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T-MAXX 3.3 OWNER’S MANUAL • 25 

TUNING ADJUSTMENTS

truck easier and more forgiving to drive by helping to reduce the amount 
of wheel spin. Loosening the slipper adjustment can also improve 
performance on extreme high traction surfaces by preventing the front 
end from lifting off of the ground when accelerating. Make slipper 
adjustments in small 1/8 turn increments.

The maximum tight setting for the slipper is just at the point where  
there is little or no tire slippage on a high traction surface such as 
concrete or a prepared racetrack. The slipper should not 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 Two-Speed Transmission
T-Maxx 3.3 comes equipped with an adjustable two-speed transmission. 
When the shift point on the transmission is adjusted correctly, it will 
maximize acceleration and improve drivability. Use a 2mm hex wrench  
to adjust the shift point. To make the adjustment, the engine must be off  
(not running).

1.  Remove the rubber access plug from the 

top of the transmission housing.

2.  While looking through the opening, rotate 

the spur gear to align the cutout (notch) 
on the internal 2-speed clutch drum with 
the opening. 

3.  Hold the spur gear and slowly roll the 

truck forward until the hex on the black 
adjustment set screw becomes visible in 
the opening. 

Note:

 the truck will only roll 

forward (not backwards) when the spur 
gear is held stationary.

4.  Insert the 2.0mm hex wrench  

through the clutch drum and into  
the adjustment screw. 

5.  Turn the adjustment screw 1/8 turn 

counter clockwise to lower the shift point 
(shifts sooner). Be careful not to loosen 
the adjustment screw too much or you 
may cause the screw and spring to fall out 
(requiring major disassembly and repair). 
Turn the adjustment screw clockwise for 
later shifts.

6. Reinstall the rubber access plug to prevent dirt from entering the 

transmission. Do not put oil or other lubricants into the transmission 
through the two-speed adjustment access.

7.  Check performance by running a test lap after each adjustment. On a 

small race track with many tight turns, try setting the shift point later 
so that the truck only shifts into second gear on the main straightaway. 
This will prevent an unexpected shift in the middle of a turn. On larger 
tracks it may be necessary to allow earlier shifts for increased speed.

Changing the Spur Gear
1.  Remove the four cap head screws that secure 

the engine to the engine mount.

2.  Remove the button head screw that secures the 

pipe hanger to the rear body mount.

3.  Carefully remove the engine and exhaust system 

from the spur gear area to allow enough room 
to remove the spur gear. 

4.  Remove the three screws on the slipper clutch assembly using a 2.5mm 

hex wrench. Slide the spur gear off of the slipper shaft. If the spur gear 

is too tight on the shaft, gently pry on the back of the gear with a flat 
screw driver to loosen it.

Repeat the above steps in reverse order to install the new spur gear

Adjusting the Gear Ratio
The gear ratio on T-Maxx 3.3 can be adjusted for different conditions 
that may require either increased acceleration or increased top speed. 
Adjusting the gear ratio is accomplished by changing the clutch bell on 
the engine and/or the spur gear (slipper clutch gear) on the transmission. 
From the factory, T-Maxx 3.3 is equipped with a 22-tooth clutch bell  
and a 55-tooth spur gear. This combination will provide a good balance 
of acceleration and top speed. Optional spur gears and clutch bell  
gears are listed on your parts list. Refer to the chart below for possible 
gearing combinations.

Adjusting the Spur Gear/Clutch Bell Gear Mesh 
The ideal spur gear/clutch bell gear mesh 
for T-Maxx 3.3 is 0.1mm. To set the gear 
mesh, place a strip of standard letter/A4 
size copy or printer paper (about 0.1mm 
thick) between the mating teeth. Loosen the 
four engine mount screws from the bottom 
side of the chassis (see image) and slide the 
engine mount up to push the clutch bell gear 
against the spur gear so the paper is not too 
tight to pull out or too loose that it will fall out. 
Tighten the engine mount screws securely. 
When the paper is removed, you should feel 
only the slightest amount of play between the 
gears (almost none) and there should be no 
binding or friction.

