Team Losi XXX-SCB User manual

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Before operating this vehicle, please read all printed materials thoroughly.
Horizon Hobby is not responsible for inadvertent errors in this manual.
InstructIon Manual
BedIenungsanleItung
Manuel d’utIlIsatIon
Manuale dI IstruzIonI
1/10-SCALE READY-TO-RUN ELECTRIC OFF-ROAD DESERT BUGGY

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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................3
Getting Ready ............................................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions and Guidelines ................................................................3
Quick Start....................................................................................................3
Peak Detection Charger ................................................................................3
The Transmitter.............................................................................................4
Driving Precautions.......................................................................................4
Before Running Your XXX-SCB.......................................................................5
Run Time ......................................................................................................5
Batteries and Charging .................................................................................5
Installing The Battery Pack(s)........................................................................5
XXX-SCB Electronics System Overview .........................................................6
Receiver .......................................................................................................7
Tuning, Adjusting & Maintaining Your Vehicle.................................................7
Service/Repair ..............................................................................................7
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................................8
RC Terminology.............................................................................................9
Replacement Parts List...............................................................................10
Optional Parts List.......................................................................................11
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................12
Warranty and Service Contact Information ..................................................13
Parts Contact Information ...........................................................................13
Compliance Information for the European Union..........................................13
Transmission Exploded View .......................................................................50
Rear Exploded View ....................................................................................51
Front Exploded View....................................................................................52
Chassis Exploded View................................................................................53
Supplied and Required Equipment
Tools Included
• 2-Waywrench
• Transmitter/ReceiverBINDPlug
• 4HexWrench“L”shaped
• FlatTurnbuckleWrench.050,1/16,5/64,and3/32
• 4AAAlkaline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)
Needed to Complete
• A6-to7-cellNiMHbatterypack.Orwithproperknowledge,LiPobattery
packs.
• NiMHbatterychargerwithautomaticpeakdetectionrecommended(LiPo
chargerifusingLiPobattery).
Use only Losi tools or other high-quality tools. Use of inexpensive tools can cause
damage to the small screws and parts used on this type of model.
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• 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.
Register your Losi Product Online
Registeryourvehiclenowandbethersttondoutaboutthelatestoptionparts,productupdatesandmore.LogontoWWW.LOSI.COMandfollowthe
productregistrationlinktostayconnected.
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:
Procedures,whichifnotproperlyfollowed,createapossibilityofphysicalpropertydamageANDalittleornopossibilityofinjury.
Procedures,whichifnotproperlyfollowed,createtheprobabilityofphysicalpropertydamageANDapossibilityofseriousinjury.
Procedures,whichifnotproperlyfollowed,createtheprobabilityofpropertydamage,collateraldamage,andseriousinjuryOR
createahighprobabilityofsupercialinjury.
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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.
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PleasereadtheentiremanualtogainafullunderstandingoftheXXX-SCB
vehicle,ne-tuningthesetupandperformingmaintenance..
1. Readthesafetyprecautionsfoundonthispage.
2. Chargethebatterypackyouhavechosen(NOTINCLUDED).Refer
totheManufacturer’sSuppliedinstructionsforbatterycharging
information.
3. InstalltheAAbatteriesintotheLSR-3000Transmitter.Usealkalineor
rechargeable batteries only.
4. Installafullychargedbatterypack.
5. Turnonthetransmitterandthenthevehicle.Alwaysturnthe
transmitter on before the vehicle and turn it off after the vehicle has
been turned off.
6. Checksteering.Verifythattheservoisfunctioningproperly.
7. DrivingtheXXX-SCB.
8. PerformingmaintenanceoftheXXX-SCB.
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ThankyouforpurchasingtheLosi®1/10XXX-SCB.Wearecondentyouwillbesatisedwiththeperformanceofthisdurableandresilientvehicle.Pleaseread
through the entire manual before setting up and using your vehicle.
