Traxxas Pro Scale TRX4 User manual

• Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Disposal of the battery into fire or a hot oven, or
mechanically crushing or cutting of the battery, can
result in an explosion.
• Extremely high temperatures and/or extremely low
air pressure can result in an explosion or the leakage
of flammable liquid or gas.
• Keep new and used batteries away from children.
• If the battery compartment does not close securely,
stop using the product and keep it away from
children.
KC2831-R01 Rev 210121
Pro Scale®Winch Installation Instructions
Kit contents:
• Winch with winch mount (Model: 8856)
• Wireless remote (Model: 8857)
• Y-harness (for power input)
• 3x6mm pins (2)
• Zip ties (3)
• 2.5x12mm cap screws (2) (see Fig. 3, page 3)
• Fairlead (see Fig. 4, page 3)
• 2.5x10mm cap screws (2) (see Fig. 4, page 3)
Tools needed:
• 1.5mm hex wrench
• 2.0mm hex wrench
Specifications:
• Input voltage: 5-12.6 volts
• Pulling capacity: 10 lbs
Requirements for powering the winch:
• Direct battery power
• External BEC
• BEC output from electronic speed control ESC) capable of 1-amp output
Covers Part #8855
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Part No. Bumper Style Applicable Models
8866
191mm
82010-4 TRX-4® Sport Unassembled Kit
82024-4 TRX-4® Sport
82034-4 TRX-4® Sport
8865
200mm
82016-4 Unassembled Kit
82056-4 Land Rover® Defender®
82066-4 Tactical Unit
8867
217mm
82046-4 Ford® Bronco®
82076-4 1979 Chevrolet® Blazer®
8869
227mm
9111X 1969 Chevrolet® Blazer®
9112X 1972 Chevrolet® Blazer®
8868 82096-4 Mercedes® G 500®
88096-4 Mercedes® G 63®
Wireless Remote
Channel Select
Button
Channel Indicator/
Activity LED
Line Out Button
Line In Button
Fig. 1
Bumper Winch
Status LED
Bind Button Freespool Button
Fig. 2
Press to
release line
The following vehicle-specific bumper parts packages are required for proper installation of the winch (each sold separately):
Note: Refer to the special instructions that are
included in the bumper package for installing
this bumper set.
*WARNING: BURN HAZARD!
This product contains a button cell battery.
DO NOT ingest the battery. If the button
cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe
internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to
death. If you think the battery might have been
swallowed or placed inside any part of the body,
seek immediate medical attention.
TRAXXAS.com
Traxxas, 6250 Traxxas Way, McKinney, TX 75070, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone], e-mail: [email protected]
Warranty Information
Traxxas electronic components are warranted to be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of 30 days from the date of purchase.
Limitations: Any and all warranty coverage does not
cover replacement of parts and components damaged
by abuse, neglect, improper or unreasonable use,
crash damage, water or excessive moisture, chemical
damage, improper or infrequent maintenance,
accident, unauthorized alteration or modification or
items that are considered consumable.
Traxxas will not pay for the cost of shipping or
transportation of a defective component to us.
Traxxas Lifetime Electronics Warranty
After the expiration date of the warranty period,
Traxxas will repair electronic components for a flat rate.
Please visit Traxxas.com/support for a current schedule
of warranty costs and fees.
The covered repairs are limited to non-mechanical
components that have NOT been subjected to abuse,
misuse, or neglect. Products damaged by intentional
abuse, misuse, or neglect may be subject to additional
charges. Traxxas liability, in no case, shall be greater
than the actual purchase price of this product. For
replacement, product must be returned in brand new
condition, with packaging and itemized sales receipt.
For patent and patent-pending information,
please visit Traxxas.com/pat
Mercedes-Benz®, G 500®, and G 63® are trademarks of Mercedes-Benz/
Daimler AG.
Land Rover® and Defender® are trademarks of Jaguar Land Rover Limited.
Ford® and Bronco® are trademarks of Ford Motor Company.
Chevrolet® and Blazer® are trademarks of General Motors.
All copyrights and trademarks are used by Traxxas under license.
8862 8862
8860
8860
8864R
8864 opt.
8864X opt.
