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2.  The wheels have small holes molded in to allow air to enter and exit the tire 

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 tire centerline, 180 degrees apart. 

3.  Confirm that the receiver box O-ring and cover are installed correctly and secure. 

Make sure the screws are tight and the blue O-ring is not visible protruding from 
the edge of the cover.

4.  Confirm that your batteries can be used in wet conditions.
5.  Use lower gearing (smaller pinion gears, as low as 12T or spur gear as large as 

90T) when running in mud, deep puddles, snow, or other similar situations that 
will restrict the tires and put much higher loads on the motor. 

Motor Precautions

• Titan motor life can be greatly reduced in mud and water. If the motor gets 

excessively wet or submerged, use very light throttle (run the motor slowly) until 
the excess water can run out. Applying full throttle to a motor full of water can 
cause rapid motor failure. Your driving habits will determine motor life with a wet 
motor. Do not submerge the motor under water.

• Do not gear the motor by temperature when running in wet conditions.  The 

motor will be cooled by water contact and will not give an accurate indication of 
appropriate gearing.

• Use special care when operating your model in muddy conditions. Stop operating your 

model if it appears to be straining due to the tackiness of the mud or build-up of mud 
on the chassis. Do not allow mud to collect on the motor or pack around the motor.

After Running Your Vehicle in Wet Conditions

1.  Drain the tires by spinning the tires at high speed to “sling” the water out. One way 

to do this is to make several high-speed passes on a flat, dry surface, if possible.

2.  Remove the batteries.
3.  Rinse excess dirt and mud off the truck with low-pressure water, such as from a 

garden hose.  Do NOT use a pressure washer or other high-pressure water. Avoid 
directing water into the bearings, transmission, etc.

4.  Blow off the truck with compressed air (optional, but recommended). Wear safety 

glasses when using compressed air. 

5.  Remove the wheels from the truck.
6.  Spray all the bearings, drivetrain, and fasteners with WD-40

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 or similar water 

displacing light oil.

7.  Let the truck stand or you may blow off with compressed air. Placing the truck 

in a warm, sunny spot will aid drying. Trapped water and oil will continue to drip 
from the truck for a few hours. Place it on a towel or piece of cardboard to protect 
the surface underneath. 

8.  As a precautionary step, remove the sealed receiver box cover. While unlikely, 

humidity or tiny amounts of moisture or condensation may enter the receiver 
box during wet running.  This can cause long-term problems with the sensitive 
electronics in the receiver.  Removing the receiver box cover during storage 
allows the air inside to dry. This step can improve the long-term reliability of the 
receiver. It is not necessary to remove the receiver or unplug any of the wires.

9. 

Additional Maintenance

: Increase your frequency of disassembly, inspection, 

and lubrication of the following items. This is necessary after extended wet use or 
if the vehicle will not be used for an extended period of time (such as a week or 
longer). This additional maintenance is needed to prevent any trapped moisture 
from corroding internal steel components.

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Stub axle housing bearings

: Remove, clean, and re-oil the bearings.

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Transmission

: Remove, disassemble, clean, and re-grease the transmission 

components. Use a light coating of wheel bearing grease (from an auto parts 
store) on the metal gear teeth. Refer to your exploded view diagrams for help 
with disassembly and reassembly.

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Titan motor

: Remove the motor, clean with aerosol motor cleaner, and re-oil 

the bushings with lightweight motor oil. Be sure to wear eye protection when 
using spray aerosol cleaners.

RECEIVER BOX: MAINTAINING A WATERTIGHT SEAL

Removing and Installing Radio Gear

The unique design of the receiver box allows the removal and installation of the 
receiver without losing the ability to maintain a watertight seal in the box. The 
patent-pending wire clamp feature gives you the ability to also install aftermarket 
radio systems and maintain the watertight features of the receiver box.

Removing the Receiver

1.  To remove the cover, remove the two 3x8mm button-head cap screws.
2.  To remove the receiver from the box, simply lift it out and set to the side.   

The antenna wire is still inside the clamp area and cannot be removed yet.

3.  Remove the wire clamp by removing the two 2.5x8mm cap screws.
4.  Unplug the servo cables from the receiver and remove the receiver.

Receiver Installation

1.  Always install the wires into the receiver box before installing the receiver.
2.  Install the antenna wire and the servo cables into the 

receiver box.

3.  Arrange the wires neatly using the wire guides in the 

receiver box (A). The excess wire will be bundled inside 
the receiver box. Label which wire is for which channel.

