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1. P y as y E nd SIDA M ENSE V E iff d X 4 2952 ce BF i i 3 j pa if P SN M Ue ilii BEFORE YOU PROCEED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TOOLS SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ANATOMY OF THE SLASH QUICK START GETTING UP TO SPEED THE TRAXXAS TQi RADIO SYSTEM ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL DRIVING YOUR MODEL ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Traxxas Slash The Traxxas Slash Short Course Race Truck puts you in the drivers seat for intense fender to fender high flying off road action The full scale Short Course Race Trucks embody the spirit of Traxxas R C with their extreme 800 horsepower racing engines full throttle dirt roosting power slides giant suspension travel and Supercross style big air jumps The Traxxas Slash brings all the action home so you can experience the high speed head to head competition at the track or in your own backyard The Slash was inspired by full scale rear wheel drive trucks purpose built to fly over jumps and rip full throttle through the turns The Traxxas Slash hangs it out for an all new way to challenge your driving skills The 4 wheel independent suspension has been carefully tuned to replicate the full scale driving and handling experience as closely as possible The scale appearing tires provide just the
2. and other side is labeled 23 The 25mm side is for use with typical stick type battery packs If you are using side by side racing packs simply flip the hold down over to the 23mm side and use it on the opposite side of the chassis Your model includes a foam block which should be installed in front of 6 cell batteries for a more secure fit 25mm side Standard Bevel up NiMH stick pack setup 23mm side 9ide by side NiMH pack setup Bevel down The Traxxas High Current Connector Your model is equipped with the Traxxas High Current Connector Standard connectors restrict current flow and are not capable of delivering the power needed to maximize the output of the XL 5 The Traxxas connector s gold plated terminals with a large contact surfaces ensure positive current flow with the least amount of resistance Secure long lasting and easy to grip the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give Using Other Batteries Your model is equipped with a state of the art high performance power system It is designed to be able to flow large amounts power with the least amount of restriction The benefits are drastically increased speed and acceleration However this places extra demands on the battery and electrical system connections For best performance your model requires the use of NiMH battery packs that have cells rated for high discharge and use high q
3. ipper clutch adjusting nut clockwise until the slipper clutch adjusting spring fully collapses do not over tighten and then turn the slipper clutch nut counter clockwise one full turn 1 4 Turn 3 4 Turn 1 2 Turn 180 Gearing Compatibility Chart Spur Gear 83 15 04 14 12 13 27 12 54 11 89 Pinion Gear 8 N N N 1 1 540 motor only 86 13 00 12 32 11 69 12 24 11 66 10 63 11 12 10 63 Optimal Range On road only 20 e SLASH ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL Once you become familiar with driving your model you might need to make adjustments for better driving performance Adjusting the Slipper Clutch The model is equipped with an adjustable slipper clutch which is built into the large spur gear The purpose of the slipper clutch is to regulate the amount of power sent to the rear wheels to prevent tire spin When it slips the slipper clutch makes a high pitch whining noise Remove the rubber slipper clutch plug on the transmission cover in order to adjust the slipper Use the 4 way wrench to turn the adjusting nut clockwise to tighten and counter clockwise to loosen Place the model on a high traction surface such as carpet Adjust the slipper so that you can hear it slip for approximately two feet from a standing full throttle start Learn more about adjusting the slipper clutch in the sidebar Motor and Gearing There are two different types of afterma
4. Setting Lock Once you ve adjusted all of these settings the way you like them you may want to disable the Multi Function knob so none of your settings can be changed This is especially handy if you operate multiple vehicles with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link Model Memory Multiple Settings and the Multi Function Knob It is important to note that settings made with the Multi Function knob are overlaid on top of each other For example if you assign the Multi Function to adjust Steering Percentage and set it for 5096 then reassign the knob to control Steering Sensitivity the transmitter will remember the Steering Percentage setting Adjustments you make to Steering Sensitivity will be applied to the 5096 steering throw setting you selected previously Likewise setting the Multi Function knob to disabled will prevent the knob from making further adjustments but the last setting of the Multi Function knob will still apply Traxxas Link Model Memory is an exclusive patent pending feature of the TQi transmitter Each time the transmitter is bound to a new receiver it saves that receiver in its memory along with all the settings assigned to that receiver When the transmitter and any bound receiver are switched on the transmitter automatically recalls the settings for that receiver There is no need to manually select your vehicle from a list of model memory entries Starting Over Restoring Factory Defaults When program
5. 4 8 cells NiMH 2S LiPo Case Size 1 23 W x 2280 0 61 H Weight 2 79 Ounces 3 03 Ounces Motor Limit 15 turns 540 Size 12 turns 550 Size On Resistance Forward 0 007 Ohms On Resistance Reverse 0 014 Ohms Peak Current Forward 100A Peak Current Reverse 60A Braking Current 60A Continuous Current 14A BEC Voltage 6 0 VDC BEC Current 1A Power Wire 14 Gauge 5 Input Harness Wire 26 Gauge 9 Transistor Type MOSFET PWM Frequency 1600 Hz Thermal Protection Thermal Shutdown Single Button Setup Yes Low Voltage Detection Yes User Enabled 16 SLASH ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED The XL 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 recommended discharge voltage threshold for LiPo battery packs the XL 5 will limit the power output to 50 throttle When the battery voltage attempts to fall below the minimum threshold the XL 5 will shut down all motor output The LED on the speed control will slowly blink red indicating a low voltage shutdown The XL 5 will stay in this mode until a fully charged battery is connected Your model includes a Power Cell NiMH battery The XL 5 speed control s Low Voltage Detection has been disabled for best performance with this battery The speed control s LED will glow red when
6. T NC ITI i a ES ERR A Rear Bumper 7 Shock 0 Pinion Gear Oil Damper Spur Gear Nerf Bar Turnbuckle Traxxas High Battery ee Slipper Clutch Current Connector Compartment Turnbuckle Suspension Arm Rear Toe Link Rear Shock Tower Steering Servo 6 SLASH ta The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your model running Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom 4 Vi corners of Quick Start pages The Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace the 1 Read the safety precautions on pages 3 4 LJ 6 Check servo operation See page 14 full operating instructions For your own safety understand where carelessness and misuse Make sure the steering servo is working correctly available in this manual Please read this entire manual for complete instructions on the proper could lead to personal injury Ly 2 Charge the battery pack See page 11 L 7 Range test the radio system See page 14 E n I ORE UE Fully charge the included battery pack Charge your battery nowso Follow this procedure to make sure your radio system works properly your model it will be ready when you finish the other setup procedures at a distance and that there is no interference from outside sources L 3 Install batteries in the transmitter See page 11 8 Detail your model See page 8 The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline
7. designed to operate reliably up to the problem before operating approximate distance that it is no longer easy or comfortable to see your model again 6 When looking down at 0 0 and control the model Most drivers will struggle to see and drive their model the front wheels model at distances farther than a football field 300 feet At greater 099 6 should be pointing straight distances you could lose sight of your model and you may also exceed 903151 falsarelhas ahead If the wheels are the radio system s operating range which will cause the failsafe system 0 00 8 6 turned slightly to the left to activate For best visibility and control of your model keep your Ik al i i i or right slowly adjust the model within 200 feet regardless of the maximum range available to the modelthan the distance steering trim control on the the model travelled out of transmitter until they are pointing straight ahead No matter how fast or far you drive your model always leave range Simply keep walking adequate space between you the model and others Never drive towards the model until you 7 Operate the throttle trigger to ensure that you have full forward directly toward yourself or others re acquire the signal and reverse operation and that the motor stops when the throttle trigger is at neutral Turn the steering wheel on the transmitter back and forth and check for rapid operation of th
8. direction e Press hold MENU returns to driving mode m 1 MENU TREE FORMULAS To select functions and make adjustments to the TQi transmitter without referencing the menu tree turn your transmitter on find the function in the left column you wish to adjust and simply follow the corresponding steps 2 TA NUS d Always turn your transmitter on first To set the SUB TRIM of the STEERING servo didi Press hold MENU green LED blinks dii 2 Press MENU green LED blinks x2 dii Press SET green LED blinks didi Press SET red LED blinks dii 2 Press MENU red LED blinks x2 Use Multi Function knob to set neutral did 8 Press SET to save position Press hold MENU returns to driving mode To set the END POINTS of the STEERING servo did Press hold MENU green LED blinks did 2 Press MENU green LED blinks x2 dini Press SET green LED blinks dii Press SET red LED blinks x xa Press MENU twice red LED blinks x3 x K A Turn steering d 8 wheel to desired max left and right travel Press SET to save each position p in Turn steering wheel to test settings IF END POINTS ARE OK Press hold MENU returns to driving mode IF END POINTS NEED TO BE CHANGED Press SET and repeat steps 6 8 To reset the END POINTS of STEERING servo to defaults di
9. 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 Cracked bent or damaged parts Check the wheels and steering for binding Check the operation of the shock absorbers Check the wiring for any frayed wires or loose connections Check the mounting of the receiver and servo s and speed control Check the tightness of the wheel nuts with a wrench 7 Check the operation of the radio system especially the condition of the batteries 8 Check for any loose screws in the chassis structure or suspension 9 The steering servo saver will wear out over time If the steering becomes loose the servo saver should be replaced 10 Inspect the gears for wear broken teeth or debris lodged between the teeth 11 Check the tightness of the slipper clutch ehe 2 Other periodic maintenance Slipper clutch pads friction material Under normal use x the friction material Gs in the slipper clutch S should wear very slowly If the thickness of any one of the slipper clutch pads is 1 8mm or less the friction disc should be replaced Measure the pad thickness using calipers or measuring against the diameter of the 1 5 and 2 0mm hex wrenches provided with the model Chassis Keep the chassis clean of accumulated dirt and grime Periodically inspect the chassis for damage Steering Over
