Ford 58064 User Manual

RAPTOR • 3

BEFORE YOU PROCEED

Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any accompanying 
materials to prevent serious damage to your model. Failure to follow 
these instructions will be considered abuse and/or neglect.

Before running your model, look over this entire manual and examine 
the model carefully. If for some reason you decide it is not what 
you wanted, then do not continue any further. Your hobby dealer 
absolutely cannot accept a model for return or exchange after it has 
been run.

WARNINGS, HELPFUL HINTS, & CROSS-REFERENCES

Throughout this manual, you’ll notice warnings and helpful hints 
identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them!

An important warning about personal safety or avoiding
damage to your model and related components. 

Special advice from Traxxas to make things easier  
and more fun.

Refers you to a page with a related topic.

SUPPORT

If you have any questions about your model or its operation, 
call the Traxxas Technical Support Line toll-free at: 
1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927)*

Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:30am 
to 9:00pm central time. Technical assistance is also available at Traxxas.
com. You may also e-mail customer support with your question at 
support@Traxxas.com. Join thousands of registered members in our 
online community at Traxxas.com.

Traxxas offers a full-service, on-site repair facility to handle any of your 
Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement parts may be 
purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online at BuyTraxxas.
com. You can save time, along with shipping and handling costs, by 
purchasing replacement parts from your local dealer.

Do not hesitate to contact us with any of your product support needs. 
We want you to be thoroughly satisfied with your new model! 

REGISTERING YOUR MODEL

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate 
your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun 
for you and those around you. Failure to operate your model in a safe 
and responsible manner may result in property damage and serious 
injury. The precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly 
followed to help ensure safe operation. You alone must see that the 
instructions are followed and the precautions are adhered to. 

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

• Your model is not intended for use on public roads or congested  

areas where its operation can conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or 
vehicular traffic.

• Never, under any circumstances, operate the model in crowds of 

people. Your model is very fast and could cause injury if allowed to 
collide with anyone.

• Because your model is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio 

interference from many sources that are beyond your control. Since 
radio interference can cause momentary losses of radio control, 
always allow a safety margin in all directions around the model in 
order to prevent collisions. 

• The motor, battery, and speed control can become hot during use. Be 

careful to avoid getting burned. 

• Don’t operate your model at night, or anytime your line of sight to the 

model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.

• Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.

SPEED CONTROL

Your XL-5 is an extremely powerful electronic device capable of 
delivering high current. Please closely follow these precautions to 
prevent damage to the speed control or other components.
• 15-Turn Motor Limit: The XL-5 has a 15-turn modified motor limit for 

540 size motors and a 12-turn modified motor limit for 550 size motors 
with 0 timing when the motor is properly geared. If the motor or speed 
control is overheating, try a smaller pinion gear. Do not attempt to use 
a more powerful motor (fewer turns) than the above-mentioned motor 
limits or you could experience frequent thermal shutdown.

  • Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink 

tubing to prevent short circuits.

• Water and Electronics Do Not Mix: The XL-5 speed control is 

waterproof for use in mud, snow, puddles, and other wet conditions. 
Make certain the other components of your model are waterproof or 
have sufficient water resistance before driving in wet conditions.

*Toll-free support is available to U.S. residents only.