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2 • SLASH 4X4 ULTIMATE

INTRODUCTION

This manual contains the instructions you will need to operate and 
maintain your model so that you can enjoy it for years to come. We want 
you to feel confident that you own one of the best-performing models 
in the market and that it is backed by a team of professionals who aim to 
provide the highest level of factory support possible. Traxxas models are 
about experiencing total performance and satisfaction, not just with your 
model, but also with the company that stands behind it. 
We know you’re excited about getting your new model on the road, but 
it’s very important that you take some time to read through the Owner’s 
Manual. This manual contains all the necessary set-up and operating 
procedures that will allow you to unlock the performance potential that 

Traxxas engineers designed into your model. Also be sure to read and 
follow the precautions and warnings in this manual and on any labels or 
tags attached to your model. They are there to educate you on how to 
operate your model safely and also get maximum life and performance 
from your model.

Even if you are an experienced R/C enthusiast, it’s important to read 
and follow the procedures in this manual. 

Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to 
ensure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. 
We truly want you to enjoy your new model!

Quick Start

This manual is designed with a Quick Start path 
that outlines 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 8 to begin.  

BEFORE YOU PROCEED

Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any accompanying 
materials to prevent serious damage to your model. Failure to follow 
these instructions will be considered abuse and/or neglect.

Before running your model, look over this entire manual and examine 
the model carefully. If for some reason you decide it is not what you 
wanted, then do not continue any further. 

Your hobby dealer absolutely 

cannot accept a model for return or exchange after it has been run.

SUPPORT

If you have any questions about your model or its 
operation, call the Traxxas Technical Support Line toll-free 
at: 

1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927)

*

Technical support is available Monday through Friday 
from 8:30am to 9:00pm central time. Technical assistance 
is also available at Traxxas.com/support. You may also e-mail customer 
support with your question at [email protected]. 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 service needs. Maintenance and replacement parts may be 
purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online at BuyTraxxas.com. 
You can save time, along with shipping and handling costs, by purchasing 
replacement parts from your local dealer.

Do not hesitate to contact us with any of your product support needs. 
We want you to be thoroughly satisfied with your new model!

*Toll-free support is available to U.S. residents only.

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  BEFORE YOU  

PROCEED

4

 SAFETY 

 

PRECAUTIONS

6

  ANATOMY OF THE 

SLASH 4x4 ULTIMATE

7

  TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND 

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

8

  QUICK START:  

GETTING UP TO SPEED

9

  TRAXXAS TQ

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 RADIO 

AND VELINEON 
BRUSHLESS POWER 
SYSTEM

16

 ADJUSTING THE 

ELECTRONIC SPEED 
CONTROL

18

  DRIVING YOUR MODEL

21

 BASIC TUNING 

ADJUSTMENTS

23

 MAINTAINING  

YOUR MODEL

25

 ADVANCED TUNING 

ADJUSTMENTS

31

 TQ

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 ADVANCED  

TUNING GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNINGS, HELPFUL HINTS, & CROSS-REFERENCES

Throughout this manual, you’ll notice warnings and helpful hints 
identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them!

An important warning about personal safety or avoiding
damage to your model and related components. 

Special advice from Traxxas to make things easier  
and more fun.

Refers you to a page with a related topic.

REGISTERING YOUR MODEL

In order to serve you better as our customer, please register your 
product within 10 days of your purchase online at Traxxas.com/register.

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Summary of Contents for Slash 4x4 Ultimate 6809L-3

Page 1: ...owner s manual MODEL 6809L 3...

Page 2: ...unning your model look over this entire manual and examine the model carefully If for some reason you decide it is not what you wanted then do not continue any further Your hobby dealer absolutely can...

Page 3: ...on of Traxxas Specifications are subject to change without notice Hard Anodized PTFE Coated GTR Shocks Aluminum Rear Hub Carriers Aluminum C hubs and Steering Blocks Aluminum Wheel nuts FCC Compliance...

Page 4: ...does not recommend that anyone under the age of 14 use or handle LiPo battery packs without the supervision of a knowledgeable and responsible adult Your model is able to use LiPo batteries LiPo batte...

Page 5: ...ce the battery all types of batteries in a fire retardant fire proof container and on a non flammable surface such as concrete NEVER charge batteries on wood cloth carpet or on any other flammable mat...

Page 6: ...x Antenna Mount Front Suspension Arm Front Bumper Steering Servo Shock Damper Turnbuckle Toe Link Turnbuckle Front Camber Link Turnbuckle Rear Camber Link Rear Shock Tower Traxxas High Current Connect...

Page 7: ...rs Optional pinion gear Foam battery spacer for use with LiPo batteries Suspension multi tool Optional center differential Shock wrench Your model comes with a set of specialty metric tools You ll nee...

Page 8: ...rence from outside sources 3 Install batteries in the transmitter See page 12 8 Detail your model See sidebar page 9 The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline batteries sold separately Apply other decals...

Page 9: ...to virtually eliminate cogging Current Current is a measure of power flow through the electronics usually measured in amps If you think of a wire as a garden hose current is a measure of how much wat...

