2 • Revo
Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas Revo. We believe you have
chosen the finest, most technologically advanced R/C monster truck
available. Revo proudly represents Traxxas’ passionate commitment
to innovation, ultimate performance, and unmatched engineering.
Revo demonstrates true state-of-the art engineering in its radically
advanced suspension, chassis, and transmission design. This new
model takes Traxxas’ “drive anywhere, over anything” mandate to a
higher level of performance authority. There is simply no other R/C
product like it.
Like an F-1 racing car, Revo is equipped with an extremely powerful,
efficient, lightweight, engine; the TRX 2.5R Racing Engine. The power
and reliability of the TRX 2.5R Racing Engine has been proven in
thousands of Traxxas models. The rear exhaust design, trick porting,
and sophisticated carburetor all come together for dramatic, high-
revving power output. Add to that the smooth convenience of the
on-board EZ-Start electric starting system and the TRX 2.5R Racing
Engine remains in a class all by itself. Revo has been carefully
engineered to keep its weight low and maintain an incredible power-
to-weight ratio and seemingly perfect performance balance. You can
expect quick acceleration to speeds in excess of 40mph (64.37 kph).
With all of this high-end technology jammed between the wheels of
your new Revo, it’s very important that you take some time to read
through these instructions. This manual contains all the necessary
set-up, break-in, tuning, and operating procedures that allow you to
unlock the incredible performance and adjustment potential built
into Revo.
Even if you are an experienced R/C enthusiast, it’s
important to read and follow the procedures in this manual. Revo
contains new technologies in the engine, suspension, and
transmission operation that you may not be familiar with. Pay
particular attention to the fuel and break-in requirements for the
engine.
The advanced design of the TRX 2.5R Racing Engine does
not follow old-fashioned thinking regarding fuel and
break-in procedures.
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Before You
Proceed
Safety
Precautions
Tools, Supplies
and Required
Equipment
Anatomy of Your
Revo
Quick Start:
Getting Up to
Speed
Gluing the Tires
and Decorating
Your Revo
The Traxxas
TQ-3 Radio
System
The TRX 2.5R
Racing Engine
Driving
Your Revo
Basic Tuning
Adjustments
Maintaining
and Storing
Your Revo
Advanced Tuning
Adjustments
Index
Introduction
Traxxas Support
Traxxas support is with 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 covers only the necessary procedures to get your model
up and running in the shortest time possible. If you are an
experienced R/C enthusiast you will find it helpful and fast.
Be sure and read through the rest of the manual to learn
about important safety, maintenance, and adjustment
procedures. Turn to page 7 to begin.
