LaTrax Valentino Rossi THE DOCTOR RALLY VR46... User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL 75064-5
Valentino Rossi

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CONTENTS
2 BEFORE YOU PROCEED
3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
4 SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT
5 MODEL OVERVIEW
6 GETTING STARTED
7 THE 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM
12 ADJUSTING THE
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
14 DRIVING YOUR MODEL
16 MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL
Thank you for purchasing a LaTrax 1/18 scale model.
Your LaTrax model captures the distinctive look and
exciting performance of a true rally car. Each detail from
the coil-over friction shocks, specially blended rubber tire
compound, and efcient 4WD drivetrain has been carefully
developed to generate a higher level of rally driving fun
and performance.
This manual contains the instructions you will need to
operate and maintain your model so that you can enjoy it
for years to come. We want you to feel condent 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.
This manual contains all the necessary setup and
operating procedures that allow you to unlock the
performance and potential that our 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.
Thank you for choosing LaTrax. We hope you enjoy your
new model!
REGISTERING YOUR MODEL
In order to serve you better as our customer, please
register your product within 10 days of your purchase
online at LaTrax.com/register
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
decide it is not what you wanted, then do not continue
any further. Your hobby dealer absolutely cannot
accept a model for return or exchange after it has
been run.
WARNINGS, HELPFUL HINTS,
& CROSS-REFERENCES
Throughout this manual, you’ll notice warnings and helpful
hints identied by the icons below. Be sure to read them!
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Our Customer Support team is with you every step of the
way. If you have any questions about your model or its
operation, call the LaTrax Technical Support Line toll-free
at: 1-888-872-9927*.
LaTrax, 6250 Traxxas Way, McKinney, Texas 75070 Phone: [phone] Toll-free 1-888-872-9927 LaTrax.com E-mail: [e-mail]
Entire contents ©2019 LaTrax. All right reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without the
express written permission of LaTrax. The product may vary from the images contained within. Specications are subject to change without notice.
INTRODUCTION
An important warning about personal safety
or avoiding damage to your model and related
components.
Special advice to make things easier and more fun.
Refers you to a page with a related topic.
*Toll-free support is available to U.S. residents only.

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Technical support is available Monday through Friday
from 8:30am to 9:00pm central time. Technical assistance
is also available at LaTrax.com. You may also e-mail
customer support with your question at support@LaTrax.
com. Join thousands of registered members in our online
community at LaTrax.com.
LaTrax offers a full-service, on-site repair facility to handle
any of your service needs. Maintenance and replacement
parts may be purchased directly from LaTrax by phone
or online at LaTrax.com. You can save time, along with
shipping and handling costs, by purchasing replacement
parts from your local dealer.
Do not hesitate to contact us with any of your product
support needs. We want you to be thoroughly satised
with your new model!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
We want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate
your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting,
safe, and fun for you and those around you. Failure to
operate your model in a safe and responsible manner
may result in property damage and serious injury. The
precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly
followed to help ensure safe operation. You alone must
see that the instructions are followed and the precautions
are adhered to.
Important Points to Remember
• Your model is not intended for use on public roads or
congested areas where its operation can conict with or
disrupt pedestrian or vehicular trafc.
• Never, under any circumstances, operate the model in
crowds of people. Your model is fast and could cause
injury if allowed to collide with anyone.
• Because your model is controlled by radio, it is subject
to radio interference from many sources that are
beyond your control. Since radio interference can cause
momentary losses of radio control, always allow a safety
margin in all directions around the model in order to
prevent collisions.
• The motor and battery can become hot during use.
Be careful to avoid getting burned.
• Don’t operate your model at night, or anytime your line
of sight to the model may be obstructed or impaired in
any way.
• Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.
Speed Control
• Disconnect the Battery: Always disconnect the battery
from the model when not in use.
• Transmitter on First: Switch on your transmitter rst
before switching on the speed control to prevent
runaways and erratic performance.