8860
8860
8860
8860
8860
2.5x8mm CS
8858
8858
8863
8861
8859
8863
8863
2.5x12mm CS
1.6x7mm BCS
(self-tapping)
2.5x12mm CS
2.5x10mm CS
2.5x10mm CS
2.5x20mm CS
2.6x8mm BCS
2.5x20mm CS
Part # Description
8858 Housings (front & rear), winch/ decal
8859 Fairlead, winch
8860 Spool shaft assembly, winch
8861 Spool, winch
8862 Gearmotor, winch
8863 Hook, winch (steel)/ line retainer/ washer
8864 Line, winch (grey)
8864R Line, winch (red)
8864X Line, winch (blue)
• Installation of the power tap (Fig. 9)
Note: If the wiring from your speed control is not equipped with
the 2-pin male connector (black wire with red connector), install
the power tap (part #6541X, sold separately) on the High-Current
Connector to provide power to the winch.
High-Current
Connector
ESC
Power Tap
ESC Wiring
During installation, be sure that
the terminals of the High-Current
Connector and the power tap
make full contact.
ESC Wiring
Power Tap
2.6x8mm BCS
(self-tapping)
ESC Power
Tap Cover
ESC Wiring
Wire colors mismatched
CAUTION: RISK OF DAMAGE TO
ACCESSORIES!
Note the polarity and wire color on the
pre-installed wires on the power tap. Ensure the polarity is correct during
installation on the High-Current Connector: red (+) (positive), black (-) (negative).
14
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Traxxas, 6250 Traxxas Way, McKinney, TX 75070, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone], e-mail: [email protected]
The wireless remote contains a button cell battery.
See product warning on page 4.*
Fig. 9
PARTS LIST AND EXPLODED VIEW

Antenna WireAntenna Wire
Power Wire
Power Wire
Antenna Wire
Antenna Wire
Power Wire
Power Wire
to accessoryto accessory
Y-harness
Y-harness
Route the power wire and antenna wire from the winch along the right
chassis rail to the front shock tower (Fig. 3). Continue to route the antenna
wire along the right chassis rail and secure it to the loop on the servo mount
with one of the included zip ties.
Route the power wire through the shock tower and over to the XL-5 HV
electronic speed control (on the XL-5 HV, the red connector is direct output
voltage from the battery; the maximum voltage that the winch can accept is
4s LiPo). Note: Be sure to allow adequate body clearance so that it doesn’t
rub against or cut the wires.
Secure any excess length of the wires with the existing left and right front
wire clips and the remaining zip ties to prevent contact with any moving
parts or assemblies.
Plug the red male connector from the speed control into the red female
connector from the winch.
If you have another accessory installed, such as an external BEC or
LED lighting, plug the red male connector from the speed control into
the red female connector from the included Y-harness as shown in Fig. 4.
Plug the other red male connectors from the Y-harness into the red female
connectors from the winch and the other accessory.
• For custom installations (Fig. 5)
The winch may be mounted to a at surface and attached with up to four
2.5x10mm screws through the bottom of the winch. The maximum depth
of the screws into the winch is 9.5 mm. Remove the winch mount and
install the included 2.5x12mm CS in the winch housing prior to installation.
2.5x12mm
CS
2.5x12mm
CS
2.5x10mm CS
2.5x10mm CS
• If your front bumper does not include a built-in fairlead (Fig. 6)
Thread the winch hook and washer through the included fairlead and
install it on the winch with the supplied 2.5x10mm CS.
Binding the wireless remote to the winch
Note: The wireless remote has two channels (1 or 2) that can be used to
operate two separate winches independently. The wireless remote needs
to be bound to the winch in order to operate.
Select Channel
Pull the clear tab out of the remote to allow the battery to connect.
1. Press and release the Channel Select button and the activity LED on
the remote will blink the current channel (1 or 2 blinks).
2. Press and hold the Channel Select button for 4 seconds to alternate
between channels 1 and 2.
Binding
1. Press and hold the Bind button on the winch for 3 seconds; the status
LED on the winch will turn solid red.
1
Install the new front bumper.
4
3
Install the winch/winch mount on the new front bumper.
Place the winch power wire into the slot on the bumper.
