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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.
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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 horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources 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: WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial 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 •...
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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. •...
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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. •...
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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. ®...
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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.
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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...
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting Binding and Calibrating the Receiver Insert the bind plug into the bind port on receiver. Power on the receiver, the LED will flash rapidly to indicate it is in bind mode. Power on the transmitter; the LED light on the receiver will stop flashing an stay illuminated to indicate binding is complete.
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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 STATUS STATUS steps: Make sure TH TRIM knob is set to “0” or neutral. Loosen the drum barrel (A) at the end of the assembly with a hex wrench.
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2-Year Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers—Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materi- with a Product Support representative.
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FCC and Canada Compliance Information IC Information FCC ID: BRWSPMSLT300 This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and IC: 6157A-SPMSLT300 operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and/or antenna and your This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receivers(s) that comply with body (excluding fingers, hands, wrists, ankles and feet).
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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 LOSA6227 Hardened Setscrews, 4-40 Gehärtete Gewindestifte, 4-40 Vis durcies 4-40 Grani induriti, 4-40 LOSA6228 Hardened Setscrews, 5-40 Gehärtete Gewindestifte, 5-40 Vis durcies 5-40 Grani induriti, 5-40 LOSA6240 5-40 x 1/2 Caphead Screw (8) 5-40 x 1/2 Zoll Kopfschraube (8)
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Parts Listing Liste des pièces Teileliste Elenco componenti Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano TLR240008 Cab Forward Body, Clear Kabine, vordere Karosserie, Klar Carrosserie “Cab Forward”, transparente Carrozzeria Cab-Forward, trasparente TLR240009 Body Set, Clear Karosserie Set, Klar Carrosserie Set carrozzeria, trasparente TLR240010 1/8 Wing, Black IFMAR Flügel, schwarz IFMAR...
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Optional Parts Pièces optionnelles Optionale Bauteile Pezzi opzionali Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano LOSA99031 Servo Arm, Aluminum: KO/AIR/SPM Servoarm, Aluminium: KO/AIR/SPM KO/AIR - Palonnier de servo, alu Squadretta servo, alluminio: KO/AIR/SPM LOSA99032 Servo Arm, Aluminum: FUT Servoarm, Aluminium: FUT FUT - Palonnier de servo, alu Squadretta servo, alluminio: FUT LOSA99033...
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Optional Parts Pièces optionnelles Optionale Bauteile Pezzi opzionali Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano TLR74016 Silicone Shock Oil, 80wt, 2oz Silikon-Stoßdämpferöl, 80 wt, 60 ml (2 oz) Huile silicone d’amortisseur, 80wt, 60 ml Olio al silicone per ammortizzatore, 80wt, 2oz TLR74017 Silicone Shock Oil, 90wt, 2oz Silikon-Stoßdämpferöl, 90 wt, 60 ml (2 oz)