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1. 1 16 SUMMIT VXL 7 1 16 SUMMIT VXL Your model includes the latest in Traxxas 2 4GHz transmitter technology The transmitter s easy to use design provides instant driving fun for new R C enthusiasts and also offers a full compliment of pro level 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 26 and Menu Tree page 28 included in this manual will help you understand and operate the advanced functions of the new TQ 2 4GHz 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 26 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 TQ 2 4GHz system automatically selects and locks onto an open frequency and offers superior resistance to interference and glitching BEC
2. Channel 1 Steering Servo mi Motor Velineon 380 RW Antenna lt I Receiver SS Channel 2 x VXL 3m Electronic Speed Control D High Current not used Connector To Motor High Current Battery Connector Heat Sinks EZ Set Button LED Your TQ transmitter uses 4 AA batteries The battery compartment is located in the base of the transmitter 1 Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab and lifting the door up 2 Install 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 battery pack installed in the model Refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 27 for more information on the transmitter Status LED codes A Quick Reference Guide has been provided for you in the battery compartment of the transmitter Always store the Quick Reference Guide in your transmitter Press in tab A GH CE Coat The receiver antenna has been set up and installed from the factory The antenna is secured by a 3x4mm set screw To remove the antenna tube simpl
3. OMT SS OWNER BEFORE YOU PROCEED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TOOLS SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT DECORATING YOUR MODEL ANATOMY OF THE 1 16 SUMMIT VXL QUICK START GETTING UP TO SPEED TRAXXAS TQ 2 4GHZ RADIO amp VELINEON POwER SYSTEM ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL DRIVING YOUR MODEL TUNING ADJUSTMENTS MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL TQ 2 4GHZ ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE Thank you for purchasing a Traxxas 1 16 Summit VXL electric all terrain truck The 1 16 Summit VXL combines technologies proven by the 8 time National Monster Truck Champion Revo and the innovative E Revo electric racing monster truck Your Traxxas 1 16 model is designed for high performance driving with balanced weight distribution lightweight and high strength materials and the precise engineering that is the hallmark of all Traxxas trucks This manual contains the instructions you will need to operate and maintain your model so that you can enjoy it for years to come 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 know you re excited about getting your new model on the road but it s very important that you take
4. e bd Press SET green LED blinks La Press MENU green LED blinks x2 e b Press SET red LED blinks Fe Press SET to reverse servo direction Press hold MENU returns to driving mode To set the SUB TRIM e x HE bt pu Fe xx px a x x PH i IF END POINTS NEED TO BE CHANGED of the THROTTLE 2 Press hold MENU Press MENU Press SET Press MENU Press SET Press MENU Use Multi Function Press SET Press hold MENU Saro green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 red LED blinks red LED blinks x2 knob to set neutral to save position returns to driving mode wanno Re Foe bs Feo Fe Pe ET A ao POINTS of the Use throttle THROTTLE cervo Press hold MENU Press MENU Press SET Press MENU Press SET Press MENU twice trigger to set desired Press SET to save Press hold MENU green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 green LED blinks green LED blinks x2 red LED blinks red LED blinks x3 max throttle or brake Use trigger to test Press SET and repeat steps 7 9 returns to driving mode To reset the END POINTS of THROTTLE servo to defaults e x Press hold MENU green LED blinks Fe s Press MENU green LED blinks x2 Ai Press SET green LED blinks Fe xu Press MENU green LED blinks x2 px Press SET red LED blinks ER Press MENU 3 times red LED blinks x4 PH i
5. Trans o 28 1 16 SUMMIT VXL will turn solid green Transmitter is restored to default Press MENU to move through options Press SET to select an option Steering Sensitivity Expo One Blink Red 2 Throttle Sensitivity Expo Tvvo Blinks Red 3 Steering Dual Rate Three Blinks Red 4 Braking Four Blinks Red Throttle Trim Five Blinks Red Knob Disabled Six Blinks Red Steering Channel 1 Press 1 9 Press One Blink Green SET Press MENU 2 Throttle Channel 2 Two Blinks Green Press SET to select an option 1 Electric One Blink Red Press SET Press MENU 2 Nitro Two Blinks Red Press Model Locking Press SET One Blink Green SET Press MENU 2 Delete Model Press Two Blinks Green SET Note The transmitter is live during programming so you can test the settings real time without having to exit the menu tree Press MENU to move through options Press SET to select an option 1 Servo Reversing Press SET to reverse One Blink Red servo direction 2 Sub Trim Use knob to adjust Two Blinks Red sub trim Press SET to save 3 End Points Three Blinks Red Use steering wheel to adjust Turn right to desired 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 4 Reset End Points Press SET to restore Four Blinks Red factory defau
6. and the blink cycle will repeat until a Mode is selected LiPo Battery Mode with Low Voltage Detection The VXL 3m ESC is equipped with built in Low Voltage Detection for safe use with Lithium Polymer LiPo batteries 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 VXL 3m will limit the power output to 50 throttle When the battery voltage attempts to fall below the minimum threshold the VXL 3m will shut down all motor output The LED on the speed control will slowly blink red indicating a low voltage shutdown The VXL 3m will stay in this mode until a fully charged battery is connected The electronic speed control is factory set with Low Voltage Detection disabled Be certain to activate Low Voltage Detection if you install LiPo batteries in your model To activate Low Voltage Detection LiPo setting 1 Make sure the LED on the ESC is on and red 2 Press and hold the EZ Set button for ten seconds The LED will turn off and then light green Also a rising musical tone will be emitted from the motor 3 Low Voltage Detection is now ACTIVATED To disable Low Voltage Detection NiMH setting 1 Make sure the LED on the ESC is on and green 2 Press and hold the EZ Set button for ten seconds The LED will turn off and then light red Also a falling musical tone will be emi
7. 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 vvith 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 vvith 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 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 Traxxas 1100 Klein Road Plano Texas 75074 Phone 972 265 8000 Toll free 1 888 TRAXXAS nt
8. control also has circuitry that prevents loss of steering and throttle control as the battery loses its charge 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 kV Rating Brushless motors are often rated by their kV number The kV rating equals no load motor rpm with 1 volt applied The kV increases as the number of wire turns in the motor decreases As the kV increases the current draw through the electronics also increases LiPo Abbreviation for Lithium Polymer Rechargeable LiPo battery packs are known for their special chemistry that allows extremely high energy density and current handling ina 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
9. 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 1 16 SUMMIT VXL 5 Battery Door Antenna Mount Hex Hub Release Tab Battery Compartment Door Pivot Ball Compartment Vent Receiver Box Axle Carrier Slipper Clutch Turnbuckle i gt ME h Hm Push Rod m i Rear Half Shaft TA w i A d m 7 4 Y b a A Rocker Rear Body Mount Front Bumper Rear fi Bumper Front Body F t l 2 Mount 4 3 Oil Shock Electronic Speed A Damper im Control VXL 3m Motor Velineon 380 O O Rocker Push Rod Traxxas High Current 28 Front Connector Suspension Arm Transmission Rear Steering Servo Suspension Arm Spring Preload Adjuster Chassis 6 1 16 SUMMIT VXL VI The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your model running Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom b A corners of Quick Start pages The Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace the m 1 Read the safety precautions on page 4 m 8 Range test the radio system See page 14 full operating instructions For your ovvn safety understand vvhere carelessness and misuse Follovv this procedu
10. is time for a rebuild The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is part 7062 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 Remove the gear cover and Inspect the spur gear for wear and check the tightness of set screws 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 Keep this manual and the other documents included with your model for future reference If you misplace your manual or any of the documents they may be downloaded at Traxxas com 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 If you have questions or need technical assistance call Traxxas at 1 888 872 9927 U S residents only Toll free