10. in turns Proper set up will add stability and help prevent spin outs Experiment with different springs and shock oils to find what works best for your current track conditions Shock Mounting Positions Big bumps and rough terrain require a softer suspension with the maximum possible suspension travel and ride height Racing on a prepared track or on road use requires a lower ride height and firmer more progressive suspension settings The more progressive suspension settings help reduce body roll increased roll stiffness dive during braking and squat during acceleration The suspension of your model has been set up for off road performance position 1 on the front suspension arms and position 2 on the rear suspension arms If you plan on driving on hard surfaces the following changes should be made 1 Move the front shocks to the outermost 2 position on the suspension arms 2 Move the rear shocks to the middle position 3 on the suspension arms 3 Add a 4mm preload spacer to the front shock Centering Your Servo If the trim controls on your transmitter seem off you may need to re center your servo Additionally whenever your servo has been removed for service or cleaning it must be re centered prior to installation in the model 1 Disconnect the servo horn from the steering servo 2 Connect the steering servo to channel 1 on the receiver Connect the electronic speed control ESC to channel 2 The white wire
11. model The XL 5 uses MOSFET power transistors to provide precise digital proportional throttle control Electronic speed controls use power more efficiently than mechanical speed controls so that the batteries run longer An electronic speed control also has circuitry that prevents loss of steering and throttle control as the batteries lose their charge Jw Frequency band The radio frequency used by the transmitter to send signals to your model This model operates on the 2 4GHz direct sequence spread spectrum LiPo Abbreviation for Lithium Polymer Rechargeable LiPo battery packs are known for their special chemistry that allows extremely high energy density and current handling in a compact size These are high performance batteries that require special care and handling For advanced users only mAh Abbreviation for milliamp hour A measure of the capacity of the battery pack The higher the number the longer the battery will last between recharges Neutral position The standing position that the servos seek when the transmitter controls are at the neutral setting NiCad Abbreviation for nickel cadmium The original rechargeable hobby pack NiCad batteries have very high current handling high capacity and can last up to 1000 charging cycles Good charging procedures are required to reduce the possibility of developing a memory effect and shortened run times NiMH Abbreviation for nickel metal hydride Rechargea
12. the echo function 0 7 SE One BURK Green on 4 Reset End Points dos Saa Four Blinks Red actory default endpoints Echo will play back your current position on the Press m Menu Tree should you lose your place For example MENU If your current position is Steering Channel End Press 2 Throttle Channel 2 Press 11 Servo Reversing Press SET to reverse Points holding SET will cause the LED to blink green MENU Two Blinks Green I SET One Blink Red 0 08 twice green once and then red three times Echo will not alter your adjustments or change your 2 Sub Trim Use knob to adjust sub position in the programming sequence Press SET to select an option Two Blinks Red trim Press SET to save 1 Electric One Blink Red End Points Use trigger to adjust Pull Three Blinks Red back to desired end point press set to save Push forward to desired endpoint and press set to save To reset max throw Let go of controls and press SET 3 Mode Selection Press Three Blinks Green SET Below is an example of how to access a function in the menu tree In the example the user is setting the Multi Function knob to be a steering Dual Rate control Press To set the Multi Function knob to control STEERING DUAL RATE 96 MENU 1 Switch the transmitter on Press 2 Press and hold MENU until the green LED lights It will blink in single MENU 2 bia 4 Reset End Points press SETto restore intervals TWO DUNKS
13. the EZ Set button 4 The LED will blink and then turn solid green Low Voltage Detection ACTIVE or red Low Voltage Detection DISABLED The model is ready to drive Selecting Race Mode Profile 2 10096 Forward 100 Brakes No Reverse 1 Connect a fully charged battery pack to the XL 5 and turn on your transmitter 2 With the XL 5 off press and hold the EZ Set button until the LED turns solid red indicating the Profile numbers 3 When the LED blinks RED TWICE release the EZ Set button 4 The LED will blink and then turn solid green Low Voltage Detection ACTIVE or red Low Voltage Detection DISABLED The model is ready to drive ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Selecting Training Mode Profile 3 50 Forward 100 0 5096 00 1 Connect a fully charged battery pack to the XL 5 and turn on your transmitter 2 With the XL 5 off press and hold the EZ Set button until the LED turns solid green then solid red and then begins blinking red indicating the Profile numbers 3 When the LED blinks RED THREE TIMES release the EZ Set button 4 The LED will blink and then turn solid green Low Voltage Detection ACTIVE or red Low Voltage Detection DISABLED The model is ready to drive Note If you missed the mode you wanted keep the EZ Set button pressed down and the blink cycle will repeat until the button is released and a Mode is selected LED Codes and Protection Modes Solid Green XL 5 powe
14. App storefor color graphical user interface and iPod touch mobile devices iPhone and iPod touch are not included with the TQi Docking Base Intuitive iPhone and iPod touch interface Traxxas Link makes it easy to learn understand and access I powerful tuning options Control Drive Effects settings such as steering and throttle sensitivity steering percentage braking strength and throttle trim by simply touching and dragging the sliders on the screen Drive Effects For more information about the TQi Docking Base and the Traxxas Link application visit Traxxas con Tap and slide to adjust Steering Sensitivity Real Time Telemetry Throttle Trim Braking Percent and more When you equip your model with sensors the Traxxas Link dashboard comes to life showing you speed battery voltage RPM and temperature Set threshold warnings and log maximums minimums or averages Use the recording function to document your dashboard view with sound so that you can keep your eyes on your driving and not Download Now The customizable Traxxas Link dashboard delivers miss a single apex real time rpm speed temperature and voltage data Manage up to 30 Models with Traxxas Link The TQi radio system automatically keeps track of what vehicles it has bound to and what settings were used for each up to 30 models total Traxxas Link provides a visual interface to name the models customize their
15. Gear Ratio change to a lower gear ratio This temperature test assumes that the model is close to factory stock weight and operates freely with no excessive friction dragging or binding and the battery is fully charged and in good condition Fast Acceleration Short Distances Small Tracks 16 Tooth Pinion 90 Tooth Spur Good Acceleration Good Speed Normal Conditions 19 Tooth Pinion 90 Tooth Spur High Top Speed Long Distances Hard Surfaces 23 Tooth Pinion The model is equipped with a 86 Tooth Spur Titan 12T 550 motor The gear combination that comes stock on each model provides good overall acceleration and top speed If you want more top speed and less acceleration install the included high speed gearing more teeth If you want more acceleration and less top speed use a smaller optional not included pinion gear The included high speed gearing is intended for high speed running on hard surfaces and this gearing is not recommended for off road or repetitive starting and stopping optional sold separately The Titan 12T is equipped with an integrated cooling fan that is effective during medium to high speed operation The gearbox is specially vented to cool the motor Repetitive starting and stopping over short distances creates excess heat and will not allow the fan to cool the motor properly For this type of driving smaller pinion gears are recommended to reduce load on the motor Gear
16. MENU returns to driving mode Set Multi Function knob for STEERING DUAL RATE 96 disi Press hold MENU green LED blinks ii Press SET red LED blinks x 13 Press MENU twice red LED blinks x3 Jn Press SET to select green LED blinks 8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode Set Multi Function knob for BRAKING PERCENTAGE 96 diei Press hold MENU green LED blinks ini Press SET red LED blinks did on Press MENU 3 times red LED blinks x4 d xe Press SET to select green LED blinks x8 MT Press hold MENU returns to driving mode T SP Fae coer coor TIERE knob for X3 x8 Adjust the Multi THROTTLE TRIM Press hold MENU Press SET Press MENU 4 times Press SET to select Press hold MENU Function knob until the green LED blinks red LED blinks red LED blinks x5 green LED blinks x8 returns to driving mode LED turns solid green To LOCK the dido id o oso ua dii Multi Function knob Press hold MENU green LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks Press MENU 5 times red LED blinks x6 Press SET to lock green LED blinks x8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode To REVERSE the direction of STEERING servo diei Press hold MENU green LED blinks dii 2 Press MENU green LED blinks x2 ini Press SET green LED blinks ii Press SET red LED blinks Zi Press SET to reverse servo
17. NO Four Blinks Red factory default endpoints 3 Press SET The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering Dual Rate has been selected Li Model Lockin Press Unlock 4 Press MENU twice The red LED will blink three times repeatedly to Traxxas Link Fess 9 1 indicate Steering Percentage has been selected Four Blinks Green SET One Blink Green SET One Blink Red 5 Press SET to select The green LED will blink 8 times fast to indicate successful selection 2 Lock Two Blinks Red 6 Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode Press MEUM 3 Unlock All Restoring Factory Defaults Three Blinks Red Transmitter Hold both Transmitter Release MENU and SET Mood E RE m N LED blink i OFF MENU and SET 2 is restored to default 2 Delete Model Press 1 Confirm Deletion SET One Blink Red Two Blinks Green SLASH e 25 TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Set Multi Function knob for STEERING SENSITIVITY Expo didi Press hold MENU green LED blinks d Press SET red LED blinks ali xe Press SET to confirm green LED blinks x8 ez Press hold MENU returns to driving mode Set Multi Function knob for THROTTLE SENSITIVITY Expo diei Press hold MENU green LED blinks ii Press SET red LED blinks did 2 Press MENU to confirm red LED blinks x2 ve Press SET to select green LED blinks x8 M Press hold
18. RAXXAS Internet Traxxas com E mail support Traxxas com Entire contents 2012 Traxxas Traxxas Ready To Race Ready To Win Slash and ProGraphix are trademarks or registered trademarks of Traxxas Other brand names and marks are the property of their respective holders and are used only for purposes of identification No part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without the express written permission of Traxxas Specifications are subject to change without notice Er SLASH e 3 0 All instructions and precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to ensure safe operation of your model This model is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without the supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable adult No previous experience with radio controlled models is required Models require a minimum of setup maintenance or support equipment SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Transmitter on First Switch on your transmitter first before switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic performance Use Neutrally Timed Motors For reverse use the motors must have 0 timing Modified motors with adjustable end bells timed to 0 or Johnson Mabuchi closed end bell motors are recommended Using motors with other than 0 timing will draw excess current in reverse and can result in the speed control overheating and premature mo
