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ANATOMY OF THE TRX-6 ULTIMATE RC HAULER

Chassis Bottom View

Steering Servo

Shock

Skidplate

Rear Axle

Front Axle

Rear Portal Housing

Front Portal 

Housing

Floor Pan

Caster Block

Rear T-Lock Cable

Intermediate Driveshaft

Front Driveshaft

Intermediate Upper Link

Front Upper Link

Differential Cover

Chassis Rail

Intermediate Lower Link

Front T-Lock Cable

Rear Driveshaft

Intermediate 
T-Lock Cable

Rear 

Upper Link

Rear Lower Link

Intermediate Axle

Front Lower Link

Carrier Shaft

Rear Bumper

Summary of Contents for 88086-4

Page 1: ...ULTIMATE RC HAULER MODEL 88086 4 owner s manual ...

Page 2: ...he 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 RC enthusiast you will find it helpful and fast Be sure and read through the rest of the manual to learn about importa...

Page 3: ...nings Helpful Hints Cross References 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 Refers you to a page with a related topic SUPPORT If you have any questions about your...

Page 4: ...c 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 the speed control when not in use Insulate the Wires Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits 6 7 NiMH cells or 2 3 LiPo cells 2s 3s The XL 5 HV can accept a m...

Page 5: ...cks 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 impact dama...

Page 6: ...rt circuit or expose the batteries to flame or other source of ignition Toxic materials could 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 the charger and discontinue charging Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs before charging ALWAYS ...

Page 7: ...our hobby dealer to operate and maintain your model Supplied Tools and Equipment Required Equipment not included Winch part 8855 sold separately Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images 4 way wrench 2 0mm T wrench 1 5mm L wrench 2 5mm L wrench 4 AA alkaline batteries Battery charger Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine Traxxas EZ Peak iD charger for safer chargin...

Page 8: ...Servo Transmission Shifting Servo Slipper Clutch LED Light Pipe Receiver Box Antenna Mount Front Bumper Electronic Speed Control Battery Hold Down Transmission Front Body Mount Traxxas High Current Connector Rear Body Mount Steering Servo Battery Compartment Motor LED Lighting Module Wheel Chocks Car Hauler Flatbed ...

Page 9: ...ing Floor Pan Caster Block Rear T Lock Cable Intermediate Driveshaft Front Driveshaft Intermediate Upper Link Front Upper Link Differential Cover Chassis Rail Intermediate Lower Link Front T Lock Cable Rear Driveshaft Intermediate T Lock Cable Rear Upper Link Rear Lower Link Intermediate Axle Front Lower Link Carrier Shaft Rear Bumper ...

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 decals if desired 4 Install battery packs in the model See page 14 9 Drive your model See page 21 Your model requires a fully charged battery pack not included Driving tips and adjustments for your ...

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 care and handling LiPo battery packs are 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 be...

Page 12: ... Green Status LED see page 32 for more info Link Button LED Sensor Expansion Port Accessory sensor port for use with the Telemetry Expander Module seeTraxxas com and included materials for more information XL 5 HV ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL V T Voltage Temp Sensor Port RPM RPM Sensor Port BATT CH5 Battery Channel 5 CH4 Channel 4 CH3 Channel 3 CH2 Speed Control CH1 Steering Servo CH1 Channel 1 Not us...

Page 13: ...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 equipped with a Traxxas High Current Connector is required Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly recommended for maximum performance and safer charging The following chart lists all the available Power Cell batteries for your model Ma...

Page 14: ...dard connectors restrict 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 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 TRAXXAS TQi...

Page 15: ... on the transmitter before plugging in the battery RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS Steering Trim Turn the steering trim knob to precisely set the steering neutral point To adjust drive the vehicle forward slowly while steering with the trim knob until the vehicle travels in a straight line with no steering input Multi Function Knob The Multi Function knob can be programmed to control a variety of f...

Page 16: ...ng 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 steering 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 wh...

Page 17: ...ontrol on the TRX 6 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 on the transmitter to lock the speed in Your model will continue at the set speed until you apply the brakes You can fine tune the speed to exactly match your pace by adjusting the multi function kno...