11. metal hydride Rechargeable 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 Traxxas power systems are optimized to reduce electrical resistance and the resulting power robbing heat Rotor The rotor is the main shaft of the brushless motor In a brushless motor the magnets are mounted to the rotor and the electromagnetic windings are built into the motor housing Sensored Sensored refers to a type of brushless motor that uses an internal sensor in the motor to communicate rotor position information back to the electronic speed control Sensorless Sensorless refers to a brushless motor that uses advanced instructions from an electronic speed control to provide smooth operation Additional motor sensors and wiring are not required Servo Small motor unit in your model that operates the steering mechanism Solder Tabs Accessible external contacts on the motor that allows for easy
12. 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 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 not 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 wire inside the body in the antenna tube to prevent the chance of damage 1 To prevent loss of radio range do not kink or cut the black wire do not bend or cut the metal tip and do not cut the vvhite vvire at the end of the metal tip Correct 1 16 BUMMIT VXL VXL 3m Wiring Diagram BATTERY Positive Negative A B E C 10 e 1 16 SUMMIT VXL Your model is equipped with the newest Traxxas 2 4 GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link The transmitter has two channels for controlling your throttle and steering The receiver inside the model has 5 output channels Your model is equipped with one servo and an electronic speed control Antenna Steering Wheel Multi Function Knob Throttle Neutral Adjust Steering Trim Throttle Trigger ON Q HGH OUTPUT Edat Power Switch Set Button Battery Menu Button Compartment Red Green Status LED see page 27 for more info
13. shock cap 7 Tighten the shock cap until snug Important The shocks are assembled at the factory with a center to center distance between the rod end balls of 47 75mm Any time the shocks are removed and disassembled this distance should be checked to ensure proper operation of the suspension 47 7 5mm T 1T6 BUMMIT VXL 21 22 e A camber gauge available at your local hobby shop can be a useful tool for alignment setting To achieve a good starting point for the slipper clutch tighten the slipper clutch adjusting nut clockwise until the slipper clutch adjusting spring fully collapses do not over tighten and then turn the slipper clutch nut counter clockwise 3 4 to 1 turn 3 4 Turn 1 4 Turn 90 270 1 2 Turn 180 1 716 SUMMIT VXL Static Camber Adjustment The wheels can be set to have either positive or negative camber see illustration below The camber angle changes as the wheel moves up and down through its range of travel Static N camber is the camber angle at the wheel when the vehicle is set at its normal stationary ride height The suspension pivot balls located in the axle carriers adjust the static camber Camber is factory set at negative 1 degree with the pivot balls threaded all the way into the suspension arms To adjust static camber insert the supplied 2mm hex wrench into the pivot ball compressing the suspension until the arms are paralle
14. the receiver box cover and plug the servo and speed control leads into the receiver E Refer to page 10 for the wiring diagram Bundle the wires so they fit beneath the receiver box cover You may secure the receiver to the chassis with mounting tape if you wish but this is not required The excess wire beneath the cover will prevent the receiver from rattling Make sure the clear plastic light pipe in the receiver box is aligned above the LED on the receiver Make sure the blue O ring is properly seated into the groove around the receiver cover base so the cover will not pinch or damage the O ring Snap the receiver box cover into place F Inspect the cover to make sure the O ring is not visible If it is remove the cover and reposition the O ring With the O ring and cover properly seated install the 2 5x8mm screws and tighten them securely G Your model is factory tuned for optimum performance in a wide variety of off road conditions To tailor the performance and handling of your model to suit your driving style and terrain the model has a number of adjustable features Gearing shock preload and damping ride height and wheel camber can all be easily adjusted Ride Height Adjustment Your model has threaded shock bodies that make it easy to adjust ride height Threading the shocks preload collars away from the caps will raise the vehicle s ride height the distance from the chassis
15. will cause the suspension damping to be reduced Damping should be increased with higher viscosity oil if the model is bottoming easily over jumps Damping should be decreased with thinner viscosity oil if the model is hopping over small bumps and feels unstable The viscosity of shock oil is affected by extremes in operating temperature an oil of certain viscosity will become less viscous at higher temperatures and more viscous at lower temperatures Operating in regions with cold temperatures may require lower viscosity oil Your model s shocks are filled with SAE 60W oil Only use 100 silicone oil in the shock Replacing Shock Oil The shocks have to be removed from the vehicle and disassembled to change the oil 1 Remove the lower spring retainer and shock spring 2 Remove the upper shock cap If you cannot unscrew the cap with your fingers pass the 2mm L wrench through the cap s eyelet so you can apply more leverage Turn the cap counterclockwise to loosen it 3 Empty the used shock oil from the shock body 4 Fill the shock with new silicone shock oil up to the top of the shock body 5 Slowly move the piston up and down always keeping it submerged in oil to release the air bubbles Let the shock sit for a few minutes to allow any remaining air bubbles to surface 6 Slowly thread the upper cap with the installed shock bladder onto the shock body The excess oil will bleed out of the small hole in the
16. will theoretically run twice as long as a 1000 mAh 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 O r 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 e Use batteries with the highest mAh rating you can purchase Use the included charger or a high quality peak detecting charger e Read and follow all maintenance and care instructions provided by the manufacturer of your batteries and charger Keep the ESC cool Get plenty of airflow across the ESC heat sinks Lower your gear ratio Installing smaller pinion gears will lower your gear ratio and cause less power draw from the motor and batteries and reduce overall operating temperatures e Maintain your model Do not allow dirt or damaged parts to cause binding in the drivetrain Keep the motor clean 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 model is designed with water resistant features to prote
17. 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 Brushless Motor A D C brushless motor replaces the brushed motor s traditional commutator and brush arrangement with intelligent electronics that energize the electromagnetic windings in sequence to provide rotation Opposite of a brushed motor the brushless motor has its windings coils on the perimeter of the motor can and the magnets are mounted to the spinning rotor shaft Cogging Cogging is a condition sometimes associated with brushless motors Typically it is a slight stutter noticed when E accelerating from a stop t happens for a very short period as the signals from the electronic speed control and the motor synch vvith each other The VXL 3m is optimized to virtually eliminate cogging Current Current is a measure of povver flovv through the electronics usually measured in amps If you look at wire like a garden hose current is a measure of hovv much vvater is flovving through the hose ESC Electronic Speed Control An electronic speed control is the electronic motor control inside the model Electronic speed controls use power more efficiently than mechanical speed controls so that the battery runs longer An electronic speed
18. Multi Function to adjust Steering Percentage and set it for 50 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 50 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 is an exclusive patent pending feature of the TQ 2 4GHz 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 Model Lock The Traxxas Link feature can store up to tvventy models receivers in its memory If you bind a twenty first receiver Traxxas Link will delete the oldest receiver from its memory in other words the model you used the longest time ago will be deleted Activating Model Lock will lock the receiver in memory so it cannot be deleted You may also bind multiple Traxxas Link transmitters to the same model making it possible to pick up any transmitter and any previously bound model in your collection and simply