19. Traxxas by phone or online at BuyTraxxas com You can save time along with shipping and handling costs by purchasing replacement parts from your local dealer Do not hesitate to contact us with any of your product support needs We want you to be thoroughly satisfied with your new model In order to serve you better as our customer please register your product within 10 days of your purchase online at Traxxas com register Traxxas com register Toll free support is available to U S residents only All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model Operate your model sensibly and with care and it will be exciting safe and fun for you and those around you Failure to operate your model in a safe and responsible manner may result in property damage and serious injury The precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to help ensure safe operation You alone must see that the instructions are followed and the precautions are adhered to Your model is not intended for use on public roads or congested areas where its operation can conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic Never under any circumstances operate the model in crowds of people Your model is very fast and could cause injury if allowed to collide with anyone Because your model is controlled by radio it is subject to radio interference from many sources that are beyond your control Since radio interference can cause mo
20. at the end of the metal tip on low traction surfaces when driving at high speed or on tracks that favor sweeping turns where gentle steering inputs are required The ranges are exaggerated for illustrative purposes 3 When the transmitter and receiver s LEDs turn solid green the system is bound and ready for use Confirm that the steering and throttle operate properly before driving your model Effective Turning Range on Model Turning Range at Transmitter Steering Sensitivity Exponential The Multi Function knob on the TQi transmitter has been programmed to control Steering Sensitivity also known as exponential The standard setting for Steering Sensitivity is normal zero exponential with the dial full left in its range of travel This setting provides linear servo response the steering servo s movement will correspond exactly with the input from the transmitter s steering wheel Turning the knob clockwise from the left will result in negative exponential and decrease steering sensitivity by making the servo less responsive near neutral with increasing sensitivity as the servo nears the limits of its travel range Experiment Try varying degrees of Correct No The farther you turn the knob the more pronounced the change exponential It s easy to go back to Zero in steering servo movement will be The term exponential comes If you don t like the effect There s no wrong E from this effe
21. ble NiMH batteries offer high current handling and much greater resistance to the memory effect NIMH batteries generally allow higher capacity than NiCad batteries They can last up to 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 transmitter and relays them to the servos Resistance In an electrical sense resistance is a measure of how an object resists or obstructs the flow of current through it When flow is constricted energy is converted to heat and is lost Servo Small motor unit in your model that operates the steering mechanism Transmitter The hand held radio unit that sends throttle and steering instructions to your model Trim The fine tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the servos made by adjusting the throttle and steering trim knobs on the face of the transmitter Note The Multi Function knob must be programmed to serve as a throttle trim adjustment Thermal Shutdown Protection Temperature sensing electronics are used in the ESC to detect overloading and overheating of the transistor circuitry If excessive temperature is detected the unit automatically shuts down to prevent damage to the electronics 2 channel radio system The TQi radio system consisting of the receiver the transmitter and the servos The system uses two channels one to operate the throttle and on
22. brake drag or throttle application when the transmitter trigger is at neutral Note Your transmitter is equipped with a Throttle Trim Seek mode to prevent accidental runaways See the sidebar for more information Steering and Throttle End Points The TQi transmitter allows you to choose the limit of the servo s travel range or its end point independently for left and right travel on the steering channel and throttle brake travel on the throttle channel This allows you to fine tune the servo settings to prevent binding caused by the servo moving steering or throttle linkages in the case of a nitro model farther than their mechanical limits The end point adjustment settings you select will represent what you wish to be the servo s maximum travel the Steering Percentage or Braking Percentage functions will not override the End Point settings Steering and Throttle Sub Trim The Sub Trim function is used to precisely set the neutral point of the steering or throttle servo in the event that simply setting the trim knob to zero does not completely center the servo When selected Sub Trim allows finer adjustment to the servo output shaft s position for precise setting of the neutral point Always set the Steering Trim knob to zero before making final adjustment if required using Sub Trim If Throttle Trim has been previously adjusted the Throttle Trim will need to be reprogrammed to zero before making final adjustment using Sub Trim
23. case of your radio system to ensure that it operates properly forward to apply brakes movement during shipping Here s how 1 Turn on the radio system and check its operation as described in Once stopped return the 1 Turn the transmitter switch on The status LED on the transmitter the previous section throttle trigger to neutral should be solid green not flashing 2 Have a friend hold the model Make sure hands and clothing are Push the throttle trigger forward again to 2 Elevate the model so that the rear tires are off the ground proportional reverse If you are holding the model grip it firmly Make sure your hands 3 Make sure your transmitter antenna is straight up and then walk are clear of the moving parts of the model away from the model with the transmitter until you reach the farthest distance you plan to operate the model clear of the wheels and other moving parts on the model 3 Plug the battery pack in the model into the speed control 4 Operate the controls on the transmitter once again to be sure that 4 The on off switch is integrated into the speed control With the the model responds correctly Automatic Fail Safe transmitter on press the XL 5 set button for 2 second until the LED The TQi transmitter shines red then immediately release the button This turns the model 5 Do not attempt to operate the model if there is any problem with and receiver are equipped on see page 16 for more on XL 5 set
24. ct the servo s travel changes exponentially relative way to adjust exponential Any setting that Antenna to the input from the steering wheel The exponential effect is makes you ee comfortable with 2 Tip indicated as a percentage the greater the percentage the greater Model s handling is the right setting the effect The illustrations below show how this works Normal Steering Sensitivity 0 exponential The receiver antenna has been set up and Antenna In this illustration the steering servo s travel and with it the steering _ installed from the factory Tube motion of the model s front wheels corresponds precisely with the When reinstalling the antenna first slide the steering wheel The ranges are exaggerated for illustrative purposes antenna wire into bottom of antenna tube until white tip of antenna is at top of tube under the black cap Insert the base of the tube into the antenna post Take care not to Antenna crimp the antenna wire Slide the crimp nut Wrenen over the antenna tube and screw it onto the antenna post Use the supplied tool to tighten the crimp nut on the post just until the antenna tube is securely in place Do Antenna not over tighten or crush the antenna wire Crimp Nut against the chassis Do not bend or kink the antenna wire See the side bar for more information Do not shorten the antenna tube The minimum height is 62mm Antenna Post SLASH e 15 XL 5 Specifications Input Voltage
25. cycle your Power Cell battery when it has reached the end of its useful life All Power Cell battery packs display the RBRC Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation icon indicating they are recyclable To find a recycling center near you ask your local hobby dealer or visit www call2recycle org LiPo Batteries Warning Lithium Polymer LiPo batteries require special care and handling procedures for long life and safe operation LiPo batteries are intended only for advanced users that are educated on the risks associated with LiPo battery use The XL 5 speed control is able to use LiPo batteries with nominal voltage not to exceed 7 4 volts 2S packs LiPo batteries have a minimum safe discharge voltage threshold that should not be exceeded The XL 5 is equipped with built in Low Voltage Detection that alerts the driver when LiPo batteries have reached their minimum voltage discharge threshold Low Voltage Detection on the speed control is just one part of a comprehensive plan for safe LiPo battery use Be aware that Traxxas shall not be liable for any special indirect incidental or consequential damages arising out of the installation and or use of LiPo batteries in Traxxas products If you have questions about LiPo battery usage please consult with your local hobby dealer or contact the battery manufacturer EGLIIRED EQUIPMENT Your model comes with a set of specialty metric tools You ll need to purchase other item
26. di Press hold MENU green LED blinks did Press MENU green LED blinks x2 dini Press SET green LED blinks dii Press SET red LED blinks id Press MENU 3 times red LED blinks x4 aid vs Press SET to reset end points Press hold MENU returns to driving mode To REVERSE the direction of THROTTLE servo dii Press hold MENU green LED blinks dii 2 Press MENU green LED blinks x2 dii Press SET green LED blinks di 2 Press MENU green LED blinks x2 ii Press SET red LED blinks Press SET to reverse servo direction Press hold MENU returns to driving mode To set the SUB TRIM of the THROTTLE servo didi Press hold MENU green LED blinks dii 2 Press MENU green LED blinks x2 dini Press SET green LED blinks di x 2 Press MENU green LED blinks x2 ini Press SET red LED blinks di 2 Press MENU red LED blinks x2 id Use Multi Function knob to set neutral Press SET to save position Press hold MENU returns to driving mode To set the END POINTS of the THROTTLE servo didi Press hold MENU green LED blinks did gt Press MENU green LED blinks x2 dii Press SET green LED blinks did Press MENU green LED blinks x2 ini Press SET red LED blinks dini x Press MENU twice
27. e another the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds of turning on the transmitter The transmitter LED will flash fast red indicating a failure to link If you miss it simply turn off the transmitter and start over Always turn your transmitter on first Plug in the battery Turn on the model TRAXXAS TQi RADIO SYSTEM Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery 0 Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio system Weak batteries will limit the radio signal between the receiver and the transmitter Loss of the radio signal can cause you to lose control of your model Remember always turn the TQi transmitter on first and off last to avoid damage to your model Throttle Neutral Adjustment The throttle neutral adjustment is located on the transmitter face and controls the forward reverse travel of the throttle trigger Change the adjustment by pressing the button and sliding it to the desired position There are two settings available When rechargeable batteries begin to lose their charge they willfade much faster than alkaline dry cells Stop immediately at the first sign of weak batteries Never turn the transmitter off when the battery pack is plugged in The model could run out of control 50 50 Allows equal travel for both acceleration and reverse 70 30 Allows more throttle travel 7096 and less reverse travel 30 Note We strongly recom
