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2 • E-Maxx 3 Before You Proceed 4 Safety Precautions 5 Tools, Supplies and Required Equipment 6 Anatomy of the E-Maxx 7 Quick Start: Getting Up to Speed 8 Decorating Your Model 9 The Traxxas TQ Radio System 15 Adjusting the Electronic Speed Control 17 Driving Your Model 20 Tuning Adjustments 25 Maintaining Your Model 26 Troubleshooting 27 Index I[...]

E-Maxx • 3 Before You Proceed Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered abuse and/or neglect. Before running your model, look over this entire manual and examine the model carefully. If for some reason you decid[...]

4 • E-Maxx This model is not intended for use by children under 8 years of age without the supervision of a responsible and knowledgeable adult. All instructions and precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to ensure safe operation of your model. Safety Precautions Previous experience with radio controlled models is recomme[...]

E-Maxx • 5 Tools, Supplies and Required Equipment Your model comes with a set of specialty metric tools. You’ll need to purchase other items, available from your hobby dealer, to operate and maintain your model. 1.5mm “L” wrench Supplied Tools and Equipment Required Tools and Equipment (sold separately) 8 AA alkaline batteries Recommended E[...]

Rear Differential Toe Link (Turnbuckle) 6 • Traxxas Anatomy of the E-Maxx Half Shaft Transmission Chassis Antenna Mount Suspension Arm (Front) Front Bumper Front Shock Tower Ultra Shock ™ (Oil Damper) Rear Shock Tower Rear Body Mount Hex Hub Suspension Arm (Rear) Axle Carrier Pivot Ball Toe Link (Turnbuckle) Receiver Box Front Bulkhead Front Di[...]

E-Maxx • 7 Quick Start: Getting up to Speed The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your model running. Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages. 1. Read the safety precautions on page 4 9. Detail your model • See page 8 For your own safety, understand where carelessness and misuse could [...]

8 • E-Maxx Decorating your Model Applying The Decals The main decals for your model have been applied at the factory. The decals are printed on self- adhesive clear mylar and are die-cut for easy removal. Use a hobby knife to lift the corner of a decal and lift it from the backing. To apply the decals, place one end down, hold the other end up, a[...]

E-Maxx • 9 16.8V ESC WATERPROOF The Traxxas TQ Radio System You r m ode l i s e qui ppe d w ith th e T rax xas TQ Ra dio Sy ste m. The Tr axx as TQ Rad io Sys tem is a 2-c han nel sy ste m t hat pr ovi des hig h-p owe r o utp ut up to a q uar ter mi le. Mo del 39 05 use s t wo ste eri ng servos and an electronic speed control. The receiver is equ[...]

10 • E-Maxx The Traxxas TQ Radio System Use the Right Batteries Your transmitter uses AA batteries. Use new alkaline batteries, or rechargeable batteries such as NiCad or NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries in your transmitter. Make sure rechargeable batteries are fully charged according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you use recharge[...]

E-Maxx • 11 The Traxxas TQ Radio System Installing Transmitter Batteries Your TQ transmitter uses 8 AA batteries ( see sidebar, page 10 ). The battery compartment is located in the base of the transmitter. 1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab and lifting the door up. 2. Install the batteries in the correct orientation as ind[...]

12 • E-Maxx The Traxxas TQ Radio System Installing Battery Packs The E- Maxx r equire s two fully charge d 7.2 or 8.4 -volt (stick style ) NiMH b attery packs . Thes e batt eries are no t incl uded w ith th e model. For the best performance, use 7-cell battery packs. When using 6-cell batte ry pac ks, in stall the su pplied foam block (space r) i[...]

E-Maxx • 13 TQ Radio System Adjustments In addition to the electronic throttle and steering trim controls, your radio system features throttle neutral adjustment and servo reversing switches. These are preset at the factory and should not require further adjustment. Throttle Neutral Adjustment The throttle neutral adjustment is located on the tra[...]

14 • E-Maxx Your speed control was adjusted to the radio from the factory. It is possible for the throttle trim control on the transmitter to have moved during transit or while handling the transmitter. If the motors run when the model is switched on, then move the throttle trim control on the transmitter until the motors stop. If anything more t[...]

