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 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE

Press MENU 

to move through options. 

Press SET 

to select an option.

Press MENU 

to move through options. 

Press SET 

to select an option.

Press SET 

to select an option.

Enter Programming

Press and hold 

MENU for 3 seconds 

Steering Sensitivity (Expo)

One Blink Red

1

Electric

One Blink Red

1

Unlock

One Blink Red

1

Servo Reversing

One Blink Red

1

Servo Reversing

One Blink Red

1

Confirm Deletion

One Blink Red

1

Multi-Function Knob

One Blink Green

1

Channel Setup

Two Blinks Green

2

Mode Selection

Three Blinks Green

3

Traxxas-Link

Four Blinks Green

4

Steering (Channel 1)

One Blink Green

1

Model Locking

One Blink Green

1

Throttle (Channel 2)

Two Blinks Green

2

Delete Model

Two Blinks Green

2

Throttle Sensitivity (Expo)

Two Blinks Red

2

Nitro

Two Blinks Red

2

Lock

Two Blinks Red

2

Sub-Trim

Two Blinks Red

2

Sub-Trim

Two Blinks Red

2

Steering % (Dual-Rate)

Three Blinks Red

3

Unlock All

Three Blinks Red

3

End Points

Three Blinks Red

3

Braking % 

Four Blinks Red

4

Reset End Points

Four Blinks Red

4

Throttle Trim

Five Blinks Red

5

Knob Disabled

Six Blinks Red

6

Press 

MENU

Press 

MENU

Press 

MENU

Press 

SET

Press 

SET

Press 

SET

Press 

SET

Press 

SET

Press 

SET

Press SET to reverse 

servo direction.

Press SET to reverse 

servo direction.

Press SET to restore factory 

default end points.

Reset End Points

Four Blinks Red

4

Press SET to restore factory 

default end points.

Use knob to adjust  

sub-trim. Press SET to save.

Use knob to adjust sub-

trim. Press SET to save.

Use steering wheel to 

adjust. Turn right to desired 

end point, press set to save. 

Turn left to desired end point and press set to save.  

To reset max throw: Let go of controls and press SET.

Note: The transmitter is “live” during programming 

so you can test the settings real time without having 

to exit the Menu Tree.

End Points

Three Blinks Red

3

Use trigger to adjust. Pull 

back to desired end point, 

press set to save. Push 

forward to desired end 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. 
When you reach the bottom of the tree, pressing 
MENU again will return you to the top.

SET:

   Press SET to move across the Menu Tree and select 

options. When an option is committed to the 
transmitter’s memory, the status LED will rapidly 
blink green.

BACK:

   Press both MENU and SET to go back one level in 

the Menu Tree.

EXIT:

   Press and hold MENU to exit programming.  

Your selected options will be saved.

ECHO:

   Press and hold SET to activate the “echo” function. 

Echo will “play back” your current position on the 
Menu Tree should you lose your place. For example: 
If your current position is Steering Channel End 
Points, holding SET will cause the LED to blink green 
twice, green once, and then red three times. Echo 
will not alter your adjustments or change your 
position in the programming sequence. 

MENU TREE

Below is an example of how to access a function in the Menu 

Tree. In the example, the user is setting the Multi-Function knob 

to be a Steering % (Dual-Rate) control.

To set the Multi-Function knob to control STEERING % (DUAL-RATE):

1. Switch the transmitter on.

2. Press and hold MENU until the green LED lights. It will blink in single 

intervals.

3. Press SET. The red LED will blink in single intervals to indicate Steering 

Sensitivity (Expo) has been selected.

4. Press MENU twice. The red LED will blink three times repeatedly to 

indicate Steering % (Dual-Rate)  has been selected.

5. Press SET to select.  The green LED will blink 8 times fast to indicate 

successful selection.

6. Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode. 

Restoring Factory Defaults:

Transmitter 

OFF

Hold both 

MENU and SET

Transmitter 

ON

Release MENU and SET  

red LED blinks

Press MENU 6 times 

Red LED blinks  

7 times repeatedly

  Press SET to clear settings 

LED will turn solid green 

Transmitter is restored to default

Press 

SET

Torque Control*

Seven Blinks Red

7

TSM

Eight Blinks Red

8

Press MENU

Press MENU

Press 

MENU

*Torque Control is a feature designed only for use with the power system in the Traxxas Funny Car Race Replica (Model #6907).

