Team Losi 22 User manual

Before operating this vehicle, please read all printed materials thoroughly.
Horizon Hobby is not responsible for inadvertent errors in this manual.
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Thank you for purchasing the Losi®22™RTR. We are confident you will
be satisfied with the performance of this durable and resilient vehicle.
Please read the entire manual before setting up and using your vehicle.
Table of Contents
Register your Losi Product Online............................................................2
Components..........................................................................................2
Tools Needed.........................................................................................2
Tools Included........................................................................................2
Needed to Complete...............................................................................2
Contents................................................................................................3
The Transmitter......................................................................................3
Installing the Battery ..............................................................................4
Control Test ...........................................................................................4
Driving Your Vehicle................................................................................5
Recalibrating and Adjusting the MSC540BL-S ESC...................................6
Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................7
Transmitter and Receiver Binding............................................................7
Limited Warranty....................................................................................8
FCC Information.....................................................................................8
Warranty and Service Contact Information ...............................................9
Parts Contact Information .......................................................................9
Compliance Information for the European Union.....................................10
Parts List/Exploded Views.....................................................................34
Optional Parts List................................................................................39
Setup Sheet.........................................................................................42
Components
• 1/10-Scale22RTR
• Spektrum™DX3E 2.4GHz DSM®Radio System
• MSC540BL-SSensoredBrushlessESC,13.5TLimit
• 13.5TSensoredMotor,ROARLegal
• LOSB0812ExtraHigh-TorqueServo
• 4AAbatteries(fortransmitter)
Tools Needed
• Hobbygradeknife
• Needlenosepliers
• Sidecuttingpliers
• Safetygoggles
• Solderingiron
• Double-sidedtape(LOSA4004)
• CAglue(LOSA7880orLOSA7881)
Tools Included
• 4-Waywrench
• Transmitter/ReceiverBINDPlug
• 3HexWrench“L”shaped—1.5mm,2.0mmand2.5mm
• FlatTurnbuckleWrench
• ShockTools
Needed to Complete
• A6-cellNi-MHbatterypackor2SLi-Pobatterypack
• Ni-MHbatterychargerwithautomaticpeakdetection
or Li-Po battery charger
Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
•Alwayskeepasafedistanceinalldirectionsaroundyourmodeltoavoidcollisionsorinjury.Thismodeliscontrolledbyaradiosignalsubject
to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.
•Alwaysoperateyourmodelinopenspacesawayfromfull-sizevehicles,trafcandpeople.
•Alwayscarefullyfollowthedirectionsandwarningsforthisandanyoptionalsupportequipment(chargers,rechargeablebatterypacks,etc.).
•Alwayskeepallchemicals,smallpartsandanythingelectricaloutofthereachofchildren.
•Alwaysavoidwaterexposuretoallequipmentnotspecicallydesignedandprotectedforthispurpose.Moisturecausesdamagetoelectronics.
•Neverplaceanyportionofthemodelinyourmouthasitcouldcauseseriousinjuryorevendeath.
•Neveroperateyourmodelwithlowtransmitterbatteries.
To register your product online, visit www.losi.com
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 augment product in any way without the
approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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.
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 superficial injury.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date
product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
Meaning of Special Language
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POWER
ST. TRIM
TH. TRIM
ST. RATE
N R N R N R 2P 3P LIN
BIND
THST AUX AUX
ST-L ST-R TH-F TH-B AUX-H AUX-L
1. SteeringWheel:Controlsdirection(left/right)ofthemodel.
2. Throttle Trigger: Controls speed and direction
(forward/reverse)ofthemodel.
3. Antenna: Transmits signal to the model.
4. On/Off Switch: Turns the power on/off for the transmitter.
5. IndicatorLights:Green(right)lightindicatesadequate
batterypower.Red(left)indicatessignalstrength.
6. ST.Trim:Adjuststhe“handsoff”directionofthemodel.
7. TH. Trim: Adjusts the motor speed to stop at neutral.
8. Steering Rate: Adjusts amount front wheels move when
the steering wheel is turned left and right.
9. Bottom Cover: Covers and holds the batteries that power
the transmitter.
10. BIND Button
11. ST. REV: Reverses the function of the steering when the
wheel is turned left or right.
12. TH. REV: Reverses the function of the speed control when
pulled back or pushed forward.
13. TH-F: Forward Endpoint. Adjusts the amount of full throttle.
14. TH-B: Brake Endpoint. Adjusts the amount of full brake.
15. ST-L: Steering Left Endpoint. Adjusts the amount of left
steering travel.
16. ST-R: Steering Right Endpoint. Adjusts the amount of right
steering travel.
The Transmitter
1. Push in the battery cover a small
amount to release the retaining tab,
then remove the cover.
2. Install 4 AA batteries, taking care
to align battery polarity to the diagram
in the transmitter’s battery case.
