WARNING!
FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS AND THE
ACCOMPANYING MANUALS IN ORDER TO AVOID SERIOUS
DAMAGE TO YOUR MODEL. IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE
NOT FOLLOWED, THE RESULTING DAMAGE WILL BE CON-
SIDERED ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT, THEREBY RELEASING
BOTH TRAXXAS AND YOUR DEALER FROM ANY FURTHER
WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITY.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas Nitro Stampede. This
manual contains the instructions you will need to operate, and
maintain your Nitro Stampede.
Look over the manual and
examine the Nitro Stampede carefully before running it.
If for
some reason you think the Nitro Stampede is not what you
wanted, then do not continue any further.
Your hobby dealer
absolutely cannot accept a Nitro Stampede for return or
exchange after it has been run.
Please read
ALL
of the Operating Instructions and Precautions
before attempting to drive the Nitro stampede. Even if you are an
experienced R/C enthusiast, continue reading to learn about Nitro
Stampede’s unique features. Pay special attention to the mechani-
cal and safety precautions outlined in the manual.
If you have any questions about your new model, feel free to
call Traxxas’ technical support line toll-free at 1-888-TRAXXAS
(1-888-872-9927) Outside the U.S. call 972-613-3300. Technical
support is available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:30
PM Central Time. Technical assistance is also available through
our website at www.traxxas.com (E-mail us at
[email protected]). We hope that you will enjoy many hours of
fun with your new Nitro Stampede.
FUEL
Fuel is the most critical component for making your engine
perform properly. Improper fuels will cause hard starting, poor
performance, and excessive wear on the engine. For the best
performance from your TRX Pro .15 engine, use
Traxxas Top
Fuel™.
Traxxas Top Fuel™ is the only model engine racing fuel
which exceeds all of the Traxxas engine warranty requirements,
is specially formulated to resist heat, and is guaranteed to pro-
vide the best performance and longest life from your Traxxas
engine. Traxxas cannot guarantee the quality and
consistency of other manufacturers’ fuels. If
Traxxas Top Fuel™ is not available from your
hobby dealer, the fuels listed below have
been tested by Traxxas and determined to be
satisfactory for use in the
TRX Pro .15.
Dynamite Blue Thunder
Power Master Formula 16
Byron’s Originals Race 1000/2000
Morgan’s Omega (Omega fuel is an airplane
fuel which may be used. The higher oil
content however, will not deliver the same
performance and tuning ease as a good,
special-purpose car fuel)
Some fuels are capable of destroying
your TRX Pro .15 engine!
If you must use a
fuel other than those listed, contact TRAXXAS
first, at 1-888-TRAXXAS, to find out if the fuel is safe for use with
TRX engines.
FUEL BOTTLE
Fuel is usually purchased by the gallon or
quart, so a smaller bottle with a dispensing
tube is required to fill the fuel tank. The fuel
tank in the Nitro Stampede has a capacity of
75cc. The fuel bottle should always be capped
to prevent the fuel from evaporating and becom-
ing contaminated with debris or moisture. The
alcohol and nitro contents of the fuel will evapo-
rate, thus upsetting the fuel balance and spoiling
the fuel. Do not use old or dirty fuel!
Traxxas #5001-Fuel Bottle
CAUTION:
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE PRECAUTIONS PRINTED ON
THE CONTAINER OF FUEL. KEEP IT AWAY FROM
FLAMES AND CHILDREN. THE MIXTURE IS FLAMMABLE
AND POISONOUS.
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PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Every precaution outlined in this manual needs to be followed
to help ensure safe operation. Operate your model sensibly and
with care and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and your
spectators. Failure to operate your model in a safe and responsi-
ble manner could result in property damage and serious injury.
You alone must see to it that the instructions are followed and
the precautions are adhered to.
The Nitro Stampede is
not intended for use by children
without the supervision of a responsible adult.
Traxxas
Corporation shall not be liable for any loss or damages, whether
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, arising
from the use, misuse, or abuse of this product and any chem-
ical or accessory required to operate this product.
•
The fuel is dangerous and poisonous.
Follow all of the direc-
tions and precautions on the fuel container.
• The fuel can look like a cool drink to a young child.
Keep it out
of children’s reach.
• The fuel is flammable. Do not allow sparks, flame, or smoking
in the presence of model fuel.
• The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Always run
the model in a well-ventilated area. Never attempt to run the
engine indoors.
• The engine and exhaust become extremely hot during use.
Be careful not to touch these parts, especially when refueling.
• Do not drive the Nitro Stampede at night.
• Never, under any circumstances, operate the Nitro Stampede
in crowds of people. The Nitro Stampede is very fast and
could cause injury if allowed to collide with anyone.
• Because the 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 engine can be very 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.
•
Most importantly, use good, common sense at all times.
CAUTION:
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE PRECAUTIONS PRINTED ON THE
CONTAINER OF FUEL. KEEP IT AWAY FROM FLAMES AND
CHILDREN. THE MIXTURE IS FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS.
Contact Traxxas for assistance: 1-888-TRAXXAS.
972-265-8000
(outside USA). E-Mail us at