28. e been adjusted reset them to the factory defaults for the model type that the transmitter was originally sold with 1 Turn transmitter off 2 Hold both MENU and SET 3 Turn transmitter on 4 Release MENU and SET The transmitter LED will blink red 5 Press SET to clear settings The LED will turn solid green and the transmitter is restored to default XL 5 Setup Programming Calibrating your ESC and transmitter Read through all of the programming steps before you begin If you get lost during programming or receive unexpected results simply unplug the battery wait a few seconds plug the battery pack in and start over 1 Disconnect one of the motor wires between the XL 5 and the motor This is a precaution to prevent runaway when the speed control is turned on before it is programmed 2 Connect a fully charged battery pack to the XL 5 3 Turn on the transmitter with the throttle at neutral 4 Press and hold the EZ Set button A The LED will first turn green and then red Release the button 5 When the LED blinks RED ONCE Pull the throttle trigger to the full throttle position and hold it there B 6 When the LED blinks RED TWICE Push the throttle trigger to the full reverse and hold it there C 7 When the LED blinks GREEN ONCE programming is and at neutral D XL 5 Operation To operate the speed control and test the programming reconnect the motor wires and place the vehicle on a stab
29. e steering servo Also check that the steering mechanism is not loose or binding If the steering operates slowly check for weak batteries TQi Binding Instructions For proper operation the transmitter and receiver must be 8 Once adjustments are made turn off your model followed by the electronically bound This has been done for you at the factory hand held transmitter Should you ever need to re bind the system or bind to another transmitter or receiver follow these instructions Note the receiver CIE must be connected to a 4 8 6 0v nominal power source for binding and the transmitter and receiver must be within 5 feet of each other 14 e SLASH TRAXXAS TQi RADIO SYSTEM 1 Press and hold the transmitter s SET button as you switch Decreased Steering Sensitivity Negative Exponential transmitter on The transmitter s LED will flash red slowly By turning the Multi Function knob clockwise the steering sensitivity 0 101990 7 Release the SET button of the model will be decreased Note that a relatively large amount n 2 Press and hold the receiver s LINK button as you switch on of steering wheel travel results in a smaller amount of servo travel do not bend or cut the metal tip the speed control by pressing the EZ Set button Release the The farther you turn the knob the more pronounced the effect and do not bend or cut the white LINK button becomes Decreased steering sensitivity may be helpful when driving wire
30. e to operate the steering 2 4GHz Spread Spectrum This model is equipped with the latest R C technology Unlike AM and FM systems that require frequency crystals and are prone to frequency conflicts the TOi system automatically selects and locks onto an open frequency and offers superior resistance to interference and glitching Voltage Voltage is a measure of the electrical potential difference between two points such as between the positive battery terminal and ground Using the analogy of the garden hose while current is the quantity of water flow in the hose voltage corresponds to the pressure that is forcing the water through the hose 550 and 540 These numbers refer to the size of the motor 550 motors have armatures that are 3096 longer than 540 motors TRAXXAS TQi RADIO SYSTEM For maximum range always point the front of transmitter toward W To prevent loss of radio range the model do not kink or cut the black wire Do not kink the receiver s antenna wire Kinks in the antenna wire do not bend or cut the metal tip and do not bend or cut the white wire at the end of the metal tip will reduce range DO NOT CUT any part of the receiver s antenna wire Cutting the antenna will reduce range Extend the antenna wire in the model as far as possible for pu maximum range It is not necessary to extend the antenna wire out of the body but wrapping or coiling the antenna wire should be avoided Do no
31. ed 0 125 sec on 0 125 sec off Link Failure Error Transmitter and receiver are no longer bound Turn the system off and then back on to resume normal operation Find source of the link failure ie out of range low batteries damaged antenna Programming Patterns Current menu position Kor Counts out number green or red then pauses See Menu Tree for more information 3 x8 Fast green 8 times Menu setting accepted on SET X8 Fast red 8 times Menu SET invalid User error such as trying to delete a locked model LED Color Pattern Name Notes 9 Solid green Normal Driving Mode See page 13 for information on how to use your transmitter controls Slow red 0 5 sec on 0 5 sec off Binding See page 14 for more information on binding Flashing fast red 0 125 sec on 0 125 sec off Fail Safe Low Voltage Detect Consistent Low Voltage in the receiver triggers Fail Safe so there is enough power to center the throttle servo before it completely loses power TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Press MENU to move through options MENU TREE Press SET to select an option The menu tree below shows how to navigate through Steering Sensitivity Expo Note The transmitter is live during programming the TQi transmitter s various settings and functions One Blink Red Press and hold MENU to enter the menu tree and use so you can test the settings real time without having to
32. eering throw turning the knob counter clockwise reduces steering throw note turning the dial counter clockwise to its stop will eliminate all servo travel Be aware that the steering End Point settings define the servo s maximum steering throw If you set Steering Percentage to 100 by turning the Multi Function knob fully clockwise the servo will travel all the way to its selected end point but not past it Many racers set Dual Rate so they have only as much steering throw as they need for the track s tightest turn thus making the model easier to drive throughout the rest of the course Reducing steering throw can also be useful in making a model easier to control on high traction surfaces and limiting steering output for oval racing where large amounts of steering travel are not required Braking Percentage The Multi Function knob may also be set to control the amount of brake travel applied by the servo in a nitro powered model Electric models do not have a servo operated brake but the Braking Percentage function still operates the same way in electric models Turning the Multi Function knob full clockwise will deliver maximum brake throw turning the knob counter clockwise reduces brake throw Note Turning the dial counter clockwise to its stop will eliminate all brake action Throttle Trim Setting the Multi Function knob to serve as throttle trim will allow you to adjust the throttle s neutral position to prevent unwanted
33. evel tuning features for advanced users or anyone interested in experimenting with the performance of their model The steering and throttle channels feature adjustable Exponential End Points and Sub Trims Steering and braking Dual Rate are also available Many of the next level features are controlled by the Multi Function knob which can be programmed to control a variety functions The detailed instructions page 23 and Menu Tree page 25 included in this manual will help you understand and operate the advanced functions of the new TQi radio system For additional information and how to videos visit Traxxas com Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these radio and power system terms They will be used throughout this manual A detailed explanation of the advanced terminology and features of your new radio system begins on page 23 BEC Battery Eliminator Circuit The BEC can either be in the receiver or in the ESC This circuit allows the receiver and servos to be powered by the main battery pack in an electric model This eliminates the need to carry a separate pack of 4 AA batteries to power the radio equipment Current Current is a measure of power flow through the electronics usually measured in amps If you think of a wire as a garden hose current is a measure of how much water is flowing through the hose ESC Electronic Speed Control An electronic speed control is the electronic motor control inside the
34. exit the menu tree the following commands to navigate through the menu Enter Programming 2 Throttle Sensitivity Expo and select options Press and hold Two Blinks Red MENU When you enter a menu you always start at the MENU for 3 seconds 3 Steering 96 Dual Rate Press MENU to move through options top Press MENU to move down the menu tree Press SET to select an option When you reach the bottom of the tree pressing Three Blinks Red 1 Servo Reversing Press SET to reverse MENU again will return you to the top 4 Braking 96 One Blink Red servo direction Four Blinks Red SET Press SET to move across the menu tree and select OS M SEE 808 1 Multi Function Knob Press 2 Sub Trim Use knob to adjust 9p 2 CM AD OPUON 1S eerte i e One Blink Green SET 5 Throttle Trim Two Blinks Red sub trim Press SET to save transmitter s memory the status LED will rapidly Five Blinks Rad blink green 3 End Points Use steering wheel to BACK Press both MENU and SET to go back one level in Press 6 Knob Disabled Three Blinks Red adjust Turn right to desired MENU Six Blinks Red end point press set to save Turn left to desired endpoint and press set to save To reset max throw Let go of controls and press SET EXIT Press and hold MENU to exit programming Your selected options will be saved 2 Channel Setup Press 1 Steering Channel 1 Press ECHO Press and hold SET to activate
35. in the pinion gears Tighten clean or replace components as needed Storage When you are through running the model for the day blow it off with compressed air or use a soft bristled paint brush to dust off the vehicle Always disconnect and remove the battery from the model whenever the model is stored If the model will be stored for a long time then also remove the batteries from the transmitter GUIDE 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 observing signals from the LED An explanation of the menu structure follows on page 25 Experiment with the settings and features to see if they can improve your driving experience Throttle Sensitivity Throttle Exponential The Multi Function knob can be set to control Throttle Sensitivity Throttle Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity as described on page 15 but applies the effect to the throttle channel Only forward throttle is affected brake reverse travel remains linear regardless of the Throttle Sensitivity setting Steering Percentage Dual Rate The Multi Function knob can be set to control the amount percentage of servo travel applied to steering Turning the Multi Function knob fully clockwise will deliver maximum st
36. ing Compatibility Chart see sidebar The chart in the sidebar shows a full range of gear combinations This does NOT imply that these gear combinations should be used Over gearing bigger pinions smaller spurs can overheat and damage the motor and or speed control Items in black will fit 540 motor only not Titan 12T Adjusting Gear Mesh Incorrect gear mesh is the most common cause of stripped spur gears Gear mesh should be checked and adjusted anytime a gear is replaced To set the gear mesh cut a narrow strip of notebook paper and run it into the gear mesh Loosen the motor screws and slide the motor and pinion gear into the spur gear Retighten the motor screws and then remove the strip of paper You should be able to run a fresh strip of paper through the gears without binding them Strip of Paper Adjusting the Toe in 0 0 Geometry and alignment specs play an important roll in your model s handling Take the time to set them correctly Set the steering trim on your transmitter to neutral Now adjust your servo and tie rods so that both wheels are pointing straight ahead and are parallel to each other 0 degrees toe in This will ensure the same amount of steering in both directions For increased stability add one to two degrees of toe in to each front wheel Use the turnbuckles to adjust the alignment Toe in Adjusting the Camber The camber angle of both the front and rear wheels can be adjusted with the ca
