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Slayer
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Traxxas Slayer. The Slayer is designed to
simulate the speed and excitement of full-scale Pro 4 short-course
race trucks. 4WD Short Course Racing brings together the most
horsepower and the most suspension travel for incredible side-by-
side, fender-banging racing action. Engines scream at the redline as
dirt and rocks roost from all four tires. Only the fastest, most powerful
trucks dare to compete! The Traxxas Slayer Pro 4WD brings the sound,
smell, and excitement of Pro 4 short-course racing right into your
own backyard.
The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is the most powerful engine of its size ever
available in a Ready-To-Run truck. Advanced engineering and design,
along with thousands of hours of testing, puts the TRX 3.3 in a class
by itself. Each part of the TRX 3.3 - from the air filter on the slide
carburetor, to the tip on the dyno-tuned exhaust system - has been
carefully engineered to provide maximum power over the broadest
rpm range.
We know you’re excited about getting your new Slayer on the road,
but it’s very important that you take some time to read through
the Owners Manual. This manual contains all the necessary set-up,
break-in, tuning, and operating procedures that allow you to unlock
the incredible performance and adjustment potential that Traxxas
engineers designed into Slayer.
Even if you are an experienced
R/C enthusiast, it’s important to read and follow the procedures
in this manual. Slayer contains new technologies in the engine,
suspension, and transmission operation that you may not be
familiar with. Pay particular attention to the fuel and break-in
requirements for the engine.
The advanced design of the TRX
3.3 Racing 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 and longevity.
Slayer is made to be a complete package that starts with the highest
level of engineering; a professionally produced DVD to acquaint
you with the starting, racing, and maintenance procedures; and is
equipped stock with the most powerful Ready-To-Race® engine
available. We want you to feel confident that you own the best-
performing truck in the market and that it is backed by a team
of professionals who aim to provide the highest level of factory
support possible. Slayer is about experiencing total performance and
satisfaction, not just with your truck, but also with the company that
stands behind it.
Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day
to assure you the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.
We truly want you to enjoy your new Slayer!
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Before You
Proceed
Safety
Precautions
Tools, Supplies
and Required
Equipment
Anatomy of
Your Slayer
Quick Start:
Getting Up
to Speed
Gluing the Tires
and Decorating
Your Slayer
The Traxxas
TQ Radio System
The TRX 3.3
Racing Engine
Driving Your
Slayer
Basic Tuning
Adjustments
Maintaining
and Storing
Your Slayer
Advanced Tuning
Adjustments
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.
