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4 • NITRO SLASH

This model is not intended 
for use by children (minors) 
under 16 years of age 
without the supervision 
of a responsible and 
knowledgeable adult.

All instructions and 
precautions outlined in this 
manual should be strictly 
followed to ensure safe 
operation of your model.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Models require detailed 
setup, and/or maintenance 
procedures with required 
support equipment. 
Previous experience with 
radio controlled models 
is mandatory. These 
models are capable of very 
high speeds and require 
an even higher level of 
skilled driving control.

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For Expert Drivers

Choose the Model That is Right For You.

For individual Models

No previous experience with radio controlled models is required.

Models require a minimum of setup, maintenance, or support equipment. 

Previous experience with radio controlled models is mandatory. These 

models are capable of high speeds, requiring experienced driving control. 

Models require detailed setup, and/or maintenance procedures with required 

support equipment. 
Previous experience with radio controlled models is mandatory. 

These models are capable of very high speeds and require an even higher 

level of skilled driving control. Models require detailed setup, and/or mainte-

nance procedures with required support equipment. 

For Expert Drivers Only.

 This product is capable of extreme speed 

and acceleration! It carries our highest skill level rating and is intended 

for expert drivers only. Experience with nitro-powered radio controlled 

models is required!

Previous experience with radio controlled models is recommended.

Models require a higher level of setup, maintenance, or support equipment. 

No previous experience with radio controlled models is required.

Model requires a minimum of setup, maintenance, or support equipment. 

Previous experience with radio controlled models is mandatory. This model is 

capable of high speeds, requiring experienced driving control. Model requires 

detailed setup, and/or maintenance procedures with required support 

equipment. 

Previous experience with radio controlled models is mandatory. This model is 

capable of very high speeds and requires an even higher level of skilled driving 

control. Model requires detailed setup, and/or maintenance procedures with 

required support equipment. 

For Expert Drivers Only.

 This product is capable of extreme speed 

and acceleration! It carries our highest skill level rating and is intended 

for expert drivers only. Experience with nitro-powered radio controlled 

models is required!

 Previous experience with radio controlled models is recommended.

Model requires a higher level of setup, maintenance, or support equipment.

BELOW TEXT HAS BEEN UPDATED on 3-14-07
Kent wants maintenance text to be at the END of the paragraph.-- KB

All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new Nitro Slash. Operate 
your Nitro Slash sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and 
fun for you and those around you. Failure to operate your Nitro Slash 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

•  Nitro Slash is very fast! The Nitro Slash is intended for experienced 

users with a high level of skill. The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is extremely 
powerful and may require skilled driving to maintain control. Children 
under 16 years of age and inexperienced drivers should not operate the 
Nitro Slash without the supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable 
(experienced) adult.

• 

Model engine fuel is dangerous and highly poisonous.

 Always follow all 

directions and precautions printed on the fuel container. Model engine 
fuel is poisonous to humans and animals. Drinking the fuel can cause 
blindness and death. Handle with care and respect.

•  Model engine fuel, especially when in a fuel dispensing bottle, may look 

like a cool drink to a child. 

Keep all fuel out of the reach of children at all 

times. Do not place fuel containers on the ground where children can 
reach them while you are driving.

•  Model engine fuel is flammable. Never allow smoking, sparks,  

heat, or flame in the presence of fuel or fuel vapors.  

•  The engine, brakes, and exhaust system may become extremely hot 

during use. Be careful not to touch these parts, especially when refueling 
or stopping the engine.

•  Prolonged exposure to the engine exhaust can be harmful. Avoid 

breathing the engine exhaust. Always run your Nitro Slash outdoors,  
in a well-ventilated area. Never run the engine indoors. 

•  Do not operate your Nitro Slash at night, or anytime your line of sight to 

the model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.

•  Never operate your Nitro Slash in crowds of people or busy pedestrian 

areas. Nitro Slash is very fast  and could cause injury to those unaware 
of its presence. Keep small children at a safe distance away from the 
operating area.

•  Because Nitro Slash is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio 

interference from many sources beyond your control. Since radio 
interference can cause momentary loss of control, always allow a safety 
margin in all directions around your model to prevent collisions. 