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Thoroughlyreadalltheenclosedmaterial,precautionsandfollowinstructionstoavoiddamagingyournewRCvehicle.Ifyouchoosetonotfollowthesestepsor
instructions,itwillbeconsiderednegligence.IfafterreviewofthismanualandpriortorunningyourXXX-SCB,youdeterminethisRCvehicleisnotwhatyouwant—
DoNotproceedandDoNotruntheXXX-SCB.IftheXXX-SCBhasbeenrun,yourlocalhobbystorewillnotbeabletoprocessareturnoracceptitforexchange.
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AlwaysoperatethisRCmodelinasafe,reasonableandcautiousfashion.When
drivingtheXXX-SCBavoidsomeonebeinghitbythevehicle.Youmaycause
seriousinjurytoanotherperson,ortopersonalpropertyshouldyoumakecontact
whilerunningtheXXX-SCB.
Electronic Speed Control (ESC)
• Readallsafetyprecautionspriortoeachuse.
• Neverleavethevehicle/ESCunsupervisedwhileitisswitchedon,inuseor
connectedtoapowersource.Ifthereisashort-circuitorproductdefect,it
couldresultinre.
• Ifthereareexposedwires,donotusetheESCuntilyouhaveinstalledshrink-
wraporreplacedthewire.
• DisconnectthebatteryfromtheESCafteruse.
• TheESCisnotwaterproofandshouldnotbeexposedtomoisture.
• Donotattempttouse3-cellLiPo;doingsowilldamagetheESCandcould
resultinre.
• AlwaysturnonthetransmitterrstthentheESCtopreventanout-of-control
vehicle.
WhensettingyourElectronicSpeedController:
• DisconnectmotororremovethepiniongearduringESCsetuporcalibration
functions.
• Keeplooseclothing,hair,glovesandngersawayfrommovingpartsatall
times.
• Rubbertirescancausesevereinjuryifthereisafailurewhilerunningthe
vehiclewhileonastandorwhenbeingheld.Ensurerubbertiresaresecurely
mountedtotherimsandifnot,re-gluethemandcheckthemoftenfor
security.
Batteries and Charging
TheXXX-SCBusesrechargeablebatteriessuchasNiMH.Thesebatteriesallhave
specialrequirementstopreserveperformanceandlast.
• Readallinstructionsprovidedbythemanufacturerofthebatteries.
• Neverallowminorstochargebatterypacks.
• Alwayschecktoensurethepolarityofbatteryconnectioniscorrect.
• Neverleavebatteriesunattendedwhilecharging.
• NeverchargeabatterywhileitisinstalledintheXXX-SCB.
• Donotchargeanybatterythatappearstohaveanydamage.
• Ifthereareexposedwires,donotchargeorusethebatteryuntilyouinstall
shrink-wraporreplacethecompletewire.
WhenchargingNiMHbatteries,selectachargertomeetyourrequirements.You
needachargerthatisa100-240Vwallchargeroronewhichrequiresa12V
powersupply.Followthechargermanufacturer’sinstructionsandprecautions
during each use.
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Peakdetectionchargersmonitorthebatteryduringchargingandautomatically
shutoffuponfullcharge.Youcaneitherpurchaseapeakdetectionchargerthat
plugsintoahouseholdACwallsocketoronethatrequiresyoutoalsopurchasea
12Vpowersupply.
Ifusingachargerotherthanapeakdetectioncharger,makesureyourbattery
isfullydischargedpriortocharging.Manyofthesehavea15–20minutetimer
thatallowsyoutosetachargetime.Ifthebatteryisnotfullydischarged,youcan
potentiallyover-chargeyourbatterypack.Donotchargeanybatteryunattended,
andmonitorforheatbuildup.Ifthebatterypackismorethanwarmtothetouch,
immediatelydiscontinuecharging.Readallsafetyprecautionssuppliedbythe
charger and battery manufacturer.

