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Summary of Contents for E Revo 5608

Page 1: ...MODEL 5608L MODEL 5608 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 necessar...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...packs could damage the batteries and electronic speed control LiPo Batteries Lithium Polymer LiPo batteries are becoming popular for use in R C models due to their compact size high energy density and...

Page 5: ...te the charger in a cluttered space or place objects on top of the charger or battery If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way DO NOT charge discharge or use the battery Keep a Class D fir...

Page 6: ...er Shock Rear Half Shaft Toe Link Toe Link Electronic Speed Control Battery Door Release Tab Hex Hub Pivot Ball Push Rod Push Rod Rocker Rocker Skid Plate Spring Preload Adjuster Transmission Axle Car...

Page 7: ...PMENT 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 2 Battery chargers 5608 Only NiMH ba...

Page 8: ...26 The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries Follow these critical steps to maintain the performance of your model and keep it in excellent running condition 4 Install battery p...

Page 9: ...s to be powered by the main battery pack in an electric model This eliminates the need to carry a separate pack of 4 AA batteries to power the radio equipment Brushless Motor A D C brushless motor rep...

Page 10: ...otor sensors and wiring are not required Servo Small motor unit in your model that operates the steering mechanism Solder Tabs Accessible external contacts on the motor that allows for easy wire repla...

Page 11: ...r Port BATT CH5 Battery Channel 5 CH4 Channel 4 CH3 Channel 3 CH2 Speed Control CH1 Steering Servo CH1 Steering Servo Not used MODEL WIRING DIAGRAM Antenna Receiver Motor High Current Connector Channe...

Page 12: ...output rate of 800mAh 0 8 amps and may require up to seven hours to fully charge a battery For faster charging the optional Traxxas EZ Peak Plus 2933 can charge at up to 6 amps to reduce charging time...

Page 13: ...k snug against the foam rubber cushion This does not need to be very tight It only needs to prevent the battery from moving excessively during use Battery Installation Note Images reflect NiMH batteri...

Page 14: ...ts in the chassis 2 Rotate the spring clip upward 3 Snap the tabs into place Many LiPo batteries do not use a hard plastic case If using LiPo batteries that do not have a hard case always be sure to u...

Page 15: ...llows equal travel for both acceleration and reverse 70 30 Allows more throttle travel 70 and less reverse travel 30 Note We strongly recommend to leave this control in its factory location until you...

Page 16: ...lan 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 model if there is any problem with the radio...

Page 17: ...ensitivity Negative Exponential By turning the Multi Function knob clockwise the steering sensitivity of the model will be decreased Note that a relatively large amount of steering wheel travel result...

Page 18: ...need to reprogram the speed control Follow these instructions to reprogram the speed control 1 Install the batteries of your choice in the battery compartments and plug the batteries into the speed c...

Page 19: ...t you can enjoy it for a long time to come High performance vehicles produce small vibrations that may loosen hardware over time Frequently check wheel nuts and other screws on your vehicle to ensure...

Page 20: ...and is recommended for advanced users SUSPENSION TUNING Springs The front and rear springs on E Revo have different spring rates The rear springs are about 20 stiffer than the front springs The sprin...

Page 21: ...ock Oil The 4 oil filled aluminum shocks dampers effectively control the suspension movement by preventing the wheels and tires from continuing to bounce after rebounding from a bump Changing the oil...

Page 22: ...of travel Static camber is the camber angle at the wheel when the vehicle is set at its normal stationary ride height The suspension pivot balls located in the axle carriers adjust the static camber T...

Page 23: ...oaded locknut on the slipper shaft Use the supplied universal wrench 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...

Page 24: ...tibility Chart The chart below shows a full range of gear combinations This does NOT imply that these gear combinations should be used Over gearing bigger pinions smaller spurs can overheat and damage...

Page 25: ...following the same procedure If necessary fine tune the length of the second steering link to eliminate any load on the steering system in the neutral position If you are using aftermarket servos it...

Page 26: ...mage Motors Every 10 15 runs remove clean and lubricate the motors Use a product such as electric motor cleaning spray to flush dirt out of the motors After cleaning lubricate the bushings at each end...

Page 27: ...icle will tend to add traction to the opposite end For example increasing roll resistance in the rear by installing the upper arms in the lower holes will provide more traction for the front wheels an...

Page 28: ...e the effect of the various rocker arms on wheel force as the suspension is compressed On the progressive rate wheel force is light at first and increases as the suspension is compressed Bump Steer El...

Page 29: ...oil up to the top of the shock body Slowly move the piston up and down always keeping it submerged in oil to release the air bubbles Let the shock sit for a few minutes to allow any remaining air bubb...

Page 30: ...cap screws 4 Locate push rods Make sure that all four of the suspension push rods are located and secured into the middle position marked LT on the lower suspension arms 5 Reinstall shock absorbers R...

Page 31: ...aving fun Installing Your Mobile Device The TQi Docking Base has a unique clamping mechanism that allows the Apple iPhone and iPod touch to be easily installed and removed The clamp s self adjusting d...

Page 32: ...on on binding Flashing fast green 0 1 sec on 0 15 sec off Throttle Trim Seek Mode Turn the Multi Function knob right or left until the LED stops flashing See sidebar for more information Flashing medi...

Page 33: ...g throw setting you selected previously Likewise setting the Multi Function knob to disabled will prevent the knob from making further adjustments but the last setting of the Multi Function knob will...

Page 34: ...end point and press set to save To reset max throw Let go of controls and press SET The Menu Tree below shows how to navigate through the TQi transmitter s various settings and functions Press and hol...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this acce...

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