Page 10: ...th solder tabs Transmitter The hand held radio unit that sends throttle and steering instructions to your model Trim The fine tuning adjustment of the neutral position of the servos made by adjusting...

Page 11: ...CEIVER Steering Trim Multi Function Knob Throttle Trigger Throttle Neutral Adjust Steering Wheel Power Switch Battery Compartment Set Button Menu Button Red Green Status LED see page 32 for more info...

Page 12: ...sed 4 Turn on the transmitter and check the status indicator for a solid green light If the status LED flashes red the transmitter batteries may be weak discharged or possibly installed incorrectly Re...

Page 13: ...ransmitter The transmitter LED will flash fast red indicating a failure to link If you miss it simply turn off the transmitter and start over Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the batt...

Page 14: ...nge test your 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 Make sure hands an...

Page 15: ...on On surfaces with very little traction loose dirt smooth concrete ice snow increase TSM to maximize acceleration and control Drive with TSM on and off to test how it is making your control of the ve...

Page 16: ...ctory defaults Otherwise you may not get the best performance from your speed control The transmitter should be adjusted as follows If the transmitter settings have been adjusted reset them to the fac...

Page 17: ...dy to drive SelectingTrainingMode Profile 3 50 Forward 100 Brakes 50 Reverse 1 Connect a fully charged battery pack to the VXL 3s and turn on your transmitter 2 With the VXL 3s off press and hold the...

Page 18: ...nd off road could cause excessive loads on the electrical system in the model High performance vehicles produce small vibrations that may loosen hardware over time Frequently check wheel nuts and othe...

Page 19: ...during normal running Water will enter these holes and get trapped inside the tires if holes are not cut in the tires Cut two small holes 3mm or 1 8 diameter in each tire Each hole should be near the...

Page 20: ...the cap off with a flat blade screwdriver To prevent corrosion and ensure maximum bearing life lubricate the bearings with a light oil available at your local hobby store Following these steps will e...

Page 21: ...wheels are pointing straight ahead and are parallel to each other 0 toe in This will ensure the same amount of steering in both directions Front Toe In For increased stability add 1 to 2 of toe in to...

Page 22: ...certain the transmitter s batteries are not depleted 4 Turn off TSM see page 15 5 Turn the transmitter s steering trim knob to the center 0 position 6 Disconnect motor wires A and C see page 11 to pre...

Page 23: ...nsion pins bent turnbuckles loose screws and any signs of stress or bending Replace components as needed Steering Over time you may notice increased looseness in the steering system The tie rod ends m...

Page 24: ...3x6 flat head cap screws from the front chassis 3 Remove the two 4x12 button head cap screws from the front of the chassis 4 Remove the two 4x10 button head cap screws from the top of the chassis 5 Pu...

Page 25: ...ing balance The default factory locations are designed to make the truck easier and more forgiving to drive and less likely to traction roll in turns Front Roll Center To lower the roll center on the...

Page 26: ...charging use and storage of LiPo batteries Make sure you understand how to use your LiPo batteries See Safety Precautions and warnings on page 4 for more information TEMPERATURES AND COOLING Monitori...

Page 27: ...il Only use silicone oil in the differentials Traxxas offers silicone differential fluid in a variety of viscosities Part 5135 10K Part 5136 30K Part 5137 50K Part 5130 100K Part 5039 500K Follow the...

Page 28: ...r gear slipper unit was removed Stand the chassis up on the front bumper to hold the spur gear steady and line it up with the pinion gear The splined shaft adapter must key into the aluminum center dr...

Page 29: ...iston 2 Position the new piston onto the shock shaft above the small washer Grip the threads of the shaft with side cutters or needlenose pliers and tighten the nut with the 4 way wrench to secure the...

Page 30: ...stiffer setup farther from the pivot point will result in softer sway bar response For smooth surfaces with high traction Adjust linkage placement for stiffer response closer to the sway bar mount For...

Page 31: ...e their settings attach profiles and lock them into memory Simply choose a model and any previously bound transmitter power them up and start having fun Pairing the TQi transmitter with the Traxxas Li...

Page 32: ...tandard setting for Steering Sensitivity is normal zero exponential with the dial full left in its range of travel This setting provides linear servo response the steering servo s movement will corres...

Page 33: ...ints The TQi transmitter allows you to choose the limit of the servo s travel range or its end point independently for left and right travel on the steering channel and throttle brake travel on the th...

Page 34: ...l you used the longest time ago will be deleted Activating Model Lock will lock the receiver in memory so it cannot be deleted You may also bind multiple TQi transmitters to the same model making it p...

Page 35: ...s how to navigate through the TQi transmitter s various settings and functions Press and hold MENU to enter the Menu Tree and use the following commands to navigate through the menu and select options...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...______mm ______mm Oil _____________ wt Oil _____________ wt Piston _____________mm Piston _____________mm Battery Placement Front Tire Type_________________ Tire Insert_ _______________ Wheel_ _______...

Page 38: ...t _____ Rear _____ Weight _______lbs Springs Color ___________________ Preload _________mm Springs Color ___________________ Preload _________mm ______mm ______mm Oil _____________ wt Oil ____________...

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