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A. Antenna
B. DualRateAdjustment(ST.D/R)
C. SteeringTrim(ST.TRIM)
D. PowerOn/Off
E. SteeringWheel
F. ThrottleTrim(TH.TRIM)
G. Throttle/BrakeTrigger
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.
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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• 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.
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re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.

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1.Breakinthedifferentials.Whileholdingthechassiswithonlytheleftsidetires
rmlyontheground,givethecarabout1/8throttlefor30seconds.Theright
sidetiresshouldspinfreelyduringthistime.Repeatthiswithonlytheright
sidetiresrmlyontheground,allowingtheleftsidetirestospinfreely.Repeat
this2–3times.
2.Checkforfreesuspensionmovement.Allsuspensionarmsandsteering
componentsshouldmovefreely.Anybindswillcausethecartohandlepoorly.
3.Settherideheight.Settherideheightofyourtruckwithallcomponents
installedsothatthebottomofthechassisis29.5mmfromthegroundinthe
frontand24.5mmintherearbyadjustingtheshockcollars.
4.Setthecamber.Adjustingthecambertierodlengthchangesthecamber.Set
thefronttirestohave0degreesofcamberatrideheight.Setthereartiresto
have2.5degreesofnegativecamberatrideheight.
5.Setthefronttoe-in.Adjustthesteeringtierodssothatwhentheservois
centered on the transmitter, the front tires are both pointing straight.
6.Chargeabatterypack.Alwayschargethebatterypackasperthebatteryand/
orchargermanufacturers’instructions.
7.Adjusttheelectronicspeedcontrol.Followtheinstructionstosetupandadjust
thespeedcontrolforyourXXX-SCBRTR.
8Setthetransmittersteeringtrim.Followtheinstructionstosetthesteering
trim/subtrimsothatthevehicledrivesstraightwithnoinputtothesteering.
9.Setthetransmittersteeringendpoints.Followtheinstructionsinthe
transmitter instruction manual to set the endpoints so that the servo hits full
steering upon reaching full input from the transmitter.
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well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).
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Toinstallthebatterypack,removethebatteryhold-downstrapbyremovingthe
clipfromthefrontmountingboss.Then,whileliftingthestrap,pullforwardinone
motion.
Afteryouhaveinsertedthefullychargedbatterypack,reinstallthebatteryhold-
downstrap.
Thebatteryhold-downhasaatsidewhiletheothersidehasstrengtheningribs;
theribsideshouldbefacedowntothebattery.
Insertonanangleintotherearsupport,andthendownonthefrontpinand
secureitwiththepreviouslyremovedclip.
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TheXXX-SCBRTRusesrechargeablebatteriessuchasNiMHorLiPo.These
batteriesallhavespecialrequirementstopreserveperformanceandlast.
• Readallinstructionsprovidedbythemanufacturerofthebatteries.
• Neverallowminorstochargebatterypacks.
• Alwayschecktoensurethepolarityofbatteryconnectioniscorrect.
• Neverleavebatteriesunattendedwhilecharging.
• NeverchargeabatterywhileitisinstalledintheXXX-SCBRTR.
• Donotchargeanybatterythatappearstohaveanydamage.
• Ifthereareexposedwires,donotchargeorusethebatteryuntilyouinstall
shrink-wraporreplacethecompletewire.
WhenchargingNiMHorLiPobatteries,selectachargertomeetyour
requirements.Youneedachargerthatisa100–240Vwallchargeroronewhich
requiresa12Vpowersupply.Followthechargermanufacturer’sinstructionsand
precautions during each use.

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A. LosiMotor
B. EC3™BatteryPlug
C. LosiMSC12L
D. SetupButton
E. SteeringServo
F. BindPlug
G. ON/OFFSwitch
H. SpektrumSPMSR300

Thisproductcanbecomeextremelyhotwheninuse,which
could lead to burns.