Cruise Control

Nine Blinks Red

9

Press 

SET

Содержание 88086-4

Страница 1: ...ULTIMATE RC HAULER MODEL 88086 4 owner s manual ...

Страница 2: ...he 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 RC enthusiast you will find it helpful and fast Be sure and read through the rest of the manual to learn about importa...

Страница 3: ...nings Helpful Hints Cross References Throughout this manual you ll notice warnings and helpful hints identified by the icons below Be sure to read them An important warning about personal safety or avoiding damage to your model and related components Special advice from Traxxas to make things easier and more fun Refers you to a page with a related topic SUPPORT If you have any questions about your...

Страница 4: ...c device capable of delivering high current Please closely follow these precautions to prevent damage to the speed control or other components Disconnect the Battery Always disconnect the battery from the speed control when not in use Insulate the Wires Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits 6 7 NiMH cells or 2 3 LiPo cells 2s 3s The XL 5 HV can accept a m...

Страница 5: ...cks in series or parallel Charging packs in series or parallel may result in improper charger cell recognition and an improper charging rate that may lead to overcharging cell imbalance cell damage and fire FIRE HAZARD WARNING CAUTION DANGER ALWAYS inspect your LiPo batteries carefully before charging Look for any loose leads or connectors damaged wire insulation damaged cell packaging impact dama...

Страница 6: ...rt circuit or expose the batteries to flame or other source of ignition Toxic materials could be released If eye or skin contact occurs flush with water If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging process temperature greater than 110 F 43 C immediately disconnect the battery from the charger and discontinue charging Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs before charging ALWAYS ...

Страница 7: ...our hobby dealer to operate and maintain your model Supplied Tools and Equipment Required Equipment not included Winch part 8855 sold separately Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images 4 way wrench 2 0mm T wrench 1 5mm L wrench 2 5mm L wrench 4 AA alkaline batteries Battery charger Traxxas recommends you choose a genuine Traxxas EZ Peak iD charger for safer chargin...

Страница 8: ...Servo Transmission Shifting Servo Slipper Clutch LED Light Pipe Receiver Box Antenna Mount Front Bumper Electronic Speed Control Battery Hold Down Transmission Front Body Mount Traxxas High Current Connector Rear Body Mount Steering Servo Battery Compartment Motor LED Lighting Module Wheel Chocks Car Hauler Flatbed ...

Страница 9: ...ing Floor Pan Caster Block Rear T Lock Cable Intermediate Driveshaft Front Driveshaft Intermediate Upper Link Front Upper Link Differential Cover Chassis Rail Intermediate Lower Link Front T Lock Cable Rear Driveshaft Intermediate T Lock Cable Rear Upper Link Rear Lower Link Intermediate Axle Front Lower Link Carrier Shaft Rear Bumper ...

Страница 10: ... pack See page 13 8 Detail your model See page 11 Your model requires a battery pack and a compatible battery charger not included Never use a NiMH or NiCad charger to charge LiPo batteries Apply other decals if desired 4 Install battery packs in the model See page 14 9 Drive your model See page 21 Your model requires a fully charged battery pack not included Driving tips and adjustments for your ...

Страница 11: ...LiPo battery packs are known for their special chemistry which allows extremely high energy density and current handling in a compact size These are high performance batteries that require special care and handling LiPo battery packs are for advanced users only mAh Abbreviation for milliamp hour a measure of the capacity of the battery pack The higher the number the longer the battery will last be...

Страница 12: ... Green Status LED see page 32 for more info Link Button LED Sensor Expansion Port Accessory sensor port for use with the Telemetry Expander Module seeTraxxas com and included materials for more information XL 5 HV ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL V T Voltage Temp Sensor Port RPM RPM Sensor Port BATT CH5 Battery Channel 5 CH4 Channel 4 CH3 Channel 3 CH2 Speed Control CH1 Steering Servo CH1 Channel 1 Not us...

