Traxxas 4995X User manual

4908 T-Maxx 3.3 Forward/Reverse Kit Instructions
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KC1154 Rev 080812
Covers Part #4995X
Important Note: This kit does NOT include the OptiDrive system. The truck must
come to a complete stop before shifting gears. See below for shifting instructions and
information about OptiDrive.
Transmission Removal
1. Remove the air filter from the
carburetor, and then remove the
throttle return spring from the
transmission case with a pair of
pliers (1A).
2. Loosen the set screw at the top of
the brake cam to release the brake
arm. Pull the arm from the brake cam (1B).
3. Flip the truck over and remove the four 3x8mm
countersunk screws that attach the center skid
plate to the chassis braces (1C).
4. Remove the screw pin from the rear transmission
output yoke, and then pull the
yoke off of the shaft leaving the
drive shaft assembly in tact (1D).
5. Next, remove the seven 3x15mm
cap head screws that secure the
transmission case to the chassis,
and then flip the truck back over
onto its wheels (1E).
6. Detach the throttle linkage
ball cup from the throttle arm
on the carburetor, and then
swing the throttle bell crank
around to where the long
throttle rod provides enough
space to pull the transmission
out of the chassis (1F). The
transmission should pull straight out of the chassis with the front drive shaft
half still attached.
7. Remove this drive shaft half by removing the setscrew pin from the output yoke (1G).
Forward / Reverse Gear Installation
1. Remove the seven 3x12
countersunk screws (2A) from the
transmission and separate the
transmission halves (2B).
2. Remove the forward-only gear
shaft assembly along with the
brake disc from the transmission (2C)
and then pull the blue rubber plug
from the front transmission half (2D).
3. Next, Place the steel primary
gear into the front
transmission half
followed by the disk
spring (see photo 2E for
correct orientation).
4. Slide the steel reverse
idler gear (with bearing)
over the molded plastic post next to the
steel primary gear (2F) followed by the
plastic idler shaft support (2G).
5. Locate the two black forward and reverse
gears along with the two metal needle
roller bearings. Press a roller bearing
assembly into each gear with the integral
marking facing out and away from the gears (2H). Be sure to press the bearing
assemblies all the way into each gear until it bottoms out inside the gear (2I).
6. Locate the forward/reverse output shaft, dog slider, four 6x8 Teflon washers,
and the two black forward/reverse gears with installed roller bearing
assemblies. Install these items onto the output shaft using the photo for correct
sequence and orientation. Note: The forward/reverse gears must be installed
onto the output shaft with the integral markings of the roller bearings facing
toward the center of the shaft (2J).
7. Next, locate the shift fork and shaft assembly. Position the
shift fork inside and around the groove of the plastic dog
slider on the output shaft (2K). Note: The shift fork shaft
must face toward the black reverse gear (thin gear).
8. Insert the entire assembly into the front transmission
half (2L). The output shaft is located through the 6x12mm
bearing at the bottom of the case, and the shift fork shaft
should slide through the same hole where the blue rubber
plug was removed (2M). Remember to position the front
brake disc between the brake calipers before sliding the
output shaft all the way into the transmission case.
9. Remove the forward-only primary gear from the
two-speed shaft by removing the primary pin retainer clip
from the gear to access the cross pin (2N). Push the pin
out of the gear and slide the gear off of the shaft.
10. Replace the gear with the included forward/reverse
primary gear in the same orientation and secure the gear
with the pin and retaining clip (2O).
11. Next, carefully join the two transmission halves together
and secure them with the seven
3x12mm countersunk screws (2P).
Reattach the front drive shaft
half to the output shaft of the
transmission and secure it with the
same screw pin (2Q).
12. Install the transmission back onto
the chassis in reverse order of how
it was removed. Remember to
rejoin the front drive shaft halves
together before securing the
transmission case to the chassis.
13. Reattach the throttle ball cup to
the carburetor, and then reconnect
the throttle return spring to the
transmission case. Secure the
brake arm back into the brake cam, and then reattach the air filter assembly
back onto the carburetor and secure it with the wire clip.
Channel 3 (CH3) / Shift Servo Installation
1. Locate the included #2060 shift servo and
adapter plate assembly and the four included
3x8mm button head screws (3A).
2. Loosen the two front screws that fasten the
steering servo to the servo mount about
halfway. Remove the 3x8mm button head
screw that secures the front steering servo
mount to the chassis (3B).
3. Slide the shift servo wire under the steering servo
mount between the chassis, and locate the wire into
the cutout molded into the mount (see 3C). After the
wire is safely contained inside of the cutout, secure
the servo mount back to the chassis with the removed
3x8mm button head screw, then tighten the front
steering servo screws.
4. Secure the shift servo and adapter assembly to the
servo mount next to the steering servo using the
included four 3x8mm button head screws. Note that
the adapter needs to be mounted so that the servo is in
an elevated position (see 3D for correct orientation).
5. Route the #2060 servo wire around the front of
the throttle servo mount toward the radio box.
Open the radio box, and then insert the shift
servo plug into the CH3-port of the receiver
(3E). Close the receiver box.
6. Locate the shift linkage wire
with the installed plastic ball
cup at one end. Insert the bare
bent end through the hole of
the shift fork shaft (from the
transmission)(3F), and then
connect the ball cup to the
pivot ball on the servo horn.
7. Turn on the transmitter and the model.
Press down on the red forward/reverse
switch (3G). The shift servo horn should
swing clockwise pushing the shift fork
shaft into the transmission (forward)(3H).
