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owners manual

MoDEl 5908

Содержание Slayer Pro 4WD 5908

Страница 1: ...owners manual MODEL 5908...

Страница 2: ...Engine has a special break in procedure that has been developed and proven to produce the best performing engine possible Using traditional or old fashioned procedures could reduce engine performance...

Страница 3: ...at 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 offers a full service...

Страница 4: ...ons are adhered to Important Points to Remember Slayer is very fast The Slayer is intended for experienced users with a high level of skill The TRX 3 3 Racing Engine is extremely powerful and may requ...

Страница 5: ...stem batteries see Use the Right Batteries on page 11 TRAXXAS Glow plug wrench 1 5mm L wrench 2 0mm T wrench 2 5mm T wrench 8mm slipper clutch wrench Shock wrench Turnbuckle wrench Suspension multi to...

Страница 6: ...el Line EZ Start Motor Bulkhead under chassis Body Mount Post Chassis Driveshaft Half Shaft On Off Switch Throttle Linkage to Throttle Brake Servo below filter Antenna Mount Access Plug for two speed...

Страница 7: ...cedure for your TRX 3 3 5 Decal and Install the body See page 8 14 Break in your engine See page 26 You will need to use the body during break in so it s best to apply any additional decals before you...

Страница 8: ...e tires without removing the wheels from the truck For clarity these instructions show the process with the wheels removed 1 Remove a wheel from Slayer using the larger 8mm end of the glow plug univer...

Страница 9: ...ell battery holder The charging jack is for optional rechargeable 5 cell nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries only See page 11 for more details Slayer has a provision for a built in charging jack so yo...

Страница 10: ...longer the battery will last between recharges Neutral position The standing position that the servos seek when the transmitter controls are at the neutral setting NiCad Abbreviation for nickel cadmi...

Страница 11: ...Hydride batteries in your transmitter Make sure rechargeable batteries are fully charged according to the manufacturer s instructions If you use rechargeable batteries in your transmitter be aware tha...

Страница 12: ...mp nut over the antenna tube and screw it onto the antenna post Use the supplied tool to tighten the crimp nut on the post just until the antenna tube is securely in place Do not over tighten Antenna...

Страница 13: ...the engine idle speed Make the idle speed adjustment on the carburetor Electronic Steering Trim The electronic steering trim located on the face of the transmitter adjusts the neutral center point of...

Страница 14: ...ng out of control Always have the transmitter and receiver turned on before you start the engine Never turn the radio system off while the engine is running The on off switch in the model only turns t...

Страница 15: ...the transmitter and check for rapid operation of the throttle servo When the throttle trigger is pulled back the carburetor should open slide moves out When the throttle trigger is pushed all the way...

Страница 16: ...remature 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 designed break in procedure to accom...

Страница 17: ...Carburetor Air Intake Fuel Intake High Speed Needle Idle Speed Screw Clutch Bell Crankcase Two Stage Air Filter Glow Plug EZ Start Plug Positive Wire Negative Wire Fuel Line Fuel Tank Tuned Pipe Heade...

Страница 18: ...s body that contains all of the 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 h...

Страница 19: ...the first level of air filtration 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 pr...

Страница 20: ...r factors determine how much 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...

Страница 21: ...t 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 detergent works well Repeat twice 4 Thoroughly d...

Страница 22: ...carburetor to mix with the available air atomization The Fuel Mixture Needles The amount of fuel metered and atomized by the carburetor is controlled by the two mixture needles the high speed needle a...

Страница 23: ...ngine running to assess what minor adjustments may be required to compensate for fuel temperature and altitude Adjustments are usually made in 1 8 or 1 16 turn increments If the engine sticks at TDC s...

Страница 24: ...A 2 Plug a fully charged 7 2 volt battery pack into the connector inside B 3 Twist the battery two or three times to twirl the battery plug wires This helps hold the wire and battery in place when the...

Страница 25: ...engine sticks at TDC see page 39 for instructions on freeing the engine Shutting Off The Engine Turning off the switch for the radio will not shut off the engine To shut off the engine use the shut of...

Страница 26: ...to plug failure Change or clean your air filter after break in Follow the instructions exactly for each of the first 5 tanks of fuel Starting Your TRX 3 3 Racing Engine for the First Time Before you s...

Страница 27: ...When the fuel tank is nearly empty shut off the engine and refuel From here on you do not need to let the engine cool between tanks Tank 4 1 Driving procedure Gently pull the throttle trigger to full...

Страница 28: ...ool 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 degrees Fahrenheit If you insist on running y...

Страница 29: ...terclockwise and retest This setting 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 s...

Страница 30: ...ence on engine temperature is air temperature Expect the engine temperature to vary almost in direct proportion to air temperature Assuming you tuned the engine for the same maximum performance each d...

Страница 31: ...anything with your Slayer The 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...

Страница 32: ...n control brake dive and provide a firmer more responsive overall feel If Slayer is lightened significantly for racing applications softer springs will be necessary to allow the suspension to sag prop...

Страница 33: ...equire lower viscosity oil From the factory the shocks are filled with SAE 40W silicone oil Only use 100 silicone oil in the shock For shock piston tuning see Advanced Tuning Adjustments on page 42 Re...

Страница 34: ...mber angle at the wheel when the vehicle is set at its normal stationary ride height The suspension pivot balls located in the axle carriers adjust the static camber The pivot balls are protected by b...

Страница 35: ...be tightened to the point that clutch slippage is completely eliminated Do not overtighten the slipper nut or you could damage the slipper bearings pressure plates or other components Adjusting the Tw...

Страница 36: ...e steering Adjusting The Steering System 1 Remove the servo horn and steering link from the servo Disconnect the steering link from the servo saver 2 Adjust the steering link to be 31 7mm use Steering...

Страница 37: ...brake linkage spring should barely touch the rod guide when the servo is in neutral position closed throttle This will ensure no brake drag during operation of the vehicle The brake adjustment knob ca...

Страница 38: ...ton and sleeve should be replaced when they no longer seal effectively loss of compression Symptoms include the engine being difficult to start when warm stalling when warm and stalling when throttle...

Страница 39: ...er and reinstall the glow plug and gasket 6 Reconnect the blue glow plug wire to the glow plug 7 Reconnect the EZ Start controller 8 Do not prime the engine Pull the throttle to 1 2 throttle and push...

Страница 40: ...e to one end of the vehicle will tend to add traction to the opposite end For example increasing roll resistance in the rear by installing the upper arms in the lower holes will provide more traction...

Страница 41: ...as the suspension is compressed Bump Steer Elimination Chart The illustrations and the following table detail the position of the outer toe link end for various caster and roll center settings to eli...

Страница 42: ...in oil to release the air bubbles Let the shock sit for a few minutes to allow any remaining air bubbles to surface 10 Slowly thread the upper cap with the installed shock bladder onto the shock body...

Страница 43: ...the vehicle more likely to overturn From the factory both the differentials are filled with SAE 30 000W viscosity silicone oil Only use silicone oil in the differentials Traxxas sells SAE 10 000W and...

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