Table of Contents Introduction Introduction ....................2 Thank you for purchasing the Losi ™ 1/10 Slider. We are Safety Precautions ..................3 confident you will be satisfied with the performance in this Battery/Charging ..................3 durable and resilient vehicle. Supplied and Required Equipment .............4 Understanding that you are anxiously wanting to get your Technical Overview ................
Safety Precautions Batteries and Charging: The 1/10 Slider uses rechargeable batteries such as NiMH or We hope you operate this RC model in a safe, reasonable NiCd. These batteries require special handling to preserve and cautious fashion in order to enjoy your vehicle. Should performance and last a long time.
Supplied and Required Equipment NiMH battery charger with automatic “peak detection” recommended. Supplied tools: 2-Way wrench Transmitter / Receiver BIND Plug DYN4044 Vision Peak™ 2 AC/DC Charger Two (2) Hex Wrenches (L shaped) Using your charger: 1/16 and 3/32 If you do not yet have a charger, a peak detecting charger Flat Turnbuckle Wrench will provide the performance required and take care of your...
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The Losi LSR-3000 Radio System Overview Antenna Steering Wheel Dual Rate Adjustment (ST. D/R) Steering Trim (ST. Trim) Throttle Trim Power On/Off (TH. Trim) Switch Throttle/Brake Trigger Auxiliary Channel Throttle Channel Steering Channel Binding Port...
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1/10 Slider Electronics System Overview Motor Male Battery Plug MRX3000 Receiver On/ O Switch Setup Button Bind Plug MSC 12SL 12T High Power ESC Digital Servo...
LOSB9521 MSC 12SL 12T High Power Fwd/Rev ESC LOSB9521 MSC 12SL 12T High Power Fwd/Rev ESC WARNING: THIS ESC WILL NOT SUPPORT A 2S LiPo 7.4V Adjusting theTransmitter Features • High power FET control with proportional forward and reverse. 1. Set the “throttle reversing” switch to the NORMAL position. •...
Installing Batteries: Transmitter Remove the battery cover from the bottom of the transmitter by sliding it away from the base of the handle. Install the four (4) AA size batteries into the base, noting polarity when inserting each battery. Transmitter with batteries Reinstall the battery cover by sliding it back on the handle base.
Battery Pack(s) To install the battery pack remove the battery hold-down strap by removing the clip from the front mounting boss, and then, while lifting the strap, pulling forward in one motion. After you have inserted the fully-charged battery pack reinstall the battery hold-down strap. Notice that the battery hold-down has a flat side while the other side has strengthening ribs;...
Quick Start Note: Please read the entire manual to gain a full understanding of the 1/10 Slider vehicle, fine-tuning the setup and performing maintenance. 1. Read the safety precautions found on page 3. This is important for your safety and prevention of personal injury.
Losi LSR-3000 Radio System ® The Losi LSR-3000 radio system with Spektrum™ 2.4GHz DSM technology included with the 1/10 Slider operates on 2.4GHz and provides 79 unique channels, which are automatically selected when the transmitter and vehicle are turned on. The communication between the transmitter and receiver begins in the few seconds after both are turned on.
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Steering and Throttle End-Point Adjustment Pots (4) Receiver There is no adjustment required of the receiver. Please note the different slots for connection. Auxiliary Channel Throttle Channel Steering Channel Binding Port There are bind, channel one, channel two and auxiliary slots. ®...
Driving the 1/10 Slider Please note the following precautions before running How you drive your 1/10 Slider will also a ect your run times. your 1/10 Slider. If you are performing runs, going from a standstill to full speed repeatedly, you are asking a lot from your batteries and •...
Tuning, Adjusting & Maintaining the 1/10 Slider Tuning the Front End of the 1/10 Slider Shock Location: The 1/10 Slider has three mounting locations Periodically examine your 1/10 Slider for the following: on the front shock tower. The position can be easily adjusted •...
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Inboard Camber Location: The 1/10 Slider has three different Outboard Camber Location: In addition to the inboard inner locations with vertical adjustment for the front camber camber location, the 1/10 Slider also provides two outboard tie rod. In general, the lower or further out the inside position mounting options.
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Tuning the Rear End of the 1/10 Slider your slipper settings. Shock Location: Moving the shocks in on the arm will result in more forward traction and let the 1/10 Slider drive more square off the turn. Static Camber: Having the same definition as for the front end and measured in the same fashion, rear camber can also be a critical tuning feature.
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Adjusting Gear Mesh Battery Position: This is a critical adjustment that is often overlooked but can be very useful. Start by running the battery Incorrect gear mesh is the most common cause of stripped spur spaced in the back (standard setup with 6-cell battery pack). gears.
Vehicle runs slowly/slow acceleration: Troubleshooting your 1/10 Slider Check the battery connectors. Many questions are the result of simple user errors or minor Confirm that the battery is charged. adjustments which are easily addressed. If after reading below you cannot resolve your problem, then please call Horizon Vehicle will not reverse: Customer Service at 1-877-504-0233.
Warranty Information If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product, you are Warranty Period advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase. Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard...
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Non-Warranty Repairs Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without This product must not be disposed of with other waste. notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost.
RC Terminology Profiles – The MSC 12RB has two (2) preset pro les. Forward Only and Forward and Reverse pro le. The Forward only pro le BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) – The BEC is used to eliminate can be selected for racing purposes. The Forward/Reverse the need for a receiver pack to power the radio system.
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