•  Do not kink the antenna wire. Kinks in the antenna wire will reduce range.
•  The engine can be loud. If the noise makes you uncomfortable, wear ear 

protection. Be considerate of your neighbors by not running your model 
early in the morning or late in the evening.

•  Do not cut the antenna “stinger” or any other part of the antenna wire. 

Cutting the antenna will reduce range.

•  You must extend the antenna wire in the model as far as possible for 

maximum range. In doing so, the antenna wire will be extended outside 
of the vehicle body. Do not wrap or coil the antenna wire to keep it from 
extending out of the body.

•  Do not allow the antenna wire to extend outside the body without the 

protection of an antenna tube, or the antenna wire may incur crash 
damage that could reduce range.

• 

Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.

BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING

Your model uses rechargeable batteries that must be handled with care for 
safety and long battery life. Make sure to read and follow all instructions and 
precautions that were provided with the battery packs and your charger. It 
is your responsibility to charge and care for the battery packs properly. In 
addition to your battery and charger instructions, here are some more tips 
to keep in mind.
•  Use the supplied chargers to charge the included battery. See “Charging 

the EZ-Start Battery” on page 21. 

•  Never leave batteries to charge unattended.
•  Allow the battery pack to cool off before charging.
•  Do not use battery packs that have been damaged in any way.
•  Do not use battery packs that have damaged wiring, exposed wiring, or a 

damaged connector. 

•  Children should have responsible adult supervision when charging and 

handling batteries.

•  Only use approved chargers for NiMH battery packs (such as  

Part #2921 or the EZ-Peak Plus charger, Part #2933). Do not exceed the 
maximum charge rate of 1 amp.

•  Do not short-circuit the battery pack. This may cause burns and severe 

damage to the battery pack.

•  Do not burn or puncture the batteries. Toxic materials could be released. If 

eye or skin contact occurs, flush with water.

•  Store the battery pack in a dry location, away from heat sources  

and direct sunlight.

•  Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries must be recycled or disposed of 

properly.  

Recycling Your Traxxas Power Cell NiMH Battery

Traxxas strongly encourages you to recycle your Power Cell battery  
when it has reached the end of its useful life. 

Do not throw your  

battery in the trash.

 All Power Cell battery packs display the RBRC 

(Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) icon, indicating they are 
recyclable. To find a recycling center near you, ask your local hobby dealer 
or visit www.call2recycle.org.

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Summary of Contents for Nitro Slash 44054

Page 1: ...MODEL 44054 owner s manual...

Page 2: ...our new model 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 28 29 30 32 BEFORE YOU PROCEED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TOOLS SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ANATOMY OF THE NITRO SLASH QUICK START GETTING UP TO SPEED TRAXXAS TQ 2 4GHz RADIO...

Page 3: ...h your question at support Traxxas com 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 s...

Page 4: ...exposure to the engine exhaust can be harmful Avoid breathing the engine exhaust Always run your Nitro Slash outdoors in a well ventilated area Never run the engine indoors Do not operate your Nitro S...

Page 5: ...es see Use the Right Batteries on page 10 Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images Supplied Tools and Equipment Required Tools and Equipment sold separately 8 AA alkali...

Page 6: ...ervo Suspension Arm Front Bumper Shock Oil Damper Tie Rod Turnbuckle Throttle Brake Servo Transmission Air Filter Header Pipe Pressure Line Fuel Line EZ Start Motor EZ Start Plug Shock Tower Body Moun...

Page 7: ...applied If you wish to add more decals do it now before you break in your engine Learn the proper way to use the EZ Start electric starting system 4 Install the antenna See page 13 13 Start the engine...

Page 8: ...the servos seek when the transmitter controls are at the neutral setting NiCad Abbreviation for nickel cadmium The original rechargeable hobby pack NiCad batteries have very high current handling hig...

Page 9: ...Channel 2 Throttle Servo TQ 2 4GHz Transmitter Steering Trim Throttle Trigger Steering Wheel Power Switch Battery Compartment Set Button Red Green Status LED TRAXXAS TQ 2 4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Applying Th...

Page 10: ...es The power indicator light does not indicate the charge level of the battery pack installed in the model Refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 13 for more information on the transmitter s sta...

Page 11: ...urns left Channel 1 would need to be reversed to correct the servo direction Use the following procedures to reverse the steering or throttle channel if necessary Servo reversing should only be requir...

