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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
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.
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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 BuyTraxxas.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!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate
your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun
for you and those around you. Failure to operate your model in a safe
and responsible manner may result in property damage and serious
injury. The precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly
followed to help ensure safe operation. You alone must see that the
instructions are followed and the precautions are adhered to.
Important Points to Remember
• Your model is not intended for use on public roads or congested areas where its
operation can conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
• Never, under any circumstances, operate the model in crowds of people. Your
model is very fast and could cause injury if allowed to collide with anyone.
• Because your model is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio interference
from many sources that are beyond your control. Since radio interference can
cause momentary losses of radio control, always allow a safety margin in all
directions around the model in order to prevent collisions.
• The motor, battery, and speed control can become hot during use. Be careful to
avoid getting burned.
• Don’t operate your model at night, or anytime your line of sight to the model
may be obstructed or impaired in any way.
•
Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.
Speed Control
Your XL-5 is an extremely powerful electronic device capable of delivering high
current. Please closely follow these precautions to prevent damage to the speed
control or other components.
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15-Turn Motor Limit:
The XL-5 has a 15-turn modified motor limit for 540
size motors and a 12-turn modified motor limit for 550 size motors with 0
timing when the motor is properly geared. If the motor or speed control is
overheating, try a smaller pinion gear. Do not attempt to use a more powerful
motor (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 circuits.
•
Transmitter on First:
Switch on your transmitter first before switching
on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic performance.
•
Use Neutrally Timed Motors:
For reverse use, the motors must have 0° timing.
Modified motors (with adjustable end bells) timed to 0° or Johnson/ Mabuchi
(closed end bell) motors are recommended. Using motors with other than 0°
timing will draw excess current in reverse, and can result in the speed control
overheating and premature motor wear.
•
4-7 NiMH cells or 2 LiPo cells (2S) Only:
The XL-5 can only accept a maximum
input voltage of 8.4 volts (NiMH), 7.4 volts (2S LiPo). Always adhere to the
minimum and maximum limitations of the XL-5 as stated in the specifications
table.
Traxxas
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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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To-Win, Skully, Craniac, and
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to change without notice.
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