Features
• LiPo,NiMH/NiCdcompatible
• 4userselectablemodes—Forward/reverse,Forwardonlyrace,Practicemode
withslowacceleration,andCrawler.
• High-powerFETcontrolwithproportionalforwardandreverse.
• Highfrequencydesigndeliverssmoothspeedtransition.
• ThermalOverloadProtectionpreventsdamageduetoovercurrentconditions.
• Pre-wiredwithEC3batteryplugandbullet-stylemotorconnectors.
• Designedtooperatewithstockmotors(12turnsorhigher).
• Push-buttonprogrammingwithonetouchsetup.
• Water-resistant
Specifications
Operation Proportionalforward,proportionalreversewithbraking
delay
InputVoltage 4-cell(4.8-volts)to7-cell(8.4-volts)DCNiMH/NiCdor
2SLiPo(7.4volts)
PeakCurrent 1000AForwardand350ABackwards
ContinuousCurrent 250AForwardand125ABackwards
Full-OnResistance 0.0014OhmsForward;0.0028OhmsBackwards
Frequency 1kHz
BECoutput 5VDC,1ampmax.at7.2V
OverloadProtection Thermal
Dimensions 1.575inx1.575inx1.063in(40mmx40mmx27mm)
Weight 1.87oz(53g)
Connecting the Battery
TheMSC-12Lcomespre-wiredwithanEC3connector.Usebatterypacksfrom
4-cell(4.8-volt)to7-cell(8.4-volt)sub-Csizebatterypacksorwith2SLiPo
packs(7.4-volt).
1.Besuretheon/offswitchisinthe“off”position.
2.Connectafullychargedbatterypacktothespeedcontrol’sbatteryconnector.
Adjusting the Transmitter
1.Setthe“throttlereversing”switchtotheNORMALposition.
2.Setthe“throttletrim”totheCENTERposition.
Speed Control Programming
Whileintheprogrammingmode,nopowerisappliedtothemotor.
BatterySelection:WhentheESCispoweredon,theLEDwillbeashingfor2
secondstoindicatetheSelectedBatteryType.Duringthistimetheusercan
pressthebuttontotogglebetweenLiPoandNiMH/NiCdmodes.Afterthebutton
hasbeenpressed(batterytypeselected),theLEDwillashfor2moreseconds.
A.TurnonESCandpushbuttononcewithin2seconds,pushagaintotoggle
betweenmodes.
B.RedlightindicatesLiPomode(with6-voltcutoff).
C.GreenlightindicatesNiMH/NiCdmode.
One-Touch Endpoint Setup
Pleasebesuretosetthrottletrimsettingstoneutralbefore
performing an endpoint setup.
A.HoldbuttonandturnonESCuntiltheRed/Greenlightcomeson.Onceon,
release button.
B.Pulltriggertofullthrottlepositionuntilthegreenlightgoesfromashingto
solid.Oncesolid,yourforwardendpointisnowset.
C.Tosetreverseendpoint,pushthetriggerintothefullreverse
positionuntiltheashingredlightturnssolid.Atthispointyourreverse/brake
endpointisnowset.
D Returntriggertoneutralsetting.Thegreenlightwillnowbesolidandyouare
ready to go!
Selecting Speed Controller Modes
TochangemodesonyourMSC-12Lholdthesetupbuttonforover5seconds
whileinneutral.Onceyounddesiredmode,simplyreleasethebuttonandyou
are ready for action.
Forward/Reversemode—SolidGreenLED
ForwardOnlymode—FastFlashingGreenLED
Practicemode—SlowFlashingGreenLED
Crawlermode*—SolidGreenandRedLED
Crawlermodeisforuseinrockcrawlingvehiclesonly.Donotuse
thismodewithyour1/10XXX-SCB.Doingsomaydamagethe
vehicle.

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Thereisnoadjustmentrequiredofthereceiver.Pleasenotethedifferentslotsfor
connection.