19. Press SET green LED blinks x8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode 1 16 SUMMIT VXL 29 SUMMITA T MODEL 7207 OWNER S MANUAL 1100 KLEIN ROAD PLANO TEXAS 75074 1 688 TRAXXAS 100903 1325 01
20. RCENTAGE 06 Fe x Press hold MENU green LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks EZ Press MENU 3 times red LED blinks x4 e k Press SET to select green LED blinks x8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode Set Multi Function knob for THROTTLE TRIM Press hold MENU green LED blinks a A Press SET red LED blinks o LAL Press MENU 4 times red LED blinks x5 e Press SET to select green LED blinks x8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode Adjust the Multi Function knob until the LED turns solid green To LOCK the Multi Function knob FE x Press hold MENU green LED blinks X Press SET red LED blinks amp x Press MENU 5 times red LED blinks x6 e ai Press SET to lock green LED blinks x8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode To REVERSE the direction of STEERING servo Press hold MENU green LED blinks a cx Press MENU green LED blinks x2 mu Press SET green LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks Press SET to reverse servo direction Press hold MENU returns to driving mode TQ 2 4GHZ ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE MENU TREE FORMULAS To select functions and make adjustments to the TQ 2 4GHz 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 Always tu
21. T button 2 Press and hold the receiver s LINK button as you switch on the speed control by pressing the EZ Set button Release the LINK button 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 Steering Sensitivity Exponential The Multi Function knob on the TQ 2 4GHz 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 The farther you turn the knob the more pronounced the change in steering servo movement will be The term exponential comes from this effect the servo s travel changes exponentially relative to the input from the steering wheel The exponential effect is indicated as a percentage the greater the percentage the greater the effect The illustrations to the right show how this works Normal Steering Sensitivity 0 ex
22. 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 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 receiver 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 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 e Front and rear differential Remove disassemble clean and re grease the differentials Refer to your exploded view diagrams for 1 16 SUMMIT VXL 19 help with disassembly and reassembly 20 1 16 SUMMIT VXL e Transmission Remove disassemble and clean the transmission components No grease is required for the nylon gears Refer to your exploded view diagrams for h
23. ached At full brakes the LED will shine RED 4 Return the throttle trigger to neutral The LED will shine RED 5 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 7 To turn the ESC off press the EZ Set button until the RED LED turns off VXL 3m Thermal Shutdown Protection The VXL 3m is also equipped with thermal shutdown protection If the operating temperature exceeds safe limits the ESC will reduce power to 50 and the LED will flash red Additional heating will cause the speed control to shut down completely until it reaches a safe operating temperature Traxxas encourages you to stop driving as soon as the thermal overload protection is activated ESC Profile Selection The speed control is factory set to Profile 1 To change the profile follow the steps on described on the next page The speed control should be connected to the receiver and battery and the transmitter should be adjusted as described previously The profiles are selected by entering the programming mode ESC 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 50 Forward 100 Brakes 50 Reverse Selecting Sport Mode Profile 1 1 Connect a fully charged battery W
24. acing the rear of the model Battery VVire Slot 3 Route the battery wire through the slot near the vent 4 Close the battery door making sure not to pinch the battery wires Be sure both release tabs are fully engaged with the door Do not connect the battery pack to the ESC at this time Note always unplug the battery and remove from the model after use Battery Orientation The Traxxas High Current Connector Your model is equipped with the patented Traxxas High Current Connector Standard connectors restrict current flow and are not capable of delivering the power needed to maximize the output of the Velineon Brushless Power system The Traxxas connector s gold plated terminals with 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 LiPo Packs in Your Model The VXL 3m is compatible with 2S and 35 LiPo packs and is equipped with Low Voltage Detection circuitry to prevent over discharging Make certain LiPo mode is selected see page 17 for details when using LiPo packs in your model Using an Additional Battery for Increased Run Time Your model only requires one battery pack but the chassis can accept two batteries Your model can be run with two battery packs to extend run time The batteries must be connected in parallel which will combine the
25. arket tires and wheels to be adapted for use on your model Most will affect the overall width and the suspension geometry of the model The offsets and dimensions designed into the model s wheels are intentional therefore Traxxas cannot recommend the use of other non Traxxas wheels with different specifications Experimentation with different types of tires is recommended to see which ones work the best on the terrain where the model is run Soft compound tires with many short spikes generally work better on hard dry surfaces In loose dirt a tire with large spikes should perform better Foam tires can be fitted for use on pavement or indoor carpet tracks See your parts list for accessory wheels and tires When selecting tires consider the overall diameter of the tire If the overall diameter is significantly larger than the stock tire s diameter you will need to use a smaller pinion gear to compensate for the larger tire If you wish to install tires with a diameter greater than 4 inches or 100mm Traxxas suggests you configure the transmission for underdrive gearing Details on making this simple modification are available at Traxxas com Your model requires timely maintenance in order to stay in top running condition The follovving 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 t
26. capacity of the two batteries for example two 7 2 volt 1000mAh packs connected in parallel will deliver a total capacity of 2000mAh but total voltage will remain 7 2 volts This is easily done with a parallel Y harness Part 3064 sold separately Be sure to only use the Y harness with identical battery packs do not mix batteries of different chemistries or capacities When operating your model with two batteries be careful to monitor the temperature of the speed control and motor to prevent overheating Stop running your model and allow it to cool if the speed control s thermal overload protection activates or if the motor temperature exceeds 200 F For best off road handling with two battery packs consider installing stiffer springs on your model Traxxas offers accessory springs for this purpose see the parts list included with your model for part numbers Using an Additional Battery For Increased Speed An additional battery may also be used to increase the top speed of your model to 40 mph by connecting the batteries in series using a Traxxas series connector Part 3063 sold separately 40 mph Battery Installation Instructions 1 Install the supplied battery as described on page 11 2 Install an identical Power Cell Series 1 battery 2925 sold separately in the opposite battery compartment 3 Plug both batteries into the Y harness sold separately The harness connects the two packs in series The t
27. ct the electronics in the model receiver servos electronic speed control This gives you the freedom to have fun driving your model through puddles wet grass snow and other wet conditions Though highly water resistant the model should not be treated as though it is submersible or totally 100 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 prevent 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 Kai Not all batteries can be used in vvet environments Consult your battery manufacturer to see if their batteries can be used in vvet conditions The Traxxas TQ transmitter is not water resistant Do not subject it to e z rN 2 vvet conditions such as rain Do NOT operate your model during a rain storm or other inclement vveather vvhere lightning may be present Do NOT allovv your model to come in contact vvith salt vvater ocean water brackish water between fr
