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  • Page 1 LOS05008T1 Icon Body LOS05008T2 Magnaflow Body LOS05008T1 Shown INSTRUCTION MANUAL Before operating this vehicle, please read all printed materials thoroughly. Horizon Hobby is not BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG responsible for inadvertent errors in this manual. MANUEL D’UTILISATION MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervi- sion. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance.

  • Page 3: Box Contents

    • 4mm L Hex Wrench WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built with a combination of resistance of operating in water causes excess strain. Alter the gear ratio by using waterproof and water-resistant components to allow you to operate the product in a smaller pinion or larger spur gear.

  • Page 4: Quick Start

    Vehicle Preparation CHARGING THE BATTERIES The DBXL 2.0 includes a Spektrum 4000mAh 2s Smart LiPo receiver pack to power Our recommended charger is the S150 Smart Charger (SPMXC1070). The included the receiver. A LiPo compatible charger is required (not included with vehicle). We battery uses an IC3 connector (EC3 compatible) with a balance plug and may be recommend Spektrum Smart chargers to pair with this battery because when paired charged with a conventional (not Smart technology compatible) LiPo charger.

  • Page 5: Transmitter Functions

    TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS Specifications A. A. Power Supply: 4 AA Batteries Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz Transmit Power: <100mw Control Protocol: SLT Control: Proportional Steering and Throttle/Brake with Trim Knobs, Third Channel with 3 Position Momentary Switch Auxiliary Functions: 3 Position Throttle Limit Switch, Steering Rate Knob to Change Steering Travel on-the-fly, Programmable Servo Travel for Steering and Throttle/Brake A.

  • Page 6: Spmsr315 Dual Protocol Receiver

    SPMSR315 DUAL PROTOCOL RECEIVER Specifications Type: Dual Protocol 3 Ch Receiver* (SLT/DSMR) Dimensions (LxWxH): 32.5 x 21.5 x 12.4mm Antenna Length: 90mm Channels: 3 Weight: 6g Band: 2.4GHz Voltage Range: 3.5–9.6V Bind Type: Bind Button Failsafe: Hold the steering wheel and throttle trigger in the desired failsafe positions BATT during binding STR THR...

  • Page 7: Opening The Body For Maintenance

    Opening the body for maintenance REMOVE THE BODY PINS (8) AND LIFT THE BODY FOR ACCESS TO THE CHASSIS Remove the 8 body pins securing the cage. There are 2 on the main hood, and 3 located on each side connecting the cage to the side guard.

  • Page 8: Basic Fuel Warnings And Guidelines

    Fuel Preparation BASIC FUEL WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES • Always observe all warnings and precautionary statements • Always only use a mixture of gasoline and two-cycle oil for on fuel. fuel. Do not use glow (nitro) fuel. • Fuel is a fire accelerant. Never operate your vehicle near •...

  • Page 9: Engine Stop Switch

    Vehicle Starting and Running CAUTION: Make sure you understand all engine instructions before attempting to start the engine. Failure to follow all instructions can lead to damage to your vehicle, property damage and bodily injury. CAUTION: Do not touch the engine or muffler during or after running as they can become extremely hot during use.

  • Page 10: Fueling The Vehicle

    FUELING THE VEHICLE Remove the fuel tank cap and fill the fuel tank. Tighten the fuel tank cap securely back in place. Please note that the body does not have to be removed to fuel the vehicle. Fuel Tank Cap CAUTION: Do not tilt the vehicle even when the Fuel Tank Cap is back in place as gasoline may leak from the vent hole in the cap.

  • Page 11: Priming The Engine

    PRIMING THE ENGINE The engine must be primed before it can be successfully started. Push the primer bulb (pictured) until it fills with fuel and fuel flows through the yellow return line. STARTING PROCEDURE: COLD ENGINE Almost Starting Only use the choke if the engine does not start normally. Using the choke can easily flood the engine with fuel.

  • Page 12: Starting Procedure: Hot Engine

    STARTING PROCEDURE: HOT ENGINE 1. Set the choke lever as shown in Step 1 (choke off). 2. Pull the starter cord in a quick continuous motion to start the engine. The engine should start within 6 pulls. BREAKING IN THE ENGINE Allow the engine to idle for 2-3 minutes to achieve operating temperature.

  • Page 13: Stopping The Engine

    STOPPING THE ENGINE Push the engine stop switch to shut off the engine. TURNING THE SYSTEM OFF WARNING: Never charge the LiPo receiver battery while installed in the 1. Power off the receiver first. vehicle. Refer to your battery’s charging warnings. CAUTION: Never power off the transmitter before the vehicle.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Steering And Throttle Trims

    ADJUSTING STEERING AND THROTTLE TRIMS Steering Trim Adjust the steering trim to center the tires. If the steering output arm is not 1. Make sure the trim is set to neutral. close to its desired neutral position after the binding process and steering 2.

