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2008 Platinum Edition
1100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074
MODEL 5304
1-888-TRAXXAS
080312 KC1126
5304 Manual Work.indd 20-21 3/12/08 7:52:05 PM
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...............................................................2 TIRE GLUING AND BODY DETAILING ............................5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................3 THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE .......................................6 TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ........3 TUNING ADJUSTMENTS ...............................................11 RADIO INSTALLATION AND BATTERY CARE ................4 INDEX .......................
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INTRODUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Model engine fuel is flammable. Never allow smoking, sparks, heat All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new Revo. Operate or flame in the presence of fuel or fuel vapors. your Revo sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and those around you. Failure to operate your Revo in a safe and • Prolonged exposure to the engine exhaust can be harmful. Avoid responsible manner may result in property damage and serious injur
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RADIO INSTALLATION AND BATTERY CARE This model requires the installation of a radio system. The receiver box Typical Radio System Wiring is designed to fit most standard size “mini” or “micro” receivers (actual dimensions of box are 32mm wide x 45mm long x 26mm tall [1.26" x 1.77" x 1.02"]). A rechargeable 5-cell nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack is Charging include to power your radio system. Jack 1. Remove the lid from the radio box. On/Off 2. Plug each steering servo into each of
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TIRE GLUING AND BODY DETAILING and in light coats. Be patient! Let the paint dry fully in between TIRE GLUING coats. This will prevent accidentally smearing wet paint. Take extra The tires on your Revo are pre-glued and ready for the track. Revo care when masks are being removed. After the body is completely rims are equipped with a special bead design that helps retain the painted, remove the peel coat from the outside of the body. tires and reduces the stress places on the glue joint. Fol
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THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE A few minutes spent before and after each time you run your model will INTRODUCTION ® allow you to enjoy it for a long time to come. Read on for more exciting The TRX 3.3 Racing Engine is the next generation details about your new engine. of TRX nitro power. The large displacement and advanced porting generate class-leading THE FUEL horsepower while still maintaining the Use the Right Fuel TRX Racing Engine characteristics of broad, It’s imperative that you use t
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THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE If 33% improves power, then it seems that the highest nitro content People have differing opinions on what is the proper procedure available (beyond 33%) should always be used in the engine. In reality, to break-in a model engine. Only use the Traxxas break-in there are practical limitations. Engines are designed to run best within procedure. Other break-in procedures could result in a weak, damaged, or otherwise poor performing engine. The procedure a range of ni
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THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE 3. Connect the glow igniter to the engine. Tank 2 4. Place the model on a starter box and engage 1. From tank 2 forward, Revo should be driven with the body on. the starter. Watch for fuel moving through 2. Driving procedure: Gently pull the throttle trigger to 1/2 throttle the fuel line up to the carburetor. Watch over a 2-second count. Then gently apply the brake to stop. Count closely! The fuel moves very fast. If the fuel the two seconds out while acceleratin
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THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE Winter Break-in Tips TUNING YOUR TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE During the break-in process, the piston The engine’s performance and sleeve wear into each other to form a depends on the fuel precise fit. The engine needs to heat up to a mixture. Turn the mixture temperature around 200 to 215 degrees to needles clockwise to allow the piston and sleeve to achieve this lean the fuel mixture fit properly. A precise fit between these two and counterclockwise components is
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THE TRX 3.3 RACING ENGINE Richen the fuel mixture to the optimum setting by richening the high- Tuning the Engine by Temperature speed needle at least 1/8 turn counterclockwise and retest. This setting The following procedures require an optional will extend engine component life. infrared temperature probe or on-board temperature gauge (Traxxas on-board digital Low-Speed Fuel Mixture Adjustment temperature gauge, part #4091). Engine The low-speed mixture is always set after the high-speed n
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Vertical TUNING ADJUSTMENTS SUSPENSION AND ALIGNMENT SETTINGS Roll Center Bump Steer Elimination Chart There are two holes on the bulkheads The illustrations and the following table detail the position of the outer Upper Upper Control Control Arm Arm toe link end for various caster and roll center settings to eliminate bump to mount each upper suspension arm. Upper Upper Mounting Mounting Holes Holes steer. The shims and the hollow balls used to adjust bump steer are The roll center of the v
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TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Rocker Arm Total Travel Progressive Rate can be achieved by installing the optional adjustable push rod in the outermost hole of the lower suspension arm’s push rod mount. Turn the 90mm Progressive 1 Low rod ends all the way in until they stop (shortening the length). (60mm up / 30mm down) 90mm The optional Long Travel rocker arms are designed to be used only with Progressive 2 Medium (60mm up / 30mm down) the standard non-adjustable push rods installed in the hole labeled
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TUNING ADJUSTMENTS your static camber, insert the supplied 2.5 mm hex wrench through the Springs slit in the dust plug and engage the end of the pivot ball (compressing the The front and rear springs on Revo have different spring rates. The rear suspension until the arms are parallel to the ground will allow for easier hex springs are about 20% stiffer than the front springs. The spring’s pre- load tension can be adjusted by turning the spring pre-load adjuster. wrench engagement). The upper
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TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Shock piston hole sizes To further alter the characteristics of the variable 9. Fill the shock with new silicone shock oil up to the rate, the diameter of the bypass holes may be fine top of the shock body. Slowly move the piston up 111 Piston 1: tuned by enlarging them - speeding even further and down (always keeping it submerged in oil) to 1.10 mm the rebound rate. Optional pistons with bypass release the air bubbles. Let the shock sit for a few holes that are larger
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TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Two-Speed Transmission 4. Remove the three screws on the slipper clutch Revo comes equipped with an adjustable two-speed transmission. When assembly using a 2.5mm hex wrench. Slide the spur gear off of the slipper shaft. If the spur gear the shift point on the transmission is adjusted correctly, it will maximize is too tight on the shaft, gently pry on the back acceleration and improve driveability. Use a 2mm hex wrench to adjust the shift point. To make t
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TUNING ADJUSTMENTS If necessary, fine-tune the length of the second steering link to eliminate Tuning The Sealed Gear Differentials any load on the steering system in the neutral position. Revo’s front and rear gear differentials allow the left and right wheels to spin at different speeds while turning so that the tires do not scuff or skid. This decreases the turning radius and increases steering performance. 41.8 mm The performance of the front and rear differentials can be tuned for diff
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TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Brake Set-up Tips WING ADJUSTMENT The wing mount can be adjusted for both height and deflection angle. • All four wheels should lock at the same time. This is the base setting for the brake system. If the brakes do not engage simultaneously, then • The two top holes set the wing height. Using the thread the adjustment wheels in toward the brake levers until they upper hole will lower the level of the wing by actuate the brakes when pushing the transmitter trigger forward
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INDEX Address 3 Springs 13 Air filter 6 Spur gear Alignment; See Suspension and Alignment changing 15 maximum limits 13 mesh 15 Antenna crimp nut 4 Starter box 3, 6, 8 Antenna tube 4 Steering 16 Brake 16 Supplies 3 linkage adjustment 16 Support 2 pads 17 Suspension and Alignment 11–12 set-up 17 bump steer 11 elimination 11 shoulder screw adjustment 16 camber 12 Charging jack 4 base factory settings 13 Clutch bell 15 negative 13 Decals 5 positive 13 Differentials 16–17
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NOTES REVO PLATINUM EDITION 19 • 5304 Manual Work.indd 19 3/12/08 7:49:06 PM
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2008 Platinum Edition 1100 Klein Road, Plano Texas 75074 MODEL 5304 1-888-TRAXXAS 080312 KC1126 5304 Manual Work.indd 20-21 3/12/08 7:52:05 PM