37. it is turned on indicating Low Voltage Detection is disabled Be certain to activate Low Voltage Detection if you install LiPo batteries in your model Verify that Low Voltage Detection is DISABLED 1 Turn on the transmitter with the throttle at neutral 2 Connect a fully charged battery pack to the XL 5 3 Press and release the EZ Set button to turn the XL 5 on If the LED is solid red then the Low Voltage Detection is DISABLED not safe to use LiPo batteries If the LED is solid green then Low Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED To activate Low Voltage Detection LiPo setting AZZS B 1 Make sure the LED on the XL 5 is on and RED 2 Press and hold the EZ Set button the LED will turn off A After ten seconds the motor will beep twice and the LED will shine GREEN Release the button B 3 Low Voltage Detection is now ACTIVATED 1 Make sure the LED on the XL 5 is on and GREEN 2 Press and hold the EZ Set button the LED will turn off A After ten seconds the motor will beep three times and the LED will shine RED Release the button B 3 Low Voltage Detection is now DISABLED Transmitter Adjustments for the XL 5 ESC Before attempting to program your XL 5 ESC it is important to make sure that your transmitter is properly adjusted set back to the factory defaults Otherwise you may not get the best performance from your speed control The transmitter should be adjusted as follows If the transmitter settings hav
38. iver box cover during storage allows the air inside to dry This step can improve the long term reliability of the receiver It is not necessary to remove the receiver or unplug any of the wires Ul DRIVING YOUR MODEL 9 Additional Maintenance Increase your frequency of disassembly inspection and lubrication of the following items This is necessary after extended wet use or if the vehicle will not be used for an extended period of time such as a week or longer This additional maintenance is needed to prevent any trapped moisture from corroding internal steel components Stub axle housing bearings Remove clean and re oil the bearings Transmission Remove disassemble clean and re grease the transmission components Use a light coating of wheel bearing grease from an auto parts store on the metal gear teeth Refer to your exploded view diagrams for help with disassembly and reassembly Titan motor Remove the motor clean with aerosol motor cleaner and re oil the bushings with lightweight motor oil Be sure to wear eye protection when using spray aerosol cleaners Removing and Installing Radio Gear The unique design of the receiver box allows the removal and installation of the receiver without losing the ability to maintain a watertight seal in the box The patent pending wire clamp feature gives you the ability to also install aftermarket radio systems and maintain the watertight features of the receiver box Removi
39. le block or stand so that all of the driven wheels are off the ground Note that in steps 1 8 below Low Voltage Detection is DISABLED factory default and the LED shines red If Low Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED the LED will shine green instead of red in steps 1 8 below Never use LiPo batteries while Low Voltage Detection is disabled With the transmitter on press and release the EZ Set button The LED will shine RED This turns the XL 5 on If you press and release too quickly you may hear the steering servo jump but the LED may not stay on Simply press the button again until the LED shines RED and then release 2 Apply forward throttle The LED will turn off until full throttle power is reached At full throttle the led will shine RED Move the trigger forward to apply the brakes Note that braking control is fully proportional The LED will turn off until full braking power is reached At full brakes the LED will shine RED Return the throttle trigger to neutral The LED will shine RED Move the throttle trigger forward again to engage reverse Profile 1 The LED will turn off Once full reverse power is reached the LED will shine RED 6 To stop return the throttle trigger to neutral Note that there is no programmed delay when changing from reverse to forward Use caution to UJ v e avoid slamming the speed control from reverse to forward On high traction surfaces this could result in transmission
40. maintenance required with wet running 2 The wheels have small holes molded in to allow airto enter and exit the tire during normal running Water will enterthese holes and get trapped inside the tires if holes are not cut in the tires Cut two small holes 3mm or 1 8 diameter in each tire Each hole should be near the tire centerline 180 degrees apart 3 Confirm that the receiver box O ring and cover are installed correctly and secure Make sure the screws are tight and the blue O ring is not visible protruding from the edge of the cover 4 Confirm that your batteries can be used in wet conditions 5 Use lower gearing smaller pinion gears as low as 12T or spur gear as large as 90T when running in mud deep puddles snow or other similar situations that will restrict the tires and put much higher loads on the motor Motor Precautions Titan motor life can be greatly reduced in mud and water If the motor gets excessively wet or submerged use very light throttle run the motor slowly until the excess water can run out Applying full throttle to a motor full of water can cause rapid motor failure Your driving habits will determine motor life with a wet motor Do not submerge the motor under water Do not gear the motor by temperature when running in wet conditions The motor will be cooled by water contact and will not give an accurate indication of appropriate gearing Use special care when operating your model in muddy condi
41. mber rods upper turnbuckles Use a square or right angle triangle to set the camber accurately The stock camber 1 o 1 o SS age of the front wheels is 1 degree 5 15 of camber In the rear the stock camber is 1 5 degrees These adjustments should be set with the truck positioned at its normal ride Bear Camber height with a battery installed Fine Tuning the Shocks The four shocks on the model greatly influence its handling Whenever you rebuild your shocks or make any changes to the pistons springs or oil always make changes to them in pairs front or rear Piston selection depends on the range of oil viscosities that you have available For example using a two hole piston with a lightweight oil will at one point give you the same damping as a three hole piston with heavier oil We recommend using the two hole pistons with a range of oil viscosities from 10W to 50W available from your hobby shop The thinner viscosity oils 30W or less flow more smoothly and are more consistent while thicker oils provide more damping Use only 100 pure silicone shock oil to prolong seal life The model s ride height can be adjusted by adding or removing the clip on spring pre load spacers Adjust the ride height so that the suspension arms are slightly above being parallel to the ground Observe how the db Pre load Spacer ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL model handles
42. mend to leave this control in its factory location until you become familiar with all the adjustments and capabilities of your model To change the throttle neutral adjust position turn the transmitter off before adjusting the neutral position You will need to reprogram your electronic speed control to recognize the 70 30 setting Turn to ESC Setup Programming on page 16 for instructions Steering Trim The electronic steering trim located on the face of the transmitter adjusts the neutral center point of the steering channel Multi Function Knob The Multi Function knob can be programmed to control a variety of functions From the factory the Multi Function knob controls steering sensitivity also known as exponential or expo When the knob is turned counterclockwise all the way to the left default position expo is off and steering sensitivity will be linear the most commonly used setting Turning the knob clockwise will add expo and decrease the steering sensitivity in the initial range of steering wheel travel left or right from center For more detail on steering exponential refer to page 15 SLASH e 13 TRAXXAS TQi RADIO SYSTEM Range Testing the Radio System a The TQi Radio System has been pre adjusted at the factory The Before each running session with your model you should range test Using Reverse While driving push the throttle trigger adjustment should be checked before running the model in
43. mentary losses of radio control always allow a safety margin in all directions around the model in order to prevent collisions The motor battery and speed control can become hot during use Be careful to avoid getting burned Don t operate your model at night or anytime your line of sight to the model may be obstructed or impaired in any way Most importantly use good common sense at all times Your XL 5 is an extremely powerful electronic device capable of delivering high current Please closely follow these precautions to prevent damage to the speed control or other components 15 Turn Motor Limit The XL 5 has a 15 turn modified motor limit for 540 size motors and a 12 turn modified motor limit for 550 size motors with 0 timing when the motor is properly geared If the motor or speed control is overheating try a smaller pinion gear Do not attempt to use a more powerful motor fewer turns than the above mentioned motor limits or you could experience frequent thermal shutdown Insulate the Wires Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits Water and Electronics Do Not Mix The XL 5 speed control is waterproof for use in mud snow puddles and other wet conditions Make certain the other components of your model are waterproof or have sufficient water resistance before driving in wet conditions ELECO 1100 Klein Road Plano Texas 75074 Phone 972 265 8000 Toll free 1 888 T
44. ming your TQi transmitter you may feel the need to start over with a clean slate Follow these simple steps to restore the factory settings 1 Turn transmitter off 2 Hold both MENU and SET 3 Turn transmitter on 4 Release MENU and SET The transmitter LED will blink red 5 Press SET to clear settings The LED will turn solid green and the transmitter is restored to default Throttle Trim Seek Mode When the Multi Function knob is set to throttle trim the transmitter remembers the throttle trim setting If the throttle trim knob is moved from the original setting while the transmitter is off or while the transmitter was used to control another model the transmitter ignores the actual position of the trim knob This prevents the model from accidentally running away The LED on the face of the transmitter will rapidly blink green and the throttle trim knob Multi Function knob will not adjust the trim until itis moved back to its original position saved in memory To restore throttle trim control simply turn the Multi Function knob either direction until the LED stops blinking SLASH 23 Failsafe Your Traxxas radio system is equipped with a built in failsafe function that returns the throttle to its last saved neutral position in the event of a signal loss The LED on the transmitter and the receiver will rapidly flash red In order to re acquire the signal after the failsafe has activated you
45. ng the Receiver 1 To remove the cover remove the two 3x8mm button head cap screws 2 To remove the receiver from the box simply lift it out and set to the side The antenna wire is still inside the clamp area and cannot be removed yet 3 Remove the wire clamp by removing the two 2 5x8mm cap screws 4 Unplug the servo cables from the receiver and remove the receiver Receiver Installation 1 Always install the wires into the receiver box before installing the receiver 2 Install the antenna wire and the servo cables into the receiver box 3 Arrange the wires neatly using the wire guides in the receiver box A The excess wire will be bundled inside the receiver box Label which wire is for which channel 4 Apply small bead of silicone grease Traxxas part 1647 to the wire clamp B 5 nstall the wire clamp and tighten the two 2 5x8mm cap screws securely 6 Install the receiver into the box and plug the wires into the receiver C Refer to page 10 for the wiring diagram Make sure the box light pipe is aligned with the receiver LED Make sure the O ring is properly seated into the groove in the receiver box so that the cover will not pinch it or damage it any way Install the cover and tighten the two 3x8mm button head cap screws securely 9 Inspect the cover to make sure that the O ring seal is not visible N Co SLASH To achieve a good starting point for the slipper clutch tighten the sl
