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Team Losi XXX-T Matt Francis Edition Owner's Manual

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Carefully read through all instructions to familiarize yourself with the parts, construction
techniques, and tuning tips outlined in this manual. Being able to grasp the overall design of
your new Matt Francis racing truck before beginning the construction process will ensure a smooth assem-
bly.
Take your time and pay close attention to detail. Keep this manual for future reference.
Team Losi - A division of Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4710 E Guasti Road, Ontario, CA 91761
phone: (909)390-9595 • fax: (909)390-5356
w w w.TeamLosi.com • feedback@TeamLosi.com
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MADE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
P/N 800-0165

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  • Page 1 Matt Francis racing truck before beginning the construction process will ensure a smooth assem- bly. Take your time and pay close attention to detail. Keep this manual for future reference. Team Losi - A division of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4710 E Guasti Road, Ontario, CA 91761 phone: (909)390-9595 • fax: (909)390-5356 w w w.TeamLosi.com •...
  • Page 3 XXX-T Matt Francis Edition Thank you for choosing the Team Losi XXX-T Francis Edition. Over the past year and a half I, along with Team Losi engineers and staff members, have done extensive testing and tuning to give you the truck you just purchased. The set-up included in this kit contains many of the specialty parts used on my 2001 ROAR Nationals and 2000 Winter Championships winning truck.
  • Page 4 2. BAG A .................1-2 12. Completed Setup Sheet ........... 36 Team Losi is continually changing and improving designs; therefore, the actual part may appear slightly different than the illustrated part. Illustrations of parts and assemblies may be slightly distorted to enhance pertinent details.
  • Page 5 BAG A Figure 1 Step 1. Place the servo saver bottom (1) over the servo saver post (2) and slide the servo saver bottom all the way against the hex at the opposite end. Be sure that the hex on the servo saver post (2) is inserted into the hex in the servo saver bottom (1).
  • Page 6 BAG A (Continued) Figure 4 Step 8. Insert a 3/32" x 3/16" bearing (13) into the two large, angled holes in the bottom of the front kickplate (14). Insert the other two bearings (13) into the two outer holes in the steering brace (15). Step 9.
  • Page 7 (24). Secure the screws (23) to the shock tower (24) by threading a 4-40 nut (25) over each screw (23) and tightening. Use the included Team Losi wheel wrench/nut-driver to secure the 4-40 nuts. Step 4. Press a 4-40 mini locknut (7) into the hex area in the top, rear of each side of the front shock tower (24).
  • Page 8 BAG B (Continued) Figure 9 Step 6. Attach the front shock tower (24) to the front bulk- head (20) with four 4-40 x 3/8" cap-head screws (17). The screws (17) thread into the top-most and bottom-most holes in the bulk- head (20).
  • Page 9 BAG B (Continued) Figure 11 Step 13. Insert a 3/8" ball stud (26) into the middle hole on top of each spindle carrier (33), (34) from the front as shown, and tighten. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overtighten the ball studs! Step 14 .
  • Page 10 BAG B (Continued) Figure 13 Step 20. Hold the chassis assembly upside down. Place the front pivot block (39) over the front edge of the front kick plate (14) as shown in Figure 14. The front edge of the front bulkhead (20) should be positioned between the front pivot block (39) and the hinge pin brace (42).
  • Page 11 BAG B (Continued) Figure 16 Step 25. Thread a red plastic rod end (45) onto each end of a Figure 16 2-1/4" turnbuckle (46). Tighten both rod ends (45) equally until the rod is the same length as the rod in Figure 16A. Make two of these tie- rod assemblies.
  • Page 12 (55) as shown in Figure 19. Secure the screws (23) to the shock tower (55) as shown in Fig.19. Use the included Team Losi wheel wrench/nut-driver to secure the 4-40 nuts. Step 9. Thread a bluish short neck ball stud (22) into the center hole on each side of the rear shock tower (55).
  • Page 13 BAG C (Continued) Figure 20 Step 10. Place the rear shock tower (55) between the rear of the chassis (19) and the rear pivot block (49). The shock tower (55) should sit flat against the rear pivot plate (53). Place a #4 washer (58) over two 4-40 x 1/2"...
