140909 KC2216-R00
6200 Traxxas Way, McKinney, Texas 75070
1-888-TRAXXAS
MODEL 44054-1
owner
’
s manual
44054-1-KC2216-R00_Nitro_Slash_Owners.indd 36-37
9/11/14 4:18 PM
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Страница 2: ...UPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ANATOMY OF THE NITRO SLASH QUICK START GETTING UP TO SPEED TRAXXAS TQ 2 4GHz RADIO SYSTEM THE TRX 3 3 RACING ENGINE DRIVING YOUR NITRO SLASH TUNING ADJUSTMENTS MAINTAINI...
Страница 3: ...xas com Join thousands of registered members in our online community at Traxxas com Traxxas offers a full service on site repair facility to handle any of your Traxxas service needs Maintenance and re...
Страница 4: ...ould cause injury to those unaware of its presence Keep small children at a safe distance away from the operating area Because Nitro Slash is controlled by radio it is subject to radio interference fr...
Страница 5: ...y and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images Supplied Tools and Equipment Required Tools and Equipment sold separately 8 AA alkaline batteries Traxxas Top Fuel see page 18 Small...
Страница 6: ...er Shock Oil Damper Tie Rod Turnbuckle Throttle Brake Servo Transmission Air Filter Header Pipe Pressure Line Fuel Line EZ Start Motor EZ Start Plug Shock Tower Body Mount Spur Gear Chassis lower Slip...
Страница 7: ...w before you break in your engine Learn the proper way to use the EZ Start electric starting system 4 Install the antenna See page 13 13 Start the engine See page 23 The receiver antenna and antenna t...
Страница 8: ...transmitter controls are at the neutral setting NiCad Abbreviation for nickel cadmium The original rechargeable hobby pack NiCad batteries have very high current handling high capacity and can last up...
Страница 9: ...Hz Transmitter Steering Trim Throttle Trigger Steering Wheel Power Switch Battery Compartment Set Button Red Green Status LED TRAXXAS TQ 2 4GHz RADIO SYSTEM Applying The Decals The main decals for you...
Страница 10: ...oes not indicate the charge level of the battery pack installed in the model Refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 13 for more information on the transmitter s status LED codes RADIO SYSTEM RUL...
Страница 11: ...to be reversed to correct the servo direction Use the following procedures to reverse the steering or throttle channel if necessary Servo reversing should only be required if you accidentally reset th...
Страница 12: ...t operates properly 1 Turn on the radio system and check its operation as described in the previous section 2 Have a friend hold the model with the engine off 3 Walk away from the model with the trans...
Страница 13: ...ip and do not bend or cut the white wire at the end of the metal tip Do not shorten the antenna tube See the sidebar for more information Fail Safe Your Traxxas radio system is equipped with a built i...
Страница 14: ...enance The number one cause of premature engine wear and failure is lack of care and maintenance BREAK IN The TRX 3 3 Racing Engine is manufactured to exacting tolerances and requires a specially desi...
Страница 15: ...wheel Carburetor Air Intake Fuel Intake High Speed Needle Idle Speed Adjustment Screw Clutch Bell Crankcase Two Stage Air Filter Glow Plug EZ Start Controller THE TRX 3 3 RACING ENGINE EZ Start Plug P...
Страница 16: ...running mechanical components Crankshaft The main shaft of the engine that holds the reciprocating assembly Cooling fins The cooling fins are milled into the cylinder head and crankcase and cause hea...
Страница 17: ...ion for the engine The majority of dirt and debris will be stopped by this filter Clean re oil and replace this filter after every hour of run time Always use both the pre filter and primary filter Pr...
Страница 18: ...nitro can be efficiently used in the engine The TRX 3 3 Racing Engine responds exceptionally well to a maximum of 33 nitro returning cooler temps more power and a smoother throttle response For those...
Страница 19: ...mbly firmly to the side to release it Do not pull straight up 2 Remove the pre filter element 3 Clean the pre filter element by thoroughly washing the foam element in hot soapy water dishwashing deter...
Страница 20: ...speed The high speed needle is used to meter the fuel when the throttle is open from part throttle to wide open throttle WOT Two needles on the TRX 3 3 Racing Engine provide precise control of the ai...
Страница 21: ...damage to the motor by cutting power if the load on the motor or other electronics exceeds safe limits Charging the EZ Start Battery The included charger can be used to charge the included EZ Start ba...
Страница 22: ...en fully charged may not deliver enough power to crank the engine over at the appropriate rpm to keep the piston from sticking at top dead center TDC A new engine will typically have a tight fit betwe...
Страница 23: ...ructions exactly for each of the first 5 tanks of fuel Starting Your TRX 3 3 Racing Engine for the First Time Before you start your TRX 3 3 Racing Engine for the first time make sure you have read all...
Страница 24: ...ped Reduce the idle speed by turning the idle adjustment see page 15 on the carburetor counterclockwise 3 When the fuel tank is nearly empty shut off the engine and refuel From here on you do not need...
Страница 25: ...over 220 F and needs to cool down If the water takes a long time or does not evaporate at all then the engine is too cool We do not recommend that you operate your engine below 35 Fahrenheit If you in...
Страница 26: ...ng will extend engine component life Low Speed Fuel Mixture Adjustment The low speed mixture is always set after the high speed needle is correctly adjusted The low speed mixture is set using the pinc...
Страница 27: ...the engine temperature to vary almost in direct proportion to air temperature Assuming you tuned the engine for the same maximum performance each day the engine will run about twenty degrees hotter wh...
Страница 28: ...engine is cooled by airflow created by speed Towing creates a high load on the engine and at the same time limits cooling of the engine due to low vehicle speed If your Nitro Slash gets stuck stop dr...
Страница 29: ...ar wheels can be adjusted with the camber rods upper turnbuckles Use a square or right angle triangle to set the camber accurately Adjust the front and rear wheels to 1 to 2 degrees negative camber Th...
Страница 30: ...should be replaced when the piston and sleeve are replaced or after three gallons of fuel whichever comes first Also replace the piston wrist pin and G clip whenever the connecting rod is replaced As...
Страница 31: ...air filter maintenance instructions 10 Replace the glow plug reconnect the glow plug power wire and reinstall the air filter Centering the Servos Whenever your radio system has been removed for servi...
Страница 32: ...ed by a red dot next to the terminal The engine could be flooded If too much fuel accumulates in the combustion chamber at start up the engine will hydraulically lock Follow the procedure on page 33 f...
Страница 33: ...an become flooded with fuel When the engine is flooded it will no longer turn due to excess fuel in the combustion chamber preventing upward movement of the piston Use the following procedure to clear...
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