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Team Losi EIGHT User Manual

Team Losi EIGHT
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
1/8-SCALE HIGH-PERFORMANCE 4WD NITRO BUGGY
1/8-SCALE HIGH-PERFORMANCE 4WD NITRO TRUGGY
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Team Losi EIGHT Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTeam Losi
ModelEIGHT
CategoryMotorized Toy Car
LanguageEnglish

Summary

NOTICE and Safety Precautions

Product Safety and Warnings

Sophisticated hobby product, not a toy, requires adult supervision and basic mechanical ability.

Age Recommendation

Not for children under 14 years.

User and Operational Safety

User responsibility, radio interference, general safety practices for operation.

Water-Resistant Operation Guidelines

Vehicle is water-resistant, not waterproof; maintenance for wet conditions is crucial.

General Operational Precautions

Battery compatibility, transmitter safety, avoiding saltwater, engine temperature, and wet condition strain.

Wet Conditions Maintenance

Cleaning and Drying Procedures

Remove batteries, dry contacts, blow out water, rinse tires, air dry vehicle.

Components

NiMH Battery Warnings and Charging

General Battery Safety

Warnings about improper use, fire risk, and safe charging practices.

Receiver Battery Pack Charging

Procedure for charging the NiMH receiver battery pack.

Spektrum DX2E Radio System Overview

Identifies transmitter controls and installing transmitter batteries.

Driving and Fueling Instructions

Driving Precautions

Operational safety, maintaining sight, inspecting hardware, and engine cooling.

Fuel Safety and Use Instructions

Fuel handling, storage, and engine operation safety guidelines.

Understanding Fuel Mixture

Explanation of rich/lean mixtures and carburetor adjustment effects.

Starting Procedure

Sequence for starting the engine: transmitter, receiver, glow igniter, pull starter.

Engine Break-In and Tuning

Engine Break-In Importance

Critical for performance and engine life; failure causes damage. Use specified fuel.

Break-In Procedure

Run rich, ease throttle, figure-8 pattern to get a feel for steering and handling.

Engine Tuning Principles

Tune for optimum performance, avoid overheating, make adjustments in one-hour increments.

Pre-Adjustment Checks and Settings

Checks before adjustment, factory needle settings, and carb adjustments.

Engine Tuning Continued

High-Speed Adjustment

Adjusts fuel mixture for optimal acceleration and steady rate.

Low-Speed Adjustment

Affects idle and slightly-off-idle performance; adjust idle speed and mixture.

Temperature Testing

How to measure engine temperature and what the readings indicate.

Turning Off the Vehicle and Troubleshooting

Vehicle Shutdown Procedure

Steps to turn off the vehicle: remove body, pinch fuel line, power off receiver, then transmitter.

Troubleshooting Guide

Common issues and solutions for engine start, stalling, movement, and control.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Binding and Calibrating Receiver

Steps to rebind the transmitter and receiver, including a notice about interference.

Maintenance Procedures

Glow Plug Test

Procedure to test the glow plug and igniter, and how to clear a wet glow plug.

Limited Warranty Information

Obtaining Warranty Service

Procedures for service, inspection, and submission with RMA.

Service Contact and Regulatory Compliance

Parts Listing - Overview

Parts Listing - Additional Components

Optional Parts - Maintenance Fluids

Buggy Exploded View

Buggy Exploded View - Drivetrain and Chassis

Buggy Exploded View - Suspension and Differentials

Buggy Exploded View - Shocks

Truggy Exploded View

Truggy Exploded View - Drivetrain and Chassis

Truggy Exploded View - Suspension and Differentials

Truggy Exploded View - Shocks

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