Page 2 - • T R A X X AS; INTRODUCTION; Even if you are an experienced R/C enthusiast,
2 • T R A X X AS 3 BEFORE YOU PROCEED 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 5 DECORATING YOUR MODEL 6 ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 SLASH VXL 4WD 7 ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 E-REVO VXL 8 QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED 9 THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 16 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...
Page 3 - T R A X X AS • 3; BEFORE YOU PROCEED; Your hobby; Refers you to a page with a related topic.; SUPPORT
T R A X X AS • 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 exa...
Page 4 - • T R A X X AS; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; 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.; IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER; Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.; BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING; “Use The Right Charger”; SPEED CONTROL
4 • T R A X X AS 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. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Prev...
Page 5 - T R A X X AS • 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
T R A X X AS • 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 req...
Page 6 - • TRAXXAS; ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 SLASH VXL 4WD
Turnbuckle 6 • TRAXXAS ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 SLASH VXL 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 Receiver Box Steering Servo Front Body Mount Bat...
Page 7 - • TRAXXAS
Turnbuckle 7 • TRAXXAS ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 E-REVO VXL Rear Half Shaft Wing 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 Receiver Box Steering Servo Front Body Mount Battery Compa...
Page 8 - • T R A X X AS; QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED
8 • T R A X X AS 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. The ...
Page 9 - T R A X X AS • 9; THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM; VXL-3m Wiring Diagram; TQ TRANSMITTER
T R A X X AS • 9 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 ch...
Page 10 - 0 • T R A X X AS; Use the Right Batteries; RADIO SYSTEM TERMINOLOGY
10 • T R A X X AS THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM Use the Right Batteries Your transmitter uses AA batteries. Use new alkaline batteries, or rechargeable batteries such as NiCad or NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries in your transmitter. Make sure rechargeable batteries are fully charged according to ...
Page 11 - T R A X X AS • 11; Use the Right Charger
T R A X X AS • 11 THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM Use the Right Charger Your model includes a ‘wall charger’ that will charge the supplied battery in approximately six hours. Unplug the battery from the charger, and unplug the charger from the wall, when charging is complete.For faster charging, the Tra...
Page 12 - 2 • T R A X X AS; INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
12 • T R A X X AS 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 length ...
Page 13 - T R A X X AS • 13; INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK; see page 17 for details; THE TRAXXAS HIGH CURRENT CONNECTOR; Precautions
T R A X X AS • 13 THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 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. For best off-road handling with two battery packs, consider installing st...
Page 14 - 4 • T R A X X AS; TQ RADIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS; There are two settings available:; TQ RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS; Channel; Default Setting
14 • T R A X X AS 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 adjustment....
Page 15 - T R A X X AS • 15; TQ RADIO SYSTEM RULES; Elevate the model so that all four tires are off the ground.; RANGE-TESTING THE TQ RADIO SYSTEM
T R A X X AS • 15 THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM TQ RADIO SYSTEM RULES Each time you prepare to run your model, you must clear your frequency to be sure no one else in the area is using the same channel as you. There are six possible channels, numbered 1 through 6. Each is represented by a color. Look ...
Page 16 - 6 • T R A X X AS; Transmitter Adjustments for the electronic speed control; ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
16 • T R A X X AS The electronic speed control is factory set and should not require any adjustments. These instructions are provided for your reference. Transmitter Adjustments for the electronic speed control Before attempting to program your ESC, it is important to make sure your TQ transmitter i...
Page 17 - T R A X X AS • 17; ESC Profile Selection; Connect a fully charged battery; Note; Tip For Fast Mode Changes
T R A X X AS • 17 ESC Profile Selection The speed control is factory set to Profile #1. To change the profile, follow the steps on described on the next page. The speed control should be connected to the receiver and battery, and the transmitter should be adjusted as described previously. The profil...
Page 18 - 8 • T R A X X AS; DRIVING YOUR MODEL; About Run Time; RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS
18 • T R A X X AS 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 particularly...
Page 19 - T R A X X AS • 19
T R A X X AS • 19 DRIVING YOUR MODEL Not all batteries can be used in wet environments. Consult your battery manufacturer to see if their batteries can be used in wet conditions. The Traxxas TQ transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet conditions such as rain. Do NOT operate your ...
Page 20 - 0 • T R A X X AS; Transmission
20 • T R A X X AS 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, an...
Page 21 - T R A X X AS • 21; TUNING ADJUSTMENTS; SUSPENSION TUNING; Ride Height Adjustment; The shocks are
T R A X X AS • 21 TUNING ADJUSTMENTS The Slash VXL 4WD and E-Revo VXL are 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, both models have a number of adjustable features. Gea...
Page 22 - TRANSMISSION TUNING; Slash VXL 4WD and E-Revo VXL
22 • T R A X X AS Static Camber Adjustment The wheels can be set to have either positive or negative camber (see illustration below). The camber angle changes as the wheel moves up and down through its range of travel. Static camber is the camber angle at the wheel when the vehicle is set at its nor...
Page 23 - T R A X X AS • 23; Heavier oil will allow; MOTOR AND GEARING; 0+mph Pinion Installation Instructions; Remove the stock pinion.
T R A X X AS • 23 TUNING ADJUSTMENTS will generally benefit from higher viscosity oil when climbing, rock crawling, or racing on low traction surfaces. Note: Heavier oil will allow power to be transferred even with one or more tires off the ground. This can make the vehicle more likely to overturn. ...
Page 24 - 4 • T R A X X AS; Place the high speed pinion gear onto; 0+mph Battery Installation Instructions; separately) in the opposite battery compartment.; Motor Installation; Motor Mount Positions
24 • T R A X X AS 3. Place the high speed pinion gear onto the motor shaft. Align the set screw hole with the flat side of the shaft. 4. Thread the supplied 1.5mm set screw into the high speed pinion gear but do not tighten it yet. 5. Slide the pinion gear down the motor shaft so the wrench shaft fi...
Page 25 - T R A X X AS • 25; WHEELS AND TIRES
T R A X X AS • 25 WHEELS AND TIRES The Slash VXL 4WD and E-Revo VXL use 12mm axle hexes which allow many types of aftermarket tires and wheels to be adapted for use on your model. Most will affect the overall width and the suspension geometry of the model. The offsets and dimensions designed into th...
Page 26 - 6 • T R A X X AS; MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL; The following procedures should be taken
26 • T R A X X AS 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 damage or wear. Look for: 1. Cracked, bent, or damaged parts 2. Check the wheels and ste...
Page 28 - B R U S H L E S S; owner
B R U S H L E S S B R U S H L E S S B R U S H L E S S 1100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 1-888-TRAXXAS 090401 KC1181 owner ’ s manual MODEL 7008 MODEL 7108
