TRAXXAS 7005 - Manuals

1/16 SLASH 4WD • 5 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. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT (sold separately) Recommended Equipment These items are not r...

6 • 1/16 SLASH 4WD Turnbuckle ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 SLASH 4WD Rear Half Shaft Rear Bumper Transmission Chassis Antenna Mount Front Suspension Arm Front Bumper Oil Shock (Damper) Rear Body Mount Hex Hub Rear Suspension Arm Axle Carrier Pivot Ball Turnbuckle LED Light Pipe Receiver Box Steering Servo Fr...

1/16 SLASH 4WD • 7 The Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace the full operating instructions available in this manual. Please read this entire manual for complete instructions on the proper use and maintenance of your model. Look for the Quick Start logo at the bottom of Quick Start pages. Th...

8 • 1/16 SLASH 4WD THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ Radio System is a 2-channel system that provides high-power output up to a quarter mile. Your model uses one steering servo and an electronic speed control. The receiver is equipped with four channels and dual ...

1/16 SLASH 4WD • 9 THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM RADIO SYSTEM TERMINOLOGY Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these radio and power system terms. They will be used throughout this manual. BEC (Battery Eliminator Circuit) - The BEC can either be in the receiver or in the ESC. This circuit...

10 • 1/16 SLASH 4WD THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM If the power indicator doesn’t light red, check the polarity of the batteries. Check rechargeable batteries for a full charge. Spray a little window cleaner on the antenna wire to make it easier to push through the antenna tube. Don’t shorten the lengt...

1/16 SLASH 4WD • 11 The following Traxxas High Current Connector packages are available from your hobby dealer. When using adapters, be careful not to exceed the current rating of the Molex connector. Part #3060 Single Male/Female Part #3080 2-Pack Female Part #3070 2-Pack Male Part #3062 Female Cha...

12 • 1/16 SLASH 4WD THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM TQ RADIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS In addition to the electronic throttle and steering trim controls, your radio system features throttle neutral adjustment and servo reversing switches. These are preset at the factory and should not require further adjustmen...

1/16 SLASH 4WD • 13 THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM • Always have the transmitter turned on before plugging in the battery. • Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio system. Weak batteries will limit the range of the radio signal between the receiver and the transmitter. Loss of the ra...

14 • 1/16 SLASH 4WD XL-2.5 Battery Settings (Low-Voltage Detection Setting) The XL-2.5 electronic speed control is equipped with built-in Low-Voltage Detection. The Low-Voltage Detection circuitry constantly monitors the battery voltage. When the battery voltage begins to reach the minimum recommend...

1/16 SLASH 4WD • 15 7. To turn the XL-2.5 off, press and hold the EZ-Set button for 1½ seconds or until the red LED turns off. 8. The XL-2.5 is equipped with thermal shutdown protection to guard against overheating caused by excessive current flow. If the operating temperature exceeds safe limits, t...

16 • 1/16 SLASH 4WD 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 particul...

18 • 1/16 SLASH 4WD DRIVING YOUR MODEL • Transmission : Remove, disassemble, and clean the transmission components. No grease is required for the nylon gears. Refer to your exploded view diagrams for help with disassembly and reassembly. • Motor : Remove the motor, clean with aerosol motor cleaner, ...

1/16 SLASH 4WD • 19 TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Your model is factory-tuned for optimum performance in a wide variety of off-road conditions. To tailor the performance and handling of your model to suit your driving style and terrain, the model has a number of adjustable features. Gearing, shock preload and ...

20 • 1/16 SLASH 4WD TUNING ADJUSTMENTS A camber gauge (available at your local hobby shop) can be a useful tool for alignment setting. To achieve a good starting point for the slipper clutch, tighten the slipper clutch adjusting nut clockwise until the slipper clutch adjusting spring fully collapses...

1/16 SLASH 4WD • 21 TUNING ADJUSTMENTS the least traction and tend to spin up to extremely high rpms. Higher viscosity (thicker) oil causes the differential to act like a limited-slip differential, distributing more equal power to the left and right wheels. Your model will generally benefit from hig...

22 • 1/16 SLASH 4WD TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Slide the motor and pinion gear into the spur gear. Retighten the motor mount screw and then remove the strip of paper. You should be able to run a fresh strip of paper through the gears without binding them. Gear mesh can be checked visually by removing the ge...

1/16 SLASH 4WD • 23 Always wear eye protection when using compressed air or spray cleaners and lubricants. 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...

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