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SPARTAN • 7

SPARTAN OVERVIEW

Motor

Electronic Speed Control

Receiver Box

Steering 

Servo

Turn Fin

Turn Fin

Trim Tab

Trim Tab

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

Summary of Contents for Spartan 57076

Page 1: ...MODEL 57076 MODEL 5709L owners manual...

Page 2: ...ion 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 yo...

Page 3: ...ts to Remember Do not drive your model at night Never under any circumstances operate your model in any water where people are swimming or wading Your model is fast and could cause injury if allowed t...

Page 4: ...USE The buyer assumes all risk associated with using this product Traxxas its affiliates manufacturers distributors and retail partners cannot control the use application charging or installation of t...

Page 5: ...isher nearby in case of fire BEFORE you charge ALWAYS confirm that the charger settings exactly match the type chemistry specification and configuration of the battery to be charged Do NOT use the 2 3...

Page 6: ...x Safety glasses Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue Part 6468 CA glue Hobby knife Side cutters and or needle nose pliers Philips screwdriver Soldering iron NiMH battery charger 57076 only 4 AA alkaline b...

Page 7: ...b 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 Cha...

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 batter...

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 electro...

Page 10: ...on 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...

Page 11: ...ntrol 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 Inp...

Page 12: ...e charging time to an hour or less WARNING ONLY use a charger designed for LiPo batteries NEVER charge a LiPo battery using a NiMH charger or a NiMH charging mode 1 Insert the AC power cord into the c...

Page 13: ...WER SYSTEM The Traxxas High Current Connector Your model is equipped with the patented Traxxas High Current Connector Standard connectors restrict current flow and are not capable of delivering the po...

Page 14: ...e 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 contro...

Page 15: ...rrectly 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...

Page 16: ...wise 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...

Page 17: ...ut 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...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...ing 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 appli...

Page 20: ...ll 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 p...

Page 21: ...tures 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 th...

Page 22: ...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 remo...

Page 23: ...peller 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 t...

Page 24: ...r 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 batter...

Page 25: ...um 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...

Page 26: ...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 i...

Page 27: ...oint 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 MEN...

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 settin...

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...

Page 30: ...140923 57079L 57076OM EN R00 6200 TRAXXAS WAY McKINNEY TEXAS 75070 1 888 TRAXXAS owners manual MODEL 57076 MODEL 5709L...

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