Page 2 - • S P A R T A N; INTRODUCTION; Even if you are an experienced R/C enthusiast, it’s; Thank you again for going with Traxxas.; Traxxas Support
2 • S P A R T A N 3 BEFORE YOU PROCEED 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 6 ANATOMY OF THE SPARTAN 7 QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED 8 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 18 DRIVING YOUR MODEL 19 ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL 21 MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL 23 TROUBLESHO...
Page 3 - S P A R T A N • 3; BEFORE YOU PROCEED; Your hobby; Refers you to a page with a related topic.; SUPPORT; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER; extremely hot; SPEED CONTROL
S P A R T A N • 3 BEFORE YOU PROCEED Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered abuse and/or neglect. Before running your model, look over this entire manual and ex...
Page 4 - • S P A R T A N; Do not mix; BATTERIES AND CHARGING; Do not throw your battery in the trash.; LiPo Batteries; Traxxas does not recommend that anyone under the age of 16 use or; see LiPo; effects the
4 • S P A R T A N All instructions and precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to ensure safe operation of your model. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Use the same batteries: Do not mix battery types (NiMH or NiCad), brands or capacities. Use the same voltage and capacity for both batte...
Page 5 - S P A R T A N • 5; Boat Stand Assembly; TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT; Use the Right; Recommended Equipment; Required Equipment; Using Other Batteries
S P A R T A N • 5 Boat Stand Assembly 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. Supplied Tools and Equipment For more information on batterie...
Page 6 - • SPARTAN; ANATOMY OF THE SPARTAN
6 • SPARTAN ANATOMY OF THE SPARTAN Turn Fin Turn Fin Trim Tab Trim Tab Stuffing Tube Seal Drive Strut Drive Dog Rudder Support Rudder Support Steering Linkage Propeller Propeller Rudder Propeller Nut Propeller Nut Hatch Mount Flex Cable Housing Steering Servo High-Current Connector Power Cell Batter...
Page 7 - S P A R T A N • 7; QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED; Make sure the steering servo is working correctly.
S P A R T A N • 7 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. Charge the battery packs • See page 11 5. Check servo operation • See page 14 Charge yo...
Page 8 - • S P A R T A N; TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
8 • S P A R T A N TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link ™ technology. The transmitter’s easy-to-use design provides instant driving fun for new R/C enthusiasts, and also offers a full compliment...
Page 9 - S P A R T A N • 9; IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS; Correct
S P A R T A N • 9 TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 500 charge cycles. A peak charger designed for NiMH batteries is required for optimal performance. Receiver - The radio unit inside your model that receives signals from the tran...
Page 10 - MODEL WIRING; to Motor; VXL-6s MARINE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL; to Batteries; ESC/Motor Wiring Diagram; TQ 2.4GHZ TRANSMITTER
10 • S P A R T A N Your model is equipped with the newest Traxxas 2.4 GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link. ™ 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 servo and an electronic speed c...
Page 11 - S P A R T A N • 11; TQ 2.4GHz RADIO AND VELINEON POWER SYSTEM; INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES; Caution; Use the Right Batteries
S P A R T A N • 11 TQ 2.4GHz RADIO AND VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES Your TQ transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment is located in the base of the transmitter. 1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab and lifting the door up. * 2. Install t...
Page 12 - 2 • S P A R T A N; INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK; This is the standard battery position for; • Battery Packs Centered:; Smooth water and calm winds may allow; • Battery Packs Aft:; Positioning the batteries all the way back in their
12 • S P A R T A N INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK Spartan uses hook-and-loop straps to secure the batteries. To install the batteries, simply loosen the straps, slide the battery pack beneath them, and tighten the straps to hold the batteries snugly against the battery tray’s foam pads. They should be ...
Page 13 - S P A R T A N • 13; TQ RADIO SYSTEM RULES; Weak batteries will limit the radio signal between the; TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS; Throttle Neutral Adjustment; Turn to ESC Setup Programming on; Steering Trim; TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS
S P A R T A N • 13 TQ 2.4GHz RADIO AND VELINEON POWER SYSTEM TQ RADIO SYSTEM RULES Always turn your TQ 2.4GHz 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 mod...
