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LOSI 8IGHT • INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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General Safety Precautions and Guidelines 

This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources 
outside your control. This interference may cause momentary loss of control, so it 
is advisable to always keep some distance in all directions around your model as a 
safety margin to avoid collisions.

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Always ensure all screws and nuts are tightened.

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Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support 
equipment.

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Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of 
children.

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Always ensure the failsafe is properly set during binding.

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Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffi c and people.

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When operating this vehicle, always keep it at least 20 feet from spectators, 
especially small children.

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Never run your vehicle through deep water that will submerge the vehicle.

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Never run your model in a public street where damage can occur.

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Never run your model with low transmitter batteries.

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When fi nished operating, always power off the engine fi rst, then the receiver, then the 
transmitter.

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Always perform maintenance on the vehicle after each and every use. Due to engine 
vibration, all screws and nuts will need to be checked to ensure they are tight.

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 alter this product in any way outside the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. 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.

AGE RECOMMENDATION: NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS. THIS IS NOT A TOY.

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 

superfi cial injury. 

NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit 
horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.

Meaning of Special Language

Register your Losi Product Online 

Register your vehicle now and be the fi rst to fi nd out about the latest option parts, product updates and more. Click on the Support tab at WWW.LOSI.COM and follow the 
product registration link to stay connected.

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Never leave the charger and battery unattended during use.

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Never charge batteries overnight.

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Never attempt to charge dead, damaged or wet battery packs.

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Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries.

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Never allow minors to charge battery packs.

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Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or place in direct sunlight.

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Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted.

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Never connect more than one battery pack to this charger at a time.

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Never connect the charger if the power cable has been pinched or shorted.

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Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger.

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Never reverse the positive and negative terminals.

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Always use only rechargeable batteries designed for use with this type of 
charger.

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Always inspect the battery before charging.

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Always keep the battery away from any material that could be affected by heat.

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Always monitor the charging area and have a fi re extinguisher available at all 
times.

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Always end the charging process if the battery becomes hot to the touch or 
starts to change form (swell) during the charge process.

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Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between 
charges.

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Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product 
malfunctions.

WARNING: 

Never leave the charger unattended, exceed maximum charge 

rate, charge with non-approved batteries or charge batteries in the wrong 
mode. Failure to comply may result in excessive heat, fi re and serious injury.

CAUTION:

 Always ensure the battery you are charging meets the 

specifi cations of this charger and that the charger settings are correct. Not 
doing so can result in excessive heat and other related product malfunctions, 

which can lead to user injury or property damage. Please contact Horizon Hobby or 
an authorized retailer with compatibility questions.

Li-Po Charger Safety Precautions and Warnings

Summary of Contents for 8IGHT

Page 1: ...cle please read all printed materials thoroughly Horizon Hobby is not responsible for inadvertent errors in this manual INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D UTILISATION 1 8 SCALE HIGH PERFO...

Page 2: ...perty 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 P...

Page 3: ...n be used in wet conditions Consult the battery manufacturer before use Caution should be taken when using Li Po batteries in wet conditions Most transmitters are not water resistant Consult your tran...

Page 4: ...of the model 7 TH Trim adjusts the engine speed to idle at neutral 8 ST Rate Adjusts the AVC sensitivity 9 BIND R O S S button puts the transmitter into Bind Mode and starts or stops the engine using...

Page 5: ...becomes more sensitive to the vehicle drifting left or right You would use maximum sensitivity during high speed driving or drag racing when you want the vehicle to stay in a straight line As the sens...

Page 6: ...toring Gasoline 2 Cycle Engine Oil 1 gallon 9 5 oz 1 2 gallon 4 8 oz 1 4 gallon 2 4 oz 4 liters 282 ml 2 liters 141 ml 1 liter 71 ml Fuel Safety and Use Instructions Fueling the Truck Fuel Mixing Prec...

Page 7: ...d 205 F 9 6 C Fuel Tank 2 1 During the second tank move the throttle position between and full throttle Do not hold full throttle for more than one second Engine temperature Do not exceed 210 F 9 9 C...

Page 8: ...2 of a turn is a significant change Be careful when making adjustments NOTICE When making adjustments only turn the needle 1 12 turn at a time Carb Adjustments Make all carburetor adjustments in one h...

Page 9: ...ncorrectly adjusted Return the carburetor to the factory settings and retune if necessary Clutch is slipping or locked up Check the clutch for worn broken lining or spring Also check clutch bearings a...

Page 10: ...zed racing you may be required to turn AVC technology off To turn off AVC technology insert a second Bind Plug in the Disable port before binding IMPORTANT You must calibrate the receiver each time it...

Page 11: ...en the throttle trigger is at neutral If throttle can not be closed using TH Trim please take the following steps 1 Make sure TH Trim knob is set to 0 or neutral 2 Loosen the drum barrel A at the end...