  • Page 15: Flooded Engine

    FLOODED ENGINE The engine will not start if too much fuel is in the cylinder. Follow the steps below to remove excess fuel from the cylinder: 1. Allow the engine to cool completely. 2. Remove the top plate from the engine cage to be able to access the spark plug.

  • Page 16: Introduction To Engine Tuning

    Engine Tuning Engine Inspect the engine for damage or wear. Replace, clean or repair as needed. (inside) 1. Inspect the filter for damage or dirt. Replace if necessary. 5. Inspect the condition of the spark plug and wire. Replace as Ensure all screws for the air filter housing are tight.

  • Page 17: Factory Carburetor Settings

    FACTORY CARBURETOR SETTINGS High-Speed Needle (on the left side) Low-Speed Needle (on the right side) Close the high-speed needle by turning it clockwise until it stops. Then turn it counterclockwise 1 7/8 turns out (open). Close the low-speed needle turning it clockwise until it stops, then turn it counterclockwise 1 3/8 turns out (open). ADJUSTING THE HIGH-SPEED NEEDLE If the top speed is slow, turn in the high-speed needle 1/16 turn and test.

  • Page 18: Camber

    Vehicle Tuning CAMBER Camber Links Characteristics Front Increases off-power steering and makes the vehicle more responsive. Handling consistency may decrease as off-power steering increases Lowering the Link Rear Increases off-power chassis rotation and makes the vehicle more responsive Front Reduces off-power steering and provides greater handling consistency Raising the Link Rear Reduces off-power chassis rotation and provides greater handling consistency...

  • Page 19: Shock Springs

    SHOCK SPRINGS Springs Characteristics Front Produce more steering Softer Rear Helpful on rough tracks but may hamper jumping ability and allow the chassis to bottom out much easier Decrease steering response Front Firmer Rear Good for big jumps and high-traction surfaces SHOCK MOUNTING POSITIONS Moving the shocks in on the tower makes the vehicle more forgiving.

  • Page 20: Differentials

    DIFFERENTIALS Differential Weight Oil Light Weight Oil Heavier Weight Oil Increases off-power steering. Oil that is too thin will make diff action Front 30,000 Increases off-power stability and on-power steering inconsistent More acceleration and increases on-power steering, but Has less forward drive and can unload the drivetrain easier under ac- Center 50,000 decreases off-power steering.

  • Page 21: Frequent Maintenance

    Vehicle Maintenance The following items require frequent maintenance every 1–2 tanks. The following items require semi-frequent maintenance every 6 tanks. x 12 The following items require infrequent maintenance every 12 tanks. FREQUENT MAINTENANCE The following items require frequent maintenance every 1–2 tanks. Air Filter Your engine cannot tolerate dirt.

  • Page 22: Semi-Frequent Maintenance

    SEMI-FREQUENT MAINTENANCE The following items require semi-frequent maintenance every 6 tanks. Maintenance of the pull start and clutch assemblies require removal of the engine from the chassis. Engine Removal Drain the fuel tank: remove fuel lines, linkage and gear cover. CAUTION: See Section C for proper fuel handling and storage.
  • Page 23 Lift the engine from the chassis. Pull Start Remove the cover and pull start and clean out any foreign matter. Each part must be cleaned for smooth operation. Replace the Pull Start pull start assembly if worn or damaged (LOSR5010). Do not disassemble this part.
  • Page 24 Clutch Check the condition of the bearings. Replace them if they do not turn freely or seem loose or noisy. Medium Strength Threadlock Permanent Threadlock If worn to within 1mm, replace with LOSB5039. DBXL 2.0 GAS RTR: 1:5 4WD DESERT BUGGY • INSTRUCTION MANUAL ™...

  • Page 25: Infrequent Maintenance

    INFREQUENT MAINTENANCE x 12 The following items require semi-frequent maintenance every 12 tanks. SHOCK DISASSEMBLY/CLEANING Remove the shocks and service as needed. Replace worn parts. 40 WT 40 WT FRONT REAR Lower Shock screws silver black tight loose loose tight The silver screws used to hold on the Right Front and Left Rear Shocks are LH reverse thread.
  • Page 26 1. Pull the spring up and away from the lower cup. Slide the lower spring cup up and off of the shaft. Clean with a soft brush. 2. To remove the cap, use two 34mm wrenches (or adjustable wrenches like a crescent wrench) to hold the shock body and cap.
  • Page 27 FRONT DIFFERENTIAL 1. Remove the front clip. 2. Remove the cover and differential. 3. Check the differential fluid and refill or replace as needed with TLR5285 30,000 (30,000CS) fluid. The fluid level should be about 0.12 in (3.0mm) from the top surface of the case.
  • Page 28 Rear Differential 1. Remove the rear clip. 2. Remove the cover and differential. 3. Check the differential fluid and refill or replace as needed with TLR5285 (30,000CS) fluid. The fluid level should be about 0.12 in (3.0mm) from the top surface of the case. Do not overfill or the differential unit might leak. 4.
  • Page 29 Center Differential 1. Remove the brake linkage assembly and the two screws securing the throttle servo brace to the center diff mounts. 2. Remove the center differential mounting screws from the bottom of the chassis. 3. Remove the center differnetial assembly.