28. d accept 3mm screws Brushed Motors Brushless Motors iz Extreme Terrain Gear izi Acceptable range Pinion Gear Installation Instructions Not suitable for stock model 1 Remove the motor as described in Motor Installation 2 Use a1 5mm wrench to loosen the pinion s set screw Remove the pinion 3 Place the replacement pinion gear onto the motor shaft Align the set screw hole with the flat side of the shaft 4 Thread a 1 5mm set screw into the pinion gear but do not tighten it yet 5 Slide the pinion gear down the motor shaft so the wrench shaft fits into the notch in the motor mount as shown Tighten the set screw 1 16 SUMMIT VXL 23 24 e 1 16 SUMMIT VXL 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 Access the gears by removing the single screw on the top gear cover To set the gear mesh cut a narrow strip of notebook paper and run it into the gear mesh of the motor The motor is mounted to an aluminum motor mount Loosen the single motor mount screw with the provided 2 5mm wrench to slide the motor mount Slide the motor and pinion gear into the spur gear Retighten the motor mount screw and then remove the strip of paper You should be able to run a fresh strip of paper through the gears without binding them Your model uses 12mm axle hexes which allow many types of afterm
29. d or needle 6 cell 2 3A NiMH battery NiMH battery charger Body clips nose pliers e Philips screwdriver e Soldering iron YOUR MODEL The factory tires on your model are already glued to the rims The tires must be glued to the rims to prevent the rims from spinning inside the tires The instructions here are provided to show you how to glue replacement tires to the rims in the future Use CA tire glue available from your local hobby dealer You can glue the tires without removing the wheels from the truck For clarity these instructions show the process with the wheels removed 1 Remove a wheel from the model using the larger 7mm end of the universal wrench 2 Use your thumb to push the side of the tire away from the rim Place one or two drops of CA glue into the opening and release the tire Capillary action will draw the glue around the bead of the tire 3 Repeat step two at four or five points around the rim until the tire is completely secured to the rim Turn the rim over and repeat the process for the inside of the rim tire Repeat for the other three wheels A Reinstall the wheels make sure none of the axle pins have fallen out from behind the hex hubs The main decals for your model have been applied at the factory The decals are printed on self adhesive clear mylar and are die cut for easy removal Use a hobby knife to lift the corner of a decal and lift it from the backing To apply the decals place one
30. e Be avvare 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 models If you have questions about LiPo battery usage please consult with your local hobby dealer or contact the battery manufacturer As a reminder all batteries should be recycled at the end of their useful life Recycling Your Traxxas Power Cell NiMH Battery Traxxas strongly encourages you to recycle 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 e Disconnect the Battery Always disconnect the battery from the speed control when not in use Transmitter on First Switch on your transmitter first before switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic performance Don t Get Burned The heat sink can get extremely hot so be careful not to touch it until it is cool Supply adequate airflow for cooling e 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 damage from accidentally mis wiring the speed control Please note that modified speed controls can be subject to a rewiring fee when returned fo
31. e 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 e Donotdrive 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 Remove the obstruction before continuing Do not push or pull objects with the model 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 to come e High performance vehicles produce small vibrations which may loosen hardware over time Frequently check wheel nuts and other screws on your vehicle to ensure that all hardware remains properly tightened 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 2000 mAh battery pack
32. e Throttle Trim to the middle 0 setting 1 16 SUMMIT VXL Transmitter Adjustments for the electronic speed control Before attempting to program your ESC it is important to make sure your TQ 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 setting have been adjusted reset them to the factory defaults 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 Setup Programming Calibrating your ESC and transmitter Read through all of the following 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 back in and start over 1 Disconnect each of the motor wires between the ESC 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 ESC A 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 EZ Set button 5 When the LED blinks RED ONCE Pull th
33. e 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 Green then Red 7 When the LED starts flashing GREEN programming is complete After the throttle is returned to neutral the LED will then shine solid green or red depending on the Low Voltage Detection setting see note below indicating the VXL 3m is on and at neutral D ESC Operation Note In steps 1 7 below Low Voltage Detection is turned off factory default and the LED shines RED If Low Voltage Detection is on the LED will shine GREEN instead of RED in steps 1 7 below To operate the speed control and test the programming place the vehicle on a stable block or stand so all of the driven wheels are off the ground Reconnect the motor wires Always make sure that objects and fingers are clear of the wheels 1 With the transmitter on press the EZ Set button for 12 second until the LED shines GREEN then immediately release the button This turns on the ESC If you press and release too quickly you may hear the steering servos jump but the LED may not stay on 2 Apply forward throttle The LED will turn off until full throttle power is reached At full throttle the led will shine RED 3 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 re
34. elp with disassembly and reassembly e Motor Remove the motor clean with m aerosol motor cleaner and re oil the k k bearings Velineon 380 motor vvith 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 Removing the Receiver 1 Remove the 2 5x8mm screws that secure the wire clamp 2 Remove the 2 5x8mm screws that secure the receiver box lid to the chassis Lift the lid up and toward you to disengage the lid s tab from its slot in the chassis 3 You can now access the receiver Unplug the servo cables from the receiver and remove the receiver A Receiver Installation 1 Route the antenna wire out of the receiver box cover A Place the cover on the chassis 2 Route the servo and speed control leads into the receiver box cover Use the molded in wire guides to align the servo and speed control leads and antenna wire B 3 Apply a small bead of silicone grease Traxxas part 1647 to the wire clamp C 4 Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2 5x8mm screws securely D Lift
35. eration You alone must see that the instructions are followed and the precautions are adhered to e 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 e 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 momentary losses of radio control always allow a safety margin in all directions around the model in order to prevent collisions e The motor batteries and speed control can become hot during use Be careful to avoid getting burned e 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 model 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 the battery pack and your charger It is your responsibility to charge and care for the battery backs properly In addition to your battery and charger instructions here are some more tips to keep in mind Use the supplied charger to charge the included battery See Charging the Bat
36. ernet Traxxas com E mail support Traxxas com Entire contents 2010 Traxxas Traxxas Ready To Race Ready To Win Titan Velineon 1 16 Summit VXL 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 T 1T6 BUMMIT VXL 43 Toll free support is available to U S residents only d 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 Previous experience with radio controlled models is recommended Models require a higher level of setup maintenance or support equipment os L 1 16 SUMMIT VXL 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 op
37. esh 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 below Before Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions k Consult the section After Running Your Vehicle in VVet Conditions before proceeding Make sure you understand the additional maintenance required with wet running The wheels have small holes molded in to allow air to enter and exit the tire during normal running Water will enter these holes and get trapped inside the tires if holes are not cut in the tires Cut two small holes 4mm or 3 16 diameter in each tire Each hole should be near the tire centerline 180 degrees apart 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 Use lower gearing smaller pinion gears 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 Motor life can be greatly reduced in mud and water If the motor ge
