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6 • NITRO SLASH

ANATOMY OF THE NITRO SLASH

TRX 3.3 Racing Engine

see pg. 15 for details

Rear Camber Link

(Turnbuckle)

Battery Box

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Lid

Steering

Servo

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 Mount

Spur Gear

Chassis (lower)

Slipper Clutch

Half Shaft

On/Off

Switch

Receiver Box

Antenna

Pipe Hanger

Tie Bar

Bulkhead

Front Camber Link

(Turnbuckle

)

Chassis

(upper)

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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