Page 2 - Even if you are an experienced R/C; Index; Introduction; Traxxas Support
Thank you for choosing a Traxxas Revo. We believe you havepurchased the finest, most technologically advanced R/C monstertruck available. Revo proudly demonstrates Traxxas’ passionatecommitment innovation, ultimate performance, and unmatchedengineering. Revo’s radically advanced suspension, chassis,...
Page 3 - Support; enthusiasts in our online community at Traxxas.com.; Before You Proceed
Revo 3.3 • 3 Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any accompanyingmaterials to prevent serious damage to your Revo. Failure to followthese instructions will be considered abuse and/or neglect. Before running your Revo, look over this entire manual and examine thetruck carefully. If...
Page 4 - Important Points to Remember; Model engine fuel is dangerous and highly poisonous.; Always; Keep all fuel out of the reach of; Safety Precautions
All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new Revo. Operateyour Revo sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun foryou and those around you. Failure to operate your Revo in a safe andresponsible manner may result in property damage and serious injury.The precautions outl...
Page 5 - Supplied Tools and Equipment; Required Tools and Equipment; Recommended Equipment
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...
Page 6 - Anatomy of Your Revo
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 ...
Page 7 - Quick Start: Getting up to Speed; Install the antenna mast in Revo.
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 ...
Page 8 - Gluing the Tires and Decorating your Revo; Remove a wheel from Revo
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...
Page 9 - The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System; Revo Wiring Diagram
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...
Page 10 - Radio System Terminology
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 ...
Page 11 - Installing Transmitter Batteries; Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab and
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...
Page 12 - Charging the Receiver Batteries; Never charge batteries in an; Battery Care; To prevent losing control of
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 ...
Page 13 - Setting up the Antenna; Insert the base of the tube into the molded post on the side of the; TRX; Charger Specifications; Antenna Tip
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...
Page 14 - TQ-3 Radio System Controls; TQ-3 Radio System Adjustments; Throttle Neutral Adjustment; 0/50 is the required setting for Revo with the TRX 3.3 Racing Engine.; Electronic Throttle Trim
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...
Page 15 - TQ-3 Channel to Servo Chart; OptiDrive Operation
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...
Page 16 - TQ-3 Radio System Rules; Always turn your transmitter on first.; and; to avoid damage to
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...
Page 17 - Using the TQ-3 Radio System; Position Revo so that its front wheels are off the ground.
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...
Page 18 - The number one cause of premature engine; Air Filter Maintenance; The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine
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...
Page 19 - TRX 3.3 Racing Engine Illustrated
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 ...
Page 20 - Terms to Know
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. ....
Page 22 - The Fuel; Use the Right Fuel; should be used; Choosing a Nitro Percentage; Follow all directions and warnings on the fuel can.
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...
Page 23 - Filling the Fuel Tank; The Air Filter; You; Air Filter Cleaning Instructions; Do not pull
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...
Page 24 - The Carburetor; Understanding the Carburetor adjustments; The Fuel Mixture Needles; Air
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...
Page 25 - The optimal fuel mixture setting is rich; to provide a; The Idle Speed Adjustment; Water Valve; Lean; See; Factory Needle Settings; the end of the slide (
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...
Page 26 - Charging the EZ-Start Battery with the TRX Power Charger; 500mAh or higher capacity:; Installing the EZ-Start Battery; The Traxxas EZ-Start Electric Starting System; Use the Right Charger:
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...
Page 27 - Protection Mode
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 ...
Page 28 - Factory Needle Settings:; Breaking in Your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine; Engine Break-in Procedure
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...
Page 29 - The
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...
Page 30 - This will also decrease; Tuning Your TRX 3.3 Racing Engine; Never run; Indications of an; Cutting out or sudden loss of power during acceleration.
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...
Page 31 - If any one of the following conditions occurs, the fuel; Low-Speed Fuel Mixture Adjustment
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...
Page 32 - Once the engine is tuned, then observe the temperature.; any; signs of overheating.
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...
Page 33 - Forward and Reverse Operation; Forward and reverse gears are; complete stop; Driving Tips; Driving Your Revo
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...
Page 34 - Basic Tuning Adjustments; Suspension Tuning; Springs
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...
Page 35 - Adjusting the Pivot Ball Caps; Advanced Tuning Adjustments; Replacing Shock Oil; The shocks are
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...
Page 36 - Alignment Settings; Toe Adjustment; When camber is changed, the toe angle of; Positive camber; Decrease
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...
Page 37 - Maximum Alignment Limits (using stock push rod length); Transmission Tuning; Adjusting the Slipper Clutch
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...
Page 38 - Dual Servo Steering System
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 ...
Page 39 - Servo Saver Tuning; Brake Setup & Adjustment; Brake Shoulder Screw Adjustment; Brake Linkage Adjustment; Steering Link Length Template; gap; Less Brake
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...
Page 40 - Other periodic maintenance:; Maintaining and Storing Your Revo
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 ...
Page 41 - Clearing a Flooded Engine; Top Dead Center
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...
Page 42 - Suspension and Alignment Settings; Caster Adjustment; When the upper suspension arms are moved to the lower holes,; Upper Control Arm; Advanced Tuning adjustments
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...
Page 43 - Bump Steer Elimination Chart; Front
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...
Page 44 - Shock Tuning; Shock Pistons; Transmission and Differential tuning; Adjusting the Gear Ratio; Multi-tool Shock Functions
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...
Page 45 - Remove shock absorbers; With 16T Clutch Bell; With 17T Clutch Bell
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 ...
Page 48 - owners manual
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