38. he 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 Inspect the gears for wear broken teeth or debris lodged between the teeth 10 Check the tightness of the slipper clutch 11 Check the tightness of the front pivot balls mre Other periodic maintenance Slipper clutch pad friction material Under normal use the a friction material in the slipper clutch should o wear very slowly If the slipper clutch fails to provide consistent performance or slips even when the adjustment nut is fully tightened disassemble the slipper clutch and replace the slipper pad Inspect the spur gear and pressure plate for wear or damage and replace if necessary Slipper Pad Chassis Keep the chassis clean of accumulated dirt and grime Periodically inspect the chassis for damage Shocks Keep the oil level in the shocks full Use only 100 pure silicone 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
39. 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 28 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 steering 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 thr
40. l to the ground will allow for easier hex wrench engagement Negative camber can be increased by unthreading the lower pivot ball Zero camber or positive camber not recommended can be achieved by unthreading the upper pivot ball Note that camber changes will also effect the toe angle of the wheel being adjusted Static Camber Base Factory Settings Front 1 degree negative camber each side Rear 1 degree negative camber each side Positive camber Negative camber Adjusting the Slipper Clutch Your model is equipped with an adjustable Torque Control slipper clutch which is built into the large spur gear The purpose of the slipper clutch is to prevent over stressing of the drivetrain and transmission gears It may also be used 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 To adjust the slipper clutch remove the receiver box cover The slipper clutch is integrated into the main spur gear on the transmission The slipper clutch is adjusted using the spring loaded locknut on the slipper shaft Use the supplied universal wrench To tighten or loosen the slipper nut insert the 1 5mm hex wrench into the hole in the end of the slipper shaft This locks the shaft for adjustments Turn the adjustment nut clockwise to tighten less slippage and counter clockwise to loosen more slippage Tuning the Sealed Gear Differentia
41. ls You model s front and rear gear differentials allow the left and right wheels to spin at different soeeds while turning so that the tires do not scuff or skid This decreases the turning radius and increases steering performance The performance of the differentials can be tuned for different driving conditions and performance requirements The differentials are filled with silicone differential fluid and are sealed to maintain consistent long term performance Changing the oil in the differential with either lower or higher viscosity oil will vary the performance characteristics of the differentials Changing to a higher viscosity oil in the differential will reduce the tendency for power to be transferred to the wheel with the least traction You may notice this when making sharp turns on slick surfaces The unloaded wheels on the inside of the turn have the least traction and tend to spin up to extremely high rpms Higher viscosity thicker oil causes the differential to act like a limited slip differential distributing more equal power to the left and right wheels Your model will generally benefit from higher viscosity oil when climbing rock crawling or racing on low traction surfaces From the factory both the differentials are filled with SAE 30 000W viscosity silicone oil This fluid gives the 1 16 Summit VXL versatile multi terrain handling and allows forgiving cornering on pavement and other high grip surfaces For extreme
42. lt endpoints 1 Servo Reversing Press SET to reverse SET One Blink Red servo direction 2 Sub Trim Use knob to adjust sub Two Blinks Red trim Press SET to save Use trigger to adjust Pull 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 4 Reset End Points Press SET to restore Four Blinks Red factory default endpoints 1 Unlock One Blink Red 2 Lock Two Blinks Red Unlock All Three Blinks Red 1 Confirm Deletion One Blink Red End Points Three Blinks Red Set Multi Function knob for STEERING SENSITIVITY Expo Fe Press hold MENU green LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks e i Press SET to confirm green LED blinks x8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode Set Multi Function knob for THROTTLE SENSITIVITY Expo Fe x Press hold MENU green LED blinks px Press SET red LED blinks o su Press MENU to confirm red LED blinks x2 e xs Press SET to select green LED blinks x8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode Set Multi Function knob for STEERING DUAL RATE 06 Press hold MENU green LED blinks e Press SET red LED blinks a k Press MENU tvvice red LED blinks x3 e i Press SET to select green LED blinks x8 Press hold MENU returns to driving mode Set Multi Function knob for BRAKING PE
43. ming Your selected options will be saved 2 Channel Setup ECHO Press and hold SET to activate the echo function Tvvo Blinks Green Echo will play back your current position on the Menu Tree should you lose your place For example If your current position is Steering Channel End Points holding SET vvill cause the LED to blink green H tvvice green once and then red three times Echo vvill not alter your adiustments or change your position in the programming sequence Belovv is an example of hovv to access a function in the menu d Mode Selection tree n the example the user is setting the Multi Function knob Three Blinks Green to be a steering Dual Rate control To set the Multi Function knob to control STEERING DUAL RATE 90 1 Switch the transmitter on Es 2 Press and hold MENU until the green LED lights It will blink in single MENU intervals 3 Press SET The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering Dual Rate has been selected 4 Press MENU twice The red LED will blink three times repeatedly to indicate Steering Percentage has been selected 5 Press SET to select The green LED will blink 8 times fast to indicate successful selection 6 Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode 4 Traxxas Link Four Blinks Green Restoring Factory Defaults mitter Hold both Transmitter Release MENU and SET FF MENU and SET ON red LED blinks Press SET to clear settings LED
44. mpt to operate the model if there is any problem with the radio system or any external interference with your radio signal at your location e Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance The faster you drive your model the more quickly it will near the limit of radio range At 60mph a model can cover 88 feet every second It s a thrill but use caution to keep your model in range If you want to see your model achieve its maximum speed it is best to position yourself in the middle of the truck s 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 No matter how fast or far you drive your model always leave adequate space between you the model and others Never drive directly toward yourself or others TQ 2 4GHz Binding Instructions For proper operation the transmitter and receiver must be electronically bound This has been done for you at the factory Should you ever need to re bind the system or bind to an additional transmitter or receiver follow these instructions Note the receiver 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 1 Press and hold the transmitter s SET button as you switch transmitter on The transmitter s LED will flash red slowly Release the SE
45. off road terrain the differentials may be filled with thicker fluid to increase traction at the expense of high speed cornering stability 100 000W fluid is a good starting point for extreme terrain use 500 000W fluid will virtually lock the differentials The differentials must be removed from the vehicle and disassembled to change replace oil Only use silicone oil in the differentials Traxxas sells a variety of oil viscosities see your parts list Note Heavier oil will allow power to be transferred even with one or more tires off the ground This can make the vehicle more likely to overturn Extensive testing has been done to determine the best gear ratio for your model The stock gearing balances power speed and efficiency to optimize the performance of the model However you may wish to try different gear ratios in order to customize the performance of your model The gearing chart on this page shows appropriate gearing for the model By installing a pinion with fewer teeth or a spur gear with more teeth the transmission s final drive ratio is increased This means greater rpm is required to achieve a given speed Using a numerically higher gear ratio will increase torque but reduce top speed Installing a pinion with more teeth or a spur gear with fewer teeth will decrease the final drive ratio which will generally increase top speed but reduce torque However installing too large a pinion will overgear the car
