Losi Mini 8IGHT, Drake Edition Manual Addendum - Manual

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 www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
MeaNiNg of Special laNguage
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.
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 and NOT a toy. 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 use with incompatible components or alter this product in any
way outside of the instructions provided by 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.
age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. this is not a toy.
Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built with a combination of waterproof
and water-resistant components to allow you to operate the product in many “wet conditions”,
including puddles, creeks, wet grass, snow and even rain.
While the entire vehicle is highly water-resistant, it is not completely waterproof and
your vehicle should NOT be treated like a submarine. The various electronic components
used in the vehicle, such as the Electronic Speed Control (ESC), servo(s) and receiver are
waterproof, however, most of the mechanical components are water-resistant and should
not be submerged.
Metal parts, including the bearings, hinge pins, screws and nuts, as well as the contacts in the
electrical cables, will be susceptible to corrosion if additional maintenance is not performed
after running in wet conditions. To maximize the long-term performance of your vehicle and
to keep the warranty intact, the procedures described in the “Wet Conditions Maintenance”
section to follow must be performed regularly if you choose to run in wet conditions. If you
are not willing to perform the additional care and maintenance required, then you should
not operate the vehicle in those conditions.
CAUTION: Failure to exercise caution while using this product and complying
with the following precautions could result in product malfunction and/or void the
warranty.
geNeRal pRecautioNS
• Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures and make sure that you have
all the tools you will need to properly maintain your vehicle.
• Not all batteries can 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 transmitter’s manual or the
manufacturer before operation.
• Never operate your transmitter or vehicle where lightning may be present.
• Do not operate your vehicle where it could come in contact with salt water (ocean water or
water on salt-covered roads), contaminated or polluted water. Salt water is very conductive
and highly corrosive, so use caution.
• Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of your motor if it has not been certified
as water-resistant or waterproof. If the motor becomes excessively wet, apply very light
throttle until the water is mostly removed from the motor. Running a wet motor at high
speeds may rapidly damage the motor.
• Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the motor. The additional resistance
of operating in water causes excess strain. Alter the gear ratio by using a smaller pinion
or larger spur gear. This will increase torque (and motor life) when running in mud, deeper
puddles, or any wet conditions that will increase the load on the motor for an extended
period of time.
Wet coNditioNS MaiNteNaNce
• Drain any water that has collected in the tires by spinning them at high speed.
With the body removed, place the vehicle upside down and pull full throttle
for a few short bursts until the water has been removed.
CAUTION: Always keep hands, fingers, tools and any loose or hanging
objects away from rotating parts when performing the above drying technique.
• Remove the battery pack(s) and dry the contacts. If you have an air compressor or a can
of compressed air, blow out any water that may be inside the recessed connector housing.
• Remove the tires/wheels from the vehicle and gently rinse the mud and dirt off with
a garden hose. Avoid rinsing the bearings and transmission.
NOTICE: Never use a pressure washer to clean your vehicle.
• Use an air compressor or a can of compressed air to dry the vehicle and help
remove any water that may have gotten into small crevices or corners.
• Spray the bearings, drive train, fasteners and other metal parts with
a water-displacing light oil or lubricant. Do not spray the motor.
• Let the vehicle air dry before you store it. Water (and oil) may continue
to drip for a few hours.
• Increase the frequency of disassembly, inspection and lubrication of the following:
•
Front and rear axle hub assembly bearings.
•
All transmission cases, gears and differentials.
•
Motor— clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and re-oil the bearings
with lightweight motor oil.
WATER-REsIsTANT VEhIClE WITh WATERpROOf ElECTRONICs
MINI 8IGhT ™ phENd & dRAkE lIMITEd EdITION 1/14-sCAlE 4Wd BUGGy AddENdUM
LOS01001 & LOS01002
Your Losi ® 1/14 Mini 8IGHT Limited Edition includes updated electronic components. If you need to purchase replacement components, please use the following parts list:
DYN1473 7.2V 1200mAh Ni-MH Battery, Long: Mini
DYN4830 Fuze ™ Mini 4500kV BL Motor
DYN4840WP Mini BL Waterproof ESC
SPMR2400 DX2L DSM ® 2-Channel Transmitter
SPMSR200WP SR200WP 2-Channel Waterproof Receiver
VTR11000 903WP Digital Waterproof Servo
MiNi 8igHt pHeNd & dRake liMited editioN 1/14-Scale 4Wd Buggy addeNduM