• Don’t Get Burned: The motor can become extremely
hot during use, so be careful not to touch it until it is
cool. Make sure there is adequate airow to the motor.
• Use the Factory-Installed Connectors: Do not change
the battery connector. Improper wiring can cause re or
damage to the ESC. Please note that modied speed
controls can be subject to a rewiring fee when returned
for service.
• Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed or damaged
wiring with heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits.
• No Reverse Voltage: The speed control is not protected
against reverse polarity voltage. When changing the
battery, be sure to install the same type of connectors
to avoid reverse polarity damage to the speed control.
Removing the battery connectors on the speed control
or using the same-gender connectors on the speed
control will void the product’s warranty.
• No Schottky Diodes: External Schottky diodes are
not compatible with reversing speed controls. Using a
Schottky diode will damage the ESC and void the 30-
day warranty.
Recycling Your NiMH Battery
It is strongly recommended that you recycle the vehicle
battery when it has reached the end of its useful life. Do
not throw your battery in the trash. To nd a recycling
center near you, ask your local hobby dealer or visit
www.call2recycle.org.
INTRODUCTION
All instructions and precautions outlined in
this manual should be strictly followed to
ensure safe operation of your model. This model is
not intended for use by children under 14 years of
age without the supervision of a responsible and
knowledgeable adult.
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
modications 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.
TQ Radio System
Operation Frequency: 2406~2453 MHz
Maximum Radio Frequency Power: Maximum Peak Power -1 dBm
Traxxas iD Battery Connector
Operation Frequency: 13.56 MHz
Maximum Radio Frequency Power: Maximum Peak Power -29.27 dBuA/m @ 10m

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Your model is able to use
LiPo batteries. Charging and discharging
batteries has the potential for re, explosion, serious
injury, and property damage if not performed per
the instructions. Before use, read and follow all
manufacturer’s instructions, warnings, and precautions.
In addition, Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries pose a
SEVERE risk of re if not properly handled per the
instructions and require special care and handling
procedures for long life and safe operation. LiPo
batteries are intended only for advanced users that are
educated on the risks associated with LiPo battery use.
Traxxas does not recommend that anyone under the
age of 14 use or handle LiPo battery packs without the
supervision of a knowledgeable and responsible adult.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Important Warnings for users of Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
batteries:
• LiPo batteries have a minimum safe discharge voltage
threshold that should not be exceeded. The electronic
speed control is equipped with built-in Low-Voltage
Detection that alerts the driver when LiPo batteries
have reached their minimum voltage (discharge)
threshold. It is the driver’s responsibility to stop
immediately to prevent the battery pack from being
discharged below its safe minimum threshold.
• Low-Voltage Detection is just one part of a
comprehensive plan for safe LiPo battery use. It is
critical to follow all instructions for safe and proper
charging, use, and storage of LiPo batteries. Make
sure you understand how to use your LiPo batteries. If
you have questions about LiPo battery usage, please
consult with your local hobby dealer or contact the
battery manufacturer. As a reminder, all batteries should
be recycled at the end of their useful life.
• ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger
with a balance adapter port to charge LiPo batteries.
Never use NiMH or NiCad-type chargers or charge
modes to charge LiPo batteries. DO NOT charge with
a NiMH-only charger. The use of a NiMH or NiCad
charger or charge mode will damage the batteries and
may cause re and personal injury.
• NEVER charge LiPo battery packs in series or
parallel. Charging packs in series or parallel
may result in improper charger cell recognition
and an improper charging rate that may lead to
overcharging, cell imbalance, cell damage,
and re.
FIRE HAZARD!
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER!
• ALWAYS inspect your LiPo batteries carefully
before charging. Look for any loose leads or
connectors, damaged wire insulation, damaged cell
packaging, impact damage, uid leaks, swelling
(a sign of internal damage), cell deformity, missing
labels, or any other damage or irregularity. If any of
these conditions are observed, do not charge or use
the battery pack. Follow the disposal instructions
included with your battery to properly and safely
dispose of the battery.