46. onic steering trim located on the face of the transmitter adjusts the neutral center point of the steering channel Always turn your transmitter on first Plug in the battery Turn on the model 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 Always turn your TQ 2 4GHz transmitter on first and off last This procedure will help to prevent your model from receiving stray signals from another transmitter or other source and running out of control Your 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 one another add expo and decrease the steering sensitivity in the initial range the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds of steering wheel travel left or right from center For more detail on of turning on the transmitter The transmitter LED will flash fast steering exponential refer to page 15 1 16 SUMMIT VXL 13 O 2 4 3 7 Gently operate the
47. or cut the black vvire do not bend or cut the metal tip and do not cut the white wire at the end of the metal tip Correct 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 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 Caution Discontinue running your model at the first sign of weak batteries flashing red light to avoid losing control a5 2 5 1 16 SUMMIT VXL 11 1 If the power indicator doesn t light green on the transmitter check the polarity of the batteries Check rechargeable batteries for a full charge If you see any other flashing signal from the LED refer to the chart on page 27 to identify the code fl 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 e Part 3061 Male Charge Adapter Part 3062 Female Charge Adapter Part 3080 2 Pack Female Part 3070 2 Pack Male TZ 1 16 SUMMIT VXL 2 Install the battery pack vvith the battery vvires f
48. ow as they need for the track s tightest turn thus making the car easier to drive throughout the rest of the course Reducing steering throw can also be useful in making a car 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 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 TQ 2 4GHz 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 allo
49. pack to the ESC and turn on your transmitter 2 With the ESC off press and hold the EZ Set button until the light turns solid green then solid red and then begins blinking red indicating the Profile numbers 3 When the light blinks red once release the EZ Set button 4 The light will then turn red and the model is ready to drive Green to Red to Off One blink Red Release Solid Red Selecting Race Mode Profile 2 1 Connect a fully charged battery pack to the ESC and turn on your transmitter 2 With the ESC off press and hold the EZ Set button until the light turns solid green then solid red and then begins blinking red indicating the Profile numbers 3 When the light blinks red twice release the EZ Set button 4 The light will then turn red and the model is ready to drive Green to Red to Off Two blinks Red Solid Red Release Selecting Training Mode Profile 3 1 Connect a fully charged battery pack to the ESC and turn on your transmitter 2 VVith the ESC off press and hold the EZ Set button until the light turns solid green then solid red and then begins blinking red indicating the Profile numbers 3 When the light blinks red three times release the EZ Set button 4 The light will then turn red and the model is ready to drive Three blinks Red Green to Red to Off Release Solid Red Note If you missed the mode you wanted keep the EZ Set button pressed down
50. ponential In this illustration the steering servo s travel and with it the steering motion of the model s front wheels corresponds precisely with the steering wheel The ranges are exaggerated for illustrative purposes Decreased Steering Sensitivity Negative Exponential By turning the Multi Function knob clockwise the steering sensitivity of the model will be decreased Note that a relatively large amount of steering wheel travel results in a smaller amount of servo travel The farther you turn the knob the more pronounced the effect becomes Decreased steering sensitivity may be helpful when driving 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 Effective Turning Turning Range Range on Model at Transmitter Experiment Try varying degrees of exponential It s easy to go back to zero if you don t like the effect There s no wrong way to adjust exponential Any setting that makes you more comfortable with your car s handling is the right setting 1 16 SUMMIT VXL 15 VXL 3m LED codes Solid Green VXL 3m power on light Lovv Voltage Detection is ON LiPo setting Solid Red VXL 3m povver on light Lovv Voltage Detection is OFF NiCad NiMH setting Fast Blinking Red Thermal Shutdovvn Protection Stage 1 If the motor has lower than normal po
51. r service Removing the battery connector on the speed control or using connectors with no reverse polarity protection on the speed control will void the product s warranty e Insulate the Wires Always insulate exposed or damaged wiring with heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits 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 products warranty No Schottky Diodes External Schottky diodes are not compatible with reversing speed controls Using a Schottky diode will damage the electronic speed control and void the 30 day warranty Your model comes with a set of specialty metric tools You ll need to purchase other items available from your hobby dealer to operate and maintain your model 1 5mm L wrench 2 0mm T wrench 2 5mm ball driver wrench 4 way wrench For more information on batteries see Use the Right Batteries on page 11 Recommended Equipment These items are not required for the operation of your model but are a good idea to include in any R C toolbox 4 AA alkaline EE lit N batteries 211 75 N cyanoacrylate instant tire glue CA glue e Hobby knife e Side cutters an
52. re to make sure your radio system vvorks properly SE Sg dee could lead to personal injury at a distance and that there is no interference from outside sources manual for complete instructions on the proper WE Charge the battery pack See page 11 L 9 Detail your model See page 5 ee a Fully charge the battery pack included with your model Apply other decals if desired Your model includes both m 3 Install the antenna See page 11 m 10 Drive your model See page 18 straight and 90 degree body clips The straight body Install the antenna mast in the model Driving tips and adjustments for your model RH in the front body mounts The 90 degree body mounts m 4 Install batteries in the transmitter See page 11 m 11 Maintaining your model See page 25 a Malay body mounts as shovvn in the The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries Follow these critical steps to maintain the performance illustration below This will of your model and keep it in excellent running condition reduce body clip damage or loss in a rollover L 5 install the battery pack See page 11 Install the included battery pack in your model LI 6 Turn on the radio system See page 13 Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first and off last m 7 Check servo operation See page 14 Make sure the steering servo is working correctly Look for the Quick Start logo at the bottom of Quick Start pages EL
53. red 0 5 sec on 0 5 sec off Binding See page 15 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 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 1 16 SUMMIT VXL 27 TQ 2 4EHZ ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE MENU TREE The menu tree below shows how to navigate through the TQ 2 4GHz transmitter s various settings and functions Press and hold MENU to enter the menu tree and use the following commands to navigate through i Enter Programming l the menu and select options Press and hold MENU When you enter a menu you always start at the MENU for 3 seconds top Press MENU to move down the menu tree When you reach the bottom of the tree pressing MENU again will return you to the top SET Press SET to move across the menu tree and select options When an option is committed to the 1 Multi Function Knob transmitter s memory the status LED will rapidly One Blink Green blink green BACK Press both MENU and SET to go back one level in Press the menu tree MENU EXIT Press and hold MENU to exit program
54. ress SET The memory is now selected to be deleted Press SET to delete the model Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode LED Color Pattern Name Notes Solid green Normal Driving Mode See page 13 for information on hovv to use your transmitter controls Slovv red 0 5 sec on 0 5 sec off Binding See page 15 for more information on binding X X Flashing fast green 0 1 sec on 0 15 sec off Throttle Trim Seek Mode Turn the Multi Function knob right or left until the LED stops flashing See page 26 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 red 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 Jor Counts out number green or red then pauses Current menu position See Menu Tree for more information X KB 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 Solid green Normal Driving Mode See page 13 for information on how to use your transmitter controls Slow