E-Maxx • 15 The EVX-2 electronic speed control is factory set and should not require any adjustments. These instructions are provided for your reference. Transmitter Adjustments for the EVX-2 ESC Before attempting to program your EVX-2, it is important to make sure your TQ transmitter is properly adjusted (set back to the factory defaults). Other[...]

16 • E-Maxx Patent Pending Training Mode (Prole #3) reduces forward and reverse throttle by 50%. Training Mode is provided to reduce the power output allowing beginning drivers to better control the model. As driving skills improve, simply change to Sport or Race Mode for full-power operation. Thermal Shutdown Protection The EVX-2 is equipped [...]

E-Maxx • 17 Driving your Model Now it’s time to have some fun! This section contains instructions on driving and making adjustments to your model. Before you go on, here are some important precautions to keep in mind. Allow the model to cool for a few minutes between runs. This is particularly important when using high capacity battery packs th[...]

18 • E-Maxx Driving Your Model conditions in order to maintain the performance of your model. Do not run your model in wet conditions if you are not willing to accept the additional care and maintenance responsibilities. Not all batteries can be used in wet environments. Consult your battery manufacturer to see if their batteries can be used in w[...]

E-Maxx • 19 9. Additional Maintenance : Increase your frequency of disassembly, inspection and lubrication of the following items: This is necessary after extended wet use or if the vehicle will not be used for an extended period of time (such as a week or longer). This additional maintenance is needed to prevent any trapped moisture from corrodi[...]

20 • E-Maxx Tuning Adjustments Suspension Tuning Adjusting the Pivot Ball Caps The pivot ball caps should be adjusted so that the pivot balls operate freely in the axle carriers with no excess play. Use the provided four-way suspension multi-tool to tighten or loosen the pivot ball cap. Caster Adjustment The E-Maxx offers the ability to adjust th[...]

E-Maxx • 21 Lower Shock Mounting Positions In the out-of-the-box configuration, the shocks are installed in position (A) on the shock tower and position (2) on the lower suspension arm. This setting allows for firm suspension and low ride height, increasing the spring force (at the wheel). This setting improves high-speed cornering on smoother te[...]

22 • E-Maxx Tuning Adjustments To a chi ev e a go od st arti ng point for the slipper clutch, ti gh ten t he sli ppe r clut ch adjusting nut clockwise until th e sli pp er clu tch a djus tin g sp ri ng fu ll y co lla ps es ( do no t ov er ti gh te n), and t hen tur n the slipper clutch nut counter- clockwise ¼ to ½ turn. ;gdcid[ IgjX` [...]

E-Maxx • 23 Gearing Compatibility Chart: The chart below shows a full range of gear combinations. This does NOT imply that these gear combinations should be used. Over-gearing (bigger pinions, smaller spurs) can overheat and damage the motor and/or speed control. Motors and Gearing The Titan ™ 550 M o to rs o n y ou r E -M ax x h av e b ee n c [...]

24 • E-Maxx Adjusting the Steering System 1. Disconnect the short steering link that connects the servo saver to the servo horn. 2. Remove the drag link that connects the two servo horns. 3. Remove the servo horns 4. Connect a pair of charged batteries to the ESC. Turn on the transmitter, then the ESC. Note : It is recommended to unplug the motor[...]

E-Maxx • 25 Maintaining your Model Your model requires timely maintenance in order to stay in top running condition. The following procedures should be taken very seriously. Inspect the vehicle for obvious damage or wear. Look for: 1. Cracked, bent, or damaged parts 2. Check the wheels and steering for binding. 3. Check the operation of the shock[...]

26 • E-Maxx Troubleshooting The following section addresses some very basic ESC and radio questions you may have about your model. Most questions arise from simple user errors or minor adjustments that are easy to correct. If you can’t nd a solution for your model here, then visit our website at www.Traxxas. com/support. There you will nd[...]

E-Maxx • 27 Alignment Settings, 22 Antenna mount, 6 receiver, 9, 11 antenna crimp nut, 11 antenna nut wrench, 5, 11 transmitter, 13 Axle carrier, 6, 20, 22 Batteries AA alkaline batteries, 5, 10 AA rechargeable batteries, 5, 10 charging, 4, 12 compartment, 6 installing, 12 LiPo, 5, 12, 23 NiCad, 10 NiMH, 10 safety, 4 side-by-side packs, 12 stick [...]

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