Page 18: ...ion 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 LED will turn off After ten seconds the motor will beep three times and the LED will shine RED Release the button 3 Low Voltage Detection is now DISABLED XL 5 HV Setup Programming Calibrating your ESC ...

Page 19: ...de 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 patented Training Mode or set immediate reverse Crawl Mode follow these steps The speed control should be connected to the receiver and the transmitter adjusted as described previously The profiles ar...

Page 20: ...ht 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 the operating temperature exceeds safe limits the XL 5 HV will automatically shut down Let the XL 5 HV cool before continuing The ESC can get too hot in situations such as climbing and crawling in high...

Page 21: ...ensure that all hardware remains properly tightened Operating the High Low Transmission TRX 6 s High Low transmission is operated via the red rocker switch above the transmitter grip depressing the upper part of the switch engages Low depressing the lower part of the switch engages High TRX 6 may be shifted from low gear into high gear at any speed For smoother operation reduce the speed of the mo...

Page 22: ...osion 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...

Page 23: ... 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 ...

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 will be bundled inside the receiver box Label which wire is for which channel 4 Apply a bead of silicone grease Traxxas part 1647 to the wire clamp 5 Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2 5x8mm...

Page 25: ...STING THE WHEEL CHOCK POSITIONS FOR DIFFERENT WHEELBASES CAUTION To prevent premature motor failure use low gear when the bed is loaded and or when the truck is being driven off road Only use high gear when the bed is unloaded and the truck is being driven on hard level surfaces Model Name Wheelbase Front Wheel Chock Position Rear Wheel Chock Position 4 Tec 2 0 Chassis 256mm B D 4 Tec 2 0 VXL Chas...

Page 26: ... will cause 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 decreased with thinner viscosity oil if the model is hopping over small bumps and feels unstable or when softer springs are installed The viscosity of shock oil is affected by extremes in operating...

Page 27: ...cks 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 affec...

Page 28: ...r 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 following formulas to calculate the overall ratio for combinations not listed on the gear chart TUNING ADJUSTMENTS To find High Gear Spur Gear Teeth x 6 32 Final Gear Ratio Pinion Gear Teeth To find Low...

Page 29: ...emove the two screws holding the motor to the motor plate Installation of the motor is the reverse of removal SERVO STEERING SYSTEM TRX 6 uses a single metal gear servo for powerful responsive steering Adjusting the Steering System 1 Remove the servo horn and steering links from the servo 2 Adjust the drag link to 133 2mm adjust the steering link to 77 3mm 3 Switch on the power to the receiver and...

Page 30: ...mitter and on board electronics off before completing the installation Front Differential T Lock Servo Differential Open Install the spring loaded servo 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 differential Confirm that the servo s output shaft turns co...

Page 31: ... 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 cap for signs of damage or distortion from overtightening If the bottom of the shock is leaking then it is time for a rebuild The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is part 8262 Suspension Periodically...

Page 32: ...l 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 Note turning the dial counterclockwise 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 Percenta...

Page 33: ...m 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 throttle brake travel on the throttle channel This allows 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 model fa...

Page 34: ... 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 up any transmitter and any previously bound model in your collection and simply turn them on and drive With Traxxas Link Model Memory there is no need to remember which transmitter goes with which m...

Page 35: ...s 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 the 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 a...

Page 36: ...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 Turn steering wheel to desired max left and right travel x8 Press SET to save each position Turn steering wheel to test settings IF END POINTS ARE OK Press hold MENU returns to driving mode IF END POINTS...

Page 37: ...Manage up to 30 Models with Traxxas Link The TQi radio system automatically keeps track of what vehicles it has bound to and what settings were used for each up to 30 models total Traxxas Link provides a visual interface to name the models customize their settings attach profiles and lock them into memory Simply choose a model and any previously bound transmitter power them up and start having fun...

Page 38: ...6250 Traxxas Way McKinney Texas 75070 1 888 TRAXXAS MODEL 88086 4 220430 88086 4 OM EN R00 owner s manual ULTIMATE RC HAULER ...

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