Page 12: ...tach the plug wire and boot to the spark plug Place the threaded end of the spark plug against the muffler If there is no spark Install a new spark plug DYNE0550 CAUTION Do not test the spark plug nea...

Page 13: ...ent that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone number referenced in...

Page 14: ...orizonhobby com cn Room 506 No 97 Changshou Rd Shanghai China 200060 86 021 5180 9868 FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two condi...

Page 15: ...December 1 2014 Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste...

Page 16: ...ing Type Wing Spacer Wicker Bill 3000 wt Long 1 Toe Out 2 2 3mm 8 Hole 1 3mm 40 wt Green 4 8 lbs 102 5mm 1 Outside Up 3 29mm 8IGHT Standard Setup 3 3 29mm 2 Back 2 3mm Split 25 wt Silver 3 6 lbs 114mm...

Page 17: ...FR 43 LOSI 8IGHT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Front Standard Smart Differentials Wing Type Wing Spacer Wicker Bill...

Page 18: ...e diff av 8B LOSA3510 Rear Differential Ring Gear 8B Losi 8B Tellerrad 43T Diff hinten Couronne de diff arr 8B LOSA3518 Drive Pin Set 8B 8T Losi 8B 8T Mitnehmerstift 8B 8T Goupilles 8B 8T LOSA3556 Cen...

Page 19: ...8 8mm Flanged 8B 8T Losi Kugelkopf m Flansch 8 8mm 8B 8T 8B 8T Rotules paul es 8 8mm 4 LOSA6049 Suspension Balls 8 8mm 8B 8T Losi Kugelkopf m Flansch 8B 8T 8B 8T Rotules 8 8mm 4 LOSA6050 Steering Ball...

Page 20: ...rotules TLR44000 1 8 Buggy Dish Wheel Yellow 4 8B 3 0 TLR 8ight 3 0 Felgensatz 1 8 Gelb 4 8B 3 0 Jantes pleines Buggy jaunes 4 TLR242003 Coupler Outdrive 2 8IGHT 3 0 TLR 8ight 3 0 Kupplungsst ck f r A...

Page 21: ...inglerie courte de direction LOSA6050 Steering Ball Set 6 8mm 8B 8T Losi Kugelkopf Lenkung 8B 8T 8B 8T Rotules de direction 6 8mm 2 paires LOSA6204 4 40 x 1 2 Socket Head Screw Losi 4 40 x 1 2 Zylinde...

Page 22: ...LOSA6306 4 40 Aluminum Mini Nuts 10 Losi 4 40 Aluminium Mini Muttern 10 Mini crou frein 4 40 10 LOSA6350 4 and 1 8 Hardened Washers Losi Unterlegscheiben 4 and 1 8 geh rtet Rondelles 4 et 1 8 LOSA6937...

Page 23: ...anged 8B 8T Losi Kugelkopf m Flansch 8 8mm 8B 8T 8B 8T Rotules paul es 8 8mm 4 LOSA6049 Suspension Balls 8 8mm 8B 8T Losi Kugelkopf m Flansch 8B 8T 8B 8T Rotules 8 8mm 4 LOSA6221 4 40 x 5 8 Cap Screws...

Page 24: ...uts 10 Losi 8 32 Stahl Stopmutter 10 8 32 acier Nylstop 10 LOSA6350 4 and 1 8 Hardened Washers Losi Unterlegscheiben 4 and 1 8 geh rtet Rondelles 4 et 1 8 LOSA6540 Turnbuckles 5mmx60mm w Ends 8B Losi...

Page 25: ...Bushing 8B 2 0 Kugelendpfanne Kugel Buchsen und Federteller f r 15mm Sto d mpfer 8B 2 0 8B 2 0 Chapes et coupelles d amortisseurs 15mm LOSA6255 2 56 x 1 4 Button Head Screws 10 Losi 2 56 x 1 4 Rundko...

Page 26: ...r 8B 8T Losi 8B 8T Hauptzahnrad 46Z 8B 8T Couronne de diff central 46T LOSA3553 Front Rear HD Lightened Outdrive Set 2 8B 8T Losi 8B 8T Antriebsklauenset Leicht 2 8B 8T Noix de cardan all g es HD 2 LO...

Page 27: ...HT Buggy 3 0 TLR 8ight 3 0 Kupplungsst ck f r Antriebsklaue 2 8B 3 0 Noix d accouplement de cardan 2 TLR242004 Wheel Hexes 1mm Wider 4 8IGHT Buggy 3 0 TLR 8ight 3 0 Radmitnehmer 1mm verbreitert 4 8B 3...

Page 28: ...t 2oz TLR Silikon D mpfer l 45wt 2oz Huile silicone d amortisseur 45wt 60 ml TLR74013 Silicone Shock Oil 50wt 2oz TLR Silikon D mpfer l 50wt 2oz Huile silicone d amortisseur 50wt 60 ml TLR74014 Silico...

Page 29: ...rol DSM DSM2 DSMR Dynamite 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 All other t...

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