  • Page 30: Engine Does Not Start

    Troubleshooting Guide Possible Cause Solution ENGINE DOES NOT START Out of fuel Refill the tank and follow starting instructions. Engine flooded Remove the spark plug. Pull start 3–5 times. Replace and test. Air filter is clogged Check and replace if necessary. Vent hole in gas cap is plugged Clean the vent hole if plugged or dirty.

  • Page 31: Limited Warranty

    Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that...

  • Page 32: Warranty And Service Contact Information

    COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION EU Compliance Statement: EU Manufacturer of Record: Hereby, Horizon Hobby, LLC declares that the device is in compliance Horizon Hobby, LLC with the following: EU RED 2014/53/EU; RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU; 2904 Research Road RoHS 3 Directive - Amending 2011/65/EU Annex II 2015/863.

  • Page 33: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS // TEILELISTE // LISTE DES PIÈCES DE RECHANGE // ELENCO DEI RICAMBI Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano ARA721525 Button Head Screw M5x25mm (4) Rundkopfschraube M5 x 25 mm (4) Vis à tête bombée M5 x 25 mm (4) Vite testa tonda M5x25 mm (4) DYNE1275 Zenoah G320 w/filter/Cltch:5T 2.0 Zenoah G320 mit Filter/Kupplung:5T 2.0...
  • Page 34 Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano Achse unten, Satz, 5 mm Stifte (10): Ensemble de boulon d’essieu, goupilles Set protezione asse, perni 5 mm(10):DBXL-E LOS252120 AxlBtSet,5mmPins(10):DBXL-E 2.0 DBXL-E 2.0 5 mm (10) : DBXL-E 2.0 LOS252122 Front/Rear Gear Box: DBXL-E 2.0 Vordere/hintere Getriebebox: DBXL-E 2.0 Boîte à engrenage avant/arrière : DBXL-E 2.0 Scatola ingranaggi ant/pst: DBXL-E 2.0 Differential-Hohlrad, vorne/hinten, 40T: Engrenage à...

  • Page 35: Recommended Parts

    Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano Goupille de carrosserie, grande (10) et petite LOS256005 Body Clip,Lrg(10)&Sm(4):1:5 4wd Gehäuseklemme,Gr(10)&Kl(4):1:5 4wd Clip carrozzeria,Grande(10)&Pic(4):1:5 4wd (4) : 1:5 4 rm EngMntSpcr&CltchMnt,BLK:DBXL Fixation d’embrayage et entretoises de LOS256010 MotHaltDist&KpplHalt,BLK:DBXL 2.0 SptMot&SptFriz,Nero:DBXL 2.0 fixation du moteur, NOIRE : DBXL 2.0 LOS257000 Bearing,8x19x6mm,(4):1:5 4wd DB Lager, 8 x 19 x 6 mm,(4): 1:5 4wd DB Roulement,8x19x6 mm (4) : 1:5 4 rm DB Cuscinetto,8x19x6mm,(4):1:5 4wd DB...

  • Page 36: Optional Parts

    OPTIONAL PARTS // OPTIONALE TEILE // PIÈCES OPTIONNELLES // PARTI OPZIONALI Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano Engine Mount Insert 21T:DBXL LOS232139 Motorhalterungseinsatz 21T:DBXL 2,0 Insert de montage du moteur 21T : DBXL 2.0 Inserto suprt motore 21T:DBXL 2.0 Ensemble de carrosserie, avec autocollant, Carrozzeria con adesivi, trasparente: LOS250018 BodySet,w/sticker, Clear: DBXL-E Karosseriesatz, mit Sticker, transparent: DBXL-E transparent : DBXL-E...
  • Page 37 Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano SIL SHOCK STOSSDÄMPFER-SILIKONÖL, 60 WT, 810 CST, HUILE SILICONE POUR AMORTISSEUR, 60 WT, TLR74014 OLIO SIL AMM,60WT,810CST,2OZ OIL,60WT,810CST,2OZ 2 OZ 810 CST, 59,15 ML (2 OZ) SIL SHOCK STOSSDÄMPFER-SILIKONÖL, 70 WT, 910 CST, HUILE SILICONE POUR AMORTISSEUR, 70 WT, TLR74015 OLIO SIL AMM,70WT,910CST,2OZ OIL,70WT,910CST,2OZ 2 OZ 910 CST, 59,15 ML (2 OZ) SIL SHOCK...

