Water-resistant vehicle with waterproof electronics (10 pages)
Summary of Contents for Team Losi Desert Buggy XL-E
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Instruction Manual // Bedienungsanleitung // Manuel d’utilisation // Manuale di Istruzioni...
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• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries. • Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the operation • Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, of the radio equipment. traffic and people. Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
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If the motor becomes excessively wet, apply very light throttle until the water is mostly removed from the motor. Running a wet motor at high speeds may rapidly damage the motor. Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
COMplIaNCE INfOrMaTION fOr ThE EurOpEaN uNION C // VEhIClE TuNINg aNTENNa SEparaTION dISTaNCE CAmBeR IC INfOrMaTION dRoop hardWarE shoCk oil shoCk spRings parTS lIST shoCk mounting positions EXplOdEd VIEWS fRont toe SETup ShEET swAy BARs Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to national regulations. For more information on the transmitter, go to www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for the Spektrum DX2E to download the instruction manual. Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
4. Remove the Bind Plugs, then power off the receiver to save the settings. The receiver will continuously blink to indicate AVC is disabled. imPORtAnt: You must calibrate the receiver each time it is placed in bind mode. To activate AVC, see the Binding/Calibrating steps above. leFt/Right Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
5. Connect the batteries to the ESC. TurNINg ThE VEhIClE ON 1. Power on the transmitter. 2. Power on the ESC. imPORtAnt: The vehicle MUST remain on a flat, level surface and motionless for at least 5 seconds. Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
6. Power off the transmitter to save the travel adjust settings. The minimum Travel is 75%, and the Maximum travel is 150%. imPORtAnt: If the travel is changed on the DX2E, you must rebind and calibrate the SRS4220. Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
• Change the gearing to a lower ratio. A lower ratio decreases the operating temperature of the electronics. Use a smaller pinion gear or larger spur gear to lower the gear ratio. • Use battery packs with a higher mAh rating. TurNINg ThE VEhIClE Off 1. Power off the ESC. 2. Power off the transmitter. 3. Remove and charge the LiPo batteries Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
Characteristics front quicker reaction with more steering more negative Camber Rear less rear traction on entry and mid-corner front slower reaction with less steering less negative Camber Rear more traction on entry and mid-corner Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
ShOCk MOuNTINg pOSITIONS Moving the shocks in on the tower makes the vehicle more forgiving. Moving FROnt the shocks out on the tower makes the vehicle more responsive and better for technical tracks. ReAR Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
Stock gearing for the vehicle is 50/13. Optional 11t, 12t and 14t pinion gears are available. rIdE hEIghT Set the vehicle on a flat surface and turn the threaded collars on the shocks evenly so both the front and rear suspension arms are level. Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
If the motor turns in the wrong direction, reverse the connection of any 2 outside motor wires. The center wire must remain in the center and cannot be moved to another motor tab. Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
2-cell Li-Po battery pack. Example: for a 8.0V Ni-MH battery pack used with a 2.6V/cell threshold, it will be treated as a 2-cell Li-Po battery pack and the low-voltage cut-off threshold will be 5.2V (2.6x2=5.2). Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
DO NOT TIGHTEN. Install the shock shaft through the shock bottom and tighten the bottom cap. Re-install the boot and shock end on the shaft. Tip: Clean the screw and internal threads in the shaft with a spray cleaner. Use Medium Strength Threadlock. (Note arrow) Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
Check the ring and pinion as well as the bevel gears in the differential. Replace as needed. If fluid is leaking at the drive cups, replace the O-rings. Apply more grease to the ring and pinion (LOSA99209). Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
Check the ring and pinion as well as the bevel gears in the differential. Replace as needed. If fluid is leaking at the drive cups, replace the O-rings. Apply more grease to the ring and pinion (LOSA99209). Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
Do not overfill or the differential unit might leak. Check the spur gear and pinion as well as the bevel gears in the differ- ential. Replace as needed. If fluid is leaking at the drive cups, replace the O-rings. Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
For questions or assistance, please visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative. Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product. Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
M4 x 22mm (LOS255003) M4 x 4mm (LOS255000) M5 x 14mm (LOS255003) M5 x 5mm (LOS255000) M5 x 20mm (LOS255003) M6 x 5mm (LOS255000) M5 x 32mm (LOS255003) M6 x 12mm (LOS255000) M5 x 40mm (LOS255003) Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...
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10 x 22 x 6mm (LOS257001) M4 (LOS256000) 12 x 24 x 6mm (LOSB5972) M5 (LOS256000) M5 (LOS256000) 7 x 10 x 4mm (LOS257002) 8 x 22 x 0.2mm (LOS256001) (LOS256005) (LOS256005) 13 x 16 x 0.3mm (LOS256001) Desert buggy xl-e • INstructIoN maNual...