8. Press the red forward/reverse switch back
up (3I), and the servo horn should swing
counter clockwise pulling the shift fork
shaft out of the transmission (reverse)(3J).
Important: If the shift servo horn swings in
the opposite direction than described above,
then switch the CH3 servo reverse switch on
the transmitter to the opposite position and
refer to Centering the Shift Servo.
Ensuring proper installation and engagement:
1. Shift to reverse gear on the transmitter.
Roll the truck a few inches so that the shift
mechanism can fully engage.
2. Check the “pre-load” on the shift spring. You should feel a light resistance on
the servo horn.
Tools Needed:
• 1.5mm hex wrench
• 2.0mm hex wrench
• 2.5mm hex wrench
• Needle nose pliers
• Small flat blade screwdriver
1A
2J
2K
2L
2M
2N
2P 2Q
2O
3B
3X8mm
Loosen
1B
1C
1D 1E
1F
2A
2B
2C 2D
2E 2F
2H
2G
2I
1G
3A
3D
3E 3F
3C
3G 3I
3H 3J
Front of Truck
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Centering the Shift Servo
The shift servo has been correctly centered from the
factory. The following instructions have been include for
your reference.
I. Remove the 3x10mm button head screw from the
shift servo horn, and then remove the spring, servo
horn, and the notched sleeve from the servo (1X).
II. Turn on the transmitter and the ON/
OFF switch on the model. Make sure
that the red forward/reverse switch on
the transmitter is positioned in the UP
(reverse) position (2X). Install the sleeve
back onto the splined output shaft of
the servo with the notch in the “12
o’clock” position (3X), and
then turn the radio system
and truck off.
III. Set the servo horn back
on top of the adapter as
shown (4X), and then place
the spring onto the servo
horn. Make sure to put the bottom end of the wire
into the single hole (not the slot) located in the servo
horn (5X).
IV. Secure the assembly to the servo with the same
3x10mm button head screw (6X).
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3. Shift to forward gear on the transmitter. Again, roll the truck a few inches to
fully engage the shift mechanism in the transmission.
4. Check the “pre-load” on the shift spring. It should be about the same as it was
in second gear (but in the other direction).
5. If the spring pre-load does not feel similar in forward and reverse gear, remove
the servo horn and reinstall. Start with step I. of Centering the Shift Servo, and
make the following adjustment:
a. If the spring was tight in reverse gear, but loose in forward gear, install the
notched servo saver sleeve one tooth clockwise from the original position
(see step II. of Centering the Shift Servo).
b. If the spring was tight in forward gear, but loose in reverse gear, install the
notched servo saver sleeve one position counter-clockwise from the original
position (see step II. of Centering the Shift Servo).
Forward/Reverse Shifting Tips
• This kit does not include the OptiDrive module. The truck must come to a
complete stop before shifting.
• After the truck has come to a complete stop, press the red thumb switch up to
actuate Reverse, or press down to actuate Forward.
• After shifting, allow the truck to roll slightly to ensure positive engagement of the
transmission. Once the truck lurches forward or back, it is then ok to apply throttle.
Caution: Do not switch gears at high speeds. This can cause serious damage to
the transmission gears.
OptiDrive System (optional)
The Traxxas OptiDrive electronic shift module uses advanced microprocessor
control to sense vehicle speed and optimize forward and reverse shifting. OptiDrive
also includes low battery voltage protection. These parts are the needed for
installing the OptiDrive system into the 4908 T-Maxx:
• #5398 - OptiDrive shift module
• #5397 - OptiDrive sensor assembly
*
2743
3x4 GS
4967
4967
5396X
*
5390
5393
5386
5393
5393
1985
5x8x0.5 TW
5390
6x8x0.5 TW
3982
5390
3982
6x8x0.5 TW
3982
6x8x0.5 TW
5121
6X10 NRB
(Text on bearing
towards shaft.)
5121
6X10 NRB
(Text on bearing
towards shaft.)
5116
5x11 BB
3215
2.5x6 CS
5397
5365
5365
5181
5181
5395
5395
5366
5352
5351
5351
2554
3x6 CS
3958 58T Opt.
3956 54T
3957 56T Opt.
5352X
5352X
5352X
5395
5389X
5164
4966X
4927X
4927X
M4/18.5
5117
6x12 BB
5117
6x12 BB
5117
6x12 BB
5116
5x11 BB
5352X
5352X
4147
5.0 NL
5119
10X15 BB
5393
Primary shaft
5369
Output shaft
Correct orientation on shaft
Shift Servo Assembly
5116
5x11 BB
2552
3x12 CCS
4978
3x21 Shoulder BCS
3982
6x8x0.5 TW 3982
6x8x0.5 TW
4927X
M4/14.5
4927X
5181
5116
5x11 BB
5366
5352X
5352X
(5.0 NL 4147)
5183
(includes bearing)
5183
5116
5x11 BB
5116
5x11 BB
5385
M3/13.75
(screw pin)
5384 (wide)
5385 Opt. (standard)
5383 Opt. (close)
5384 (wide)
5385 Opt. (standard)
5383 Opt. (close)
*Apply a light coating of automotive wheel bearing grease to these gears.
5157
5394X 4995X
3988X
4995X
3988X
4995X
3988X
2577
3X10 BCS 4995X
4995X
4995X
2576
3X8 BCS
4995X
2576
3X8 BCS
4995X
2575
3X6 BCS
4995X
2575
3X6 BCS
4995X
2065
FRONT
If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at
1-888-TRAXXAS
(1-888-872-9927) (U.S. residents only)
1X
4X 5X
6X
2X 3X
Completed Installation
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