Introduction – Traxxas 58044-1 User Manual

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2 • SLASH

BEFORE YOU
PROCEED

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

TOOLS, SUPPLIES,
AND REQUIRED
EQUIPMENT

ANATOMY OF
THE SLASH

QUICK START:
GETTING UP
TO SPEED

TRAXXAS

TQ 2.4GHz
RADIO SYSTEM

ADJUSTING THE

ELECTRONIC SPEED
CONTROL

DRIVING YOUR MODEL

ADJUSTING

YOUR MODEL

MAINTAINING

YOUR MODEL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Robby Gordon Dakar Truck Series
Edition Traxxas Slash. Robby Gordon is one of the world’s most
versatile drivers, with wins and top-ten finishes in desert trucks,
Indy and Champ cars (including ten Indy 500 starts), sports cars
(four consecutive class wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona) and
NASCAR®, scoring wins in the Sprint Cup® and Nationwide® series.
Gordon is most prolific as a desert racer, and is an undisputable
master having earned seven SCORE championships and three wins
each in the Baja 500 and 1000 and a top-three finish in the grueling
Dakar Rally®. Gordon’s vivid orange Speed Energy™ desert truck is
unmistakable, and Traxxas has captured its look and performance
in 1/10 scale with the Robby Gordon Dakar Truck Series Edition
Slash. The Traxxas Slash’s unbeatable durability and performance
mirrors Robby’s full-size desert machine to deliver intense, high-
flying off-road action and a driving experience like no other.

We know you’re excited about getting your new model 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 and operating procedures that allow you to
unlock the performance and potential that Traxxas engineers
designed into your model. Even if you are an experienced R/C
enthusiast, it’s important to read and follow the procedures in
this manual.

We want you to feel confident that you own one of the best-
performing models in the market and that it is backed by a team
of professionals who aim to provide the highest level of factory
support possible. Traxxas models are about experiencing total
performance and satisfaction, not just with your model, but also
with the company that stands behind it. We truly want you to enjoy
your new model!

Thank you again for going with Traxxas.

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.

FCC Compliance
This device contains a module that complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as described in part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The limits for a Class B digital device are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential settings. This product generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not operated in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The user is cautioned that
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference, and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with radio frequency exposure limits set forth by FCC and Industry Canada for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body or bystanders and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.