3. Carefully re-install the battery cover
by aligning the tabs with the slots
on the transmitter.
CAUTION: Do not remove transmitter batteries while the model is powered
on or while operating, as a loss of model control, damage or injury can result.
Installing Batteries
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4
7
2
1
8
9
11 12
3
10 13 14
15 16
ON
OFF
Contents
POWER
ST.TRIM
TH. TRIM
ST.RATE
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ON OFF
Control Test
Perform a control test with the vehicle wheels off of the ground.
Ifthetiresrotateafterthevehicleispowered-on,adjustthe“TH.Trim”
knob located to the lower left of the steering wheel until they stop. To
make the wheels move forward, pull the trigger. To reverse the wheels,
wait for the model to stop, then push the trigger. When moving forward,
the wheels should track in a straight line without any steering wheel input.
Ifnot,adjustthe“ST.Trim”sothewheelstrackinastraightlinewithout
having to turn the steering wheel.
POWER
ST. TRIM
TH. TRIM
ST. RATE
POWER
ST. TRIM
TH. TRIM
ST. RATE
Forward Brake/Reverse
To install the battery pack, loosen the hook and loop straps. Insert the fully charged battery and tighten the hook straps.
Connect the blue EC3™battery connector to the ESC. Turn the transmitter on first. Then turn on the vehicle.
Installing the Battery
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• Avoiddrivingthevehicleinorthroughstandingwater,wetgrass,
mud or snow. The electronics in the vehicle are not waterproof.
• Maintainsightofthevehicleatalltimes.
• Inspectthevehicleforloosewheelhardware.
• Inspectthesteeringassemblyforanyloosehardware.Drivingthevehicle
off-road can cause fasteners to loosen over time.
• Donotdrivethevehicleintallgrass.Doingsocandamagethevehicleor
electronics.
• Stopdrivingthevehiclewhenyounoticealackofpower.Drivingthe
vehicle when the battery is discharged can cause the receiver to power
off. You may lose control of the vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not discharge a LiPo battery below 3V per cell.
Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved
voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance
and potential fire when batteries are charged.
• Donotapplythethrottleinforwardorreverseifthevehicleisstuck.
Applying throttle in this instance can damage the motor or ESC.
• Afterdrivingthevehicle,allowtheelectronicstocooltoambient
temperature before using the next battery pack.
RUN TIME
The largest factor in run time is the capacity of the battery pack.
A larger mAh rating increases the amount of run time experienced.
The condition of a battery pack is also an important factor in both run time
and speed. The battery connectors may become hot during driving. Batteries
will lose performance and capacity over time.
Driving the vehicle from a stop to full speed repeatedly will damage the
batteries and electronics over time. Sudden acceleration will also lead
to shorter run times.
To Improve Run Times
• Keepyourvehiclecleanandmaintained.
• AllowmoreairowtotheESCandMotor.
• Changethegearingtoalowerratio.Alowerratiolowerstheoperating
temperature of the electronics. Use a smaller pinion gear or larger spur
gear to lower the gear ratio.
• UseabatterypackwithahighermAhrating.
• Usetheoptimumchargertochargebatterypacks
(Visityourlocalhobbydealerformoreinformation).
TUNING, ADJUSTING & MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Examineyourvehicleonaregularbasis.
• Useabrushtoremovedirtanddust.
• Lookfordamagetothesuspensionarmsandothermoldedparts.
• Re-gluethetirestothewheels,ifnecessary.
• Usesuitabletoolstotightenfasteners.
• Makesurethecamberandsteeringlinkagesarenotbent.
Replace any bent linkages.
• AdjusttheToeandCambersettings,ifnecessary.
• Removetheshocksandinspectthemfordamage.Rebuildthe
shocks if oil is leaking.
• Inspectelectronicsandbatteriesforexposedwires.Repairexposed
wires with shrink-wrap, or replace the wire.
• MakesuretheESCandreceiveraresecureonthechassis.Replace
the double-sided tape, if necessary.
• Poweronthetransmitter.IfthegreenLEDisdimoroff,replace
the AA batteries in your transmitter.
• Checkthespurgearforwear.
SERVICE/REPAIR
Radio/Speed Control & Motor
If any problems other than those covered in the troubleshooting section
arise, please call the appropriate electronics service department. They
will be able to give the problem additional specific attention and provide
instructions for the solution.
Maintenance
Ifanyquestionsotherthanthosecoveredinthetroubleshootingor
maintenance sections arise, please call the appropriate Horizon product
support department.
Cleaning
Performance can be hindered if dirt gets in any of the moving suspension
parts. Use compressed air, a soft paintbrush, or a toothbrush to remove dust
or dirt. Avoid using solvents or chemicals as they can actually wash dirt into
the bearings or moving parts, as well as cause damage to the electronics.
Driving Precautions
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