Note: Use the included 3x6mm pins in the fairlead if you are
installing the winch/winch mount on an existing front bumper.
2.6x8mm
BCS
Slot
Thread the winch hook and washer through the
fairlead on the new front bumper (see chart above for compatibility).
Note: Turn the washer horizontal to t it through the fairlead.
2
Remove the existing front bumper from the chassis.
1
INSTALLATION OPERATION
CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS
WIRING DIAGRAM
3x6mm
Pin
• Replacing the winch line (Fig. 7)
1. Thread the winch line into the hole in the spool on the winch. Tie a
knot in the end of the line to secure it to the spool. Note: The winch
line is available in other colors to customize the look of your vehicle (part
#8864 grey, 8864R red, 8864X blue, each sold separately).
2. Insert the other end of the line through the washer and then tie it to
the winch hook as shown in Fig. 5.
• Installing the winch line retainer (Fig. 8)
Install the included line retainer on the winch hook as shown below to
help prevent the line from slipping o the hook.
Winch Hook
Fig. 7
2. Press and release either the Line In or Line Out button on the wireless
remote. The status LED on the winch will turn o indicating that the
winch and remote are now bound and ready for use.
Winch operation
1. To operate the winch, press the Line In or Line Out button on the
wireless remote to control the line feed.
2. Release the Line In or Line Out button on the remote to stop the
winch. The automatic brake will prevent the winch from unwinding
while the line is under tension.
Freespool Feature
The Traxxas winch is equipped with a Freespool feature that allows you
to manually pull the winch line out for fast operation. Press and hold the
freespool button (see Fig. 2) while pulling the line out to the desired length.
Always use the wireless remote to wind the line back on the winch spool.
Overload protection mode
If the winch stops working during operation and the status LED on the
winch starts to slowly blink red, it has entered overload protection mode.
Allow the winch components to cool for a few minutes before continuing.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 8
32
2
CAUTION: RISK OF INJURY!
Moving parts can cause injury. Keep hands and objects
clear during operation.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4

Antenna WireAntenna Wire
Power Wire
Power Wire
Antenna Wire
Antenna Wire
Power Wire
Power Wire
to accessoryto accessory
Y-harness
Y-harness
Route the power wire and antenna wire from the winch along the right chassis rail to the front shock tower (Fig. 3). Continue to route the antenna wire along the
right chassis rail and secure it to the loop on the servo mount with one of the included zip ties. Route the power wire through the shock tower and over to the
XL-5 HV electronic speed control (on the XL-5 HV, the red connector is direct output voltage from the battery; the maximum voltage that the winch can accept
is 4s LiPo). Note: Be sure to allow adequate body clearance so that it doesn’t rub against or cut the wires. Secure any excess length of the wires with the
existing left and right front wire clips and the remaining zip ties to prevent contact with any moving parts or assemblies. Plug the red male connector from the
speed control into the red female connector from the winch. If you have another accessory installed, such as an external BEC or LED lighting, plug the red
male connector from the speed control into the red female connector from the included Y-harness as shown in Fig. 4. Plug the other red male connectors from
the Y-harness into the red female connectors from the winch and the other accessory.
• For custom installations (Fig. 5)
The winch may be mounted to a at surface and attached with up to four
2.5x10mm screws through the bottom of the winch. The maximum depth
of the screws into the winch is 9.5 mm. Remove the winch mount and
install the included 2.5x12mm CS in the winch housing prior to installation.
2.5x12mm
CS
2.5x12mm
CS
2.5x10mm CS
2.5x10mm CS
• If your front bumper does not include a built-in fairlead (Fig. 6)
Thread the winch hook and washer through the included fairlead and
install it on the winch with the supplied 2.5x10mm CS.
Binding the wireless remote to the winch
Note: The wireless remote has two channels (1 or 2) that can be used to
operate two separate winches independently. The wireless remote needs
to be bound to the winch in order to operate.
Select Channel
Pull the clear tab out of the remote to allow the battery to connect.
1. Press and release the Channel Select button and the activity LED on
the remote will blink the current channel (1 or 2 blinks).
2. Press and hold the Channel Select button for 4 seconds to alternate
between channels 1 and 2.
