2 • SLAYER PRO 4X4
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Traxxas Slayer Pro 4x4. The Slayer Pro
4x4 is designed to simulate the speed and excitement of full-scale
Pro 4X4 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 4x4 brings the sound, smell, and excitement of Pro 4X4
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 Pro 4x4
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, break-in, tuning, and operating procedures that
allow you to unlock the incredible performance and adjustment
potential that Traxxas engineers designed into Slayer Pro 4x4.
Even if you are an experienced R/C enthusiast, it’s important
to read and follow the procedures in this manual. Slayer Pro
4x4 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 Pro 4x4 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
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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 Pro 4x4 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 Pro 4x4!
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BEFORE YOU PROCEED
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TOOLS, SUPPLIES, AND
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
ANATOMY OF THE
SLAYER PRO 4X4
QUICK START:
GETTING UP TO SPEED
TRAXXAS TQ
RADIO SYSTEM
THE TRX 3.3
RACING ENGINE
DRIVING YOUR
SLAYER PRO 4X4
BASIC TUNING
ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTAINING AND
STORING YOUR
SLAYER PRO 4X4
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.