Adjusting the Two-Speed Ratios
T-Maxx 3.3 is equipped to allow adjustment to the 2-speed by installing 
optional close and wide-ratio gearsets. This requires transmission removal 
and disassembly (see www.Traxxas.com for detailed instructions). The close 
ratio gearsets will reduce top speed slightly but will provide more powerful 

Shift 

Sooner

Counter-

Clockwise

*stock configuration out of the box

With 20T Clutch Bell

# of Spur Gear Teeth

2nd gear sets

Gear

54

56

58

17T/39T 

1st

25.42

26.36

27.30

(Standard)

2nd

17.63

18.28

18.94

16T/40T 

1st

25.42

26.36

27.30

(Close)

2nd

19.21

19.92

20.63

18T/38T

1st

25.42

26.36

27.30

(Wide)

2nd

16.22

16.82

17.42

With 22T Clutch Bell

 (standard)

# of Spur Gear Teeth

2nd gear sets

Gear

54

56

58

17T/39T 

1st

23.11

23.96

24.82

(Standard)

2nd

16.03

16.62

17.21

16T/40T 

1st

23.11

23.96

24.82

(Close)

2nd

17.47

18.11

18.76

18T/38T 

1st

23.11

23.96

24.82*

(Wide)

2nd

14.75

15.29

15.84*

With 24T Clutch Bell

# of Spur Gear Teeth

2nd gear sets

Gear

54

56

58

17T/39T 

1st

21.18

21.97

22.75

(Standard)

2nd

14.69

15.24

15.78

16T/40T 

1st

21.18

21.97

22.75

(Close)

2nd

16.01

16.60

17.20

18T/38T 

1st

21.18

21.97

22.75

(Wide)

2nd

13.52

14.02

14.52

The gear ratio chart above shows the available combinations  

with optional spur gears, clutch bells, and two-speed gear sets.

Содержание T-Maxx 3.3 49077

Страница 1: ...owner s manual MODEL 49077 1...

Страница 2: ...not accept a T Maxx 3 3 for return or exchange after it has been run Warnings Helpful Hints Cross References Throughout this manual you ll notice warnings and helpful hints identified by the icons bel...

Страница 3: ...ng Do not use battery packs that have been damaged in any way Do not use battery packs that have damaged wiring exposed wiring or a damaged connector as this may create the risk of fire Children shoul...

Страница 4: ...er Small 1 8 inch flat blade screwdriver for tuning Air filter oil Traxxas part 5263 8 AA alkaline batteries 10 quart 5010 20 quart 5020 33 quart 5030 10 gallon 5060 20 gallon 5070 33 gallon 5080 RX P...

Страница 5: ...Pipe Exhaust Header TRX 3 3 Racing Engine see pg 13 for details Pressure Line Fuel Line EZ Start Motor EZ Start Plug Bulkhead Body Mount Post Spur Gear Chassis Slipper Clutch Driveshaft Half Shaft On...

Страница 6: ...this entire manual for complete instructions on the proper use and maintenance of your model 1 Read the safety precautions on page 3 9 Fill the fuel tank See page 14 For your own safety understand whe...

Страница 7: ...iation for milliamp hour A measure of the capacity of the battery pack The higher the number the longer the battery will last between recharges Neutral position The standing position that the servos s...

Страница 8: ...BATTERIES The radio receiver in your model uses 4 AA batteries The receiver battery holder is located underneath the battery cover The battery cover can be identified by the on off switch 1 Remove th...

Страница 9: ...ff and steering sensitivity will be linear the most commonly used setting Turning the knob clockwise will add expo and decrease the steering sensitivity in the initial range of steering wheel travel l...

Страница 10: ...e of travel This setting provides linear servo response the steering servo s movement will correspond exactly with the input from the transmitter s steering wheel Turning the knob clockwise from cente...