55. rn the Low Voltage Detection on when using LiPo batteries Never use LiPo batteries while Low Voltage Detection is turned off See page 17 for more information Turn the steering wheel on the transmitter back and forth and check for rapid operation of the steering servo Also check that the steering mechanism is not loose or binding If the steering operates slowly check for weak batteries model the front wheels should be pointing straight ahead If the wheels are turned slightly to the left or right slowly adjust the steering trim control on the transmitter until they are pointing straight ahead 1 Turn the transmitter switch on The status LED on the transmitter 8 Once adjustments are made turn off the receiver on your model followed by the hand held transmitter Range Testing the Radio System Before each running session with your model you should range test your radio system to ensure that it operates properly 1 Turn on the radio system and check its operation as described in the previous section 2 Have a friend hold the model Make sure hands and clothing are clear of the wheels and other moving parts on the model 3 Make sure your transmitter antenna is straight up and then walk away from the model with the transmitter until you reach the farthest distance you plan to operate the model 4 Operate the controls on the transmitter once again to be sure that the model responds correctly 5 Do not atte
56. rn your transmitter on first To set the SUB TRIM of the STEERING servo Fe x Press hold MENU green LED blinks Fe xx Press MENU green LED blinks x2 Ai Press SET green LED blinks px Press SET red LED blinks PE cx Press MENU red LED blinks x2 Use Multi Function knob to set neutral PH Ai Press SET to save position Press hold MENU returns to driving mode To set the END POINTS of the STEERING servo Press hold MENU green LED blinks Fe Press MENU green LED blinks x2 Press SET green LED blinks e Ai Press SET red LED blinks a LA Press MENU twice red LED blinks x3 left and right travel Turn steering wheel to desired max us Press SET to save each position Turn steering vvheel 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 Press hold MENU green LED blinks Fe sev Press MENU green LED blinks x2 Press SET green LED blinks px Press SET red LED blinks EZ Press MENU 3 times red LED blinks x4 PH s Press SET to reset end points Press hold MENU returns to driving mode To REVERSE the direction of THROTTLE servo Press hold MENU green LED blinks FE 2 Press MENU green LED blinks x2
57. some time to read through the Owner s Manual This manual contains all the necessary setup 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 Thank you again for going with Traxxas We work hard every day to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible We truly want you to enjoy your new model 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 procedures Turn to page 7 to begin WW Z 1 16 SUMMIT VXL 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 f for some reason you decide it is not what you wanted then do not continue
58. support is available to U S residents only dl Alvvays vvear eye protection when using compressed air or spray cleaners and lubricants 1 16 SUMMIT VXL 25 m 26 Starting Over Restoring Factory Defaults When programming your 2 4GHz 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 vill 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 avvay The LED on the face of the transmitter will rapidly blink green and the throttle trim knob Multi Function knob vvill not adiust the trim until it is 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 e 1 16 SUMMIT VXL Your Traxxas transmitter has a programmable Multi Function
59. t 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 e 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 After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions 1 Drain the tires by spinning the tires at full throttle to sling the water out An easy way to do this is to remove the body and set the truck upside down on a flat surface Apply full throttle so the tires spin and throw the excess water out of the holes you cut into the tires 2 Remove the battery 3 Rinse excess dirt and mud off the truck with low pressure water such as from a garden hose Do NOT use a pressure washer or other high pressure water Avoid directing water into the bearings transmission differentials etc Blow off the truck with compressed air optional but recommended Wear safety glasses when using compressed air 5 Remove the wheels from the truck 6 Spray all the bearings drivetrain and fasteners with VVD 407 or similar water displacing light oil Let the truck stand or you may blow off with compressed air Placing the truck in a warm sunny spot will aid drying
60. tem that does not require user programming In the event of signal loss or interference the throttle will return to neutral and the steering will hold its 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 50 50 Allows equal travel for both forward and reverse last commanded position If 70 30 Allows more forward travel 70 and less reverse travel 30 Fail Safe activates while you are operating your model Note We strongly recommend to leave this control in its factory determine the reason for location until you become familiar with all the adjustments and signal loss and resolve the capabilities of your model To change the throttle neutral adjust problem before operating position turn the transmitter off before adjusting the neutral your model again 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 When rechargeable batteries begin to lose their charge they will fade 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 Steering Trim The electr
61. tery Pack on page 11 e Never leave batteries to charge unattended e Remove the battery from the model while 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 Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs before charging e Do not use battery packs that have been damaged in any way e Do not use battery packs that have damaged wiring exposed wiring or a damaged connector e Children should have responsible adult supervision when charging and handling batteries LiPo Batteries Lithium Polymer LiPo batteries are becoming popular for use in R C models due to their compact size high energy density and high current output However these types of 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 Your model is able to use LiPo batteries with nominal voltage not to exceed 11 1 volts 3S packs LiPo batteries have a minimum safe discharge voltage threshold that should not be exceeded The Velineon VXL 3s electronic speed control 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 us
62. throttle trigger to ensure that you have The TQ 2 4GHz Radio System has been pre adjusted at the factory The forward and reverse operation and that the motor stops when Using Reverse While driving Sg D reg R adiustment should be checked before running the model in case of the throttle trigger is at neutral Warning Do not apply full forward to apply brakes movement during shipping Here s how throttle in forward or reverse while the model is elevated Once stopped return the 14 e throttle trigger to neutral Push the throttle trigger forvvard again to engage proportional reverse 1 16 SUMMIT VXL When looking down at should be solid green not flashing Elevate the model on a block or a stand so that all the tires are off the ground Make sure your hands are clear of the moving parts of the model Plug the battery pack in the model into the speed control The on off switch is integrated into the speed control With the transmitter on press and release the EZ Set button 25 seconds The LED will shine RED see note below This turns the model on To turn the VXL 3m off press and hold the EZ Set button until the LED turns off 5 seconds Note If the LED shines green Low Voltage Detection is activated This may cause poor performance from the included NiMH battery pack The default factory setting is for Low Voltage Detection to be disabled LED shines red Make sure to tu
