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26 • TRX-4

Shock assembly

1.   Insert the shock shaft assembly through the 

shock body until the piston bottoms out. 

2.  Lubricate the shaft, O-ring, and X-rings with 

silicone oil. 

3.  Install the O-ring, X-rings and spacer over 

the shaft and into the bore of the shock 
body. 

4.   Install the lower cap. 
5.   Grip the shaft close to the threads with 

needlenose pliers or side cutters and 
thread the rod end onto the shock shaft 
until the rod end bottoms out.

6.   Fill the shock with new silicone shock oil 

(see the “Replacing Shock Oil” section on the 
previous page)
.

7.   Slowly thread the upper cap onto the 

shock body.  

8.   Reinstall the spring and lower retainer. 

transmission tuning

Adjusting the Slipper Clutch

The TRX-4 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 protect the motor and drivetrain when the 
drivetrain is bound while driving. The slipper clutch should not slip 
during normal operation.

The slipper clutch is integrated 

into the main spur gear on the 
transmission. The slipper clutch 
is adjusted using the locknut 
on the slipper shaft. To tighten 
or loosen the slipper nut, insert 
the 2.0mm hex wrench into the 
hole in the end of the slipper 
shaft. This locks the shaft for 
adjustments. 

To restore factory settings, use 

the included 4-way wrench 
to turn the adjustment nut 
until all four spring washers 
are flat; then, tighten the nut 
an additional 1/16 turn (or 
until the slipper clutch does 
not allow the spur gear to slip 
during normal operation). 

WHEELS AND TIRES

Many types of aftermarket tires and wheels can 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. 
When selecting wheels, the inner 
diameter of the inside of the 
wheels must be 38mm or larger to 
accommodate the axle portals. The 
TRX-4’s stub axles are 6mm; this may 
require drilling the center hole of 
the wheel to increase the diameter 
before it will fit. When selecting tires, 
consider the terrain. Rocky surfaces 
are better suited to soft compound 
tires with a tight tread pattern. In loose dirt, harder compound tires 
with a more open tread pattern should perform better. TRX-4’s 1.9 
Canyon Trail tires are optimized for all driving surfaces.

TUNING ADJUSTMENTS

Never slide the threads on 
the shock rod past the X-ring 
seals when it is installed and 
compressed by the bottom 
cap of the shock. Doing so will 
damage the seal and cause 
shock oil to leak.

Tighten

Loosen

38mm

Minimum Wheel 

Inner Diameter

Summary of Contents for 82096-4

Page 1: ...MODEL 82096 4 owner s manual Mercedes Benz...

Page 2: ...odel 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...

Page 3: ...ngs 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...

Page 4: ...device capable of delivering high current Please closely follow these precautions to prevent damage to the speed control or other components Disconnect the Battery Always disconnect the battery from t...

Page 5: ...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 HAZAR...

Page 6: ...kin contact occurs flush with water If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging process temperature greater than 110 F 43 C immediately disconnect the battery from the charger and discontin...

Page 7: ...quipment 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 Supplied Tools and Equipment Requ...

Page 8: ...on Shifting Servo Slipper Clutch LED Light Pipe Receiver Box Chassis Rail Front Bumper Electronic Speed Control Battery Hold Down Transmission Antenna Mount Front Body Mount Motor Traxxas High Current...

Page 9: ...Axle Front Axle Rear Portal Housing Front Portal Housing Floor Pan Caster Block Rear Lower Link Front Lower Link Rear Driveshaft Front Driveshaft Rear Upper Link Front Upper Link Differential Cover Ch...

Page 10: ...pack See page 13 8 Detail your model See page 11 Your model requires a battery pack and a compatible battery charger not included Never use a NiMH or NiCad charger to charge LiPo batteries Apply other...

Page 11: ...LiPo battery packs are known for their special chemistry which allows extremely high energy density and current handling in a compact size These are high performance batteries that require special car...

Page 12: ...Steering Wheel Power Switch Battery Compartment Set Button Menu Button Red Green Status LED see page 32 for more info Link Button LED Sensor Expansion Port Accessory sensor port for use with the Tele...

