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Team Losi 8ight RTR Operation Manual
Team Losi 8ight RTR Operation Manual

Team Losi 8ight RTR Operation Manual

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Removing The Front Differential - continued
Remove the 5-40 shock screws from the suspension arms. (fig. 3) Loosen the 5-40 set screws on the sway bar ball
ends. Remove the two 5-40 flathead screws from the front of the diff cover (fig. 4), and remove the two 5-40
caphead screws from the bottom of the diff cover. Slide the diff cover off of the bulkhead and remove the diff. (fig. 5)
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Removing The Rear Differential
To remove the rear differential, the "rear clip" of your 8IGHT RTR has to be removed. Remove four 8-32 flathead screws from
the chassis and the 5-40 flathead screw from the brace (fig. 6). Lift the rear clip up and off of the chassis (fig. 7).
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Loosen the 5-40 setscrews on the sway bar ball ends and remove the ball ends from the sway bar. Remove four 5-40
flathead screws from the rear clip (fig. 8). Slide the pivot support and rear diff cover off of the bulkhead and remove
the diff (fig. 9).
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Removing The Center Differential
To remove the center differential, the radio tray on your 8IGHT RTR has to be removed.
• Turn on the transmitter and receiver.
• Note the position of the throttle and steering servo horns. This is important so you know where
to position the servo horns during re-assembly.
• Remove the 3mm Phillips head machine screw, (fine threads), from the steering servo and the 3mm self
tapping screw, (coarse threads), from the throttle servo, (fig.10). Remove the servo horns leaving the
inserts on the servos. Turn the transmitter and receiver off.
• Remove the four 8-32 x 3/8" flathead screws from the radio tray, (fig. 11).
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Summary of Contents for Team Losi 8ight RTR

  • Page 1 Removing The Rear Differential To remove the rear differential, the “rear clip” of your 8IGHT RTR has to be removed. Remove four 8-32 flathead screws from the chassis and the 5-40 flathead screw from the brace (fig. 6). Lift the rear clip up and off of the chassis (fig. 7).
  • Page 2 You may have to replace the o-rings on the outdrives at the same time A5280 - 5000 cs. you change to this type of differential if the old ones are worn. Team Losi A5281 - 7000 cs. recommends 5000cs. fluid for the front diff, 7000cs. fluid for the center diff, and 2000cs.
  • Page 3: Center Differential

    Front, Rear and Center Differential Exploded Views Front & Rear Differentials Center Differential Fill with 7000cs. oil just Fill with 5000cs. oil (front) or above the planetary 2000cs. oil (rear) just above the gear. planetary gear. Tighten the diff screws in this order Tighten the diff screws in this order...
  • Page 4 Rebuilding/Refilling the Shocks Rebuilding/Refilling the Shocks • Clean the 2-56 x 1/4” button head screw and apply loctite to the threads. • Install the #55 shock piston using the 2-56 x 1/4” button screw into the shock shaft with a .050” allen wrench. •...
  • Page 5: Initial Factory Settings

    Initial Factory Settings Engine x2.5 Hi-Speed Needle - 4 turns out Low-Speed Needle 2.5 turns out Camber Links 4.07" 103.4mm Rear Camber Link Front Camber Link 3.72" 94.50mm Shocks Steering Tie Rods 3.62" 92.00mm Team Losi 35wt Shock Oil (LOSA5225) Page 10...
  • Page 6: Troubleshooting Chart

    Losi 427 Customer Support Losi 427 Customer Support Trouble shooting Chart Trouble shooting Chart Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Rd. 4105 Fieldstone Rd. Champaign, IL 61821 Champaign, IL 61821 1-877-504-0233 1-877-504-0233 Problem Things To Check Remedy Engine won't start........Out of fuel Spoiled or improper fuel Glow plug not lighting...
  • Page 7 Operations Guide ©Team Losi , A division of Horizon Hobby Inc. Not Responsible For Errors. All prices subject to change without notice. 800-0317...
  • Page 8: Customer Support Contact

    Safety Precautions THIS IS NOT A TOY! The 8IGHT RTR is a sophisticated, high performance radio controlled model, which needs to be operated with caution and common sense. Failure to operate this model in a safe and responsible manner could result in personal and/or property damage. It is your responsibility to see that the instructions are followed and precautions adhered to.
  • Page 9 There should be a slight sluggishness and thick smoke when accelerating with the smoke decreasing as the model gains speed. At speed there should still be a noticeable trail of smoke from the exhaust pipe. Run the 8IGHT RTR on a flat surface in an oval pattern.
  • Page 10 Base Start-up Settings from the factory High-Speed Needle -- 4 turns out from bottom Low-Speed Needle -- 2.5 turns out from bottom Engine Tuning After the engine is broken in you can tune it for optimum performance. When tuning it is critical that you be cautious of overheating as severe damage and premature wear can occur.
  • Page 11 About the Radio The Spektrum DX2 radio installed in the 8IGHT RTR is a professional level system with more than the usual features you may find useful. Be sure to read through the Radio manual included for complete instructions on what and how to use these.
  • Page 12 Removing The Front Differential To remove the front differential, the “front clip” of your 8IGHT RTR has to be removed. Remove four 8-32 flathead screws from the chassis (fig. 1). Remove the forward most two silver 5-40 button head screws from the front chassis brace. Pop the steering tie rod ends off of the right and left steering spindles.