63. to the ground and reduce the suspension s down travel also known as sag or droop This can be helpful in rugged terrain where extra ground clearance is needed However the vehicle s center of gravity CG will be raised making it less stable Compression 2 3 Ride Height Axle Centerline at Ride Height Axle Centerline at Max Sag Threading the shocks preload collars toward the caps will lower the vehicle s ride height and increase the suspension s droop This will lower the vehicle s CG and improve handling but it will also reduce ground clearance From the factory your model is set up as shown in the illustration above At rest the suspension sags to about 1 3 of its total travel This allows the suspension to extend so the wheel can drop into depressions over rough terrain This leaves 2 3 of the total suspension travel for compression when absorbing bumps and landing jumps These settings are ideal for most surfaces and only small changes in ride height should be required to fine tune the vehicle s handling for your particular surface Shock Oil The 4 oil filled shocks dampers effectively control the suspension movement by preventing the wheels and tires from continuing to bounce after rebounding from a bump Changing the oil in the shocks can vary the suspension damping effect Changing the oil to a higher viscosity oil will increase damping Lowering the viscosity of the oil
64. tted from the motor 3 Low Voltage Detection is now DISABLED Patent pending Patent Pending Training Mode Profile 3 reduces forvvard and reverse throttle by 5006 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 ESC is set to Profile 1 Sport Mode as the default To quickly change to Profile 3 Training Mode with the transmitter on and the ESC turned off press and hold the SET button until the light blinks red three times and then release For full power turn off the ESC then quickly change back to Profile 1 Sport Mode by pressing and holding the SET button until the light blinks red one time and then releasing 1 16 SUMMIT VXL 17 Ta ET 1 16 SUMMIT VXL Now it s time to have some fun This section contains instructions on driving and making adjustments to your model Before you go on here are some important precautions to keep in mind e Allow the model to cool for a few minutes between runs This is particularly important when using high capacity battery packs that allow extended periods of running Monitoring temperatures will extend the lives of the battery and motor Do not continue to operate the model with low batteries or you could lose control of it Indications of low battery power includ
65. turn them on and drive With Traxxas Link 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 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 once the LED will blink red twice repeatedly 7 Press SET the LED will blink rapidly green The memory is now locked Press MENU and SET 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 P
66. wer and the VXL3m is hot the VXL 3m has entered Stage 1 Thermal Shutdovvn Protection to guard against overheating caused by excessive current flow If the motor has no power and the VXL 3m is very hot the VXL 3m has entered Stage 2 Thermal Shutdovvn Protection and has automatically shut dovvn Let the VXL 3m cool Make sure your model is properly geared for the conditions see page 23 ye Slow Blinking Red with Low Voltage Detection on The VXL 3m has entered Low Voltage Protection When the battery voltage begins to reach the minimum recommended discharge voltage threshold for LiPo battery packs the VXL 3m will limit the power output to 50 throttle When the battery voltage attempts to fall below the minimum threshold the VXL 3m will shut down all motor output The LED on the speed control will slowly blink red indicating a lovv voltage shutdovvn The VXL 3m will stay in this mode until a fully charged battery is connected 3 Alternating Blinks Red then Green If the motor has no povver the VXL 3m has entered Over Voltage Protection If a battery with too high voltage is used the VXL 3m will go into a failsafe mode Warning If input voltage exceeds approximately 20 volts the ESC may be damaged Maximum peak input voltage limits are 12 6V in LiPo Mode see page 17 and 18V in NiMH Mode y f Blinking Green The VXL 3m is indicating 16 the transmitter Throttle Trim see page 26 is incorrectly set Adjust th
67. which will reduce performance and may overheat the motor and speed control Use the following formula to calculate the overall ratio for combinations not listed on the gear chart Spur Gear Teeth Pinion Gear Teeth x 5 04 Final Gear Ratio Gearing Compatibility Chart This chart shows a full range of gear combinations The gear combinations in gray are not suitable when using the included 6 cell battery speed control and motor These gear combinations have been included in this chart as they may be used with certain other aftermarket equipment combinations Motor Installation To access the motor remove the gear cover by removing the single screw on the top of the gear cover The motor uses an aluminum mount for quick easy motor access and gearing adjustment To remove the motor first open the right battery door and slide out the ESC Next remove the single large hex screw using the supplied 2 5mm wrench Then rotate the motor and mount to the side of the model and slide backward off the post Spur Gear 25 20 23 10 21 32 Pinion Gear 19 80 18 48 1 2 17 33 12 02 16 31 Stock setup The motor mount vvas carefully engineered to provide additional features and adjustability Two sets of holes are provided for use with brushed and brushless motors The holes for brushed motors are spaced 16mm apart and accept 2 5mm screws The holes for brushless motors are spaced 19mm apart an
68. wire replacement The Velineon 3500 is equipped with solder tabs 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 sliders on the face of the transmitter Thermal Shutdown Protection Temperature sensing electronics used in the electronic speed control detect overloading and 2 overheating of the transistor circuitry If excessive temperature is detected the unit automatically shuts down to prevent damage to the electronics channel radio system The TQ radio system consisting of the receiver the transmitter and the servos The system uses two channels one to operate the throttle and one to operate the steering Voltage Voltage is a measure of the electrical potential L L L 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 For maximum range always hold the transmitter so the antenna is in a vertical position pointing straight up The transmitter s antenna can be swiveled and angled to allow for a vertical position if necessary Do not kink the receiver s antenna wire Kinks in the antenna wire will
69. wo 7 2 volt 6 cell battery packs will operate as one 14 4 volt 12 cell battery pack 4 Plug the Y harness into the speed control e The High Speed dual battery configuration is for high speed running on smooth surfaces only Avoid repetitive hard acceleration to prevent overstressing the motor speed control and batteries e Make certain both batteries are fully charged before installing them in your model Installing a fully charged pack and a partially discharged pack may lead to overdischarging and damage to the partially discharged battery e Do not mix batteries of different brands chemistries or capacities Only genuine Traxxas batteries are approved for dual battery use in this model Stop running your model and allow it to cool if the speed control s thermal overload protection activates or if the motor temperature exceeds 200 F red indicating a failure to link If you miss it simply turn off the d b transmitter and start over Remember always turn the e Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery TQ transmitter on first and l off last to avoid damage to Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio your model 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 Automatic Fail Safe The TQ 2 4GHz transmitter and receiver are equipped with an automatic fail safe sys
70. ws 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 car 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 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 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
71. y remove the set screw with the included 1 5mm wrench When reinstalling the antenna slide the antenna wire into the bottom of the antenna tube until the white tip of the antenna exits the top of the tube Carefully curve the white tip over the antenna tube and install the antenna tip to hold it in place Next insert the antenna tube into the mount Make sure the antenna wire is in the antenna mount slot then install the set screw next to the antenna tube Use the supplied 1 5mm wrench to tighten the screw just until the antenna tube is securely in place Do not over tighten Do not bend or kink the antenna wire See the side bar for more information Your model includes a wall charger that will charge the supplied battery in approximately six hours Plug the charger into the wall Connect the included battery pack to the charger output cord After six hours unplug the battery from the charger and unplug the charger from the wall when charging is complete Never leave a battery unattended while charging Your model includes a 7 2 volt battery pack To properly balance the model it should be installed in the battery compartment on the left side of the model Follow these steps to install the battery Battery Installation 1 Open the battery compartment door by pressing on the release tabs Antenna Tip Antenna Tube 1 5mm Wrench dl 1 To prevent loss of radio range do not kink

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