4.  Apply a small bead of silicone grease (Traxxas part 

#1647) to the wire clamp (B).  

5.  Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2.5x8mm cap 

screws securely.

6.  Install the receiver into the box and plug the wires into the 

receiver (C). Refer to page 10 for the wiring diagram.

7.  Make sure the box light pipe is aligned with the 

receiver LED. Make sure the O-ring is properly seated 
into the groove in the receiver box so that the cover 
will not pinch it or damage it in any way.

8.  Install the cover and tighten the two 3x8mm  

button-head cap screws securely.

9.  Inspect the cover to make sure that the O-ring seal is not visible.

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DRIVING YOUR MODEL

Summary of Contents for Slash 5804

Page 1: ...MODEL 5804 DAKAR TRUCK SERIES Edition DAKAR TRUCK SERIES Edition owner s manual...

Page 2: ...ng experience like no other 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...

Page 3: ...one must see that the instructions are followed and the precautions are adhered to IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER Your model is not intended for use on public roads or congested areas where its operatio...

Page 4: ...control 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 your battery...

Page 5: ...to include in any R C toolbox Safety glasses Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue Part 6468 CA glue Hobby knife Side cutters and or needle nose pliers Phillips screwdriver Soldering iron Supplied Tools an...

Page 6: ...ED Light Pipe Battery Hold Down Receiver Box Antenna Mount Front Suspension Arm Front Bumper Steering Servo Shock Toe Link Front Camber Link Rear Camber Link Rear Shock Tower Chassis Front Body Mount...

Page 7: ...age 15 9 Detail your model See page 8 The receiver antenna and antenna tube must be properly installed before operating your model Apply other decals if desired 4 Install batteries in the transmitter...

Page 8: ...e digital proportional throttle control Electronic speed controls use power more efficiently than mechanical speed controls so that the batteries run longer An electronic speed control also has circui...

Page 9: ...ure that is forcing the water through the hose 550 and 540 These numbers refer to the size of the motor 550 motors have armatures that are 30 longer than 540 motors IMPORTANT RADIO SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS...

Page 10: ...High Current Connector Male to Battery XL 5 Electronic Speed Control Channel 2 Steering Servo Channel 1 Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ 2 4GHz transmitter The transmitter has two channels...

Page 11: ...charging 3 The battery should charge for approximately 8 hours The LED will turn green when the battery is fully charged Disconnect the battery from the charger after charging 2 3 1 Using Other Charg...

Page 12: ...is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give RADIO SYSTEM RULES Always turn your transmitter on first and off last This procedure will help to prevent your model from receiving str...

Page 13: ...ion Use the following procedures to reverse the steering and throttle channels if necessary Servo reversing should only be required if you accidentally reset the direction of a channel Do not reverse...

Page 14: ...rigger is at neutral 8 Once adjustments are made turn off your model followed by the hand held transmitter Range Testing the Radio System Before each running session with your model you should range t...

Page 15: ...nut over the antenna tube and screw it onto the antenna post 4 Use the supplied tool to tighten the crimp nut on the post just until the antenna tube is securely in place Do not overtighten or crush...

Page 16: ...Press and hold the EZ Set button A The LED will first turn green and then red Release the button 5 When the LED blinks RED ONCE pull the throttle trigger to the full throttle position and hold it ther...

Page 17: ...ready to drive Note If you missed the mode you wanted keep the EZ Set button pressed down and the blink cycle will repeat until the button is released and a Mode is selected LED Codes and Protection...

Page 18: ...ive hard acceleration Tips for Increasing Run Time Use batteries with the highest mAh rating you can purchase Read and follow all maintenance and care instructions provided by the manufacturer of your...

Page 19: ...box during wet running This can cause long term problems with the sensitive electronics in the receiver Removing the receiver box cover during storage allows the air inside to dry This step can impro...

Page 20: ...model s ride height can be adjusted by adding or removing the clip on spring preload spacers Adjust the ride height so that the suspension arms are slightly above being parallel to the ground Observe...

Page 21: ...at the model is close to factory stock weight and operates freely with no excessive friction dragging or binding and the battery is fully charged and in good condition The model is equipped with a Tit...

Page 22: ...ering system There are several components that will wear out from use the servo saver Traxxas part 3744 the bellcrank bushings Traxxas part 2545 and the tie rod ends Traxxas part 2742 Replace these co...

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