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Traxxas 57046-4 Owner'S Manual Download Page 8

DCB M41 WIDEBODY OVERVIEW

Trim Tab

Stuffing Tube

Drive Strut

Drive Dog

Rudder Mount

Steering Linkage

Propeller

Propeller Nut

Rudder

Motor

Electronic Speed Control

Receiver Box

Steering Servo

Trim Tab

Rudder Mount

Propeller

Battery Strap

Battery Strap Channel

Motor Coupler

Water-Cooling Jacket

Hull

Rudder Arm

Water-Cooling Tube

Traxxas High-Current Connector

LED Light Pipe

Flex Cable Guard

Transom

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Summary of Contents for 57046-4

Page 1: ...MODEL 57046 4 owner s manual...

Page 2: ...with your model but also with the company that stands behind it We truly want you to enjoy your new model Thank you again for going with Traxxas Traxxas Support Traxxas support is with you every step...

Page 3: ...ctions are followed and the precautions are adhered to Important Points to Remember WARNING Cutting Hazard The propeller is extremely sharp and spins at high speed To avoid cuts or other severe injury...

Page 4: ...hot during use so be careful not to touch them until they cool Use the Factory Installed Connectors Do not change the battery and motor connectors Improper wiring can cause fire or damage to the ESC...

Page 5: ...the use of this product under any circumstances including intentional reckless negligent or accidental behavior Traxxas and all Traxxas suppliers and component makers shall also not be liable for any...

Page 6: ...exactly match the type chemistry specification and configuration of the battery to be charged DO NOT exceed the maximum manufacturer recommended charge rate DO NOT attempt to charge non rechargeable...

Page 7: ...Side cutters and or needle nose pliers Philips screwdriver Soldering iron 4 AA alkaline batteries Supplied Tools and Equipment Required Equipment not included Battery and charger style are subject to...

Page 8: ...Propeller Propeller Nut Rudder Motor Electronic Speed Control Receiver Box Steering Servo Trim Tab Rudder Mount Propeller Battery Strap Battery Strap Channel Motor Coupler Water Cooling Jacket Hull R...

Page 9: ...a distance and that there is no interference 3 Install batteries in the transmitter See page 13 8 Drive your DCB M41 Widebody See page 20 The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline batteries sold separate...

Page 10: ...ower flow through the electronics usually measured in amps If you think of a wire as a garden hose current is a measure of how much water is flowing through the hose ESC Electronic Speed Control An el...

Page 11: ...nction knob must be programmed to serve as a throttle trim adjustment Thermal Shutdown Protection Temperature sensing electronics used in the VXL 6s Marine electronic speed control detect overloading...

Page 12: ...electronic speed control WIRING DIAGRAM Antenna Receiver Brushless Motor see side bar for proper motor wiring Channel 2 Electronic Speed Control Channel 1 Steering Servo to Motor LED Watercooling Outp...

Page 13: ...M41 Widebody is extremely fast Constant full speed operation on two 3 cell LiPo batteries 6S total can severely reduce your run time cause electrical components to become very hot and also cause rapi...

Page 14: ...cks Smooth water and calm winds may allow you to move the battery packs slightly rearward in the hull B to allow the bow to ride higher and increase DCB M41 Widebody s speed Battery Packs Fully Forwar...

Page 15: ...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 acceleration and...

Page 16: ...ntil 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 attempt to operate the mod...

Page 17: ...l Drive with TSM on and off to test how it is making your control of the boat easier and more precise For more information visit Traxxas com tsm Note TSM must be completely turned off while adjusting...

Page 18: ...ill also hear a falling musical tone 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 r...

Page 19: ...turn on automatically 4 Continue to hold the transmitter trigger at full throttle After about two seconds the red LED will blink and the ESC will beep once C 5 Continue to hold the transmitter trigger...

Page 20: ...low speeds when using LiPo batteries The ESC and motor could overheat from lack of cooling water flow Monitor the water cooling system If the stream of water exiting the cooling system on the left sid...

Page 21: ...lips over and fills with water it is equipped with foam flotation to help prevent it from sinking Be patient and allow the wind and waves to push the boat back to the shoreline If you have chosen your...

Page 22: ...mm of downward defection This small setting will cause a significant change in the hull s attitude Settings of 2 3mm deflection should be considered the maximum B C Rudder Angle Adjustment Screws Stoc...

Page 23: ...various running conditions Submerging more of the prop may increase speed with lower voltage battery configurations but amp draw will also be increased the electronic speed control and batteries will...

Page 24: ...ke sure the LED light pipe is aligned with the receiver LED Note For best performance it is recommended that the receiver be installed in the original orientation as shown 2 Install the electronic spe...

Page 25: ...ud shrieking noise coming from the boat could indicate a dry flex cable Power users driving at constant full speed operation will need to do the maintenance more often If the flex cable is not lubrica...

Page 26: ...d Gently pull on the module to slide the tabs out of the slots in the transom Motor Removal DCB M41 Widebody s design also allows for easy motor removal for maintenance and or replacement To remove th...

Page 27: ...excess friction 3 Use the best batteries and charger you can afford Low cost low capacity battery packs will limit the performance of your model Likewise a low cost charger may not allow your batterie...

Page 28: ...urning 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 se...

Page 29: ...e amount of brake travel applied by the throttle brake 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...

Page 30: ...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 l...

Page 31: ...s how to navigate through the TQi transmitter s various settings and functions Press and hold MENU to enter the Menu Tree and use the following commands to navigate through the menu and select options...

Page 32: ...ED blinks Press SET red LED blinks x3 Press MENU twice red LED blinks x3 Turn steering wheel to desired max left and right travel x8 Press SET to save each position Turn steering wheel to test setting...

Page 33: ...averages Use the recording function to document your dashboard view with sound so that you can keep your eyes on your driving and not miss a single apex Manage up to 30 Models with Traxxas Link The T...

Page 34: ...160525 57046 4 OM EN R00 6250 TRAXXAS WAY McKINNEY TEXAS 75070 1 888 TRAXXAS owner s manual MODEL 57046 4...

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