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SLIPPER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Some models are equipped with an adjustable slipper clutch which is built into the large
spur gear. The purpose of the slipper clutch is to regulate the amount of power sent to
the rear wheels to prevent tire spin. Think of it as adjustable traction control. The Slipper
also helps prevent damage to gears and driveshafts by reducing the shock loads
transmitted to the drivetrain in situations such as landing from a large jump with the
throttle held wide open.
Electric Models
E-Maxx™
The truck will seem sluggish, especially off the line. Inability to do wheelies, and a squeal
when accelerating from a stop may be heard. Tighten the nut all of the way down then
back off about ¼ turn.
A loose grub screw is a small problem that can cause big problems if it is not corrected. If
the pinion is loose, one motor must carry the entire load of the truck. Also, the grub screw
can come out and jam in between the opposite motor pinion and spur. Check both grub
screws and make sure they are tight.
While you're at it, check and adjust the gear mesh if necessary. We recommend that you
stop the E-Maxx at the first sign of a performance loss. One motor operation usually
means an inability to wheelie the truck (loss of torque), but not necessarily a loss of
overall speed.
Other Electric models
The slipper clutch makes a high-pitched, chirping noise when it slips. Remove the
transmission cover in order to adjust the slipper. Turn the adjusting nut clockwise to
tighten and counterclockwise to loosen. Place the model on a high-traction surface, such
as carpet. Adjust the slipper so that you can hear it slip for approximately two-feet from a
standing, full-throttle start.
Nitro Models
When installed on nitro models, and 4-wheel drive models, the slipper serves mainly as
protection for the drivetrain. The engine clutch and the smoother low end power output of
a nitro engine, and on some models the 4-wheel drive system, keep traction from being a
problem. The slipper clutch on these models should be set tight (minimal slippage). If the
slipper clutch is allowed to slip under normal acceleration, then the heat buildup will melt
the spur gear.
Nitro Rustler™, Nitro Stampede™, and other two-wheel drive nitro models: To check the
adjustment, hold the model so that the driving wheels cannot turn. With the drive wheels
locked, push on the spur gear with your thumb. It should be difficult, but not impossible to
move the spur gear. If the spur gear moves easily, then tighten the adjusting nut and
retest.
T-Maxx™, E-Maxx™ : The slipper needs to be almost locked. Tighten the slipper nut until
it stops and then back the adjustment out 1/8th of a turn. Until you have the adjustment
set, check the spur gear often for signs of excess slippage.
Adjusting the slipper clutch on a rustler using e 4-way wrench
Test the tightness of the slipper clutch on two-wheel drive models by holding the rear
wheels and pushing on the spur gear with your thumb. It should be very difficult to turn
the spur gear.
Jato™:Use the T-wrench provided with your Jato to adjust the slipper nut.
Step – Check slip by holding the rear wheels secure, while trying to rotate the spur gear
with your other hand. The gear should slightly move with medium effort.
Some models are equipped with an adjustable slipper clutch which is built into the large
spur gear. The purpose of the slipper clutch is to regulate the amount of power sent to
the rear wheels to prevent tire spin. Think of it as adjustable traction control. The Slipper
also helps prevent damage to gears and driveshafts by reducing the shock loads
transmitted to the drivetrain in situations such as landing from a large jump with the
throttle held wide open.
Electric Models
E-Maxx™
The truck will seem sluggish, especially off the line. Inability to do wheelies, and a squeal
when accelerating from a stop may be heard. Tighten the nut all of the way down then
back off about ¼ turn.
A loose grub screw is a small problem that can cause big problems if it is not corrected. If
the pinion is loose, one motor must carry the entire load of the truck. Also, the grub screw
can come out and jam in between the opposite motor pinion and spur. Check both grub
screws and make sure they are tight.
While you're at it, check and adjust the gear mesh if necessary. We recommend that you
stop the E-Maxx at the first sign of a performance loss. One motor operation usually
means an inability to wheelie the truck (loss of torque), but not necessarily a loss of
overall speed.
Other Electric models
The slipper clutch makes a high-pitched, chirping noise when it slips. Remove the
transmission cover in order to adjust the slipper. Turn the adjusting nut clockwise to
tighten and counterclockwise to loosen. Place the model on a high-traction surface, such
as carpet. Adjust the slipper so that you can hear it slip for approximately two-feet from a
standing, full-throttle start.
Nitro Models
When installed on nitro models, and 4-wheel drive models, the slipper serves mainly as
protection for the drivetrain. The engine clutch and the smoother low end power output of
a nitro engine, and on some models the 4-wheel drive system, keep traction from being a
problem. The slipper clutch on these models should be set tight (minimal slippage). If the
slipper clutch is allowed to slip under normal acceleration, then the heat buildup will melt
the spur gear.
Nitro Rustler™, Nitro Stampede™, and other two-wheel drive nitro models: To check the
adjustment, hold the model so that the driving wheels cannot turn. With the drive wheels
locked, push on the spur gear with your thumb. It should be difficult, but not impossible to
move the spur gear. If the spur gear moves easily, then tighten the adjusting nut and
retest.
T-Maxx™, E-Maxx™ : The slipper needs to be almost locked. Tighten the slipper nut until
it stops and then back the adjustment out 1/8th of a turn. Until you have the adjustment
set, check the spur gear often for signs of excess slippage.
Adjusting the slipper clutch on a rustler using e 4-way wrench
Test the tightness of the slipper clutch on two-wheel drive models by holding the rear
wheels and pushing on the spur gear with your thumb. It should be very difficult to turn
the spur gear.
Jato™:Use the T-wrench provided with your Jato to adjust the slipper nut.
Step – Check slip by holding the rear wheels secure, while trying to rotate the spur gear
with your other hand. The gear should slightly move with medium effort.
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