Summit 5610 Owner's Manual

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Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the new Traxxas Summit electric monster Before You Proceed Traxxas Support truck. The Summit is the most advanced electric monster truck Traxxas support is with you every step of the ever created, with multi-terrain capabilities that far exceed those of Safety Precautions way.
Page 3: Before You Proceed
Traxxas, Ready-To-Race, TQ, Titan, local dealer. damage to your model and related components. Summit and EVX-2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Do not hesitate to contact us with any of your product support needs. Special advice from Traxxas to make things easier Traxxas.
Page 4: Speed Control
Previous experience with radio controlled models is mandatory. These Previous experience with Do not operate your Summit in conditions that limit your line Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed or damaged wiring models are capable of high speeds, requiring experienced driving control.
Page 5: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment
NiMH battery charger batteries or 8.4V 7-cell [recommended]) (peak detecting type recommended - see sidebar) Warning: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries should not be used with the EVX-2. The EVX-2 electronic speed control is not equipped with low-voltage detection. Summit • 5...
Page 6 Anatomy of the Summit Hex Hub Rear Half Battery Door Release Tab Shaft Electronic Speed Control (EVX-2) Pivot Ball Toe Link (Turnbuckle) Motor (Titan 775) Axle Carrier Front T-Lock Servo Traxxas Slipper Clutch High-Current Toe Link Transmission Connector (Turnbuckle) Rear Body...
Page 7: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed
Quick Start pages. 8. Range test the radio system • See page 15 Follow this procedure to make sure your radio system works properly at a distance and that there is no interference from outside sources. Summit • 7...
Page 8 Your model is equipped with the Traxxas TQ-4 Radio System. The Traxxas TQ-4 Radio System is a 4-channel system that provides high-power output up to a quarter mile. As installed in the Summit, the TQ-4 transmitter operates dual steering servos (channel 1), the electronic speed control (channel 2), transmission shift servo (channel 3) and T-Lock actuator servos (channel 4).
Page 9 Placing both ends Connector of the decal down and then trying to smooth it out will Receiver result in air pockets. Channel 2 EVX-2 Electronic Look at the photos on the box Speed Control for typical decal placement. Summit • 9...
Page 10 775 motor – A motor’s number refers to its size; for example, a 550 the electronic motor control inside the model. The EVX-2 uses is larger than a 540. Summit’s 775 motor is the largest offered in MOSFET power transistors to provide precise, digital proportional an electric monster truck.
Page 11: Installing Transmitter Batteries
Antenna Crimp Nut See page 20 for more information about the receiver box and maintaining Antenna a watertight seal. Post & Summit • 11...
Page 12 5. Close the battery door, making sure not to pinch the battery wires. Be sure both release tabs are fully engaged with the door. Do not The Summit requires two fully charged 7.2 or 8.4-volt (stick style) Use the Right Charger connect the battery packs to the EVX-2 at this time.
Page 13 Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give. To run this model, your batteries must be equipped with Traxxas High-Current Connectors. Batteries can either be purchased new Summit • 13...
Page 14 It may be necessary Change the adjustment by pressing the button and sliding it to Shifting to adjust the corresponding trim the desired position. control after moving a switch. Diff Locking 14 • Summit Default Setting...
Page 15 6 - 7 - 8 3. Plug the battery packs in the model into the speed control. Summit • 15...
Page 16: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control
7. To turn the EVX-2 off, press the EZ-Set button until the green LED Release the EZ-Set button. turns off. 5. When the LED blinks RED ONCE. Pull the throttle trigger to the full throttle position and hold it there (B). Twice Red 16 • Summit...
Page 17 Mode is selected. the Profile numbers). 3. When the light blinks red once, Release Solid Green release the EZ-Set button. 4. The light will then turn green and the model is ready to drive. *Patent-pending Summit • 17...
Page 18: Driving Your Model
To lock both differentials, come to a complete stop and move the T-Lock If the model becomes stuck against an object, do not continue to run switch to the down position. As with a full-size 4WD vehicle, Summit’s the motor. Remove the obstruction before continuing. Do not push or high-speed handling and steering precision are reduced when one or pull objects with the model.
Page 19 Although the Summit’s 775 motor has ample torque in second parts and maintain their proper function. gear, using first gear in situations that require low speed will extend motor life.
Page 20 Be sure to wear the two 3x10mm button-head eye protection when using spray aerosol cleaners. cap screws securely. 9. Inspect the cover to make sure that the o-ring seal is not visible. 20 • Summit...
Page 21: Tuning Adjustments
Summit’s ride height can be finely tuned by adjusting suspension sag via the pre-load adjusters on the shock bodies. Thread the pre-load A total of three different rocker arm sets are available for Summit. All adjuster down the shock body to raise Summit’s ride height, or thread will allow the wheel to travel a total of 90mm in the vertical direction.
Page 22 1, 2 and 3 rockers all provide 90mm of travel, 30mm less than the All of the toe links are installed Summit’s stock 120mm long-travel rockers. This may improve road 2. Remove the upper shock cap using the shock wrench and on the truck so that the left handling, but will reduce suspension articulation in rough terrain.
Page 23 The shocks must be removed from the vehicle and disassembled to The alignment settings are critical for change the pistons. Use the shock exploded views included with the optimizing the performance of Summit. model to aid in the assembly process. Adjust your alignment as carefully and 1.
Page 24 Adjusting the Slipper Clutch with the most traction. The Summit is equipped with From the factory, both of Summit’s differentials are filled with SAE • Racing on low-traction an adjustable Torque Control 100,000W viscosity silicone oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials.
Page 25 29.57 the single motor mount screw with the match the needs of the Summit. The Titan is made to run efficiently provided 3mm wrench to slide the motor at high voltage to provide more torque and longer run times. We 24.89...
Page 26 Tuning Adjustments Dual Servo Steering System T-lock Servo Installation Summit uses dual-servo steering and a single heavy-duty servo saver for The Summit’s T-Lock differential control servos are installed and pre- powerful, responsive steering. To prevent unnecessary receiver battery set at the factory. If you need to remove the servos or the servo horns drain it is important to make sure that the servos are “at rest”...
Page 27: Maintaining Your Model
Measure the pad thickness using calipers or measuring against the diameter of the 1.5 and 2.0mm hex wrenches provided with the model. Chassis: Keep the chassis clean of accumulated dirt and grime. Periodically inspect the chassis for damage. Summit • 27...
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