the back...

Using the TQ-3 Radio System The TQ-3 Radio System was pre-adjusted at the factory. The adjustmentshould be checked before running the model, in case of movementduring shipping. Here’s how: 1. Fully extend the chrome antenna mast on the transmitter and turnthe switch on. The red indicator light on th...

18 • Revo 3.3 Traxxas stronglydiscourages changing ormodifying any part of theTRX 3.3 Racing Engine. Oldtech tips and tricks thatmay have boosted thepower of other enginescould seriously diminishthe performance of the TRX 3.3 Racing Engine. There’s more advancedthinking, development andtesting in th...

Revo 3.3 • 19 TRX 3.3 Racing Engine Illustrated Air FilterBase Head Protector PowerTune ™ head (Cylinder head) EZ-Start Drive Unit EZ-Start Motor Engine Mount Low-Speed Needle Throttle Arm Clutch Bell Flywheel Carburetor Air Intake Fuel Intake High-SpeedNeedle Idle SpeedScrew EZ-Start Plug Positive ...

20 • Revo 3.3 Terms to Know You’ll find these Nitro R/C engine terms throughout this section of the manual. .15 - .15 or “15” refers to the displacement of the engine. The TRX 2.5 Racing Engine is .15 cubic inches or 2.5 cubic centimeters (cc). The name“TRX 2.5” is derived from the cc measurement. ....

22 • Revo 3.3 DANGER! Model engine fuelis poisonous to humansand animals. Drinking thefuel can cause blindnessand death. Handle withcare and respect. Keep itout of reach of smallchildren at all times! Whiledriving, do not leave yourfuel dispensing bottle onthe ground where a childcould have access t...

Revo 3.3 • 23 Filling the Fuel Tank Use a fuel dispensing bottle (Traxxas Top Fueler, part#5001) to put fuel into Revo’s fuel tank. To fill the fuelbottle, squeeze the air out, insert the dispenser tip intothe fuel can, and release your grip on the bottle. As the bottle expands, fuel will bedrawn in...

24 • Revo 3.3 See page 31 for moreinformation on howair density affectsengine tuning. The Carburetor Understanding the Carburetor adjustments The carburetor performs several functions. It controls the engine’s speedby restricting the intake of air and fuel into the engine. It atomizes thefuel (suspe...

Revo 3.3 • 25 is increased, the low-speed needle is pulled completely away from theneedle seat leaving it fully open. At that point, fuel metering is entirelycontrolled by the high-speed needle. Again, using our water hoseexample, when the spray nozzle at the end of our garden hose is fullyopen, the...

26 • Revo 3.3 The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine The Traxxas EZ-Start brings the convenience of push-button electricengine starting to your Revo. The EZ-Start consists of a hand-heldcontrol unit and an on-board motorized starter. Power for the EZ-Start system comes from a 7.2-volt rechargeablebattery pack in...

Revo 3.3 • 27 Using the EZ-Start Your EZ-Start controller plugs into a 4-prong receptacle in the center ofthe bed on your Revo. When the red button on the controller is pressed,the EZ-Start motor begins to spin the engine and power from the controlunit heats the glow plug. Assuming all settings and ...

28 • Revo 3.3 See Important Points toRemember on page 4 forother precautions. Never run your Revoindoors. Since the TRX 3.3Racing Engine exhaustfumes are harmful, alwaysrun your model outdoors, ina well-ventilated area. Your TRX 3.3 Racing Enginedoesn’t usually requirepriming. If you do need toprime...

Revo 3.3 • 29 High Altitude Operation:If you live in a high altitude region (5000 ormore feet above sea level),the lower air density mayrequire you to lean yourhigh-speed fuel mixtureslightly from the factorybreak in settings. Try this if you are experiencingdifficult starting orextremely sluggishen...

30 • Revo 3.3 Winter Break-in Tips During the break-in process, the piston and sleeve wear into each other toform a precise fit. The engine needs to heat up to a temperature around 200to 215 degrees to allow the piston and sleeve to achieve this fit properly. Aprecise fit between these two component...

is.. Lower Higher Lower Higher Lower Higher Lower Higher Lower Higher then the air density is... Slightly more dense Slightly less dense Less dense More dense More dense Less dense More dense Less dense adjust (correct) the fuel mixture to be... Slightly richer Slightly leaner Leaner Richer Richer L...

