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2 • SLASH

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BEFORE YOU 
PROCEED

3

 SAFETY 

PRECAUTIONS

5

 

TOOLS, SUPPLIES, 
AND REQUIRED 
EQUIPMENT

6

 

ANATOMY OF  
THE SLASH

7

 

QUICK START: 
GETTING UP  
TO SPEED

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 TRAXXAS 

 

TQ 2.4GHz  
RADIO SYSTEM

16

  ADJUSTING THE 

ELECTRONIC SPEED 
CONTROL

18

  DRIVING YOUR MODEL

20

 ADJUSTING 

 

YOUR MODEL

22

 MAINTAINING 

 

YOUR MODEL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Traxxas Slash. The Traxxas Slash Short-
Course Race Truck puts you in the driver’s seat for intense fender-
to-fender, high-flying off-road action. The full-scale Short-Course 
Race Trucks embody the spirit of Traxxas R/C with their extreme 
800+ horsepower racing engines; full-throttle, dirt-roosting power 
slides; giant suspension travel; and Supercross-style big-air jumps.
The Traxxas Slash brings all the action home so you can experience 
the high-speed head-to-head competition at the track or in your 
own backyard. The Slash was inspired by full-scale rear-wheel drive 
trucks purpose built to fly over jumps and rip full-throttle through 
the turns. The Traxxas Slash hangs it out for an all new way to 
challenge your driving skills. The 4-wheel independent suspension 
has been carefully tuned to replicate the full-scale driving and 
handling experience as closely as possible. The scale appearing 
tires provide just the right amount of bite and thick, blinding 
clouds of dirt roost.

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 allow you to 
unlock the performance and potential that Traxxas engineers 
designed into your model. 

Even if you are an experienced R/C 

enthusiast, it’s important to read and follow the procedures in 
this manual.

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 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 
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.  

Summary of Contents for Splash 58024

Page 1: ...owner s manual MODEL 58034 MODEL 58024...

Page 2: ...amount of bite and thick blinding clouds of dirt roost 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 Manu...

Page 3: ...order to serve you better as our customer please register your product within 10 days of your purchase online at Traxxas com register T r a x x a s c o m r e g i s t e r SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us...

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: ...468 CA glue Hobby knife Side cutters and or needle nose pliers Phillips screwdriver Soldering iron Supplied Tools and Equipment U joint wrench Pre load spacers and shock pistons Body clips and body wa...

Page 6: ...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 Front Sho...

Page 7: ...del 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 See page 11 10 Drive yo...

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: ...m the charger immediately 1 Plug the charger into the wall The LED on the charger should glow green 2 Connect the included battery pack to the charger output cord The LED will glow red indicating the...

Page 12: ...ector 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 receivin...

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: ...ransmitter Range Testing the Radio System Before each running session with your model you should range test your radio system to ensure that it operates properly 1 Turn on the radio system and check i...

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: ...the battery is fully charged and in good condition The model is equipped with a Titan 12T 550 motor The gear combination that comes stock on each model provides good overall acceleration and top spee...

Page 21: ...ension with the maximum possible suspension travel and ride height Racing on a prepared track or on road use requires a lower ride height and firmer more progressive suspension settings The more progr...

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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