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Page 2: ...tion not just with your model but also with the company that stands behind it We truly want you to enjoy your new model Thank you again for going with Traxxas 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 outlines the necessary ...

Page 3: ...e Technical assistance is also available at Traxxas com You may also e mail customer support with 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 service needs Maintenance and replacement parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online...

Page 4: ...g and removing battery packs Most importantly use good common sense when you are around the water to avoid mishaps such as slipping on a muddy bank Always observe water safety rules and regulations Speed Control Your model s electronic speed control ESC is an extremely powerful electronic device capable of delivering high current Please closely follow these precautions to prevent damage to the spe...

Page 5: ...RBRC Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation icon indicating they are recyclable To find a recycling center near you ask your local hobby dealer or visit www call2recycle org LiPo Batteries Lithium Polymer LiPo batteries are becoming popular for use in R C models due to their compact size high energy density and high current output However these types of batteries require special care and handl...

Page 6: ...d idea 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 Philips screwdriver Soldering iron 4 AA alkaline batteries Supplied Tools and Equipment Required Equipment Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images 4 way wrench 1 5mm L wrench 2 0mm T wrench 2 5mm T wrench Two 10mm ...

Page 7: ...ab Stuffing Tube Seal Drive Strut Drive Dog Rudder Support Rudder Support Steering Linkage Propeller Propeller Propeller Nut Propeller Nut Hatch Mount Flex Cable Housing Battery Strap Battery Strap Channel Collet Water Cooling Jacket Hull Rudder Arm Rudder Water Cooling Tube Traxxas High Current Connector LED Light Pipe ...

Page 8: ...system works properly at a distance and that there is no interference 3 Install batteries in the transmitter See page 12 8 Drive your Spartan See page 19 The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline batteries sold separately Driving tips and adjustments for your Spartan 4 Install battery packs in the model See page 13 9 Maintaining your Spartan See page 22 Follow these critical steps to maintain the per...

Page 9: ... 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 water is flowing through the hose ESC Electronic Speed Control An electronic speed control is the electronic motor control inside the model The VXL 6s Marine electronic speed control uses advanced circuitry to provide precise digital proportional throttle control Electron...

Page 10: ...ion knob must be programmed to serve as a throttle trim adjustment Thermal Shutdown Protection Temperature sensing electronics used in the VXL 6s Marine electronic speed control detect overloading and overheating of the transistor circuitry If excessive temperature is detected the unit automatically shuts down to prevent damage to the electronics 2 channel radio system The TQi radio system consist...

Page 11: ...ontrol WIRING DIAGRAM Antenna Receiver Brushless Motor see side bar for proper motor wiring Channel 2 Electronic Speed Control Channel 1 Steering Servo to Motor LED Watercooling Output Watercooling Input VXL 6s MARINE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Traxxas High Current Connectors Male to Batteries Traxxas High Current Connector Male to Battery Receiver Cable RX wire TQi RADIO BRUSHLESS POWER SYSTEM ESC ...

Page 12: ...charging Plug the battery into the charger The charger s LED will flash green indicating that charging has begun The flashing green LED on the charger indicates the charge progress 3 Disconnect the battery when charging is complete The Traxxas 4amp DC charger uses sophisticated voltage detection circuitry to monitor the battery and automatically stop charging when the pack has reached maximum capa...

Page 13: ...he batteries in the forward position Battery Packs Centered Smooth water and calm winds may allow you to move the battery packs rearward in the hull to allow the bow to ride higher and increase Spartan s speed Be aware that positioning the batteries farther aft increases the likelihood of the boat blowing over at speed or becoming unstable Battery Packs Aft Positioning the batteries all the way ba...

Page 14: ...re are two settings available 50 50 Allows equal travel for both acceleration and reverse 70 30 Allows more throttle travel 70 and less reverse travel 30 Note We strongly recommend to leave this control in its factory location until you become familiar with all the adjustments and capabilities of your model To change the throttle neutral adjust position turn the transmitter off before adjusting th...

Page 15: ...itter once again to be sure that the model responds correctly 5 Do not attempt to operate the model if there is any problem with the radio system or any external interference with your radio signal at your location Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance The faster you drive your model the more quickly it will near the limit of radio range At 50mph a model can cover 73 feet every second It s a thri...

