Traxxas 83056-4 Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

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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 some reason you decide it is not what 
you wanted, then do not continue any further. 

Your hobby dealer 

absolutely cannot accept a model for return or exchange after it has 
been run.

WARNINGS, HELPFUL HINTS, & CROSS-REFERENCES

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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.

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SUPPORT

If you have any questions about your model or its operation, 
call the Traxxas Technical Support Line toll-free at: 

1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927)

*

Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:30am 
to 9:00pm central time. Technical assistance is also available at  
Traxxas.com. You may also e-mail customer support with your question 
at [email protected]. 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 Traxxas.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
6250 Traxxas Way
McKinney, Texas 75070
Phone: 972-549-3000
Toll-free 1-888-TRAXXAS

Internet
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E-mail: [email protected]

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Specifications are subject to change 
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license to Traxxas.

Summary of Contents for 83056-4

Page 1: ...MODEL 83056 4 owner s manual...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...Traxxas com You may also e mail customer support with your question at support Traxxas com Join thousands of registered members in our online community at Traxxas com Traxxas offers a full service on...

Page 4: ...tor fewer turns than the above mentioned motor limits or you could experience frequent thermal shutdown Insulate the Wires Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing to prevent short circu...

Page 5: ...attery 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...

Page 6: ...ld be released If eye or skin 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...

Page 7: ...odel but are a good idea to include in any R C toolbox Safety glasses Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue Part 6468 CA glue Hobby knife Side cutters and or needle nose pliers Phillips screwdriver Solderin...

Page 8: ...e Battery Hold Down Steering Block Caster Block Antenna Mount Receiver Box Front Suspension Arm Front Bumper Steering Servo Shock Toe Link Front Camber Link Rear Suspension Arm Rear Shock Tower Traxxa...

Page 9: ...ge 13 9 Detail your model See page 10 The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries sold separately Install wings if necessary and apply other decals if desired 4 Install battery pa...

Page 10: ...a separate pack of 4 AA batteries to power the radio equipment Current Current is a measure of power flow through the electronics usually measured in amps If you think of a wire as a garden hose curre...

Page 11: ...uantity of water flow in the hose voltage corresponds to the pressure that is forcing the water through the hose 550 and 540 These numbers refer to the size of the motor 550 motors have armatures that...

Page 12: ...ECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL CH3 Channel 3 CH2 Speed Control CH1 Steering Servo CH1 Channel 1 not used Antenna Receiver Motor Titan 12T Traxxas High Current Connector Male to Battery XL 5 Electronic Speed C...

Page 13: ...the transmitter batteries may be weak discharged or possibly installed incorrectly Replace with new or freshly charged batteries The status LED does not indicate the charge level of the battery pack...

Page 14: ...urrent Connector Your model is equipped with the Traxxas High Current Connector Standard connectors restrict current flow and are not capable of delivering the power needed to maximize the output of t...

Page 15: ...ry location until you become familiar with all the adjustments and capabilities of your model To change the throttle neutral adjust position turn the transmitter off before adjusting the neutral posit...

Page 16: ...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 d...

Page 17: ...top to turn TSM completely off Note TSM is deactivated automatically when driving or braking in reverse When driving on surfaces with some traction decrease the TSM setting to allow the vehicle to fee...

Page 18: ...al 2 Connect a fully charged battery pack to the XL 5 3 Press and release the EZ Set button to turn the XL 5 on If the LED is solid red then the Low Voltage Detection is DISABLED not safe to use LiPo...

Page 19: ...Use caution to avoid slamming the speed control from reverse to forward On high traction surfaces this could result in transmission or driveline damage 7 To turn the XL 5 off press and hold the EZ Set...

Page 20: ...g Solid Red XL 5 power on light Low Voltage Detection is DISABLED NiMH setting Never use LiPo batteries while Low Voltage Detection is disabled Fast Blinking Red The XL 5 is equipped with thermal shut...

Page 21: ...ff road could also cause excessive loads on the electrical system The Titan 12T motor will benefit from a short break in period to ensure optimum performance and longer motor life For the first batter...

Page 22: ...hicle in Wet Conditions before proceeding Make sure you understand the additional maintenance required with wet running 2 The wheels have small holes molded in to allow air to enter and exit the tire...

Page 23: ...adio 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 fe...

Page 24: ...ith a lightweight oil will at one point give you the same damping as a three hole piston with heavier oil We recommend using the two hole pistons with a range of oil viscosities from 10W to 50W availa...

Page 25: ...s specially vented to cool the motor Repetitive starting and stopping over short distances creates excess heat and will not allow the fan to cool the motor properly For this type of driving smaller pi...

Page 26: ...chassis 3 Remove the two 3x10mm button head screws that hold the rear body mount to the shock tower and the 3x12mm button head screw that secures the rear body mount to the differential cover 4 Remove...

Page 27: ...ded Steering Over time you may notice increased looseness in the steering system Replace any components as needed to restore factory tolerances Shocks Keep the oil level in the shocks full Use only 10...

Page 28: ...travel applied to steering Turning the Multi Function knob fully clockwise will deliver maximum steering throw turning the knob counterclockwise reduces steering throw note turning the dial countercl...

Page 29: ...mber 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 d...

Page 30: ...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...

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: ...LED 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 settin...

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: ...6250 TRAXXAS WAY McKINNEY TEXAS 75070 1 888 TRAXXAS 170428 83056 4 OM N EN R00 Ford Motor Company Trademarks and Trade Dress used under license to Traxxas...

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