Thebindslotisusedtobindthetransmittertothereceiver.Thebindprocess
teachesthetransmittertheuniqueGUIDIDofthereceiver.Althoughthe
transmitterandreceivercomebound,belowarethestepstorebindyour
transmitter and receiver should the need arise.
Rebind Process
1.Ensurethetransmitterandvehiclearebothturnedoff.
2.UsingthesuppliedBindplug(whichlookslikeastandardservoplugwitha
shortwireloopinstalled),inserttheBindplugintothereceiverslotlabeled
BIND.
Youdonotneedtoremoveanyotherplugstorebind.
3.ConnectafullychargedbatterytotheEC3connectorontheESC.
4.WiththeBindpluginstalled,turnonthevehicle.NoticethereceiverLEDisnow
blinking.
5.Turnonthetransmitter.YouwillseeasimilarblinkingLEDunderatranslucent
coveronthebackofthetransmitter.
6.BoththereceiverandtransmitterLEDswillstopblinkingandbeonsolid,
indicating they are bound.
7.Turnoffthevehicleandthenthetransmitter.
8.Removethebindplugfromthereceiver.
9.Turnonthetransmitterandthenthevehicletoensureoperation.Ifthe
transmitterdoesnotcontrolthevehicle,repeatsteps1–8above.Ifafter
several attempts you are unsuccessful, please contact Horizon product
support.
Receiver Antenna
Usingyourngersgentlystraightentheantennawiretobeclosetoverticalfrom
the chassis for the best radio reception.
Factory Settings of Radio/ESC
TheElectronicSpeedControlwascalibratedtogetherwiththeradiosystematthe
factory.WhenyouturnonandruntheXXX-SCBforthersttime,youmayneed
toslightlyadjusttheThrottleTrim.Ifthevehiclecreepsinreverseorinforward,
makeaneadjustmenttotheThrottleTrimknobonthetransmitter.Sometimes
the bumps and bounces of transportation can slightly alter the settings.
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
• 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.
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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specic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.

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Manyquestionsaretheresultofsimpleusererrorsorminoradjustmentswhich
areeasilyaddressed.Ifafterreadingbelowyoucannotresolveyourproblem,
contact the appropriate Horizon product support center.
Steering servo operates but the motor does not run
•ReprogramtheESCbyfollowingtheprogramminginstructions.
•Conrmtheservoisproperlyconnectedtothethrottlechannelonthe
receiver.
•Damagedmotor:Testmotorindependently,repairorreplaceasneeded.
•Vehiclebatteryvoltageislow:Chargeasneeded.
•ESCoverloadprotectionisenabled:Checkmotorandconnections.
•Transmissionisdamaged:Checktransmissiongears,spurgearandpinion
gear for damage.
Steering and motor do not function
•ServoandESCarenotproperlyconnectedtothereceiver:Checkpolarityof
the connectors to the receiver.
•Transmitterbatteriesorvehiclebatterypackdischarged:Rechargeor
replace as needed.
Full speed not attainable
•ESCprogrammedincorrectly:ReprogramtheESC.
•Checkbatteryconnectorsfordamage.
•Vehiclebatteryisweak:Rechargevehiclebattery.
Vehicle will not reverse
•Conrmthethrottletrimisatneutral.
•ConrmtheESCisnotinForwardOnlymode.
•ESCisnotcalibratedcorrectly:ReprogramtheESC.
Spur gear is damaged repeatedly
•Impropergearmesh.
•Slipperclutchisnotadjustedcorrectly.
Motor operates backward
•MotorisincorrectlyconnectedtotheESC.Conrmtheblackwireonthe
motorisconnectedtotheblackwireontheESC.
Motor starts running as soon as the battery is connected
•Alwayspoweronthetransmitterbeforepoweringonthevehicle.
•ESCisdamagedandneedstobereplaced.
Motor slows but will not stop
•Throttletrimisadjustedincorrectly.
