TRAXXAS 5607 - Manuals

SUMMIT • 5 Important Warnings for users of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are significantly more volatile than other rechargeable batteries. ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a balance adapter (such as the Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus Charger #2933 or...

6 • SUMMIT Recommended Equipment These items are not required for the operation of your model, but are a good idea to include in any R/C toolbox:• Safety glasses• Thin, hobby-quality cyanoacrylate instant tire glue (CA glue, Part #6468) • Hobby knife• Side cutters and/or needle nose pliers • Phillip...

SUMMIT • 7 Rear T-Lock Servo Transmission Shifting Servo Front T-Lock Servo Slipper Clutch LED Light Pipe Battery Compartment Door Battery Compartment Vent Receiver Box Antenna Mount Front Suspension Arm Front Bumper Shock Rear Half Shaft Toe Link Electronic Speed Control Battery Door Release Tab Pi...

8 • SUMMIT 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. 1. Read the safety precautions on page 3 8. Detail your model • See page 9 For your own safety, u...

SUMMIT • 9 8 Applying the Decals The main decals for your model have been applied at the factory. Additional decals are printed on self-adhesive clear mylar and are die-cut for easy removal. Use a hobby knife to lift the corner of a decal and lift it from the backing. To apply the decals, place one ...

10 • SUMMIT TRAXXAS TQ i RADIO SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the newest TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. The transmitter has two channels for controlling your throttle and steering. The receiver inside the model has 5 output channels. Your model is equipped with one serv...

SUMMIT • 11 2, 3 If the status LED doesn’t light green, check the polarity of the batteries. Check rechargeable batteries for a full charge. If you see any other flashing signal from the LED, refer to the chart on page 30 to identify the code. Use the Right Batteries Your transmitter uses AA batteri...

12 • SUMMIT 4 When rechargeable batteries begin to lose their charge, they will fade much faster than alkaline dry cells. Stop immediately at the first sign of weak batteries. Never turn the transmitter off when the battery pack is plugged in. The model could run out of control. 6-cell Battery Orien...

SUMMIT • 13 TRAXXAS TQ i RADIO SYSTEM The battery compartments can be reconfigured to accept many sizes of LiPo batteries. If you are using batteries that are very thick, the spring clip may need to be removed from the battery compartment. Spring Clip Removal 1. Pull down on the inside of the clip. ...

14 • SUMMIT • Always turn your TQi transmitter on first and off last. This procedure will help to prevent your model from receiving stray signals from another transmitter, or other source, and running out of control. Your model has electronic fail-safes to prevent this type of malfunction, but the f...

SUMMIT • 15 TRAXXAS TQ i RADIO SYSTEM 6, 7 Using Reverse: While driving, push the throttle trigger forward to apply brakes. Once stopped, return the throttle trigger to neutral. Push the throttle trigger forward again to engage proportional reverse. Automatic Fail-Safe The TQi transmitter and receiv...

16 • SUMMIT TQi Binding Instructions For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must beelectronically ‘bound.’ This has been done for you at the factory. Should you ever need to re-bind the system or bind to another transmitter or receiver, follow these instructions. Note : the receiver must...

SUMMIT • 17 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL The EVX-2 electronic speed control is factory set and should not require any adjustments. These instructions are provided for your reference. Battery Settings (Low-Voltage Detection Setting) The Low-Voltage Detection circuitry constantly monitors th...

18 • SUMMIT ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 4. Return the throttle trigger to neutral. The LED will shine red.5. Move the throttle trigger forward again to engage reverse (Profile #1). The LED will turn off. Once full reverse power is reached, the LED will shine red. 6. To stop, return the th...

SUMMIT • 19 9 DRIVING YOUR MODEL Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on, here are some important precautions to keep in mind. • Allow the model to cool for a few minutes between runs. This is particularly i...

20 • SUMMIT • Maintain your model. Do not allow dirt or damaged parts to cause binding in the drivetrain. Keep the motor clean. mAh Ratings and Power Output The mAh rating of the battery can affect your top-speed performance. The higher capacity battery packs experience less voltage drop under heavy...

SUMMIT • 21 4. Blow off the truck with compressed air (optional, but recommended). Wear safety glasses when using compressed air. 5. Remove the wheels from the truck. 6. Spray all the bearings, drivetrain, and fasteners with WD-40® or similar water-displacing light oil. 7. Let the truck stand or you...

22 • SUMMIT Summit does not require any specialized knowledge or understanding of its unique suspension and drivetrain to perform typical, everyday setup and tuning adjustments. Adjustment procedures for alignment, spring rate, damping, steering, and ride height are covered here. SUSPENSION TUNING S...

SUMMIT • 23 TUNING ADJUSTMENTS decreased by installing different rocker arm sets. The rockers are labeled Progressive 1 to Progressive 3. Progressive 1 rockers will provide a low progressive rate that maintains consistent damping force across the whole range of suspension travel. Progressive 2 rocke...

24 • SUMMIT Shock disassembly The shocks must be removed from the vehicle and disassembled to change the pistons. Use the shock exploded views included with the model to aid in the assembly process.1. Remove the spring and lower spring retainer from the shock. 2. Remove the shock cap (A) and empty t...

SUMMIT • 25 hex wrench engagement). The upper pivot ball is normally screwed all the way in. Negative camber is achieved by screwing the pivot ball of the lower control arm out. Note: When camber is changed, the toe angle of the wheel has to be reset. Static Camber Base Factory SettingsFront: 1-degr...

26 • SUMMIT model (listed in your parts list). Experimentation with different types of tires is recommended to see which ones work the best on the terrain where the model is run. When selecting tires, consider the overall diameter and the rubber compound (hard or soft). If the overall diameter of th...

SUMMIT • 27 DUAL SERVO STEERING SYSTEM Summit uses dual-servo steering and a single heavy-duty servo saver for powerful, responsive steering. To prevent unnecessary receiver battery drain, it is important to make sure that the servos are “at rest” when the steering is at neutral. If one servo is out...

28 • SUMMIT MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Your model requires timely maintenance in order to stay in top running condition. The following procedures should be taken very seriously. Inspect the vehicle for obvious damage or wear. Look for: 1. Cracked, bent, or damaged parts2. Check the wheels and steering f...

SUMMIT • 29 Your Traxxas transmitter has a programmable Multi-Function knob that can be set to control various advanced transmitter functions (set to Steering Sensitivity by default, see page 16). Accessing the programming menu is done by using the menu and set buttons on the transmitter and observi...

30 • SUMMIT TQ i ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Failsafe Your Traxxas radio system is equipped with a built-in failsafe function that returns the throttle to its last saved neutral position in the event of a signal loss. The LED on the transmitter and on the receiver will rapidly flash red. In order to re-ac...

SUMMIT • 31 TQ i ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE The Menu Tree below shows how to navigate through the TQi transmitter’s various settings and functions. Press and hold MENU to enter the Menu Tree, and use the following commands to navigate through the menu and select options. MENU: When you enter a menu, you ...

Set Multi-Function knob for STEERING SENSITIVITY (Expo) Press/hold MENU green LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks x 8 Press SET to confirm green LED blinks (x8) Press/hold MENU returns to driving mode Set Multi-Function knob for THROTTLE SENSITIVITY (Expo) Press/hold MENU green LED blinks Press SET ...

SUMMIT • 33 TQ i ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE The TQi Docking Base is sold separately (Part #6510). The Traxxas Link application is available from the Apple App store for iPhone and iPod touch mobile devices. iPhone and iPod touch are not included with the TQi Docking Base. For more information about the T...