46. ntains 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 important when using high capacity 2400mAh and above battery packs that allow extended periods of running Monitoring temperatures will extend the lives of the batteries and motor Do not continue to operate the model with low batteries or you could lose control of it Indications of low battery power include slow operation and sluggish servos slow to return to center Stop immediately at the first sign of weak batteries When the batteries in the transmitter become weak the red power light will begin to flash Stop immediately and install new batteries Do not drive the model at night on public streets or in large crowds of people If the model becomes stuck against an object do not continue to run the motor Because the model is controlled by radio it is subject to radio interference from many sources beyond your control Since radio interference can cause momentary losses of control allow a safety margin of space in all directions around the model in order to prevent collisions Use good common sense whenever you are driving your model Intentionally driving in an abusive and rough manner will only result in poor performance and broken parts Take care of your model so that you can enjoy it for a long time t
47. o come When using the supplied optional pinions for top speed running limit your driving to paved surfaces only Running in grass and off road could cause excessive loads on the electrical system in the model The Titan 12T motor will benefit from a short break in period to ensure optimum performance and longer motor life For the first battery pack use the stock installed pinion gear and drive smoothly on a flat paved surface Accelerate smoothly avoiding full throttle starts with most of the driving being done at higher speeds This will help insure that the motor provides the best performance and longest life About Run Time A large factor affecting run time is the type and condition of your batteries The milliamp hour mAh rating of the batteries determines how large their fuel tank is A 3000 mAh battery pack will theoretically run twice as long as a 1500 mAh sport pack Because of the wide variation in the types of batteries that are available and the methods with which they can be charged it s impossible to give exact run times for the model Another major factor which affects run time is how the model is driven Run times may decrease when the model is driven repetitively from a stop to top speed and with repetitive hard acceleration Tips for Increasing Run Time Use batteries with the highest mAh rating you can purchase a5 g Read and follow all maintenance and care instructions provided by the manufacturer
48. of your batteries 18 e SLASH Remove the obstruction before continuing Do not push or pull objects with the model Use a high quality peak detecting charger Vary your speed The Titan12T is a fan cooled motor therefore moderate to top speed running helps reduce motor temperatures Lower your gear ratio Installing a smaller pinion gear will lower your gear ratio causing less power draw from the motor Maintain your model Do not allow dirt or damaged parts to cause binding in the drivetrain Keep the motor clean and the motor bushings lightly lubricated mAh Ratings and Power Output The mAh rating of the battery can effect your top speed performance The higher capacity battery packs experience less voltage drop under heavy load than low mAh rated packs The higher voltage potential allows increased speed until the battery begins to become discharged Your new Traxxas Slash is designed with water resistant features to protect the electronics in the model receiver servos electronic speed control This gives you the freedom to have fun driving your Slash through puddles wet grass snow and through other wet conditions Though highly water resistant the Slash should not be treated as though it is submersible or totally 10096 waterproof Water resistance applies only to the installed electronic components Running in wet conditions requires additional care and maintenance for the mechanical and electrical components to p
49. on the servo lead is positioned towards the crystal 3 Place fresh AA batteries in the transmitter and turn the transmitter power switch on 4 Turn the throttle and steering trim adjustments on the transmitter to the center 0 position 5 Disconnect motor wires Connect a fresh battery pack to the speed control and turn on the ESC see page 13 The servo will automatically jump to its center position The servo horn may now be installed onto the servo output shaft 6 Check servo operation by turning the steering wheel back and forth to ensure that the mechanism has been centered properly and you have equal throw in both directions Repeat 1 6 if necessary Do not run your model with the slipper clutch adjusting spring fully compressed The minimum recommended slipper clutch setting is 1 2 turn counter clockwise from fully compressed All of the toe links are installed on the truck so the left hand thread indicators point to the same direction This makes it easier to remember which way to turn the wrench to increase or decrease toe link length the direction is same at all four corners Note that the groove in the hex indicates the side of the toe link with the left hand threads Left Front Right Front SLASH 21 0 Always wear eye protection when using compressed air or spray cleaners and lubricants 22 SLASH os MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL Your model requires timely maintenance
50. once the LED will blink red twice repeatedly 7 Press SET the LED will blink rapidly green The memory is now locked Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode Note To unlock a memory press SET twice at step 5 The LED will blink rapidly green to indicate the model is unlocked To unlock all models press MENU twice at step 6 and then press SET To delete a model At some point you may wish to delete a model you no longer drive from the memory 1 Switch on the transmitter and receiver you wish to delete 2 Press and hold MENU Release when the status LED blinks green 3 Press MENU three times The status LED will blink green four times repeatedly 4 Press SET once The status LED will blink green once repeatedly 5 Press MENU once The status LED will blink green twice repeatedly 6 Press SET The memory is now selected to be deleted Press SET to delete the model Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode Notes Solid green Normal Driving Mode See page 13 for information on how to use your transmitter controls Slow red 0 5 sec on 0 5 sec off Binding See page 14 for more information on binding X X Flashing fast green 0 1 sec on 0 15 sec off Throttle Trim Seek Mode Turre mee nghi 7 77 See page 23 for more information Flashing medium red 0 25 sec on 0 25 sec off Low Battery Alarm Put new batteries in the transmitter See page 11 for more information Flashing fast r
51. or driveline damage 7 To turn the XL 5 off press and hold the EZ Set button for 1 seconds or until the red LED turns off 8 The XL 5 is equipped with thermal shutdown protection to guard against overheating caused by excessive current flow If the operating temperature exceeds safe limits the XL 5 will automatically shut down The LED on the face of the XL 5 will rapidly blink red even if the throttle trigger is moved back and forth Once the temperature returns to a safe level the XL 5 will once again function normally XL 5 Profile Selection The speed control is factory set to Sport Mode 10096 forward brakes and reverse To disable reverse Race Mode or to allow 5096 power patent pending Training Mode follow these steps The speed control should be connected to the receiver and the transmitter adjusted as described previously The profiles are selected by entering the programming mode Profile Description Profile 1 Sport Mode 100 Forward 100 Brakes 100 Reverse Profile 2 Race Mode 100 Forward 100 Brakes No Reverse Profile 3 Training Mode 5096 Forward 100 Brakes 50 Reverse Selecting Sport Mode Profile 1 100 Forward 100 Brakes 10096 Reverse 1 Connect a fully charged battery pack to S the XL 5 and turn on your transmitter 2 With the XL 5 off press and hold the EZ Set button until the LED turns solid red indicating the Profile numbers 3 When the LED blinks RED ONCE release
52. or rechargeable batteries Apply other decals if desired L 4 Install battery pack in the model See page 12 0 9 Drive your model See page 18 Your model requires a fully charged battery pack included Driving tips and adjustments for your model L 5 Turn on the radio system See page 13 L 10 Maintaining your model See page 22 Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first and off last Follow these critical steps to maintain the performance of your model and keep it in excellent running condition Look for the Quick start logo at the bottom of Quick Start pages SLASH 7 Applying the Decals The main decals for your model have been applied at the factory The decals are printed on self adhesive clear mylarand are die cut for easy removal Use a hobby knife to lift the corner of a decal and lift it from the backing Zs 2 A To apply the decals place one end down hold the other end up and gradually smooth the decal down with your finger as you go This will prevent air bubbles Placing both ends of the decal down and then trying to smooth it out will result in air pockets Look at the photos on the box for typical decal placement TRAXXAS TQi RADIO SYSTEM Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2 4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link Model Memory The transmitter s easy to use design provides instant driving fun for new R C enthusiasts and also offers a full compliment of pro l
53. r Traxxas High Current Connector Male to Battery Heat Sinks LED Set Button Accessory sensor port for use with TOi Docking Base see Traxxas com and included materials for more information TRAXXAS TQi RADIO SYSTEM C Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries The battery compartment The included charger can be used to charge the included battery pack u If the power indicator doesn t is located in the base of the transmitter The battery pack should be removed from the vehicle before charging light green check the polarity Do not leave the battery unattended while charging It is normal for the of the batteries Check battery to become slightly warm as it nears full charge but the battery rechargeable batteries for should never become hot If the battery becomes hot disconnect it from the a full charge If you see any charger immediately other flashing signal from the LED referto the chart on page 1 Plug the charger into the wall The LED on the charger should 24 to identify the code glow green 2 Connect the included battery pack to the charger output cord The LED will glow red indicating the battery is charging Use the Right Batteries Your transmitter uses AA batteries Use new alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries such as NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in your transmitter Make sure rechargeable batteries are fully charged according to the manufacturer s instructions 3 The battery sho