•ESCprogramdoesnotmatchtransmitter:ReprogramtheESC.
Reduced radio range
•Motorcapacitorsbroken/missing:Repairorreplace.
•Electricalnoisefromthemotor:MovethereceiverawayfromESC,motor
andwiring.
•Transmitterbatteriesareweak:ReplaceAAbatteries.
Transmitter does not power on.
•ConrmtheAAbatteriesareinstalledcorrectly.
•ReplaceAAbatteriesinthetransmitter.
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 TheBECeliminatestheneedforareceiverpacktopowertheradiosystem.Onmostelectricvehiclesthisislocated
intheelectronicspeedcontrol(ESC),butcanalsobeastand-alonedevice.
 ProgrammingareceivertorecognizetheGUIDcodeofonlyonespecictransmitterortransmittermodule.
Calibration AlsocalledESCsetup.Itistheprocessusedtomatchthetransmitterthrottle,brakeandneutraltotheESC.
Current ReferstothepowerowfromthebatterytotheESCandMotorwhenusedintheRCvehicleenvironment.Typically
thisismeasuredinAmpereorAmp.
 Thisreferstotheamountoftravel(movement)onthetransmittertriggerbeforethevehicleisrequestingtheESCto
movethevehicleforwardorbackwards.Itisanadvancedadjustmentusedbyexperienceddrivers.
 The2.4GHztechnologyofSpektrumradios.

TheESCiswhattranslatesthesignalspassedfromthetransmittertriggerthroughthereceiverintocommandsthat
reachthemotortosignalforwardorreverse,accelerationorbraking.TheXcelorinsystemisanadvancedelectronic
speedcontrollerthatisveryefcientinpassingpreciserequeststothebrushlessmotor.TheBECisalsocontrolled
bytheESCalongwiththeLowVoltageProtectioncircuit.

GloballyUniqueIdenticationCode.Eachindividualmoduleorradioisfactoryprogrammedwithitsownuniqueserial
code.Inthebindingprocess,thereceiverisprogrammedtoonlyrecognizetheGUIDcodeofonespecicradioor
module.
 ALithiumPolymerbattery’sabbreviationindicatingthechemistryusedintheserechargeablebatteries.These
batteriesrequirespecialattentionbytheuserandareonlyrecommendedforthemostexperiencedofusers.
 TheMilliampereHourabbreviation,whichrepresentsthecapacityofabatterypack.Thehigherthisratingthelonger
the run time of each charge.
 ReferringtotheTransmitterwhenatrest,meaningthethrottletriggerandsteeringhavenoinput.Whenyouturnthe
transmitteron,setittothesidewhileturningthecaron,thetransmitterwillbeinaNeutralstate.
 Theabbreviationfornickel-metalhydriderechargeablebatteries.ThesehavereplacedtheuseofNiCdbatteriesas
thebatteryofchoiceinRCvehicles.
 TheMSC12RBhastwo(2)presetproles.ForwardOnlyandForwardandReverseprole.TheForwardonlyprole
canbeselectedforracingpurposes.TheForward/Reverseproleisgreatforrunninginyourneighborhood.
 Adevicemountedintothevehiclethatreceivesanddecodesasignalsentbyatransmitter.Servos,ESCandother
devices are plugged into the receiver.
 AsusedherereferstothepowerlossfromthebatterytotheESCandMotor.TypicallythisismeasuredinAmpereor
Amp.Toomuchresistancebetweenthebattery,ESCandmotorcanresultinlowperformanceandruntime.
 Anelectronicdeviceconnectedtothereceiverusedtoactuatesteeringcontrolofthevehicle.

Thetechnologybrandof2.4GHzradiosystemsuppliedwiththeXXX-SCB.Theuseofthistechnologyeliminatesthe
concernofconictingfrequenciesfoundwitholderlegacyradiosystems.Itfurtherreducestoaminimumpotential
radiointerferencecommonwiththelegacyradiosystemsofthepast.
