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MODELS 3705, 3709

MODELS 3605, 3609

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Summary of Contents for Rustler 3705

Page 1: ...owners manual MODELS 3705 3709 MODELS 3605 3609...

Page 2: ...s 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 su...

Page 3: ...lso available at www 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 offe...

Page 4: ...del is not intended for use on public roads or congested areas where its operation can conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic Never under any circumstances operate the model in crowd...

Page 5: ...V battery pack NiCad or NiMH battery charger Hobby knife Philips screwdriver Small flat blade screwdriver Recommended Equipment These items are not required for the operation of your model but are a g...

Page 6: ...r Upper Chassis Plate Antenna Mount Suspension Arm Front Front Body Mount Front Bumper Front Shock Tower Steering Servo under Upper Chassis Plate Shock Oil Damper Turnbuckle Tie Rod Rear Shock Tower R...

Page 7: ...5 Chassis Battery Compartment Battery Hold Down Receiver Front Body Mount Antenna Mount Camber Link Suspension Arm Front Bulkhead Front Bumper Front Shock Tower Steering Servo Shock Oil Damper Turnbu...

Page 8: ...cal steps to maintain the performance of your model and keep it in excellent running condition 4 Install batteries in the transmitter See page 12 The transmitter requires 8 AA alkaline or rechargeable...

Page 9: ...pply the decals place one end down hold the other end up and gradually smooth the decal down with your finger as you go This will prevent air bubbles Placing both ends of the decal down and then tryin...

Page 10: ...nsmitter Wiring Diagram CH 2 CH 1 Antenna Steering Trim Throttle Trim Throttle Trigger Throttle Neutral Adjust Steering Wheel Power Switch Battery Compartment Servo Reversing Switch Power Indicator An...

Page 11: ...rcuitry that prevents loss of steering and throttle control as the batteries lose their charge Frequency band The radio frequency used by the transmitter to send signals to your model All Traxxas RTR...

Page 12: ...he model and then place the battery hold down over the posts Secure the battery hold down with body clips in the holes in the posts Do not connect the battery pack yet Note On Stampede the battery wir...

Page 13: ...e and tip in the bag with your manuals and documentation 1 Locate the black antenna wire that exits the receiver 2 Pull the wire straight with your fingers and then insert the end of the wire into one...

Page 14: ...the servo is at rest If your model uses an electronic speed control instead of a throttle servo this control has been preset for you at the factory Electronic Steering Trim The electronic steering tri...

Page 15: ...3 Plug the battery pack in the model into the speed control 4 Mechanical Speed Control Models The servos should jump and move to their idle neutral position The motor may run momentarily causing the t...

Page 16: ...e speed control will void the product s warranty Motor Capacitors Required Ceramic capacitors should be properly installed on every motor to prevent radio interference Do Not Let the Transistor Tabs T...

Page 17: ...s factory set to Profile 1 100 forward brakes and reverse To disable reverse Profile 2 or to allow 50 forward and 50 reverse Profile 3 follow these steps The speed control should be connected to the r...

Page 18: ...oy it for a long time to come When using the supplied optional pinions for top speed running limit your driving to paved surfaces only Running in grass and off road could cause excessive loads on the...

Page 19: ...oils 30W or less flow more smoothly and are more consistent while thicker oils provide more dampening Use only 100 pure silicone shock oil to prolong seal life The model s ride height can be adjusted...

Page 20: ...ars are recommended to reduce load on the motor See the guide above Centering Your Servo If the trim controls on your transmitter seem off you may need to recenter your servo s Additionally whenever y...

Page 21: ...ch 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 components as needed to restore factory tolera...

Page 22: ...tion of the throttle channel with a servo Bad battery or motor Check the operation with known good battery and motor XL 5 Possible internal damage Return the XL 5 to Traxxas for service MSC Throttle s...

Page 23: ...nnel 10 11 controls 14 frequency band 11 clearing your 11 15 range testing 15 rules 15 setup 15 terminology 11 transmitter 10 11 12 batteries 16 servo reversing switch 14 trim 10 11 14 wiring 10 Recei...

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