  • Page 14 BAG C (Continued) Figure 24 Step 17. Thread a bluish short neck ball stud (22) into the inner hole in the right rear hub (65), from the front (the side without the recessed area) as shown in Figure 24. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overtighten the ball studs. Step 18.
  • Page 15 BAG C (Continued) Figure 25 Step 24. Place the right rear hub (65) between the outer rails of the right rear suspension arm (50). Be sure that the ball stud (10) is towards the front. Position a rear hub spacer (70) between the hub (65) and the suspension arm (50) on each side of the hub (65).
  • Page 16 BAG D Figure 28 Step 1. Insert a 4-40 mini locknut (7) into the hex area of the diff nut carrier (73). The thread-locking portion of the nut (7) Figure 28 should be to the outside. Figure 29 Step 2. Locate the 5/64" Allen wrench (74) supplied with the kit.
  • Page 17 BAG D (Continued) Figure 32 GREASE BOTH SIDES Step 7. Insert a 5mm x 8mm bearing (80) into the center of the diff gear (81). Step 8. Press a 3/32" carbide diff ball (82) into each of the small holes in the diff gear (81). IMPORTANT NOTE: There are two sets of diff balls in Bag D.
  • Page 18 BAG D (Continued) Figure 35 Step 12. Locate the diff adjusting screw (84) and place the foam thrust bearing seal (85) over the shoulder of the screw (84). Step 13. Place one of the 3mm x 8mm thrust bearing washers (86) over the diff screw (84). *NOTE: The thrust bearing washers are packaged in a small bag along with the eight 5/64"...
  • Page 19 BAG D (Continued) Figure 37 Step 18. While holding the outdrive/diff half (77) with the Allen wrench inserted, carefully place the two outdrive/diff halves (77) together. Step 19. Make sure that the slot in the diff screw (84) is lined up with the slot in the outdrive/diff half (77) and that the Allen wrench is inserted in the slot in the diff screw (84).
  • Page 20 BAG D (Continued) Figure 38 Step 26. Insert a 3/16" x 3/8" sealed bearing (27) into the top bearing seat of the left gearbox half (94). Step 27. Insert a 1/2" x 3/4" bearing (95) into the lower bearing seat of the left gearbox half (94). *NOTE: If the 1/2"...
  • Page 21 BAG D (Continued) Figure 40 Step 33. Slide the smaller of the two top shaft spacers (99) over the slipper shaft, from the side with the setscrew, and against the top gear (92). *NOTE: The larger top shaft spacer is used with the standard steel top shaft and gear.
  • Page 22 BAG D (Continued) Figure 42 Step 41. Slide the slipper back plate (104) over the slipper shaft (90), aligning the flat sections on the slipper shaft (90) with the flat sections of the back plate (104). Step 42. Place the slipper pad (105) on one side of the spur gear (106) and align the notches on the spur gear (106) with the notches on the slipper pad (105).
  • Page 23 BAG D (Continued) Figure 43 Step 49. Place the motor guard (111) over the rear of the assembled transmission as shown in Figure 43. Step 50. Secure the top of the motor guard (111) to the top of the transmission by threading a 4-40 x 3/8" button-head screw (21) through each of the two holes in the motor guard (111) and into the gearbox halves (94), (97).
  • Page 24 BAG E Figure 45 Step 1. Place one shock O-ring (113) into the cartridge body (114), making sure that the O-ring (113) sits flat in the bottom of the cartridge body (114). Step 2. Insert the cartridge spacer (115) into the cartridge body (114) followed by a second O-ring (113).
  • Page 25 BAG E (Continued) Figure 47 Step 6. Using needle-nose pliers, or small vise grips, grasp the front shock shaft (118) between the grooves and thread a shock end (120) onto the shaft (118). Thread the shock end (120) all the way onto the shaft (118) until the threads stop. Step 7.
  • Page 26 BAG E (Continued) Figure 49 Step 13. Match the short, front shock bodies (125) to the short, front shafts (118), and the long, rear shock bodies (126) to the long, rear shafts (119). Step 14. Fill the shock body (125), (126) with the included 20wt shock fluid (127) up to the bottom of the threads inside the shock body (125), (126).