Transmitter Isthedeviceheldinyourhandthatrelayssteeringandthrottle/brakerequestsmadetothereceiver.
Trim
Thisisasettingusedonthetransmittertomakeneadjustmentstothesteeringorthrottle/braketrigger.For
steeringyouwouldusethetrimtomaketheadjustmentforthevehicletodrivestraightwithoutaddingsteeringinput
to the transmitter.
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ReferstotheESCoperatingtemperature.TheMSC12RBESCmonitorsitsinternaltemperatureandwill
automaticallypreventtheESCfromdeliveringpowertothemotor,preventingdamageduetooverheatingtheESC’s
electronics.
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PartNumber Description
LOSA1113 FrontShockTower(Speed-T,SNT,XXX-SCT)
LOSA6086 FrontOuterHingePin(XXX-T,XXX-SCT)
LOSA1610 SteeringHardwareSet(XXX-T,ST,SNT,XXX-SCT)
LOSA1615 ShortBallCupsandThreadedRod
LOSA1620 Steering/ServoMountAssembly(XXX,XXX-T,XXX-SCT)
LOSA2006 SwivelSuspensionBalls.250”(8)
LOSA2007 HingePin1.42”(XXT,XXX,XXX-T,XXX-SCT)
LOSA2103 RearShockTower(XXX-T,XXX-SCT)
LOSA2164 1/8”X1.250”HingePins(XXX-T,XXX-SCT)
LOSA2166 InnerRearHingePins(XXX,XXX-T,XXX-SCT)
LOSA2919 GearDiffTransmissionCase(GearDiffonly)
LOSA2930 CompleteDiffSet
LOSA2931 DiffGearHousing
LOSA2934 SteelOutdrivesw/Pins(2)(DT,XXX-SCT)
LOSA2939 TransmissionUpperGear,Idler,Shaft
LOSA2944 MotorPlateandFrontPinBrace(XXX-SCT)
LOSA2961 CVDriveshaftRebuildKit(Speed-T,SNT,XXX-SCT)
LOSA3034 TransmissionScrewSet(XXX-T,XXX-SCT)
LOSA3042 GearCoverwithAccessPlug(XXX-SCT,XXX-TCR)
LOSA3060 SlipperShaft,Spacer&Hardware
LOSA3123 SlipperPad
LOSA3124 SlipperSpring,Cup,Spacer,Bushing,andWasher
LOSA3132 SlipperBackingPlate
LOSA3991 88T48-PitchSpurGear
LOSA4004 ServoTape(6)
LOSA4015 FoamBatteryBlock
LOS4116 48PitchPinionGear,16T
LOSA4122 FrontKickplate,Bulkhead,andSteeringBrace(XXX,T)
LOSA4125 FrontSpindles/Carriers,andRearHubs(XXX-T)
LOSA4132 FrontBumper,MotorGuard(SpeedT,Desert-T
LOSA4133 Front/RearBodyMountSet(Speed-T,SNT)
LOSA4136 FrontandRearInnerPinBraceSet(XXX,XXX-T)
LOSA4145 FrontandRearPivotBlock,4Degree(XXX,XXX-T,XXX-SCT)
LOSA4146 RearPivotPlate(XXX,XXX-T)
LOSA4224 ThreadedChassisInserts-ShortandLong
LOSA5013 ShockMountBushings
LOSA5015 DoubleO-RingShockCartridge
LOSA5017 1.0”ShockShaft
LOSA5022 ShockShaft1.2”
LOSA5023 SpringClamps&Cups(2)
LOSA5036 FrontXXX-SCTBlackAluminumShockBody
