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Rear Camber Link

Steering Servo

Front 

Camber Link

Rear 

Differential

Rear Body Mount

Rear Bumper

Chassis

Receiver Box

Shock

Battery Compartment

Receiver Box Plug

Electronic 

Speed Control

Pinion Gear

Front Body Mount

Battery Hold-Down

Motor

Front Bumper

Spur Gear

Rear Suspension Arm

Toe Link

Front 

Differential

Front 

Suspension

Arm

MODEL OVERVIEW

Summary of Contents for TETON

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL MODEL 76054 5 ...

Page 2: ...ase register your product within 10 days of your purchase online at LaTrax com register BEFORE YOU PROCEED Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your model Failure to follow these instructions will be considered abuse and or neglect Before running your model look over this entire manual and examine the model carefully If for ...

Page 3: ...k tubing to prevent short circuits No Reverse Voltage The speed control is not protected against reverse polarity voltage When changing the battery be sure to install the same type of connectors to avoid reverse polarity damage to the speed control Removing the battery connectors on the speed control or using the same gender connectors on the speed control will void the product s warranty No Schot...

Page 4: ...tery packs in series or parallel Charging packs in series or parallel may result in improper charger cell recognition and an improper charging rate that may lead to overcharging cell imbalance cell damage and fire FIRE HAZARD WARNING CAUTION DANGER ALWAYS inspect your LiPo batteries carefully before charging Look for any loose leads or connectors damaged wire insulation damaged cell packaging impa...

Page 5: ...a battery connected If there are any signs of a malfunction or in the event of an emergency unplug the charger from the power source and disconnect the battery from the charger DO NOT operate the charger in a cluttered space or place objects on top of the charger or battery If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way DO NOT charge discharge or use the battery Keep a Class D fire extinguis...

Page 6: ...r Body Mount Rear Bumper Chassis Receiver Box Shock Battery Compartment Receiver Box Plug Electronic Speed Control Pinion Gear Front Body Mount Battery Hold Down Motor Front Bumper Spur Gear Rear Suspension Arm Toe Link Front Differential Front Suspension Arm MODEL OVERVIEW ...

Page 7: ... are included with your model You may also use 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 CAUT...

Page 8: ...nd then remove the battery hold down 2 Install the battery pack into the battery compartment with the battery wires facing the front of the model 3 Reinstall the battery hold down making sure not to pinch the battery wires Secure the battery hold down with the body clip Do not connect the battery pack to the ESC at this time Note Always unplug the battery and remove from the model after use ...

Page 9: ...to send signals to your model This model operates on the 2 4GHz direct sequence spread spectrum 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 NiMH Abbreviation for nickel meta...

Page 10: ...eceiver to bind to one another the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds of turning on the transmitter The transmitter LED will flash fast red indicating a failure to link If you miss it simply turn off the transmitter and start over DO NOT CUT any part of the receiver s antenna wire Cutting the antenna will reduce range THE 2 4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Steering Trim Steering Wheel Powe...

Page 11: ...ng trim control on the transmitter until they are pointing straight ahead 7 Gently operate the throttle trigger to ensure that you have forward and reverse operation and that the motor stops when the throttle trigger is at neutral 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 you...

Page 12: ... procedure below you should first recalibrate the speed control Refer to ESC Setup Programming on page 15 1 Press and hold the SET button on the transmitter for two seconds The status LED will flash green 2 Move and hold the throttle trigger to the full forward or full brake position it does not matter which position you choose 3 While holding the throttle trigger in position press the SET button ...

Page 13: ... receiver are no longer bound Turn the system off and then back on to resume normal operation Find source of the link failure i e out of range low batteries damaged antenna RECEIVER LED CODES LED Color Pattern Name Notes Solid green Normal Driving Mode See page 11 for information on how to use your transmitter controls Slow red 0 5 sec on 0 5 sec off Binding See page 12 for more information on bin...

Page 14: ...tton 4 The LED will blink and then turn solid red The model is ready to drive ESC OPERATION To operate the speed control and test the programming place the vehicle on a stable block or stand so that all of the wheels are off the ground 1 With the transmitter on press and release the EZ Set button The LED will shine RED This turns the ESC on If you press and release too quickly you may hear the ste...

Page 15: ... monitors the battery voltage when activated This feature is not compatible with the NiMH battery supplied with your model Low Voltage Detection has been DISABLED for best performance with your battery however you should verify that the setting has not been changed before each use Verify that Low Voltage Detection is DISABLED 1 Turn on the transmitter with the throttle at neutral 2 Connect a fully...

Page 16: ...mains properly tightened If the rims spin inside the tires during runs the tires can be glued to the rims for better performance Use Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue part 6468 available from your local hobby dealer Clean the bead of the tires and the grooves of the wheels with denatured alcohol before applying glue Use your thumb to push the side of the tire away from the rim Place one or two drops...

Page 17: ...sively 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 wet motor Do not submerge the motor under water After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions 1 Remove the battery 2 Rinse excess dirt off the model with low pressure w...

Page 18: ...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 is time for a rebui...

Page 19: ...19 OWNER S MANUAL MODEL 76054 5 LaTrax 6250 Traxxas Way McKinney Texas 75070 Phone 972 549 3000 Toll free 1 888 872 9927 LaTrax com 190530 76054 5_OM N EN R02 ...

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