Page 12: ...our radio system to ensure that it operates properly 1 Turn on the radio system and check its operation as described in the previous section 2 Have a friend hold the model with the engine off 3 Walk a...

Page 13: ...do not bend or cut the metal tip and do not bend or cut the white wire at the end of the metal tip Do not shorten the antenna tube See the sidebar for more information Fail Safe Your Traxxas radio sy...

Page 14: ...o perform regular routine maintenance The number one cause of premature engine wear and failure is lack of care and maintenance BREAK IN The TRX 3 3 Racing Engine is manufactured to exacting tolerance...

Page 15: ...dle Throttle Arm Crankshaft Flywheel Carburetor Air Intake Fuel Intake High Speed Needle Idle Speed Adjustment Screw Clutch Bell Crankcase Two Stage Air Filter Glow Plug EZ Start Controller THE TRX 3...

Page 16: ...s body that contains all of the running mechanical components Crankshaft The main shaft of the engine that holds the reciprocating assembly Cooling fins The cooling fins are milled into the cylinder h...

Page 17: ...the first level of air filtration for the engine The majority of dirt and debris will be stopped by this filter Clean re oil and replace this filter after every hour of run time Always use both the p...

Page 18: ...ther factors determine how much nitro can be efficiently used in the engine The TRX 3 3 Racing Engine responds exceptionally well to a maximum of 33 nitro returning cooler temps more power and a smoot...

Page 19: ...pulling the entire filter assembly firmly to the side to release it Do not pull straight up 2 Remove the pre filter element 3 Clean the pre filter element by thoroughly washing the foam element in ho...

Page 20: ...ailable air atomization THE FUEL MIXTURE NEEDLES The amount of fuel metered and atomized by the carburetor is controlled by the two mixture needles the high speed needle and the low speed needle The l...

Page 21: ...unit and an on board motorized starter Power for the EZ Start system comes from a 7 2 volt rechargeable battery pack installed in the hand held control unit The engine glow plug is heated automatical...

Page 22: ...starter battery or one that has not been fully charged may not deliver enough power to crank the engine over at the appropriate rpm to keep the piston from sticking at top dead center TDC A new engin...

Page 23: ...after break in Follow the instructions exactly for each of the first 5 tanks of fuel Starting Your TRX 3 3 Racing Engine for the First Time Before you start your TRX 3 3 Racing Engine for the first t...

Page 24: ...try to creep forward when stopped Reduce the idle speed by turning the idle adjustment see page 15 on the carburetor counterclockwise 3 When the fuel tank is nearly empty shut off the engine and refu...

Page 25: ...s then it is likely that it is over 220 F and needs to cool down If the water takes a long time or does not evaporate at all then the engine is too cool We do not recommend that you operate your engin...

Page 26: ...clockwise and retest This setting will extend engine component life Low Speed Fuel Mixture Adjustment The low speed mixture is always set after the high speed needle is correctly adjusted The low spee...

Page 27: ...influence on engine temperature is air temperature Expect the engine temperature to vary almost in direct proportion to air temperature Assuming you tuned the engine for the same maximum performance e...

Page 28: ...thing with your Nitro Slash The engine is cooled by airflow created by speed Towing creates a high load on the engine and at the same time limits cooling of the engine due to low vehicle speed If your...

Page 29: ...mber angle of both the front and rear wheels can be adjusted with the camber rods upper turnbuckles Use a square or right angle triangle to set the camber accurately Adjust the front and rear wheels t...

Page 30: ...nnecting rod The connecting rod should be replaced when the piston and sleeve are replaced or after three gallons of fuel whichever comes first Also replace the piston wrist pin and G clip whenever th...

Page 31: ...r use next time See page 19 for air filter maintenance instructions 10 Replace the glow plug reconnect the glow plug power wire and reinstall the air filter Centering the Servos Whenever your radio sy...

Page 32: ...positive motor terminal indicated by a red dot next to the terminal The engine could be flooded If too much fuel accumulates in the combustion chamber at start up the engine will hydraulically lock Fo...

Page 33: ...o long during startup then it can become flooded with fuel When the engine is flooded it will no longer turn due to excess fuel in the combustion chamber preventing upward movement of the piston Use t...

Page 34: ...34 NITRO SLASH Notes...

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