Losi LOS05001 - Manual (Page 6)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
A // VEHICLE PREPARATION 10
Removing the Body 10
Battery Charging Warnings and Precautions 10
Charging the Receiver Battery 12
Spektrum DX2E Radio System 13
Transmitter Setup 13
Changing the Travel Adjust Settings 15
Installing the Transmitter Batteries 16
Binding 17
Adjusting Steering and Throttle Trims 19
Steering Trim 19
Throttle Trim 20
Turning the System Off 21
B // FUEL PREPARATION 22
Basic Fuel Warnings and Guidelines 22
Fuel Requirements 23
Mixing the Fuel 23
Fuel Mixing Precautions and Guidelines 23
Fuel Storage Precautions and Guidelines 25
C // VEHICLE STARTING AND RUNNING 26
Engine Stop Switch 26
Fueling the Vehicle 27
Turning the System On 27
Priming the Engine 28
Starting Procedure: Cold Engine 29
Starting Procedure: Hot Engine 30
Breaking in the Engine 30
Stopping the Engine 31
Turning the System Off 31
D // ENGINE TUNING 32
Introduction to Engine Tuning 32
Factory Carburetor Settings 33
Adjusting the High-Speed Needle 33
Adjusting the Low-Speed Needle 34
Idle Adjustment 34
E // VEHICLE TUNING 35
Camber 35
Droop 36
Shock Oil 36
Shock Springs 37
Front Toe 38
Sway Bars 38
Differentials 39
Shock Mounting Positions 39
Gearing 40
Brake Bias 40
Ride Height 40
Setup Sheets 41
F // VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 43
Frequent Maintenance 43
Air Filter 44
Fuel Tank Cap 45
Semi-Frequent Maintenance 46
Pull Start 46
Clutch 49
Infrequent Maintenance 51
Shocks 52
Differentials 55
Engine 59
// TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 60
Spark Plug Test 64
Flooded Engine 64
Parts Lists 67
Optional Parts 70
// Exploded Views 71
// Limited Warranty 77
Warranty and Service Contact Information 78
Parts Contact Information 78
Compliance Information for the European Union 78
Declaration of Conformity 78
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE 78
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