Traxxas 6522 User Manual

Covers Part Number(s):

Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 RPM Sensor

Required:

 RPM Sensor 6522
 RPM Sensor Mount 6536
 Flywheel with Magnet 6542

Tools Needed:

 2.5mm Hex Driver
 2mm Hex Driver
 5.5mm Hex Wrench
 8mm Hex Wrench
 Pliers

Note: Your model may have telemetry-ready

parts installed from the factory. Please
inspect the model before installation.

Required for Telemetry Operation:

 TQi Radio system with #6510 Docking

Base

 #6518 Traxxas Link Receiver
 iPhone 3G/3GS/4/4S or 2nd, 3rd,or 4th

generation iPod Touch

 Traxxas Link Application (available free

at the Apple App Store

Installation Steps:

1. Remove the fuel lines from the carburetor and
the exhaust pipe. Remove the throttle linkage
from the carburetor.

2. Remove the EZ-Start connector from the
chassis by removing the 2mm button-head cap
screw (BCS) that secures it. (A)

3. Remove the 5.5mm nut that secures the
exhaust pipe to the chassis.

4. Turn the vehicle over and remove the four

2.5mm (B) screws and two 2mm countersunk
screws (C) that secure the engine mount to the
chassis.

5. Remove the engine and engine mount from the
chassis.

6. Remove the exhaust pipe from the engine using
a 2.5mm hex driver.

7. Remove the EZ-Start assembly from the engine
using a 2mm hex driver.

8. On the left side of the engine, remove the two

2.5mm cap screws securing the engine to the
engine mount. (D)

9. Package #6536 includes three RPM sensor
mounts. The mount for the Nitro 4-Tec is
labeled “C”. Install the RPM sensor mount on
top of the mounting tab and secure with the new
engine mount screws that are included.

#6536

#6522

#6542

Installation

6522, 6536, 6542

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10. Remove the clutch bell from the engine using a

2.5mm hex driver. (D)

11. Remove clutch shoes from the flywheel.

12. Remove the flywheel nut (F) using an 8mm hex
wrench (use pliers to hold the flywheel).
Remove the flywheel.

13. Install flywheel with magnet (#6542) and
reinstall flywheel nut, clutch shoes and clutch
bell.

14. Install RPM sensor (#6522) into sensor mount
and secure with the included 2mm screw. (G)

15. Reinstall the EZ-Start assembly onto the
engine.

16. Reinstall the exhaust pipe onto the engine.

17. Reinstall the engine onto the chassis.

18. Remove the upper receiver box using a 2mm
hex driver. (H)

19. Route the RPM sensor wire to the receiver box
and plug into the slot labeled “RPM”. (I)

20. Reconnect the fuel lines and the throttle linkage
and secure the exhaust pipe to the chassis.

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