Binding
1. Press and hold the Bind button on the winch for 3 seconds; the status
LED on the winch will turn solid red.
WIRING DIAGRAM
CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS
OPERATION
1
Install the new front bumper.
4
3
Install the winch/winch mount on the new front bumper.
Place the winch power wire into the slot on the bumper.
Note: Use the included 3x6mm pins in the fairlead if you are
installing the winch/winch mount on an existing front bumper.
2.6x8mm
BCS
Slot
Thread the winch hook and washer through the
fairlead on the new front bumper (see chart above for compatibility).
Note: Turn the washer horizontal to t it through the fairlead.
2
Remove the existing front bumper from the chassis.
1
INSTALLATION
3x6mm
Pin
• Replacing the winch line (Fig. 7)
1. Thread the winch line into the hole in the spool on the winch. Tie a
knot in the end of the line to secure it to the spool. Note: The winch
line is available in other colors to customize the look of your vehicle (part
#8864 grey, 8864R red, 8864X blue, each sold separately).
2. Insert the other end of the line through the washer and then tie it to
the winch hook as shown in Fig. 5.
• Installing the winch line retainer (Fig. 8)
Install the included line retainer on the winch hook as shown below to
help prevent the line from slipping o the hook.
Winch Hook
Fig. 7
2. Press and release either the Line In or Line Out button on the wireless
remote. The status LED on the winch will turn o indicating that the
winch and remote are now bound and ready for use.
Winch operation
1. To operate the winch, press the Line In or Line Out button on the
wireless remote to control the line feed.
2. Release the Line In or Line Out button on the remote to stop the
winch. The automatic brake will prevent the winch from unwinding
while the line is under tension.
Freespool Feature
The Traxxas winch is equipped with a Freespool feature that allows you
to manually pull the winch line out for fast operation. Press and hold the
freespool button (see Fig. 2) while pulling the line out to the desired length.
Always use the wireless remote to wind the line back on the winch spool.
Overload protection mode
If the winch stops working during operation and the status LED on the
winch starts to slowly blink red, it has entered overload protection mode.
Allow the winch components to cool for a few minutes before continuing.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 8
32
2
CAUTION: RISK OF INJURY!
Moving parts can cause injury. Keep hands and objects
clear during operation.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4

• Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Disposal of the battery into fire or a hot oven, or
mechanically crushing or cutting of the battery, can
result in an explosion.
• Extremely high temperatures and/or extremely low
air pressure can result in an explosion or the leakage
of flammable liquid or gas.
• Keep new and used batteries away from children.
• If the battery compartment does not close securely,
stop using the product and keep it away from
children.
KC2831-R01 Rev 210121
Pro Scale®Winch Installation Instructions
Kit contents:
• Winch with winch mount (Model: 8856)
• Wireless remote (Model: 8857)
• Y-harness (for power input)
• 3x6mm pins (2)
• Zip ties (3)
• 2.5x12mm cap screws (2) (see Fig. 3, page 3)
• Fairlead (see Fig. 4, page 3)
• 2.5x10mm cap screws (2) (see Fig. 4, page 3)
Tools needed:
• 1.5mm hex wrench
• 2.0mm hex wrench
Specifications:
• Input voltage: 5-12.6 volts
• Pulling capacity: 10 lbs
Requirements for powering the winch:
• Direct battery power
• External BEC
• BEC output from electronic speed control ESC) capable of 1-amp output
Covers Part #8855
Visitez Traxxas.com/manuals pour télécharger
les instructions dans votre langue.
Visite la página Traxxas.com/manuals para
descargar el instrucciones en su idioma.
Auf Traxxas.com/manuals, können Sie
anleitung in Ihrer Sprache downloaden.
Part No. Bumper Style Applicable Models
8866
191mm
82010-4 TRX-4® Sport Unassembled Kit
82024-4 TRX-4® Sport
82034-4 TRX-4® Sport
8865
200mm
82016-4 Unassembled Kit
82056-4 Land Rover® Defender®
82066-4 Tactical Unit
8867
217mm
82046-4 Ford® Bronco®
82076-4 1979 Chevrolet® Blazer®
8869
227mm
9111X 1969 Chevrolet® Blazer®
9112X 1972 Chevrolet® Blazer®
8868 82096-4 Mercedes® G 500®
88096-4 Mercedes® G 63®
Wireless Remote
Channel Select
Button
Channel Indicator/
Activity LED
Line Out Button
Line In Button
Fig. 1
Bumper Winch
Status LED
Bind Button Freespool Button
Fig. 2
Press to
release line
The following vehicle-specific bumper parts packages are required for proper installation of the winch (each sold separately):
Note: Refer to the special instructions that are
included in the bumper package for installing
this bumper set.