  • Page 27 BAG E (Continued) Figure 51 Step 23. Pick up your truck, making sure that the dogbones (59) stay in the outdrives (77). *NOTE: Final adjustment should be made once the car is fully built and all radio gear and electrics are installed. Refer to the setup sheet provided in the back of this manual for final ride height adjust- ment.
  • Page 28 Be sure to follow the manufacturers' warnings on the bottle. Team Losi Tire Glue (A-7880 or A-7881(Thin)) is the best glue available for gluing R/C car tires. This glue was produced specifically for this purpose.
  • Page 29 BAG G Figure 54 Step 1. Attach the motor (not included) to the motor plate (96) using two 3mm x 8mm cap-head screws (141) and #4 washers (58). Do not tighten the screws yet. Step 2. Attach the pinion gear (not included) to the motor shaft, adjust gear mesh and tighten the motor screws (141).
  • Page 30 BAG G (Continued) *Note: Posts are not to scale. Table 55B Table 55A Figure 56 Step 9. Use Tables 55A and 55B to determine how the servo mounting posts (146) should be attached to the servo (not included). Trim any flashing from the pins on the mounting posts so that they will seat all the way into the holes in the chassis brace and chassis.
  • Page 31 BAG G (Continued) Figure 57 Step 11. Install the servo into the chassis (19) as shown in Figure 57. Insert the pin on the left servo post (146) into the hole in the chassis (19). Move the servo and posts (146) slightly until both the left and right posts (146) are inserted in the holes in the chassis (19).
  • Page 32 BAG G (Continued) Figure 60 Step 18. Apply the self adhesive battery insulation tape (167) to both inner edges of the battery compartment as seen in figure 62A. Place one of the battery spacing foams (152) into the recessed area in the rear of the chassis (19).
  • Page 33 BAG G (Continued) Figure 62 Step 28. Cut a piece of two-sided tape (156) to the same size as the bottom of the speed control (not included). Peel one side of the backing off and stick the tape (156) to the bottom of the speed control.
  • Page 34 FINAL CHECKLIST BEFORE RUNNING YOUR NEW TRIPLE-XT for the first time, you should run down the following checklist — in order — complete listed tasks. sure you're anxious your new Triple-XT now that it's built, but following this simple checklist will help to make your first run with your new truck much more enjoyable.
  • Page 35 A Hydra-Drive conversion kit is also available (part #A3112). The Most Sensitive Adjustments, and the most used by the Team Losi race team, are the number of washers under the front camber link ball studs and the anti-squat. See these two sections and try to familiarize yourself with the way that these adjust- ments affect the handling of the Triple-XT.
  • Page 36 We are sure that you will find the Triple-XT to be the most versatile and easiest truck to drive fast with great consistency. We at Team Losi hope this information helps you to enjoy your Triple-XT and racing as much as we do. Results may vary from track to...
  • Page 37 SPARE PARTS LIST KEY # KIT/PART DESCRIPTION PART NO. SPARE PARTS DESCRIPTION Servo saver bottom A-1620 XXX Steering/Servo Mount Assembly (Molded) Servo saver post A-1610 Steering Hardware Set Servo saver top A-1620 XXX Steering/Servo Mount Assembly (Molded) Servo saver spring A-1610 Steering Hardware Set Servo saver spring cap...
  • Page 38 CVD Rebuild kit(All CVDs) CVD axle A-9922 CVD Set for(XX-T/CR, XXX-T/NT) 4-40 set screw A-9933 CVD Rebuild kit (All CVDs) Team Losi wrench A-6030 Assembly Wrench (version 2) Right rear hub A-4125 Front Spindles/Carriers, and Rear Hubs (XXX-T) Left rear hub...
  • Page 39 .9" Threaded Shock Body, Hard Anodized Rear shock body A-5056 1.2" Threaded Shock Body, Hard Anodized Shock fluid A-5222 Team Losi Certified Shock Fluid (20wt) Shock spring cup A-5023 Spring Clamps & Cups (2) Front shock spring A-5152 2.5" Spring 2.6 Rate (Red)
  • Page 40 Additional Tuning Tips From Matt FRONT: One of the first things I adjust is the front camber link. The standard MF link is 2-B with 1 washer. If the truck seems to push (not enough steering), move the link to the outer hole, #3. This will give the truck more steering and make the truck respond quicker.

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