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Team Losi XXX Kiwald Edition Owner's Manual

Team Losi XXX Kiwald 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 Triple-X Kinwald Edition racing car before beginning the construction process will
ensure a smooth assembly.
Take your time and pay close attention to detail. Keep this manual for future reference.
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  • Page 1 OWNER'S M A N U A L 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 Triple-X Kinwald Edition racing car before beginning the construction process will ensure a smooth assembly.
  • Page 2 When all else fails, read the instructions. latest setup tips information your Triple-X Kinwald Edition, visit Team Losi Internet www.TeamLosi.com...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Welcome Team Losi Triple-X Owner! Thank you for choosing the Team Losi Triple-X Kinwald Edition. I have been fortunate to work and race for Team Losi through the years. I owe a great deal of my success to their cutting edge designs and attention to detail.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    10. Tips From the Team ..........31-33 11. Spare Parts List ........... 34-36 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

    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" ball bearing (13) into the two large, angled holes in the bottom of the front kickplate (14). In- sert the other two bearings (13) into the two outer holes in the steering brace (15).

  • Page 7: Bag B

    BAG B Figure 7 Step 1. Position the front bulkhead (20) on top of the front kickplate (14) and main chassis (19) as shown in Figure 7. Secure the front bulkhead (20) to the chassis (19) by threading two 4-40 x 3/8"...
  • Page 8 BAG B (Continued) Figure 10 Step 6. Insert a 3/16" x 3/8" sealed bearing (27) into each side of both front spindles [left (28), right (29)]. Step 7. Insert a front stub axle (30) from the outside of both spindles (28), (29) as shown in Figure 10. Step 8.
  • Page 9 BAG B (Continued) Figure 11 Step 13. Insert a 4-40 mini locknut (7) into the hex area in each spindle carrier (33), (34) as shown in Figure 11. Insert a 1/4" ball stud (10) into the outside hole (closest to the installed hinge pin) and tighten.
  • 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 13. 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 Figure 16 Step 25. Thread a plastic rod end (45) onto each end of a 1-1/2" 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: Bag C

    BAG C Figure 18 Step 1. Insert a 1/8" x 1/4" washer (48) into the recessed area on each side of the rear pivot block (49). Place the right rear suspension arm (50) — marked 'R' — over the right side of the rear pivot block (49).
  • Page 13 BAG C (Continued) Figure 20 Step 9. 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 22 Step 16. Thread a bluish ball stud (22) into the outer hole in the right rear hub (65), from the front (the side without the re- cessed area) as shown in Figure 22. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overtighten the ball studs. Step 17.
  • Page 15 BAG C (Continued) Figure 23 Step 23. Place the right rear hub (65) between the outer rails of the right rear suspension arm (50). Be sure that the ball stud (22) 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

    BAG D Figure 26 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 26 should be to the outside. Figure 27 Step 2. Locate the 5/64" Allen wrench (74) supplied with the kit.
  • Page 17 BAG D (Continued) Figure 30 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 balls in Bag D.
  • Page 18 BAG D (Continued) Figure 33 Step 12. Locate the diff adjusting screw (84) and place the foam thrust bearing seal (85) over the shoulder of the screw (84) next to the head. Step 13. Place one of the 3mm x 8mm thrust bearing washers (86) over the diff screw (84).
  • Page 19 BAG D (Continued) Figure 35 Step 18. 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). Step 19.
  • Page 20 BAG D (Continued) Figure 36 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 38 Step 33. Slide the smaller of the two top shaft spacers (99) over the slipper shaft (90), from the side with the setscrew, and against the top gear. Step 34. Insert the slipper shaft (90), threaded side first, through the bearing (27) in the right gearbox half (97).
  • Page 22 BAG D (Continued) Figure 40 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 41 Step 49. Place the motor guard (111) over the rear of the assembled transmission as shown in Figure 41. 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

    BAG E Figure 43 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 45 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.
  • Page 26 BAG E (Continued) Figure 47 Step 12. 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 13. Fill the shock body (125), (126) with shock fluid (127) up to the bottom of the threads inside the shock body (125), (126).
  • Page 27 BAG E (Continued) Figure 49 Step 22. Pick up your car, making sure that the CVD's (59) stay in the outdrives (77). Step 23. Position the bottom of an assembled rear shock in front of the shock mounting area on the right rear suspension arm (50).

  • Page 28: Bag F

    Be sure to follow the manufacturers' warnings on the bottle. Team Losi Tread Lock (A-7880) is the best glue available for gluing R/C car tires. This glue was produced specifically for this purpose.

  • Page 29: Bag G

    BAG G Figure 52 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) Table 53A Table 53B Figure 54 Step 9. Use Tables 53A and 53B 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 55 Step 11. Install the servo into the chassis (19) as shown in Figure 55. 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 58 Step 18. Insert a 4-40 x 3/8" flat-head screw (54) into each of the two rear body mounts (151) from the side with the recess for the head of the screw (54). Step 19. Attach a rear body mount (151) to the rear of each side of the chassis (19) so that the posts point, at an angle, to- Figure 58 wards the rear of the car as shown in Figure 58.
  • Page 33 BAG G (Continued) Figure 60 Step 23. Cut a piece of two-sided tape (156) to the same size as the bottom of the receiver (not included). Peel one side of the backing off and stick the tape (156) to the bottom of the receiver.
  • Page 34 BAG G (Continued) Figure 62 Step 35. Trim the body (159) along the trim lines as shown in Figure 62. Step 36. Make four 1/4"-diameter holes at the locations marked with dimples at the front, right side pod, and rear of the left and right side pods of the body (159).

  • Page 35: Checklist Before Your First Run

    FINAL CHECKLIST BEFORE RUNNING YOUR NEW TRIPLE-X for the first time, you should run down the following checklist — in order — complete listed tasks. sure you're anxious your new Triple-X now that it's built, but following this simple checklist will help to make your first run with your new car much more enjoyable.
  • Page 36 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 adjustments affect the handling of the Triple-X.
  • Page 37 We are sure that you will find the Triple-X to be the most versatile and easiest car to drive fast with great consistency. We at Team Losi hope this information helps you to enjoy your Triple-X and racing as much as we do. For the latest in setup...

  • Page 38: Spare Parts List

    SPARE PARTS LIST KEY # KIT/PART DESCRIPTION PART NO. SPARE PARTS DESCRIPTION Servo saver bottom A-1620 Steering/Servo Mount Assembly (Molded)(XXX) Servo saver post A-1610 Steering Hardware Set Servo saver top A-1620 Steering/Servo Mount Assembly (Molded)(XXX) Servo saver spring A-1610 Steering Hardware Set Servo saver spring cap A-1620 Steering/Servo Mount Assembly (Molded)(XXX)
  • Page 39 CVD axle A-9923 MIP CVD Set for (XX, XXX, XX4) (1) 4.40 set screw A-9923 MIP CVD Set for (XX, XXX, XX4) (1) Team Losi wrench A-6030 Assembly Wrench (version 2) Right rear hub A-4124 Front Spindles/Carriers, and Rear Hubs (XXX)
  • Page 40 .6" Threaded Shock Body Set w/Nuts Rear shock body A-5055 .9" Threaded Shock Body Set w/Nuts Shock fluid A-5224 Team Losi Certified Shock Fluid 30wt Shock spring cup A-5023 Spring Clamps & Cups (2) Front shock spring A-5132 2" Spring 3.5 Rate (Green)

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