*WARNING: BURN HAZARD!
This product contains a button cell battery.
DO NOT ingest the battery. If the button
cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe
internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to
death. If you think the battery might have been
swallowed or placed inside any part of the body,
seek immediate medical attention.
TRAXXAS.com
Traxxas, 6250 Traxxas Way, McKinney, TX 75070, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone], e-mail: [email protected]
Warranty Information
Traxxas electronic components are warranted to be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of 30 days from the date of purchase.
Limitations: Any and all warranty coverage does not
cover replacement of parts and components damaged
by abuse, neglect, improper or unreasonable use,
crash damage, water or excessive moisture, chemical
damage, improper or infrequent maintenance,
accident, unauthorized alteration or modification or
items that are considered consumable.
Traxxas will not pay for the cost of shipping or
transportation of a defective component to us.
Traxxas Lifetime Electronics Warranty
After the expiration date of the warranty period,
Traxxas will repair electronic components for a flat rate.
Please visit Traxxas.com/support for a current schedule
of warranty costs and fees.
The covered repairs are limited to non-mechanical
components that have NOT been subjected to abuse,
misuse, or neglect. Products damaged by intentional
abuse, misuse, or neglect may be subject to additional
charges. Traxxas liability, in no case, shall be greater
than the actual purchase price of this product. For
replacement, product must be returned in brand new
condition, with packaging and itemized sales receipt.
For patent and patent-pending information,
please visit Traxxas.com/pat
Mercedes-Benz®, G 500®, and G 63® are trademarks of Mercedes-Benz/
Daimler AG.
Land Rover® and Defender® are trademarks of Jaguar Land Rover Limited.
Ford® and Bronco® are trademarks of Ford Motor Company.
Chevrolet® and Blazer® are trademarks of General Motors.
All copyrights and trademarks are used by Traxxas under license.
8862 8862
8860
8860
8864R
8864 opt.
8864X opt.
8860
8860
8860
8860
8860
2.5x8mm CS
8858
8858
8863
8861
8859
8863
8863
2.5x12mm CS
1.6x7mm BCS
(self-tapping)
2.5x12mm CS
2.5x10mm CS
2.5x10mm CS
2.5x20mm CS
2.6x8mm BCS
2.5x20mm CS
Part # Description
8858 Housings (front & rear), winch/ decal
8859 Fairlead, winch
8860 Spool shaft assembly, winch
8861 Spool, winch
8862 Gearmotor, winch
8863 Hook, winch (steel)/ line retainer/ washer
8864 Line, winch (grey)
8864R Line, winch (red)
8864X Line, winch (blue)
• Installation of the power tap (Fig. 9)
Note: If the wiring from your speed control is not equipped with
the 2-pin male connector (black wire with red connector), install
the power tap (part #6541X, sold separately) on the High-Current
Connector to provide power to the winch.
High-Current
Connector
ESC
Power Tap
ESC Wiring
During installation, be sure that
the terminals of the High-Current
Connector and the power tap
make full contact.
ESC Wiring
Power Tap
2.6x8mm BCS
(self-tapping)
ESC Power
Tap Cover
ESC Wiring
Wire colors mismatched
CAUTION: RISK OF DAMAGE TO
ACCESSORIES!
Note the polarity and wire color on the
pre-installed wires on the power tap. Ensure the polarity is correct during
installation on the High-Current Connector: red (+) (positive), black (-) (negative).
14
TRAXXAS.com
Traxxas, 6250 Traxxas Way, McKinney, TX 75070, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone], e-mail: [email protected]
The wireless remote contains a button cell battery.
See product warning on page 4.*
Fig. 9
PARTS LIST AND EXPLODED VIEW