Team Losi RTR BIGHT MINI Instruction Manual
Team Losi RTR BIGHT MINI Instruction Manual

Team Losi RTR BIGHT MINI Instruction Manual

1/14-scale brushless buggy

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InstructIon Manual
BedIenungsanleItung
Manuel d'utIlIsatIon
Manuale dI IstruzIonI
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1/14-scale BrusHless Buggy
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  • Page 1 InstructIon Manual BedIenungsanleItung Manuel d’utIlIsatIon Manuale dI IstruzIonI 1/14-scale BrusHless Buggy ®...
  • Page 2 noticE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit 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. caUtion: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury. 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. WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury. Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy. • Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for choosing the Losi® Mini 8IGHT™ 1/14-Scale brushless buggy. This guide contains the basic instructions for operating your new Mini 8IGHT. It is critical that you read all of the instructions in order to operate your model correctly and avoid unnecessary damage. table of contents components Quick Start Guide ..................3 Mini 8IGHT Charging your Battery ................... 4 Losi Radio System with Spektrum™ 2.4GHz DSM technology ® ® Installing Battery ................... 4 4 AA Batteries (for transmitter) Control Test....................
  • Page 4: Charging Your Battery

    charging your Battery the Battery charging Process 1. charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured. 2. connect the charger to the proper wall receptacle noting proper polarity. 3. Plug the battery’s Ec2™ connector into the charger’s Ec2™connector 4. Let the battery charge for 3 hours. 5. Monitor the battery during the charge, and end the charge process if the charger or battery becomes hot. 6 Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging. caUtion: Overcharging a battery can cause a fire. Installing Battery 1. Once the battery is charged, remove the body clips from the battery strap 3. Plug the battery pack’s Ec2 connector into the ESc’s Ec2 connector. posts. Remove the battery strap. 4. Reinstall the battery strap and body clips. Plug the battery pack into the 2. Install the charged battery pack into the chassis as shown. Ensure the ESc. battery is laying flat on the chassis. control test Perform a control test with vehicle wheels off of the ground. If the wheels rotate after the vehicle is powered on, adjust the “TH. Trim”...
  • Page 5: Resetting And Adjusting The Msc-18Bl Hp Esc

    Recalibrating and adjusting the Msc-18BL hP Esc sPEEd contRoL PRogRaMMing 3. One-Touch Endpoints Calibration Programming: a. Turn on the Transmitter with throttle in neutral position. b. Hold the ESc setup button and turn on ESc. Function c. The Red and Green LED will turn on; release setup button. On/Off Switch d. The Green LED will begin flashing; pull trigger to full throttle position Setup Button until Green LED turns solid, then return to neutral position. e. The Red LED will begin flashing; push trigger to full brake/reverse position until Red LED turns solid. f. Release trigger to neutral position and programming is complete. 4.
  • Page 6: The Transmitter

    The Transmitter ST. Trim: Adjusts the “hands off” direction of the model. Function TH. Trim: Adjusts the motor speed to stop at neutral. ST Trim Steering Wheel: controls direction (left/right) of the model. TH Trim Throttle Trigger: controls speed and direction (forward/ Steering Wheel reverse) of the model. Bottom cover: covers and holds the batteries that power the Throttle Trigger transmitter. Bottom cover on/off Switch: Turns the power On/Off for the transmitter. On/Off Switch Steering Rate: Adjusts amount the front wheels move when the ST. D/R steering wheel is turned left and right. Antenna: Transmits signal to the model. Antenna Indicator lights: Green (right) light indicates adequate battery power. Red (left) indicates signal strength. ST.
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting Guide

    tUning, adjUsting & Maintaining yoUR vEhicLE sERvicE/REPaiR Radio/Speed Control & Motor • Examine your vehicle on a regular basis. • Use a brush to remove dirt and dust. If you have any problems other than those covered in the troubleshooting section, please call the appropriate electronics service department. They will • Look for damage to suspension arms and other molded parts. be able to give your specific problem additional attention and instruct you as • Re-glue the tires to the wheels if necessary. to what needs to be done. • clean and oil all wheel bearings. Maintenance • Use suitable tools to tighten fasteners. If you have any questions other than those covered in the troubleshooting or • Make sure camber and steering linkages are not bent. Replace any bent maintenance sections, please call the appropriate Horizon product support linkages. department. • Adjust Toe and camber settings if necessary. Cleaning • Remove the shocks and inspect them for damage. Rebuild shocks if oil is Performance can be hindered if dirt gets in any of the moving suspension leaking.
  • Page 8: Limited Warranty

    limited Warranty what this warranty covers waRRanty sERvicEs Questions, Assistance, and Services Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been date of purchase by the Purchaser. started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will what is not covered enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please direct (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, your email to productsupport@horizonhobby.com, or call 877.504.0233 commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or toll free to speak to a Product Support representative. You may also find maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted...
  • Page 9: Warranty And Service Contact Information

    warranty and service contact information country of Purchase horizon hobby Address Phone Number/Email Address United States of America Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Rd 877-504-0233 (Electronics and engines) Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA Online Repair Request: visit www.horizonhobby.com/service Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Rd 877-504-0233 (All other products) Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA productsupport@horizonhobby.com United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Units 1-4 Ployters Rd +44 (0) 1279 641 097 Staple Tye sales@horizonhobby.co.uk Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS, United Kingdom Germany Horizon Technischer Service Hamburger Str. 10 +49 4121 46199 66 25335 Elmshorn, Germany service@horizonhobby.de France...
  • Page 10: Exploded View