54. r on light Low Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED LiPo setting 22 Solid Red XL 5 power on light Low Voltage Detection is DISABLED NiMH setting Never use LiPo batteries while Low Voltage Detection is disabled Fast Blinking Red The XL 5 is equipped with thermal shutdown protection to guard against overheating caused by excessive current flow If the operating temperature exceeds safe limits the XL 5 will automatically shut down Let the XL 5 cool Make sure your model is properly geared for the conditions g Slow Blinking Red when Low Voltage Detection is activated The KA XL 5 has entered Low Voltage Protection When the battery voltage begins to reach the minimum recommended discharge voltage threshold for LiPo battery packs the XL 5 will limit the power output to 50 throttle When the battery voltage attempts to fall below the minimum threshold the XL 5 will shut down all motor output The LED on the speed control will slowly blink red indicating a low voltage shutdown The XL 5 will stay in this mode until a fully charged battery is connected Fast Blinking Green The XL 5 s LED will blink fast green if Throttle Neutral Protection is activated or if the speed control is not receiving a signal Make certain the speed control is properly plugged into the receiver and the transmitter is switched on If this does not restore normal operation then the XL 5 is indicating the transmitter s Throttle Trim is inco
55. red LED blinks x3 E Use throttle trigger to set desired max throttle or brake AE Press SET to save Use trigger to test IF END POINTS ARE OK Press hold MENU returns to driving mode IF END POINTS NEED TO BE CHANGED Press SET and repeat steps 7 9 To reset the END POINTS of THROTTLE servo to defaults didi Press hold MENU green LED blinks did Press MENU green LED blinks x2 da Press SET green LED blinks di c2 Press MENU green LED blinks x2 ini Press SET red LED blinks id xo Press MENU 3 times red LED blinks x4 did x xe Press SET green LED blinks x8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode TQi ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Traxxas Link C The powerful Traxxas Link app available in the Apple App Store gives you qm The TQi Docking The Traxxas Docking Base Part 6510 sold separately for the TOi complete control over the operation and tuning of your Traxxas model with Base is sold separately transmitter installs in minutes to transform your iPhone or iPod touch stunning visuals and absolute precision Install Traxxas Link telemetry sensors Part 6510 The Traxxas into a powerful tuning tool that allows you to replace the transmitter s on the model and Traxxas Link displays real time data such as speed RPM hy button LED programming system with an intuitive high definition full temperature and battery voltage
56. res Turn to page 7 to begin 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 the model carefully If for some reason you decide it is not what you wanted then do not continue any further Your hobby dealer absolutely cannot accept a model for return or exchange after it has been run Throughout this manual you ll notice warnings and helpful hints identified by the icons below Be sure to read them An important warning about personal safety or avoiding damage to your model and related components Special advice from Traxxas to make things easier and more fun Q Refers you to a page with a related topic If you have any questions about your model or its operation call the Traxxas Technical Support line toll free at 1 888 TRAXXAS 1 888 872 9927 Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8 30am to 9 00pm central time Technical assistance is also available at Traxxas com You may also e mail customer support with your question at support Traxxas com Join thousands of registered members in our online community at Traxxas com Traxxas offers a full service on site repair facility to handle any of your Traxxas service needs Maintenance and replacement parts may be purchased directly from
57. revent corrosion of metal parts and maintain their proper function Precautions Without proper care some parts of your model can be seriously damaged due to contact with water Know that additional maintenance procedures will be required after running in wet conditions in order to maintain the performance of your model Do not run your model in wet conditions if you are not willing to accept the additional care and maintenance responsibilities 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 TQi transmitter is not water resistant Do not subject it to wet conditions such as rain Do not operate your model during a rain storm or other inclement weather where lightning may be present Do NOT allow your model to come in contact with salt water ocean water brackish water between fresh water and ocean water or other contaminated water Salt water is highly conductive and highly corrosive Use caution if you plan to run your model on or near a beach Even casual water contact can reduce the life of your motor Special care must be taken to modify your gearing and or your driving style in wet conditions to extend the life of the motor details follow Before Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions 1 Consult the section After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions before proceeding Make sure you understand the additional
58. right amount of bite and thick blinding clouds of dirt roost We know you re excited about getting your new model on the road but it s very important that you take some time to read through the Owners Manual This manual contains all the necessary set up and operating procedures that allow you to unlock the performance and potential that Traxxas engineers designed into your model Even if you are an experienced R C enthusiast it s important to read and follow the procedures in this manual We want you to feel confident that you own one of the best performing models in the market and that it is backed by a team of professionals who aim to provide the highest level of factory support possible Traxxas models are about experiencing total performance and satisfaction not just with your model but also with the company that stands behind it We truly want you to enjoy your new model Thank you again for going with Traxxas Traxxas Support Traxxas support is with you every step of the way Refer to the next page to find out how to contact us and what your support options are Quick Start This manual is designed with a Quick Start path that outlines the necessary procedures to get your model up and running in the shortest time possible If you are an experienced R C enthusiast you will find it helpful and fast Be sure and read through the rest of the manual to learn about important safety maintenance and adjustment procedu
59. rket motors which can be purchased for your model stock and modified Stock motors all have the same wire thickness and number of turns around the armature as governed by sanctioned racing organizations They are inexpensive and widely available Modified motors are more expensive may feature ball bearings and come in a variety of wire thicknesses and number of turns of wire on the armature The fewer number of turns of wire on the armature the more powerful the motor will be Keep in mind that the more powerful the motor the less battery run time you will have One of the more significant advantages to your model s transmission is the extremely wide range of available gear ratios It can be geared low enough to run an extremely hot modified motor A modified motor should be geared lower higher numerically than a stock motor because it will reach its maximum power at higher RPM s A modified motor that is geared incorrectly can actually be slower than a correctly geared stock motor Use the following formula to calculate the overall ratio for combinations not listed on the gear chart Spur Gear Teeth Pinion Gear Teeth If you are worried that you might be over geared check the temperature of the battery pack and motor If the battery is extremely hot and or the motor is too hot to touch your model is probably over geared If you are not able to run your model for at least four minutes before the battery dies then x 2 72 Final
60. rrectly set Reset the throttle trim to the 0 position See sidebar for more on Throttle Neutral Protection G Patent Pending Training Mode Profile 3 reduces forward and reverse throttle by 50 Training Mode is provided to reduce the power output allowing beginning drivers to better control the model As driving skills improve simply change to Sport or Race Mode for full power operation Tip For Fast Mode Changes The XL 5 is set to Profile 1 Sport Mode as the default To quickly change to Profile 3 Training Mode with the transmitter on press and hold the EZ Set button until the light blinks red three times and then release For full power quickly change back to Profile 1 Sport Mode by pressing and holding the EZ Set button until the light blinks red one time and then releasing Throttle Neutral Protection The XL 5 speed control features Throttle Neutral Protection If the transmitter s throttle trim setting is changed while the speed control is switched off Throttle Neutral Protection prevents the speed control from activating the motor until the throttle trim is corrected Throttle Neutral Protection also prevents the model from suddenly accelerating if the speed control is switched on while the transmitter s trigger is being held When the trigger is returned to neutral the XL 5 will operate properly SLASH e 1 7 DRIVING YOUR MODEL Now it s time to have some fun This section co
61. s available from your hobby dealer to operate and maintain your model AO 2 5mm L wrench 2 0mm L wrench 1 5mm L wrench Turnbuckle wrench U joint wrench 4 way wrench QS Optional Pinion Optional Spur Aftermarket Pre load spacers and shock pistons Body clips and Battery hold down pad to reduce Gear see page 20 Gear see page 20 servo adapters on parts tree see page 21 body washers battery vibration if necessary 2 For more information on batteries see Use the Right Batteries on page 11 LL Recommended Equipment These items are not required forthe operation of your model butareagood ideato include in any R C toolbox e Safety glasses e Thin hobby quality cyanoacrylate instant tire glue CA glue e Hobby knife e Side cutters and or needle nose pliers e Philips screwdriver e Soldering iron Antenna nut wrench 7 cell NiMH battery pack with 4 AA alkaline NiMH battery charger Traxxas High Current Connector batteries Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images Em E ANATOMY OF THE SLASH Turnbuckle Electronic Speed Steering Block Rear Camber Link Control XL 5 Antenna Mount Chassis Half Shaft Caster Block Battery Hold Down Reat Front Body Body Mount Receiver Box Mount uspension Arm Front LED Light Pipe Front Shock Cty Motor Titan 12T Front Bumper Transmission FP
62. settings attach profiles and lock them into memory Simply choose a model and any previously bound Available on the transmitter power them up and start having fun 0 App Store Made for Made for iPhone 45 Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and iPhone respectively and has ae iPod touch 4th generation iPhone 4 been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and iPod touch 3rd generation iPhone 3GS regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod and iPhone may affect wireless performance iPod L iPhone d SLASH 27 iPod touch 2nd generation iPhone 3G iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Wege ind 120213 KC1422 R02 PA
63. t allow the antenna wire to extend outside the body without the protection of an antenna tube or the antenna wire may get cut or damaged reducing range It is recommended to keep the Correct No wire inside the body in the antenna tube to prevent the chance of damage SLASH e 9 XL 5 Wiring Diagram BATTERY Positive Negative 10 e SLASH TRAXXAS TQi RADIO SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the newest TQi 2 4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link Model Memory 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 control Set Button Throttle Neutral Steering Wheel Adjust Red Green Status LED see page 24 for more info Menu Button Steering Trim Multi Function Knob Throttle Trigger Button TEO DAS ana L Battery Compartment Power Switch 2 Motor Antenna N Titan 12T Receiver XL 5 Electronic Speed Control Channel 2 V T Voltage Temp Senor Port iiim 0 aenor Por Traxxas High Current CH5 Battery Channel 5 Connector Male CH4 Channel 4 to Battery CH3 Channel 3 CH2 Speed Control CH1 Steering Servo CH1 Channel 1 Steering Servo Channel 1 Not used Accessory sensor port for use with TOi Docking Base see Traxxas com and included materials for more information To Moto