Page 16: ...kwise the steering sensitivity of the model will be decreased Note that a relatively large amount of steering wheel travel results in a smaller amount of servo travel The farther you turn the knob the more pronounced the effect becomes Decreased steering sensitivity may be helpful when driving your model at high speeds or anytime a less aggressive steering feel is desired The ranges are exaggerate...

Page 17: ...out and the red LED will switch on You will also hear a falling musical tone Setup Programming Calibrating your ESC and transmitter Read through all of the following programming steps before you begin If you get lost during programming or receive unexpected results simply unplug the batteries wait a few seconds plug the batteries back in and start over 1 Place the boat on the included stand Always...

Page 18: ...n on automatically 4 Continue to hold the transmitter trigger at full throttle After about two seconds the red LED will blink and the ESC will beep once C 5 Continue to hold the transmitter trigger at full throttle After about two more seconds 4 seconds total the red LED will blink twice and the ESC will beep twice D 6 Move the trigger to neutral E The ESC is ready for use and is set to Profile 2 ...

Page 19: ...cing the throttle slowly to get your model on plane If you are having trouble with cavitation check the propellers for nicks or tangled debris Your model s propeller is specially designed for its application and is very sensitive to any changes or modifications If a prop is damaged it should be replaced Where to Run Select a body of fresh water which is calm and free of debris tree stumps moss etc...

Page 20: ...all setting will cause a significant change in the hull s attitude Settings of 2 3mm deflection should be considered the maximum A B C Optional Accessory Machined Aluminum Trim Adjusters For the most precise trim adjustments Spartan can be outfitted with machined aluminum trim adjusters These install using the existing trim tab mounting holes so no drilling is required Once installed the adjusters...

Page 21: ...atures of the receiver box Removing the Receiver 1 Remove the wire clamp by removing the two 2 5x8mm cap screws 2 Remove the cover by removing the two 3x10mm cap screws 3 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 4 Unplug the servo cables from the receiver and remove the receiver Receiver Ins...

Page 22: ...d remove the drive cable by pulling the propeller away from the drive strut Thoroughly dry the drive cable and lubricate it with the marine grease included with your model While the drive cable is removed from the model dry and lubricate the bushings in the drive strut Reinstall the drive cable by reversing the removal steps Keep all of the screws in the drive system tight Storage Disconnect and r...

Page 23: ...opeller away from the drive strut The cable will come out with the propeller There is no need to remove the prop from the cable 3 Remove the steering linkage Use the supplied 2 5mm wrench to unthread the 15mm screw in the servo arm and disengage the steering linkage 4 Unplug the water cooling outlet tube A and inlet tube B 5 Loosen the retaining screws Use the supplied 2 5mm wrench to loosen the s...

Page 24: ...or excess friction 3 Use the best batteries and charger you can afford Low cost low capacity battery packs will limit the performance of your model Likewise a low cost charger may not allow your batteries to achieve their peak power and capacity For best performance use battery packs rated for 3000mAh or higher Traxxas Power Cell battery packs are specially constructed for durability and performan...

Page 25: ...mum travel the Steering Percentage or Braking Percentage functions will not override the End Point settings Setting Lock Once you ve adjusted all of these settings the way you like them you may want to disable the Multi Function knob so none of your settings can be changed This is especially handy if you operate multiple vehicles with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link Model Memory Multiple Set...

Page 26: ...s LED will blink green four times repeatedly 4 Press SET once The status LED will blink green once repeatedly 5 Press MENU once The status LED will blink green twice repeatedly 6 Press SET The memory is now selected to be deleted Press SET to delete the model Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode Failsafe Your Traxxas radio system is equipped with a built in failsafe function that returns ...

Page 27: ...point and press set to save To reset max throw Let go of controls and press SET The menu tree below shows 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 MENU When you enter a menu you always start at the top Press MENU to move down the menu tree Wh...

Page 28: ... 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 settings IF END POINTS ARE OK Press hold MENU returns to driving mode IF END POINTS NEED TO BE CHANGED Press SET and repeat steps 6 8 To reset the END POINTS of STEERING servo to defaults Press hold MENU g...

Page 29: ... threshold warnings and log maximums minimums or averages Use the recording function to document your dashboard view with sound so that you can keep your eyes on your driving and not miss a single apex Manage up to 30 Models with Traxxas Link The TQi radio system automatically keeps track of what vehicles it has bound to and what settings were used for each up to 30 models total Traxxas Link provi...

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