LOSA5037 RearXXX-SCTBlackAluminumShockBody
LOSA5046 ShockPistons#56(Red)(4)
LOSA5150 2.5”Spring2.3RateRear(Pink)
LOSA5156 2.5”Spring3.4RateRear(Silver)
LOSA5225 TeamLosiCertiedShockFluid35wt
LOSA6001 BallStudsw/RodEnds4-40x3/16”(4)
LOSA6020 H.D.30-degreePlasticRodEnds(Sport)(12)
LOSA6030 AssemblyWrench(version2)
LOSA6044 H.D.RodEnds&Balls:(Desert-T,Speed-T8B,8T)
PartNumber Description
LOSA6074 AdjustableL/RTurnbuckleSet(6)(Speed-T,Desert-T)
LOSA6088 HingePins1/8x1.246”Ti-Nitride(2)
LOSA6100 1/8”E-Clips
LOSA6102 C-clips,.1875”-Large(12)
LOSA6201 3mmx8mmCap-Headw/Washers(10)
LOSA6204 4-40x1/2”Cap-HeadScrews(10)
LOSA6206 4-40x3/8”Cap-Headscrews(10)
LOSA6210 4-40x3/8”Flat-HeadScrews(10)
LOSA6215 #4NarrowWashers(10)
LOSA6216 4-40x7/8”Cap-HeadScrews(10)
LOSA6220 4-40x1/2”FHScrews(6)
LOSA6221 4-40x5/8”CapScrews
LOSA6223 4-40x1”SHScrew
LOSA6225 ButtonHeadScrew,2-56x5/16
LOSA6226 FlatHeadScrew,4-40x7/8”
LOSA6227 HardenedSetscrews,4-40
LOSA6229 4-40x3/8”Button-HeadScrews(10)
LOSA6230 ShimAssortment-3/16”,1/4”,1/2”(20)
LOSA6233 4-40x5/8”Flat-HeadScrews(10)
LOSA6234 ButtonHeadScrew,4-40x1/4
LOSA6236 ButtonHeadCapScrews,2-56x1/2
LOSA6256 4-40x1/2”ButtonHeadCapScrews(6)
LOSA6263 8-32x3/4”BHScrews(8)
LOSA6283 4-40x5/8”FlatHeadScrew(6)
LOSA6300 4-40HexNuts(10)
LOSA6303 10-32Locknuts(4eaNylon&Steel)(8)
LOSA6305 4-40AluminumLocknuts,LowProle(10)
LOSA6306 4-40AluminumMiniNuts(10)
LOSA6350 #4and1/8”HardenedWashers
LOSA6401 1/16”PinsforWheelsandGears
LOSA6903 3/16”x3/8”TeonSealedBearings(2)
LOSA6908 1/2”x3/4”BallBearingsw/TeonSeal(2)
LOSA6909 1/8”x3/8”BallBearings(‘XX’Trans)(2)
LOSA6954 5X10mmHDClutchBearings(2)8B/8T,XXX-SCT
LOSA7215 EclipseTireXXX-SCTTires(Blue)w/Foam(2)
LOSA8200 BodyClips
LOSA9941 BearingSpacer/AxleWasherSet
LOSA99203 HighPressureBlackGrease
LOSB0805 LSR-3000DSMTransmitter
LOSB0818 MSXDigitalServo,(HRL,DT,T,XXX-SCT)
LOSB2050 FrontSuspensionArms(XXX-SCT,XXX-SCB)
LOSB2051 RearSuspensionArms(XXX-SCT,XXX-SCB)
LOSB2406 FrontBumperSet(XXX-SCT)
LOSB2407 RearBumperSet(XXX-SCT,XXX-SCB)
LOSB2422 MainChassis(XXX-SCB)
LOSB2423 CageSet(XXX-SCB)
LOSB2424 Bumper/BraceSet(XXX-SCB)
LOSB2425 BatteryStrap/TopPlate(XXX-SCT,XXX-SCB)
LOSB3497 WheelHexSet(XXX-SCT,XXX-SCB)
LOSB3573 FrontAxles(XXX-SCT,XXX-SCB)
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