Page 14 - 4 • S P A R T A N; USING THE TQ 2.4GHZ RADIO SYSTEM
14 • S P A R T A N TQ 2.4GHz RADIO AND VELINEON POWER SYSTEM 5, 6 USING THE TQ 2.4GHZ RADIO SYSTEM The TQ 2.4GHz Radio System has been pre-adjusted at the factory. The adjustment should be checked before running the model, in case of movement during shipping. Here’s how: 1. Turn the transmitter swit...
Page 15 - S P A R T A N • 15; The ranges are exaggerated for illustrative purposes.; SETTING UP THE ANTENNA; Do not bend or kink the
S P A R T A N • 15 TQ 2.4GHz RADIO AND VELINEON POWER SYSTEM Steering Sensitivity (Exponential) The Multi-Function knob on the TQ2.4GHz transmitter has been programmed to control Steering Sensitivity (also known as exponential). The standard setting for Steering Sensitivity is “normal (zero exponent...
Page 16 - Continue to hold reverse. After about ten seconds, the red; ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL; Sensorless brushless
16 • S P A R T A N The VXL-6s Marine speed control is factory set and should not require any adjustments. These instructions are provided for your reference. VXL-6s Battery Settings (Low-Voltage Detection Setting) The Velineon VXL-6s Marine electronic speed control is equipped with built-in Low-Volt...
Page 18 - 8 • S P A R T A N; Troubleshooting; on page; Cavitation; BOAT RETRIEVAL; Tips for Increasing Run Time; DRIVING YOUR MODEL
18 • S P A R T A N 7 Caution! If your model suddenly stops running or runs very slowly, release the throttle immediately! Refer to Troubleshooting on page 23 for more information. Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on driving and making adjustments to your model. Befo...
Page 19 - S P A R T A N • 19; Adjusting the Trim Tabs; ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL
S P A R T A N • 19 Adjusting the Trim Tabs Spartan features stainless-steel trim tabs to help set the angle of the boat’s hull as it rides in the water. Setting the trim angle correctly will provide maximum speed and efficiency from your model. From the factory, the trim tabs are set for best all-ar...
Page 21 - S P A R T A N • 21; MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL; Inspect the model for obvious damage or wear:; Water Cooling Diagram
S P A R T A N • 21 MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Your model requires maintenance in order to stay in top running condition. The following procedures should be taken very seriously. Form the habit of visually inspecting the mechanical integrity of the model before and after each run. Inspect the model for o...
Page 22 - 2 • S P A R T A N; Radio Tray Removal; Loosen the drive cable collet.
22 • S P A R T A N Radio Tray Removal Spartan’s unique power module allows you to easily remove the motor, drive system, and electronics as a unit for easy access to the hull interior. With the power module removed, you can easily work on the drive system or electronics without the entire hull takin...
Page 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING; INCREASING PERFORMANCE; Important
SPARTAN • 23 TROUBLESHOOTING The following section addresses some very basic questions you may have about your model. If you can’t find a solution here, you may call Traxxas Customer Service at 1-888-TRAXXAS (U.S. residents only). If the model stopped suddenly : • Release the transmitter trigger imm...
Page 24 - 4 • S P A R T A N; clockwise to its stop will eliminate all brake action).; TRAXXAS LINK; TQ 2.4GHz ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE; Restoring Factory Defaults; transmitter LED will blink red.; Throttle Trim Seek Mode
24 • S P A R T A N 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 15). Accessing the programming menu is done by using the menu and set buttons on the transmitter and ...
Page 25 - S P A R T A N • 25; Model Lock; Press MENU and SET to return to driving mode.; Note; : To unlock a memory, press SET twice at step 5. The LED will; Failsafe; TRANSMITTER LED CODES
S P A R T A N • 25 TQ 2.4GHz ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Model Lock The Traxxas Link feature can store up to twenty models (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a twenty-first receiver, Traxxas Link will delete the “oldest” receiver from its memory (in other words, the model you used the longest time ago...
Page 26 - Enter Programming; MENU TREE; Dual Rate has been selected.
26 • SPARTAN Press MENU to move through options. Press SET to select an option. Press MENU to move through options. Press SET to select an option. Press SET to select an option. Enter Programming Press and hold MENU for 3 seconds Steering Sensitivity (Expo) One Blink Red 1 Electric One Blink Red 1 U...
Page 27 - S P A R T A N • 27; MENU TREE FORMULAS
S P A R T A N • 27 TQ 2.4GHz ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE 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...
