2 • SLASH
3
BEFORE YOU
PROCEED
3
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
5
TOOLS, SUPPLIES,
AND REQUIRED
EQUIPMENT
6
ANATOMY OF
THE SLASH
7
QUICK START:
GETTING UP
TO SPEED
8
TRAXXAS
TQ 2.4GHz
RADIO SYSTEM
16
ADJUSTING THE
ELECTRONIC SPEED
CONTROL
18
TRAXXAS ON-BOARD
AUDIO
19
DRIVING YOUR MODEL
22
ADJUSTING
YOUR MODEL
24
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, and lets you 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 4-wheel independent suspension has been carefully
tuned to replicate the full-scale driving and handling experience
as closely as possible. Equipped with the new Traxxas On-Board
Audio System, Slash brings a new level of scale realism and fun
to the fender banging, door-to-door action. Grab the throttle and
the On-Board Audio System roars to life, projecting the actual
engine sounds from a 900+ horsepower Pro 4X4 short course truck.
Prepare to experience the beat of every piston stroke, feel the gear
shifts under acceleration, and hear the horsepower as the RPM’s
progress through the power band. You will HEAR and FEEL the
thunder and the speed of short course racing!
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.
FCC Compliance
This device contains a module that complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as described in part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The limits for a Class B digital device are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential settings. This product generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not operated in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The user is cautioned that
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference, and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with radio frequency exposure limits set forth by FCC and Industry Canada for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body or bystanders and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