• DO NOT store or charge LiPo batteries with or around
other batteries or battery packs of any type, including
other LiPos.
• Store and transport your battery pack(s) in a cool
dry place. DO NOT store in direct sunlight. DO NOT
allow the storage temperature to exceed 140°F or
60°C, such as in the trunk of a car, or the cells may
be damaged and create a re risk.
• DO NOT disassemble LiPo batteries or cells.
• DO NOT attempt to build your own LiPo battery
pack from loose cells.
Charging and handling precautions for all battery types:
• Use the supplied NiMH charger to charge the
included battery. DO NOT attempt to charge LiPo
batteries or any other type of battery with this
charger.
• BEFORE you charge, ALWAYS conrm that the
charger settings exactly match the type (chemistry),
specication, and conguration of the battery to be
charged.
• DO NOT attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries
(explosion hazard), batteries that have an internal
charge circuit or a protection circuit, batteries that have
been altered from original manufacturer conguration,
or batteries that have missing or unreadable labels,
preventing you from properly identifying the battery
type and specications.
• DO NOT exceed the maximum manufacturer
recommended charge rate.
• DO NOT let any exposed battery contacts or wires
touch each other. This will cause the battery to short
circuit and create the risk of re.
• While charging or discharging, ALWAYS place the
battery (all types of batteries) in a re retardant/re
proof container and on a non-ammable surface
such as concrete.
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INTRODUCTION
SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT
Your model comes equipped with certain items to help you get it up and running. You will need to purchase other items,
available from your hobby dealer, to operate and maintain your model.
4 AA alkaline batteries5-cell 2/3A NiMH battery*
Supplied Equipment
Recommended Equipment (sold separately)
These items are not required for the operation of your model, but are a good idea to include
in any R/C toolbox:
• Safety glasses
• Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue,
Part #6468 (CA glue)
• Hobby knife
*Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images.
• Side cutters and needle nose pliers
• Phillips screwdriver
• Complete hex key set
• Soldering iron
• DO NOT charge batteries inside of an automobile. DO
NOT charge batteries while driving in an automobile.
This charger is equipped with a long cord intended
to allow the battery to be charged outside of an
automobile when using the automobile’s auxiliary
power socket. If the cord will not reach outside of the
automobile, nd another power source.
• NEVER charge batteries on wood, cloth, carpet, or on
any other ammable material.
• ALWAYS charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
• REMOVE ammable items and combustible materials
from the charging area.
• DO NOT leave the charger and battery unattended
while charging, discharging, or anytime the charger is
ON with a battery connected. If there are any signs of
a malfunction or in the event of an emergency, unplug
the charger from the power source and disconnect the
battery from the charger.
• DO NOT operate the charger in a cluttered space, or
place objects on top of the charger or battery.
• If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way, DO
NOT charge, discharge, or use the battery.
• Keep a Class D re extinguisher nearby in case of re.
• DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose
the batteries to ame or other source of ignition. Toxic
materials could be released. If eye or skin contact
occurs, ush with water.
• If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging
process (temperature greater than 110°F / 43°C),
immediately disconnect the battery from the charger
and discontinue charging.
• Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs (before
charging).
• ALWAYS unplug the charger and disconnect the battery
when not in use.
• ALWAYS unplug the battery from the electronic speed
control when the model is not in use and when it is
being stored or transported.
• DO NOT disassemble the charger.
• REMOVE the battery from your model or device before
charging.
• DO NOT expose the charger to water or moisture.
• ALWAYS store battery packs safely out of the reach
of children or pets. Children should always have
adult supervision when charging and handling
batteries.
• Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries must be
recycled or disposed of properly.
• Always proceed with caution and use good common
sense at all times.
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NiMH battery charger*