  • Page 38: Parts Explosion

    PARTS EXPLOSION Body TLR255031 TLR255009 TLR255007 LOS250019 TLR255008 TLR255009 TLR255008 TLR255009 Icon Body Panels // Icon Karosserieverkleidung // Panneaux de carrosserie Icône // Pannelli carrozzeria Icon = LOS250051 Magnaflow Body Panels // Magnaflow Karosserieverkleidung // Panneaux de carrosserie Magnaflow // Pannelli carrozzeria Magnaflow = LOS250052 Clear Body // Transparente Karosserie // Carrosserie transparente // Carrozzeria trasparente = LOS250018 LOS250051 LOS250052...
  • Page 39 Front End TLR255018 TLR255030 LOS251095 LOS251125 LOS251092 LOS251097 TLR255019 TLR255009 TLR255009 LOS251096 LOS251102 LOS235015 LOS251097 TLR255009 TLR256005 LOS251092 LOS251097 LOS255028 LOS254063 LOS254063 LOS252133 LOS252134 LOS251092 TLR255026 LOS252133 LOS257009 TLR255009 ARA721525 TLR255026 LOS254065 LOS252124 LOS235015 LOS251096 LOS254006 LOS252122 LOS254010 TLR255020 LOS255014 TLR255007 LOS251096 LOS254005...
  • Page 40 Center Chassis LOS251114 TLR255019 LOS251120 LOS257008 LOS252136 LOS252136 LOS257008 TLR255007 TLR255008 TLR255006 SPMS906 TLR5932 TLR255028 LOS251114 LOS251117 LOS251127 TLR255007 LOS255016 SPMX40002SRX TLR255007 LOS251123 LOS252118 LOS251114 TLR255007 LOS251117 LOS251122 SPMS906 LOS251121 LOS251114 LOS252132 TLR255007 LOS252067 TLR255013 TLR255028 LOS252010 TLR255013 LOS251117 LOS252118 LOS252132 TLR255014 LOS251122...
  • Page 41 Rear End LOS255014 ARA721525 LOS254064 LOS251046 LOS254064 TLR255009 LOS251045 TLR255031 TLR256005 LOS251046 LOS256001 TLR255009 LOS251053 TLR255006 TLR255009 TLR255006 LOS251045 TLR255031 LOS254065 LOS251045 LOS251045 TLR255031 ARA721525 ARA721525 LOS251045 ARA721525 TLR255019 TLR255009 LOS251102 TLR255031 LOS254065 LOS251096 TLR255020 LOS252113 LOS235015 LOS254006 LOS252120 LOS254010 TLR255007 LOS252116 TLR255031...
  • Page 42 Engine LOS255009 LOS251021 DYNE1275 LOS251021 TLR255023 TLR255009 LOS252014 LOS256010 LOS2B972 DYNE1275 LOS251021 Engine Mount Slugs // Motorhalterungsansätze // Languettes de support du moteur // Bussole montaggio motore LOS256010 Stock // Standard // de base // Serie 20T = LOS232138 Optional Engine Mount Slugs, pair with pinion // Optionale Motorhalterungsansätze, verbunden mit Ritzel // Languettes de support du moteur haut de gamme, à...
  • Page 43 Shocks LOS253029 LOS253010 LOS256004 LOS253028 LOS253026 LOS253027 TLR256005 LOS253006 LOS253005 LOS253026 LOS253028 LOS253029 LOS253028 LOS253026 LOS253006 LOS253021 Wheels LOS255005 LOS45018 LOS45017 LOS45036 LOS45036 LOS255005 DBXL 2.0 GAS RTR: 1:5 4WD DESERT BUGGY • INSTRUCTION MANUAL ™...

  • Page 44: Hardware

    HARDWARE // ZUBEHÖR // VISSERIE ET ACCESSOIRES // VITI E PARTI ACCESSORI M3 x 10mm (LOS255005) M4 x 12mm (TLR255013) M3 x 10mm (TLR5932) M4 x 16mm (TLR255017) M6 x 12mm (LOS255000) M4 x 20mm (TLR255014) M6 x 30mm (LOS255001) M5 x 20mm (TLR255028) M5 x 25mm (TLR255029) M4 x 8mm (TLR255005)
  • Page 45 ©2021 Horizon Hobby, LLC. Losi, Desert Buggy XL, Firma, DSM, DSM2, DSMR, IC5, DX3, and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. Icon, the Icon logo, Magnaflow and the Magnaflow logo are property of their respective owners and are used under license.

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