Adjusting the Slipper Clutch

Your Traxxas model may be equipped with an adjustable slipper clutch which is built intothe large spur gear. The purpose of the slipper clutch is to regulate theamount of power sent to the rear wheels to prevent tire spin. When it slips,the slipper clutch makes a high-pitch, whining noise. Remove the rubber slipperclutch plug on the transmission cover in order to adjust the slipper. Use the4-way wrench to turn the adjusting nut clockwise to tighten andcounter-clockwise to loosen. Place the model on a high traction surface, such ascarpet. Adjust the slipper so that you can hear it slip forapproximately two feet from a standing, full throttle start.

Rustler/Bandit/Slash/Stampede

1/16 Scale Vehicles

Nitro Rustler/Nitro Stampede/Nitro Sport/T-Maxx Classic(all vehicles with the friction peg style slipper clutch)

Slash 4X4/Stampede 4X4

To achieve a good starting point for the slipper clutch in these models,tighten the slipper clutch adjusting nut clockwise until the slipper clutchadjusting spring fully collapses (do not over tighten), and then turn theslipper clutch nut counterclockwise one full turn.

Do not run your model with the slipper clutch adjusting spring fullycompressed. The minimum recommended slipper clutch setting is 1/2 turncounter-clockwise from fully compressed.

Revo 3.3/T-Maxx 3.3 (These adjust differently than theother vehicles)

The slipper clutch is adjusted by loosening the spring-loaded locknut on theslipper shaft. Use the supplied 8mm open-end metric wrench. To tighten orloosen the
slipper nut, insert the 2.0mm hex wrench into the hole in the end of theslipper shaft. This locks the shaft for adjustments. Turn the adjustment nutclockwise to tighten (less slippage) and counter-clockwise to loosen (moreslippage).
From the factory the slipper clutch is set for minimal slippage, just enough toprotect the drivetrain from shock loads. On slippery, low traction surfacessuch as a hard-packed, dry racetrack you may benefit from loosening the slipperadjustment nut to allow for more clutch slippage. This will make the truckeasier and more forgiving to drive by helping to reduce the amount of wheelspin. Loosening the slipper adjustment can also improve performance on extremehigh traction
surfaces by preventing the front end from lifting off of the ground whenaccelerating. Make slipper adjustments in small 1/8 turn increments.
The maximum tight setting for the slipper is just at the point where there islittle or no tire slippage on a high traction surface such as carpet or aprepared racetrack. The slipper should not be tightened to the point thatclutch slippage is completely eliminated. Do not overtighten the slipper nut oryou could damage the slipper bearings, pressure plates, or othercomponents.