    Exploded view/Explosionszeichnung/vue éclatée/vista Esplosa chassis/chassis/chÂssis/tELaio B1907 B1904 B9523 B1907 B1903 B0883 B9457 B1905 B1864 B1904 B1905 B1897 B1904 B1897 B1903 B1903 B1897 B1900 B1901 B1902 B1927 B1902 B1209 FRont shock/stossdäMPFER voRnE/ REaR shock/stossdäMPFER hintEn/ AmoRTISSEuR AVANT/AmmoRTIzzAToRE ANTERIoRE AmoRTISSEuR ARRIÈRE/ AmmoRTIzzAToRE PoSTERIoRE B1911 B1912 B1916...
  • Page 11 Exploded view/Explosionszeichnung/vue éclatée/vista Esplosa FRont sUsPEnsion/voRdERE aUFhängUng/sUsPEnsion/sosPEnsionE antERioRE avant B1906 B1927 B1921 B1929 B1917 B1923 B1888 B1921 B1893 B1886 B1892 B1907 B1888 B1887 B1898 B1894 B1895 B1898 B1887 B1931 B1889 B1953 All Fasteners All Ball Bearings All Ball Studs all Ball cups Alle Halter alle kugellager alle kugelköpfe...
  • Page 12: Parts Listings

    diFFEREntiaL/diFFEREntiaL/diFFÉREntiEL/diFFEREnZiaLE Parts Listings/teileliste/Liste des pièces/Elenco componenti Part # English deutsch Françias Italiano LOSB0883 Servo, Mini 8IGHT Servo, Mini 8IGHT Servo, Mini 8IGHT Servo, Mini 8IGHT LOSB1209 7.2V 6C NiMH Batt w/EC2 7.2V 6C NiMH Akku EC2 Accus 7,2 V 6 él. NiMH avec EC2 Batt NiMH 7,2 V 6 C con EC2 LOSB1335 Wing Set, Mini 8IGHT Spoiler Set, Mini 8IGHT Aileron, Mini 8IGHT Set alettoni, Mini 8IGHT LOSB1336 Mini 8IGHT Body Set, Metallic Red Mini 8IGHT Body Set, Metallic Rot Carrosserie Mini 8IGHT, rouge métallisé Set corpo Mini 8IGHT, rosso metal- lico LOSB1328 Mini 8IGHT Body Set, Black Mini 8IGHT Body Set, Schwarz Carrosserie Mini 8IGHT, noire Set corpo Mini 8IGHT, nero LOSB1860 Hardware Set, Mini 8IGHT Hardware Set, Mini 8IGHT Visserie, Mini 8IGHT Set bulloni, Mini 8IGHT...
  • Page 13 Parts Listings/teileliste/Liste des pièces/Elenco componenti Part # English deutsch Françias Italiano LOSB1907 Body Mount and Bumper Set, Mini Karosseriehalter Set, Mini 8IGHT Jeu d’attaches et amortisseurs de car- Set montanti corpo e paraurti, Mini 8IGHT rosserie, Mini 8IGHT 8IGHT LOSB1908 Wing Mount and Brace Set Spoilerhalter hinten, Mini 8IGHT Ensemble support et entretoise d’aileron Set montante e staffa alettone LOSB1909 Rear Shock Tower, Mini 8IGHT Dämpferbrücke hinten, Mini 8IGHT Support d’amortisseur arrière, Mini Torre ammortizzatore posteriore, 8IGHT Mini 8IGHT LOSB1911 Front Shock Body Set, Mini 8IGHT Stoßdämpfergehäuse vorne, Mini Jeu de corps d’amortisseur avant, Mini Set corpo ammortizzatore anteriore, 8IGHT 8IGHT Mini 8IGHT LOSB1912 Rear Shock Body Set, Mini 8IGHT Stoßdämpfergehäuse hinten, Mini Jeu de corps d’amortisseur arrière, Mini...
  • Page 14: Optional Parts

    optional Parts/optionale Bauteile/Pièces optionnelles/Pezzi opzionali Part # English deutsch Françias Italiano LOSB1329 Mini 8IGHT Body Set, Clear Mini 8IGHT Body Set, Klar Carrosserie Mini 8IGHT, transparente Set corpo Mini 8IGHT, trasparente LOSB1933 Mini 8IGHT Wheel Hex Set Mini 8IGHT Radschrauben Set Jeu d’écrous de roue Mini 8IGHT Set dadi delle ruote Mini 8IGHT LOSB1885 Mini 8IGHT Front Suspension Mini 8IGHT Querlenkerhalterset vorne Ensemble support de suspensions Set montante sospensione anteriore Mount Set avant Mini 8IGHT Mini 8IGHT LOSB1899 Mini 8IGHT Rear Suspension Mini 8IGHT Querlenkerhalterset hinten Ensemble support de suspensions Set montante sospensione posteriore Mount Set arrière Mini 8IGHT Mini 8IGHT LOSB1879 Mini 8IGHT Spindle Set...
  • Page 15 ©2011 horizon hobby inc. Losi, dsM, Ec2, kingpin and 8ight are trademarks or registered trademarks of horizon hobby, inc. the spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann industries, inc. Patents Pending. created 8/11 30076 LosB0224 800-0465...

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