Страница 13: ...Your model does not include a battery or charger The speed control in the model is compatible with both LiPo and NiMH batteries One NiMH or 2s 3s LiPo battery equipped with a Traxxas High Current Connector is required Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly recommended for maximum performance and safer charging The following chart lists all the available Power Cell batteries for your model Ma...

Страница 14: ...dard connectors restrict current flow and are not capable of delivering the power needed to maximize the output of the XL 5 HV The Traxxas connector s gold plated terminals with large contact surfaces ensure positive current flow with the least amount of resistance Secure long lasting and easy to grip the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give TRAXXAS TQi...

Страница 15: ... on the transmitter before plugging in the battery RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS Steering Trim Turn the steering trim knob to precisely set the steering neutral point To adjust drive the vehicle forward slowly while steering with the trim knob until the vehicle travels in a straight line with no steering input Multi Function Knob The Multi Function knob can be programmed to control a variety of f...

Страница 16: ...ng operates slowly check for weak batteries 6 When looking down at the model the front wheels should be pointing straight ahead If the wheels are turned slightly to the left or right slowly adjust the steering trim control on the transmitter until they are pointing straight ahead 7 Gently operate the throttle trigger to ensure that you have forward and reverse operation and that the motor stops wh...

Страница 17: ...ontrol on the TRX 6 which maintains vehicle speed for more comfortable long distance travel such as hiking on trails To operate Cruise Control accelerate to your desired speed and press the SET button on the transmitter to lock the speed in Your model will continue at the set speed until you apply the brakes You can fine tune the speed to exactly match your pace by adjusting the multi function kno...

Страница 18: ...ion is now ACTIVATED For NiMH battery users follow these steps to disable Low Voltage Detection NiMH setting 1 Make sure the LED on the XL 5 HV is on and GREEN 2 Press and hold the EZ Set button the LED will turn off After ten seconds the motor will beep three times and the LED will shine RED Release the button 3 Low Voltage Detection is now DISABLED XL 5 HV Setup Programming Calibrating your ESC ...

Страница 19: ...de 100 forward brakes and reverse added brake drag when the throttle trigger is at neutral To activate full power without the additional brake drag Sport Mode disable reverse Race Mode allow 50 power patented Training Mode or set immediate reverse Crawl Mode follow these steps The speed control should be connected to the receiver and the transmitter adjusted as described previously The profiles ar...

Страница 20: ...ht Low Voltage Detection is DISABLED NiMH setting Fast Blinking Red Overtemp The XL 5 HV is equipped with thermal shutdown protection to guard against overheating caused by excessive current flow If the operating temperature exceeds safe limits the XL 5 HV will automatically shut down Let the XL 5 HV cool before continuing The ESC can get too hot in situations such as climbing and crawling in high...

Страница 21: ...ensure that all hardware remains properly tightened Operating the High Low Transmission TRX 6 s High Low transmission is operated via the red rocker switch above the transmitter grip depressing the upper part of the switch engages Low depressing the lower part of the switch engages High TRX 6 may be shifted from low gear into high gear at any speed For smoother operation reduce the speed of the mo...

Страница 22: ...osion of metal parts and maintain their proper function Precautions Without proper care some parts of your model can be seriously damaged due to contact with water Know that additional maintenance procedures will be required after running in wet conditions in order to maintain the performance of your model Do not run your model in wet conditions if you are not willing to accept the additional care...

Страница 23: ... As a precautionary step remove the sealed receiver box cover While unlikely humidity or tiny amounts of moisture or condensation may enter the receiver 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 improve the long term reliability of the receiver It ...

Страница 24: ... into the box before installing the receiver 2 Install the antenna wire and the servo cables into the receiver box 3 Arrange the wires neatly using the wire guides in the receiver box The excess wire will be bundled inside the receiver box Label which wire is for which channel 4 Apply a bead of silicone grease Traxxas part 1647 to the wire clamp 5 Install the wire clamp and tighten the two 2 5x8mm...

