Page 2 - Introduction; Before You Proceed
Introduction 2 3 Before You Proceed 4 Safety Precautions 5 Tools, Supplies and RequiredEquipment 6 Anatomy of the Villain 7 Quick Start: GettingUp to Speed 8 DetailingYour Villain 9 The Traxxas TQRadio System 19 Driving the Villain 20 Adjusting Your Villain 21 Maintainingand Storing Your Villain 22 ...
Page 3 - Your hobby dealer absolutely cannot accept a Villain; Refers you to a page with a related topic.; Support
3 Before You Proceed Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and anyaccompanying materials to prevent serious damage to yourVillain boat. Failure to follow these instructions will beconsidered abuse and/or neglect. Before running your Villain, look over this entire manual, andexamine the ...
Page 4 - Important Points to Remember; never try to wade or; Where to Run; Running the Villain in salt water is; Safety Precautions
All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new Villain.Operate your Villain sensibly and with care, and it will beexciting, safe, and fun for you and those around you. Failure tooperate your Villain in a safe and responsible manner may resultin property damage and serious injury. The precaut...
Page 6 - Anatomy of the Villain
Anatomy of the Villain 6 Antenna Receiver Radio Box Twist-Lock “ (Thumbscrew) Gear Cover Steering Servo Stinger 540 Motor (with Aluminum Heat Sinks) Battery Compartment Battery Hold- Down Strap On/Off Switch Water Cooling Tube Electronic Speed Control Water Cooling Heat Exchanger (Heat Sink) Top Dec...
Page 7 - Quick Start: Getting up to Speed
7 The following guide is an overview of theprocedures for getting your Villain set up and running. Refer to the pages indicated for details on each step. Lookfor the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages. 1. Charge the battery pack • See page 11 The Villain requires a fully cha...
Page 8 - Detailing Your Villain
8 Applying the Decals The decals are printed on self-adhesive clear Mylar ™ . To apply the decals, place one end down, hold the other end up, andgradually smooth the decal down with your finger as you go.This will prevent air bubbles. Placing both ends of the decaldown and then trying to smooth it o...
Page 9 - The Traxxas TQ Radio System
9 The Traxxas TQ Radio System Your Villain is equipped with the Traxxas TQ Radio System. TheTraxxas TQ Radio System is a 2-channel system that provideshigh-power output up to a quarter mile. The Villain uses oneservo and an electronic speed control. Villain Wiring Diagram CH.2 CH.1 Antenna Throttle ...
Page 10 - Radio System Terminology; Channel
10 Radio System Terminology Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these radio-system terms. They will be used throughout this manual. Channel - The 27 MHz frequency band is divided into 6 channels so that up to six models can be operatedsimultaneously. Each channel is referred to by its ...
Page 11 - Installing the Battery Pack; Charging The Batteries; Always remove the battery from; Battery Installation; Installing Transmitter Batteries
11 The Traxxas TQ Radio System If the power indicator light flashes, then the transmitterbatteries are weak, discharged or possibly installed incorrectly.Replace with new or freshly charged batteries. The powerindicator light does not indicate the charge level of the 7.2 voltbattery pack in the mode...
Page 12 - Setting Up the Antenna; Remove the top deck by turning the Twist-Lock
12 The Traxxas TQ Radio System Spray a little windowcleaner on theantenna wire to make it easier to pushthrough the antenna tube. Don’t shorten thelength of theantenna wire. Its length is tuned to thefrequency band; cutting itcould severely shorten theradio system’s range. Don’t push thetransmitter ...
Page 13 - TQ Radio System Controls; Throttle Neutral
13 The Traxxas TQ Radio System TQ Radio System Controls Other TQ Radio System Adjustments In addition to the electronic throttle and steering trim controls, your radio system features throttle neutral adjustment andservo reversing switches. Throttle Neutral Adjustment The throttle neutral adjustment...
Page 14 - Radio System Rules; Always turn your transmitter; and
14 Radio System Rules Each time you prepare to run yourmodel, you must clear your frequency tobe sure no one else in the area is usingthe same channel as you. There are six possible channels,numbered 1 through 6. Each isrepresented by a color. Look at thecrystal plugged into the back of yourtransmit...
Page 15 - Using the Radio System; Place the Villain on the boat stand.; Keep fingers and objects away from the propeller.; Push the; Range-Testing the Radio System
The Traxxas TQ Radio System Using the Radio System The radio system was pre-adjusted at the factory. The adjustment should be checked, before running the model,in case of movement during shipping. Here’s how: 1. Place the Villain on the boat stand. 2. Slide the transmitter switch to the “on” positio...
Page 16 - Adjusting the Speed Control; Precautions; Set the Channel 1 servo reversing switch to the left position.; XL-10 Marine ESC Wiring Diagram
16 The Traxxas TQ Radio System Adjusting the Speed Control Your Villain is equipped with the XL-10 Marine Speed Control. The electronic speed control installed in your Villain has beenfactory set and should not require any adjustments. Theseinstructions are provided for your reference. Precautions F...
Page 17 - Profile Programming
The Traxxas TQ Radio System 17 Setup Programming1. Place the boat on a boat stand. Always make sure that objects and fingers are clear of the props. The motors will not runduring programming. 2. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the ESC. 3. Turn on the transmitter with the throttle at neutral....
Page 19 - Cavitation; Driving the Villain
Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on driving and making adjustments to your Villain. Before you go on, here are some important precautions to keep in mind. Select a body of water, at least 10 inches deep, which is clear of moss and grass. Do not drive the Villain in ...
Page 20 - Adjusting Your Villain; Adjusting the Trim Angle
Hold a ruler against the hull. An imaginary linefrom the bottom of the hull should intersect the center of the prop. This is the default setting. 20 Adjusting Your Villain Adjusting the Trim Angle The outdrive struts on the Villain will allow you to adjust thetrim angle of the propeller. The trim an...
Page 21 - Maintaining and Storing Your Villain; Inspect the model for obvious damage or wear:
Maintaining and Storing Your Villain Your Villain requires maintenance in order to stay in top runningcondition. The following procedures should be taken veryseriously. Form the habit of visually inspecting the mechanicalintegrity of the Villain before and after each run. Inspect the model for obvio...
Page 22 - Use the best batteries and charger you can afford.; Polished and balanced metal; Increasing Performance
22 While the Villain is a great performer out of the box, there aresteps you can take to increase the speed of the boat. 1. Adjust the trim angle correctly. The trim angle should be trimmed down just enough to keep the bow of the boatfrom porpoising (bouncing up and down) in the currentwater conditi...
Page 23 - Index; Replace the XL-10 Marine speed controller and the two; Installing the Traxxas EVX speed controller and two
23 Index Antenna (receiver) 6, 12Antenna (transmitter) 9, 12 sleeve 12tip 12tube 12wire 12 Batteries 5, 10, 11 alkaline 11, 15charging 11compartment 6connector 6hold-down strap 6installation 11mAh 19Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) 11NiCad (nickel-cadmium) 5, 10, 11, 15rechargeable 11 Battery Connectors...