32 • Revo 3.3 Idle Speed Adjustment Once the high and low-speed mixtures have been set, reduce the idle speedto the minimum reliable idle speed. Remember, this adjustment should bemade while the engine is running at normal operating temperature. 1. Turn the throttle trim on the transmitter so the br...

Revo 3.3 • 33 Introduction Your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is broken in, the fuel mixture is balanced,and the idle is set…now it’s time to have some fun! This section containsinstructions on forward/reverse shifting, and making adjustments toyour Revo. Before you go on, here are some important precaution...

34 • Revo 3.3 Basic Tuning Adjustments This tuning and setup guide is separated into two sections- Basic andAdvanced. Revo does not require any specialized knowledge orunderstanding of its unique suspension and drive train to performtypical, everyday setup and track tuning adjustments. Adjustmentpro...

The ride height of the modelcan be changed by mountingthe push rod in a different holein the lower suspension arm.From the factory, the push rodcomes installed in the centerhole of the lower suspensionarm’s push rod mount. If thepush rod is mounted in the inner hole, the ride height of the vehiclein...

36 • Revo 3.3 Basic Tuning Adjustments Alignment Settings The alignment settings are critical for optimizing the performance of Revo.Adjust your alignment as carefully and precisely as you possibly can. Toe Adjustment The wheels can be adjusted to pointstraight ahead or have a toe-in or toe-out sett...

Toe In 3 1 3 1 Configuration Stock Raised Lowered Long travel Available Camber (degrees) +3 to -5 +3 to -1 +3 to -5 +3 to -1 Available Toe (degrees) Toe Out 3 1 3 1 Maximum Alignment Limits (using stock push rod length) Revo’s maximum toe and camber alignment settings can be limited bythe ride heigh...

Adjusting the Two-Speed Transmission Revo comes equipped with an adjustable two-speed transmission. Whenthe shift point on the transmission is adjusted correctly, it will maximizeacceleration and improve drivability. Use a 2mm hex wrench to adjust the shift point. To make the adjustment, the engine ...

2. Adjust both the steering links to be the exact same length (31.7mm - use “Steering Servo Horn Link Length Template” below to set length). 3. Switch on the power to the receiver and the transmitter. 4. Adjust the steering trim on the transmitter to the neutral “0” position. 5. Connect one end of a...

40 • Revo 3.3 Your Revo requires timely maintenance in order to stay in top runningcondition. Neglecting the maintenance could allow dirt, deposits, and moisture to build up inside the engine leading to internal enginefailure. The following procedures should be taken very seriously. After each hour ...

Revo 3.3 • 41 a common household lubricant. To ensure your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine isprotected from internal corrosion, use the following procedure: 1. Whenever possible, shut off the engine by pinching the fuel lineclosed. This allows most of the excess fuel to be consumed by theengine. Be sure the t...

42 • Revo 3.3 This advanced tuning guide will take you one step further into the cuttingedge technology that has been designed into Revo. Follow the instructionsprovided here to take advantage of Revo’s maximum performancepotential. Suspension and Alignment Settings Caster Adjustment The caster angl...

suspension is compressed. The spring does not feel any stiffer, even whenthe suspension is fully compressed. This provides a very “plush” feelingsuspension with seemingly bottomless suspension travel. A total of four different rocker arm sets are available for Revo. All rockerarms except the Long Tr...

Shock Tuning Shock Pistons The shock pistons can be replaced withthe available optional pistons to varythe amount of damping. Optionalpistons with bypass holes that arelarger or smaller (1, 2, or 3) than thefactory installed stock pistons can beused to decrease or increase dampingrespectively. Chang...

The following gear ratio chart shows the available combinations withoptional spur gears, clutch bells, and two-speed gear sets. Tuning The Sealed Gear Differentials Revo’s front and rear gear differentials allow the left and right wheels to spinat different speeds while turning so that the tires do ...

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