Страница 25: ...STING THE WHEEL CHOCK POSITIONS FOR DIFFERENT WHEELBASES CAUTION To prevent premature motor failure use low gear when the bed is loaded and or when the truck is being driven off road Only use high gear when the bed is unloaded and the truck is being driven on hard level surfaces Model Name Wheelbase Front Wheel Chock Position Rear Wheel Chock Position 4 Tec 2 0 Chassis 256mm B D 4 Tec 2 0 VXL Chas...

Страница 26: ... will cause the suspension damping to be reduced Damping should be increased with higher viscosity oil if the model is bottoming easily over jumps or when stiffer springs are installed Damping should be decreased with thinner viscosity oil if the model is hopping over small bumps and feels unstable or when softer springs are installed The viscosity of shock oil is affected by extremes in operating...

Страница 27: ...cks the shaft for adjustments To restore factory settings use the included 4 way wrench to turn the adjustment nut until all four spring washers are flat then tighten the nut an additional 1 16 turn or until the slipper clutch does not allow the spur gear to slip during normal operation WHEELS AND TIRES Many types of aftermarket tires and wheels can be adapted for use on your model Most will affec...

Страница 28: ...r numerical ratios provide more torque lower numerical ratios provide more top speed With the Titan 550 motor do not use a pinion gear larger than 12 tooth with the stock 45 tooth spur gear Use the following formulas to calculate the overall ratio for combinations not listed on the gear chart TUNING ADJUSTMENTS To find High Gear Spur Gear Teeth x 6 32 Final Gear Ratio Pinion Gear Teeth To find Low...

Страница 29: ...emove the two screws holding the motor to the motor plate Installation of the motor is the reverse of removal SERVO STEERING SYSTEM TRX 6 uses a single metal gear servo for powerful responsive steering Adjusting the Steering System 1 Remove the servo horn and steering links from the servo 2 Adjust the drag link to 133 2mm adjust the steering link to 77 3mm 3 Switch on the power to the receiver and...

Страница 30: ...mitter and on board electronics off before completing the installation Front Differential T Lock Servo Differential Open Install the spring loaded servo horn so the spring slot is perpendicular to the linkage as shown Differential Locked Switch the transmitter and receiver on Move the T Lock switch to the middle position to lock the front differential Confirm that the servo s output shaft turns co...

Страница 31: ... Keep the oil level in the shocks full Use only 100 pure silicone shock oil to prolong the life of the seals If you are experiencing leakage around the top of the shock inspect the o ring in the top cap for signs of damage or distortion from overtightening If the bottom of the shock is leaking then it is time for a rebuild The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is part 8262 Suspension Periodically...

Страница 32: ...l the amount percentage of servo travel applied to steering Turning the Multi Function knob fully clockwise will deliver maximum steering throw turning the knob counterclockwise reduces steering throw Note turning the dial counterclockwise to its stop will eliminate all servo travel Be aware that the steering End Point settings define the servo s maximum steering throw If you set Steering Percenta...

Страница 33: ...m Steering and Throttle End Points The TQi transmitter allows you to choose the limit of the servo s travel range or its end point independently for left and right travel on the steering channel and throttle brake travel on the throttle channel This allows you to fine tune the servo settings to prevent binding caused by the servo moving steering or throttle linkages in the case of a nitro model fa...

Страница 34: ... longest time ago will be deleted Activating Model Lock will lock the receiver in memory so it cannot be deleted You may also bind multiple TQi transmitters to the same model making it possible to pick up any transmitter and any previously bound model in your collection and simply turn them on and drive With Traxxas Link Model Memory there is no need to remember which transmitter goes with which m...

Страница 35: ...s various settings and functions Press and hold MENU to enter the MenuTree 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 When you reach the bottom of the tree pressing MENU again will return you to the top SET Press SET to move across the Menu Tree and select options When a...

Страница 36: ...et the END POINTS of the STEERING servo Press hold MENU green LED blinks x2 Press MENU green LED blinks x2 Press SET green 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...

Страница 37: ...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 provides a visual interface to name the models customize their settings attach profiles and lock them into memory Simply choose a model and any previously bound transmitter power them up and start having fun...

Страница 38: ...6250 Traxxas Way McKinney Texas 75070 1 888 TRAXXAS MODEL 88086 4 220430 88086 4 OM EN R00 owner s manual ULTIMATE RC HAULER ...

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