Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; Even if you are an experienced R/C enthusiast,
2 • 1/16 SLASH 4WD 3 BEFORE YOU PROCEED 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 6 ANATOMY OF THE MODEL 7 QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED 8 THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 14 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 16 DRIVING YOUR MODEL 19 TUNING ADJUSTMENTS 23 MAINTAINING YOUR MODE...
Page 3 - BEFORE YOU PROCEED; Your hobby; Refers you to a page with a related topic.; SUPPORT; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER; Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.; SPEED CONTROL
1/16 SLASH 4WD • 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 - BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING; LiPo Batteries; your local hobby dealer or contact the battery manufacturer.; Recycling Your Traxxas Power Cell NiMH Battery; Skill Level = Myriad Semi Bold; bluehighway font; C h o o s e t h e M o d e l T h a t i s R i g h t F o r Yo u .; For Expert Drivers Only.
4 • 1/16 SLASH 4WD This model is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without the supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable adult. All instructions and precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to ensure safe operation of your model. No previous experienc...
Page 5 - TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT; REQUIRED EQUIPMENT; Recommended Equipment; SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT; mm ball driver wrench; NiMH battery charger; APPLYING THE DECALS; The factory tires on your model are already glued to the rims.; DECORATING YOUR MODEL; AA alkaline
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...
Page 6 - ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 SLASH 4WD
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...
Page 7 - QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED
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...
Page 8 - THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM; MOTOR; TQ TRANSMITTER
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 ...
Page 9 - RADIO SYSTEM TERMINOLOGY
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...
Page 10 - INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
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...
Page 11 - Battery Wire Slot; Use the Right Batteries
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...
Page 12 - TQ RADIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS; Channel; Default Setting
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...
Page 13 - TQ RADIO SYSTEM SETUP; Elevate the model so that all four tires are off the ground.; RANGE-TESTING THE TQ RADIO SYSTEM
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...
Page 14 - ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL; None
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...
Page 15 - The XL-2.5 is equipped with thermal shutdown; Tip For Fast Mode Changes
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...
Page 16 - DRIVING YOUR MODEL; About Run Time; RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS; Precautions
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...
Page 18 - Transmission; RECEIVER BOX: MAINTAINING A WATERTIGHT SEAL; Removing and Installing Radio Gear
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, ...
Page 19 - TUNING ADJUSTMENTS; SUSPENSION TUNING; Ride Height Adjustment; Slowly move the piston up and down (always keeping it; The shocks are
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 ...
Page 20 - Static Camber Adjustment; -degree negative camber each side; TRANSMISSION TUNING; Adjusting the Slipper Clutch; Your model is equipped with an; Tuning the Sealed Gear Differentials
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...
Page 21 - MOTOR AND GEARING; Motor Installation; Remove the motor as described; Adjusting Gear Mesh; Gearing Compatibility Chart
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...
Page 22 - WHEELS AND TIRES; Gear Viewing Port
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...
Page 23 - MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL; The following procedures should be taken
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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