Page 13: ...TERIES AND A CHARGER FOR YOUR MODEL Your model does not include a battery or charger The speed control in the model is compatible with both LiPo and NiMH batteries One NiMH or 2s 3s LiPo battery equip...

Page 14: ...current flow and are not capable of delivering the power needed to maximize the output of the XL 5 HV The Traxxas connector s gold plated terminals with large contact surfaces ensure positive current...

Page 15: ...Allows more throttle travel 70 and less reverse travel 30 Note We strongly recommend to leave this control in its factory location until you become familiar with all the adjustments and capabilities...

Page 16: ...operates slowly check for weak batteries 6 When looking down at the model the front wheels should be pointing straight ahead If the wheels are turned slightly to the left or right slowly adjust the st...

Page 17: ...ntrol on the TRX 4 which maintains vehicle speed for more comfortable long distance travel such as hiking on trails To operate Cruise Control accelerate to your desired speed and press the SET button...

Page 18: ...on is now ACTIVATED For NiMH battery users follow these steps to disable Low Voltage Detection NiMH setting 1 Make sure the LED on the XL 5 HV is on and GREEN 2 Press and hold the EZ Set button the LE...

Page 19: ...e 100 forward brakes and reverse added brake drag when the throttle trigger is at neutral To activate full power without the additional brake drag Sport Mode disable reverse Race Mode allow 50 power p...

Page 20: ...t Low Voltage Detection is DISABLED NiMH setting Fast Blinking Red Overtemp The XL 5 HV is equipped with thermal shutdown protection to guard against overheating caused by excessive current flow If th...

Page 21: ...over time Frequently check wheel nuts and other screws on your vehicle to ensure that all hardware remains properly tightened Operating the High Low Transmission TRX 4 s High Low transmission is oper...

Page 22: ...sion 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 proc...

Page 23: ...eath 7 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 lon...

Page 24: ...into the box before installing the receiver 2 Install the antenna wire and the servo cables into the receiver box 3 Arrange the wires neatly using the wire guides in the receiver box The excess wire w...

Page 25: ...e the suspension damping to be reduced Damping should be increased with higher viscosity oil if the model is bottoming easily over jumps or when stiffer springs are installed Damping should be decreas...

Page 26: ...ks the shaft for adjustments To restore factory settings use the included 4 way wrench to turn the adjustment nut until all four spring washers are flat then tighten the nut an additional 1 16 turn or...

Page 27: ...numerical ratios provide more torque lower numerical ratios provide more top speed With the Titan 550 motor do not use a pinion gear larger than 12 tooth with the stock 45 tooth spur gear Use the fol...

Page 28: ...move the two screws holding the motor to the motor plate Installation of the motor is the reverse of removal SERVO STEERING SYSTEM TRX 4 uses a single metal gear servo for powerful responsive steering...

Page 29: ...o horn so the spring slot is perpendicular to the linkage as shown Differential Locked Switch the transmitter and receiver on Move the T Lock switch to the middle position to lock the front differenti...

Page 30: ...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 o ring in the top c...

Page 31: ...the amount percentage of servo travel applied to steering Turning the Multi Function knob fully clockwise will deliver maximum steering throw turning the knob counterclockwise reduces steering throw...

Page 32: ...Steering and Throttle End Points The TQi transmitter allows you to choose the limit of the servo s travel range or its end point independently for left and right travel on the steering channel and th...

Page 33: ...longest time ago will be deleted Activating Model Lock will lock the receiver in memory so it cannot be deleted You may also bind multiple TQi transmitters to the same model making it possible to pick...

Page 34: ...various settings and functions Press and hold MENU to enter the MenuTree and use the following commands to navigate through the menu and select options MENU When you enter a menu you always start at...

Page 35: ...et the END POINTS of the STEERING servo Press hold MENU green LED blinks x2 Press MENU green LED blinks x2 Press SET green LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks x3 Press MENU twice red LED blinks x3 Tur...

Page 36: ...g 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 TQi radio system automatica...

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