Страница 11: ...ubic inches or 2 5 cubic centimeters cc The name TRX 2 5 is derived from the cc measurement 20 20 or 20 refers to the size of the engine The TRX 3 3 is 20 cubic inches or 3 3 cubic centimeters cc The...

Страница 12: ...best power O ring Rubber O shaped ring used as a sealing gasket Pipe Abbreviation for the tuned exhaust pipe on a nitro engine See Tuned Pipe Piston The piston is the internal engine part that is att...

Страница 13: ...t Motor Engine Mount Low Speed Needle Throttle Arm Crankshaft Flywheel Carburetor Air Intake Fuel Intake High Speed Needle Idle Speed Screw EZ Start Plug Positive Wire Negative Wire Fuel Line Fuel Tan...

Страница 14: ...e 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 who want to...

Страница 15: ...firmly to the side to release it Do not pull straight up 2 Remove the pre filter element 3 Remove the 3x6mm screw in the end of the filter housing Remove the front housing and the primary filter elem...

Страница 16: ...justing screw to control engine idle Do not use the throttle trim on the transmitter to adjust idle speed The idle speed should be set as low as possible and still maintain reliable running Factory Ne...

Страница 17: ...ime to find and eliminate the condition that caused the excessive load on the starter motor Use a Strong Starter Battery A weak starter battery or one that has not been fully charged may not deliver e...

Страница 18: ...emperature 70 F or 21 C or above the first time you start it If it s cooler than room temperature outside remove all fuel and keep your T Maxx 3 3 indoors until you re ready to start it and then take...

Страница 19: ...tical for proper compression and optimum performance If the engine runs too cold during break in the piston and sleeve will not expand to their appropriate sizes for break in and this can lead to prem...

Страница 20: ...4 The engine begins to overheat Symptoms of overheating include Steam or smoke coming from the engine not exhaust Hesitation or stalling during acceleration Popping or clattering sound when decelerat...

Страница 21: ...than it would in seventy degree weather For this reason we cannot give you a definitive temperature range that indicates the best possible engine tuning The Traxxas Link application s dashboard tempe...

Страница 22: ...ng caused by loose or missing parts If your T Maxx 3 3 gets stuck stop driving immediately Move the vehicle and then continue driving Don t tow anything with your T Maxx 3 3 The engine is cooled by ai...

Страница 23: ...used to increase the ride height of the T Maxx 3 3 The more vertical position of the shocks will allow for lower shock progression and the soft plush feel that s characteristic of a Traxxas Maxx Truc...

Страница 24: ...rs adjust the static camber The pivot balls are protected by blue dust plugs To adjust your static camber insert the supplied 2 5mm hex wrench through the slit in the dust plug and engage the end of t...

Страница 25: ...nough room to remove the spur gear 4 Remove the three screws on the slipper clutch assembly using a 2 5mm hex wrench Slide the spur gear off of the slipper shaft If the spur gear is too tight on the s...

Страница 26: ...nstallation The Maxx Wheelie Bar can be used on any Maxx truck with the stock rear skid plate rear bumper and rear bumper mounts It is also compatible with the Traxxas accessory aluminum rear bumper p...

Страница 27: ...h longer engine life easier starting and better performance When a nitro engine is shut off some excess unburned fuel remains in the engine The methanol in model engine fuel is hygroscopic which means...

Страница 28: ...rful Traxxas Link App available in the Apple App StoreSM or on Google PlayTM gives you complete control over the operation and tuning of your Traxxas model with stunning visuals and absolute precision...

Страница 29: ...to control Throttle Sensitivity Throttle Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity as described on page 10 but applies the effect to the throttle channel Only forward throttle is affected...

Страница 30: ...r words the model you used the 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 m...

Страница 31: ...returns to driving mode MENU TREE FORMULAS To select functions and make adjustments to the TQi transmitter without referencing the menu tree turn your transmitter on find the function in the left colu...

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