Page 2 - • TRAXXAS; INTRODUCTION; Even if you are an experienced R/C enthusiast,
2 • TRAXXAS 3 BEFORE YOU PROCEED 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 5 DECORATING YOUR MODEL 6 ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 SLASH 4WD 7 ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 E-REVO 8 QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED 9 THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 16 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 18 DRIVING YO...
Page 3 - TRAXXAS • 3; BEFORE YOU PROCEED; Your hobby; Refers you to a page with a related topic.; SUPPORT
TRAXXAS • 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 examine ...
Page 4 - • TRAXXAS; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER; Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.; BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING; 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 • TRAXXAS 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 No previo...
Page 5 - TRAXXAS • 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
TRAXXAS • 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 required...
Page 6 - • TRAXXAS; ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 SLASH 4WD
Turnbuckle 6 • TRAXXAS 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 Receiver Box Steering Servo Front Body Mount Battery...
Page 7 - • TRAXXAS
Turnbuckle 7 • TRAXXAS ANATOMY OF THE 1/16 E-REVO 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 Compartme...
Page 8 - • TRAXXAS; QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED
8 • TRAXXAS 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 follo...
Page 9 - TRAXXAS • 9; THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM; • TRAXXAS; TQ TRANSMITTER
TRAXXAS • 9 THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM 9 • TRAXXAS 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 ...
Page 10 - Use the Right Batteries; RADIO SYSTEM TERMINOLOGY
10 • TRAXXAS 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 the m...
Page 11 - Use the Right Charger
TRAXXAS • 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 Traxxas ...
Page 12 - INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
12 • TRAXXAS 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 of th...
Page 13 - INSTALLING BATTERY PACK; Battery Wire Slot
TRAXXAS • 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 performance, it is strongly recommended that you use only battery pac...
Page 14 - TQ RADIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS; There are two settings available:; TQ RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS; Channel; Default Setting
14 • TRAXXAS 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. Thro...
Page 15 - TQ RADIO SYSTEM RULES; Elevate the model so that all four tires are off the ground.; RANGE-TESTING THE TQ RADIO SYSTEM
TRAXXAS • 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 at th...
Page 16 - ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL; None
16 • TRAXXAS 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 is pro...
Page 17 - ESC Profile Selection; Connect a fully charged; Note; Tip For Fast Mode Changes
TRAXXAS • 17 ESC Profile Selection The speed control is factory set to Profile #1. To change the profile, follow the steps on described below. The speed control should be connected to the receiver and battery, and the transmitter should be adjusted as described previously. The profiles are selected ...
Page 18 - DRIVING YOUR MODEL; About Run Time; RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS; Precautions
18 • TRAXXAS 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 impo...
Page 20 - Transmission; RECEIVER BOX: MAINTAINING A WATERTIGHT SEAL; Removing and Installing Radio Gear
20 • TRAXXAS 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, and re-...
Page 21 - TUNING ADJUSTMENTS; SUSPENSION TUNING; Ride Height Adjustment; The shocks are
TRAXXAS • 21 TUNING ADJUSTMENTS The 1/16 Slash 4WD and 1/16 E-Revo 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. Gearin...
Page 22 - Static Camber Adjustment; -degree negative camber each side; TRANSMISSION TUNING; Adjusting the Slipper Clutch
22 • TRAXXAS 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 normal, ...
Page 23 - crawling, or racing on low traction surfaces.; MOTOR AND GEARING; Gearing Compatibility Chart; Titan 380 Motor Specifications; Stealth Bullet
TRAXXAS • 23 TUNING ADJUSTMENTS 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. From the factory, both the differentials are filled with SAE 30,000W visco...
Page 24 - WHEELS AND TIRES; Motor Mount Positions
24 • TRAXXAS Motor Installation To access the motor, remove the gear cover by removing the single screw on the top of the gear cover. The motor uses an aluminum mount for quick, easy motor access and gearing adjustment. To remove the motor, first open the right battery door and slide out the ESC. Ne...
Page 25 - MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL; The following procedures should be taken
TRAXXAS • 25 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 damage...
Page 26 - NOTES