64. ter charging the included battery may be charged at 4 amps The TRX EZ Peak is a 4 amp charger and will charge the included battery in about 45 minutes Caution Never use a 15 minute timed charger to recharge your model s battery packs Overcharging may result causing p gt damage to the battery packs 2 SLASH e 11 6 1 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 po Part 3080 2 Pack Female Part 3061 Male Charge Adapter pc Part 43070 2 Pack Male Part 3062 Female Charge Adapter 12 e SLASH TRAXXAS TQi RADIO SYSTEM Install the battery pack with the battery wires facing the rear of the model Insert the tabs of the battery hold down into the slots in the rear hold down retainer and then place the battery hold down over the post Secure the battery hold down with body clip in the hole in the post Do not connect the battery pack yet Using Different Battery Configuration The battery hold downs are capable of accommodating either side by side racing style packs or the more common stick packs The battery compartments are configured for stick packs from the factory The number on each side of the hold down indicates the battery height in millimeters that hold down can accommodate Note that one side is labeled 25
65. time you may notice increased looseness in the steering system There are several components which will wear out from use the servo saver Traxxas part 43744 the bellcrank bushings Traxxas part 2545 and the tie rod ends Traxxas part 2742 Replace these components as needed to restore factory tolerances Motor Every 10 15 runs remove clean and lubricate the motor Use a product such as electric motor cleaning spray to flush dirt out of the motor After cleaning lubricate the bushings at each end of the motor with a drop of light weight electric motor oil Shocks Keep the oil level in the shocks full Use only 100 pure silicon shock oil to prolong the life of the seals If you are experiencing leakage around the top of the shock inspect the bladder in the top cap for signs of damage or distortion from overtightening If the bottom of the shock is leaking then it is time for a rebuild The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is part 2362 Suspension Periodically inspect the model for signs of damage such as bent or dirty suspension pins bent turnbuckles loose screws and any signs of stress or bending Replace components as needed Driveline Inspect the driveline for signs of wear such as worn drive yokes dirty axle half shafts and any unusual noise or binding If a U joint pops apart then it is time to replace the part Remove the gear cover and Inspect the spur gear for wear and check the tightness of set screws
66. tions Stop operating your model if it appears to be straining due to the tackiness of the mud or build up of mud on the chassis Do not allow mud to collect on the motor or pack around the motor After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions 1 Drain the tires by spinning the tires at high speed to sling the water out One way to do this is to make several high speed passes on a flat dry surface if possible 2 Remove the batteries 3 Rinse excess dirt and mud off the truck with low pressure water such as from a garden hose Do NOT use pressure washer or other high pressure water Avoid directing water into the bearings transmission etc 4 Blow off the truck with compressed air optional but recommended Wear safety glasses when using compressed air Remove the wheels from the truck 6 Spray all the bearings drivetrain and fasteners with WD 40 or similar water displacing light oil 7 Let the truck stand or you may blow off with compressed air Placing the truck in a warm sunny spot will aid drying Trapped water and oil will continue to drip from the truck for a few hours Place it on a towel or piece of cardboard to protect the surface underneath 8 As a precautionary step remove the sealed receiver box cover While unlikely humidity or tiny amounts of moisture or condensation may enter the receiver box during wet running This can cause long term problems with the sensitive electronics in the receiver Removing the rece
67. tor wear Always Use Heat Sinks Three heat sinks are factory installed on the speed control and must be used for maximum cooling and performance 4 8 NiMH cells or 2 LiPo cells 2S Only The XL 5 can only accept a maximum input voltage of 9 6 volts NiMH 7 4 volts 2S LiPo Always adhere to the minimum and maximum limitations of the XL 5 as stated in the specifications table e Don t Get Burned The transistor tabs and the heat sinks can get extremely hot so be careful not to touch them until they cool Supply adequate airflow for cooling Use Stock Connectors If you decide to change the battery or motor connectors only change one battery or motor connector at a time This will prevent accidentally mis wiring the speed control If the XL 5 is not wired exactly as shown in the diagram it can be damaged Please note that modified speed controls can be subject to a rewiring fee when returned for service No Reverse Voltage The speed control is not protected against reverse polarity voltage When changing the battery and or motor be sure to install the same type of connectors to avoid reverse polarity damage to the speed control Removing the battery connectors on the speed control or using the same gender connectors on the speed control will void the product s warranty e Motor Capacitors Required Three 0 100 50V ceramic capacitors should be properly installed on every motor to prevent radio interference Capacitors ha
68. uality low resistance assembly techniques such as the included Traxxas Power Cell Battery Pack Cheaply made battery packs do not retain their performance characteristics after repeated uses in high powered electric applications They will lose their punch and run time and may require frequent replacement In addition poor quality high resistance cell connectors could fail requiring disassembly and repair The main goal is to reduce all sources of high resistance in the pack This includes the connector the wire and the bars attaching the cells together High pack resistance will create additional heat and rob you of the f full power the cells are capable of di producing We recommend using Traxxas Power Cell batteries for best performance 2923 Battery Power Cell 3000mAh NiMH 7 C flat 8 4V 2940 Battery Series 3 Power Cell 3300mAh NiMH 7 C flat 8 4V 2950 Battery Series 4 Power Cell 4200mAh NiMH 7 C flat 8 4V Er of g E p NN j a i om el Be a Sap Neutral Always turn your TQi 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 model has electronic fail safes to prevent this type of malfunction but the first best defense against a runaway model is to always turn the transmitter on first and off last In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to on
69. uld charge for approximately 8 hours The LED will turn green when the battery is fully charged Disconnect the battery from the charger after charging 1 Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab and sliding the door open If you use rechargeable batteries in your transmitter be aware that when they begin to lose their charge they lose power more quickly than regular alkaline batteries 2 Install the batteries in the correct orientation as indicated in the battery compartment 3 Reinstall the battery door and snap it closed 4 Turn on the transmitter and check the status indicator for a solid green light If the status LED flashes red the transmitter batteries may be weak discharged or possibly installed incorrectly Replace with new or freshly charged batteries The power indicator light does not indicate the charge level of the Using Other Chargers Caution Discontinue running your model at the first sign of Another convenient option for charging the included battery aek ahned is an AC peak detecting charger that plugs directly into an AC liah id losi wall outlet such as the TRX EZ Peak Part 2930 It contains HL uo eure CM battery pack installed in the model Refer to the special peak detection circuitry that automatically shuts the Troubleshooting section on page 24 for more charger off when the battery is fully charged information on the transmitter Status LED codes For fas
70. up and operation To turn the the radio system or any external interference with your radio with an automatic fail XL 5 off press the set button until the red LED turns off signal at your location adie Note If the LED shines green Low Voltage Detection is activated This e Speeds Require e In the event of signal loss will cause erratic performance from the included NiMH battery pack The faster you drive your model the more quickly it will near the imik or interference the throttle The default factory setting is for Low Voltage Detection to be disabled Of radio range At 60mph a model can cover 88 feet every second It s will return to neutral and LED shines red Make sure to turn the Low Voltage Detection on a thrill but use caution to keep your model in range If you want to see the steering will hold its when using LiPo batteries Never use LiPo batteries while Low your model achieve its MAXIMUM speed it is best to position yourself last commanded position If Voltage Detection is turned off See page 16 for more information in the middle of the trucks running area not the far end so you drive the truck towards and past your position In addition to maximizing the radio s range this technique will keep your model closer to you making it easier to see and control failsafe activates while you 5 are operating your model determine the reason for signal loss and resolve the Your model s radio system is
71. ve been provided with the XL 5 Do Not Let the Transistor Tabs Touch Never allow the three separate transistor banks to touch each other or any exposed metal This will create a short circuit and damage the speed control No Schottky Diodes External schottky diodes are not compatible with reversing speed controls Using a schottky diode with the XL 5 will damage the ESC and void the 30 day warranty The XL 5 speed control uses rechargeable batteries that must be handled with care for safety and long battery life Make sure to read and follow all instructions and precautions that were provided with your battery packs and your charger It is your responsibility to charge and care for your battery backs properly In addition to your battery and charger instructions here are some more tips to keep in mind e Never leave batteries to charge unattended Remove the batteries from the model while charging Allow the battery packs to cool off between runs before charging Always unplug the battery from the electronic speed control when the model is not in use and when it is being stored or transported Do not use battery packs that have been damaged in any way Do not use battery packs that have damaged wiring exposed wiring or a damaged connector Children should have responsible adult supervision when charging and handling batteries Recycling Your Traxxas Power Cell NiMH Battery Traxxas strongly encourages you to re
72. will need to walk a longer distance closerto the modelthan the distance the modeltravelled out of range Simply keep walking towards the model until you re acquire the signal 24 SLASH Tii ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Model Lock The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to twenty models receivers in its memory If you bind a twenty first receiver Traxxas Link Model Memory will delete the oldest receiver from its memory in other words the model you used the longest time ago will be deleted Activating Model Lock will lock the receiver in memory so it cannot be deleted You may also bind multiple TQi transmitters to the same model making it possible to pick up any transmitter and any previously bound model in your collection and simply turn them on and drive With Traxxas Link Model Memory there is no need remember which transmitter goes with which model and there is never a need to have to select any model from a list of model memory entries The transmitter and receiver do it all for you automatically To activate Model Lock 1 Switch on the transmitter and receiver you wish to lock 2 Press and hold MENU Release when the status LED blinks green 3 Press MENU three times The status LED will blink green four times repeatedly LED Color Pattern Name 4 Press SET The status LED will blink green in single flash intervals 5 Press SET once The status LED will blink red once repeatedly 6 Press MENU

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