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Doesn’t operate 

Battery not charged or plugged in                                         

Receiver switch not “On”                                        

Transmitter not “On” or low battery                                         

Charge battery/plug in                                         

Turn on receiver switch                                        

Turn on/replace batteries                                         

Motor runs but rear 

wheels don’t move 

Pinion not meshing with spur gear                                                                               

Pinion spinning on motor shaft                                                                                     

Slipper too loose

Transmission gears stripped

Adjust pinion/spur mesh

Replace pinion gear on motor

Check & adjust slipper

Replace transmission gears

Check and replace drive pin                                        

Steering doesn’t work 

Servo plug not in receiver  

Servo gears or motor damaged 

Check if plug in/in all the way

Replace or repair servo

Won’t turn in one direction

Servo gears damaged

Replace servo 

Motor doesn’t run

Motor plugs loose

Motor wire broken

ESC damaged

Plug in completely

Repair or replace as needed

Contact Horizon Hobby Product Support

ESC gets hot

Motor over-geared

Driveline bound up

Use smaller pinion on motor

Check wheels, suspension,

 and transmission for binding

Poor run time 

and/or sluggish acceleration

NiMH pack not fully charged

Charger not allowing full charge

Slipper slipping too much

Motor worn out

Driveline bound up

Recharge battery

Try another charger

Check/adjust slipper

Replace motor

Check wheels and transmission 

for binding

Poor range and/or glitching

Transmitter batteries low

Transmitter antenna loose

Vehicle battery low

Loose plugs or wires

Check and replace

Check and tighten

Recharge or replace

Check motor and power plugs

Slipper won’t adjust

Drive pin missing in shaft

Spur gear face worn out

Replace drive pin

Replace spur gear and adjust slipper

1/18 MINI HIGHROLLER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Symptom 

Possible Cause(s) 

Possible Solution(s) 

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Service/Repair

If you have any problems other than those covered in the troubleshooting section above, please call the service 

department at the numbers listed below. They will be able to give your specific problem additional attention and instruct 

you as to what needs to be done.

United States:

Horizon Product Support

1 877-504-0233

United Kingdom:

Horizon Hobby UK

+44 (0) 1279 641 097

Germany:

Horizon Technischer Service

 +49 4121 46199 66

Summary of Contents for Mini HIGHroller

Page 1: ...stay connected For registering your Losi Product you will be automatically entered for a chance to win the Losi Pick Your Prize Sweepstakes of 1 000 retail value based on winner preference Not respon...

Page 2: ...byist or new to RC vehicles it will benefit you to read all enclosed information If after review of this manual and prior to running your 1 18 Mini HIGHroller you determine this RC vehicle is not what...

Page 3: ...the battery strap and body clip Plug the battery pack into the ESC fig 3 STEP 3 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 3 Remove the transmitter battery cover install four 4 AA batteries Pay close attention to the polarit...

Page 4: ...ER use chemicals or anything wet as it can cause damage to both electronics and plastic parts Always turn on the transmitter first The small red and green lights above the switch should both light up...

Page 5: ...warnings for this and any optional support equipment Keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children Suggested Tools Soft bristle brush for cleaning 5 5mm nut drive...

Page 6: ...m them Although set at the factory below are the steps required to re bind your transmitter to the receiver should the need arise During the bind process there is a unique ID from the transmitter comm...

Page 7: ...del with the best overall settings The following are simple adjustments and easily maintained settings to assure proper operation and performance It is advised when making any adjustment that you do s...

Page 8: ...similar high traction surfaces you may find leaning the tires in a bit more helps This adjustment is made with the threaded links extending from the front or rear bulkhead to the spindle carrier or re...

Page 9: ...the same location 9 Carefully remove the large plastic sun gear and the bevel gears on either side of it You can use the removed differential assembly as a guide for putting together the replacement...

Page 10: ...tight the bottom motor screw and try rocking the spur back and forth There is a slight bit of movement before the motor is forced to turn over If not pull the top of the motor back slightly and rechec...

Page 11: ...Poor run time and or sluggish acceleration NiMH pack not fully charged Charger not allowing full charge Slipper slipping too much Motor worn out Driveline bound up Recharge battery Try another charger...

Page 12: ...d screw at the top of the shock Slowly push the shock shaft up until it stops Excess uid should ow out of the bleed hole Slowly pull the shock shaft halfway back and replace the bleed screw Use pliers...

Page 13: ...As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the use...

Page 14: ...and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Hobby UK Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Please call 44 0 1279 641...

Page 15: ...above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R TTE directive 1999 5 EC EN 300 328 Technical requirements for Radio equipmen...

Page 16: ...Notes 16...

Page 17: ...1 18 SCALE READY TO RUN MINI MONSTER TRUCK 17...

Page 18: ...Assmembled pr LOSB1295 Front Shock Body Set pr LOSB1296 Rear Shock Body Set pr LOSB1297 Front Shock Shaft Set pr LOSB1298 Rear Shock Shaft pr LOSB1299 F R Shock Rebuild Kit pr LOSB1387 Body Set with S...

Page 19: ...1188 LOSB1040 LOSB1045 LOSB1051 LOSB1045 LOSB1045 LOSB1042 LOSB1187 LOSB1024 LOSB1067 LOSB1073 LOSB1020 LOSB1037 LOSB1074 LOSB1299 LOSB1291 LOSB1297 LOSB1295 LOSB1293 Front Shock Complete LOSB1050 All...

Page 20: ...ndustries Inc Spektrum radios and accessories are exclusively available from Horizon Hobby Inc Printed in China 17369 Printed 01 10 2010 Losi A division of Horizon Hobby Inc Not responsible for typogr...

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