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1/8-SCALE HIGH-PERFORMANCE 4WD NITRO BUGGY 1/8-SCALE HIGH-PERFORMANCE 4WD NITRO TRUGGY INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D’UTILISATION MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI Before operating this vehicle, please read all printed materials thoroughly. Horizon Hobby is not responsible for inadvertent errors in this manual.
NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
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Wet Conditions Maintenance • Let the vehicle air dry before you store it. Water (and oil) may continue to drip • Remove the battery pack(s) and dry the contacts. If you have an air compressor for a few hours. or a can of compressed air, blow out any water that may be inside the recessed • Increase the frequency of disassembly, inspection and lubrication of the connector housing.
NiMH Battery Warnings WARNING: Read all instructions before use. Improper use of batteries • Never leave batteries near fire or in extreme temperatures. can result in fire causing serious injury and damage to property. • Never short-circuit or modify batteries as this may cause fire. • Always use a compatible charger and discontinue use if batteries become hot • NEVER LEAVE THE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED DURING USE.
Driving Precautions • Maintain sight of the vehicle at all times. • Do not apply the throttle in forward if the vehicle is stuck. Applying throttle in this instance can damage the engine. • Inspect the vehicle for loose wheel hardware. • Allow the engine to cool to ambiant temperature between runs.
Engine Break-In Breaking in your new engine is critical for proper performance. Failure to follow the break-in procedures can cause engine damage and shortened engine life. Always use Losi Nitrotane 20% Sport Fuel during the break-in process and when running the engine. ®...
Engine Tuning High-Speed Needle As you turn this clockwise (leaner), less fuel enters the engine. Turning High-Speed Adjustment it counterclockwise (richer) allows more fuel to enter the engine. After initial acceleration, the engine should pull at a steady rate while maintaining a Leaner two-stroke whine and a noticeable trail of smoke.
Turning Off the Vehicle Remove the vehicle body. Using a Losi tuning screwdriver (LOSA99167), pinch the fuel line. ® Power off the receiver. Power off the transmitter. WARNING: Do not touch the exhaust, as it can become extremely hot during use. Troubleshooting Guide Possible Cause Solution...
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Binding and Calibrating the Receiver The included transmitter and receiver are bound at the factory. To rebind: Power off the transmitter and receiver. Insert the bind plug into the BIND port on the receiver. Power on the receiver. The LED in the receiver flashes rapidly, indicating that the receiver is in bind mode.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting Throttle Trim Adjust the TH TRIM so the carburetor is completely closed when the throttle trigger is at neutral. If throttle cannot be closed using TH TRIM, please take the following steps: 1. Make sure TH TRIM knob is set to “0” or neutral. 2.
Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com, Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call the toll free telephone number referenced in purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support...
Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address Purchase Horizon Service Center servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/ (Repairs and Repair Requests) RequestForm/ productsupport@horizonhobby.com Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Rd United States of America (Product Technical Assistance) 877-504-0233 Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA websales@horizonhobby.com Sales 800-338-4639...
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8IGHT-T Standard Setup Differentials 2º Toe Out Front: Standard Smart 39mm -1º Stock Standard 2.3mm 5000 wt 54mm/70 wt Black 110mm Long 2/Outside 7000 wt 6V/NiMH 3.5º 3º Wing Type: 42mm Wing Spacer: -2º Wicker Bill: Back Standard 2–33mm 54mm/70 wt Grey 130mm 2/Outside...
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Parts Listing Liste des pièces Teileliste Elenco componenti Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano DYNE0570 .21 RTR Engine W/PS .21 RTR Motor W/PS Moteur RTR .21 avec cordon de démarrage Motore W/PS .21 RTR DYNE0571 .28 RTR Engine W/PS .28 RTR Motor W/PS Moteur RTR .28 avec cordon de démarrage Motore W/PS .28 RTR DYNE1505...
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Parts Listing Liste des pièces Teileliste Elenco componenti Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano LOSA6045 HD Steering Link Set: 8B 2.0 HD Lenkkupplung Set: 8B 2.0 8B 2.0 - Tringlerie de direction renf. Set collegamenti sterzo HD: 8B 2.0 LOSA6048 Suspension Balls 8.8mm Flanged: 8B, 8T Achsaufhängungskugeln 8,8mm geflanscht: 8B, 8T 8B, 8T - Billes de suspension 8,8mm flasqué...
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Parts Listing Liste des pièces Teileliste Elenco componenti Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano LOSA9168 Throttle/Brake Link Set: 8B 2.0 Drossel/Bremskupplung Set: 8B 2.0 8B 2.0 - Biellettes gaz/frein Set collegamenti motore/freno: 8B 2.0 LOSA92203 Hinge Pin Brace Set: 8 RTR Querlenkerhalter: 8 RTR 8 RTR - Jeu cales de pincement Guida perno cerniera: 8 RTR...
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Optional Parts Pièces optionnelles Optionale Bauteile Pezzi opzionali Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano LOSA3587 Front Center Universal Driveshaft: 8 2.0 Vordere/Mittlere Universalantriebswelle: 8 2.0 8 2.0 - Cardan central avant Albero di trasmissione centrale anteriore universale: 8 2.0 LOSA3600 Front SmartDiff: 8B 2.0 Front SmartDiff: 8B 2.0 8B 2.0 - SmartDiff avant...
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Optional Parts Pièces optionnelles Optionale Bauteile Pezzi opzionali Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano TLR240002 Wing, White 8IGHT 3.0 Flügel, Weiß 8IGHT 3.0 8B 3.0 - Aileron blanc Alettone, bianco, 8IGHT 3.0 TLR240003 Wickerbill Set (2): 8IGHT Buggy 3.0 Wickerbill Set (2): 8IGHT Buggy 3.0 8B 3.0 - Jeu de rajouts d’aileron (2) Set profilo alare (2): 8IGHT Buggy 3.0 TLR241000...