Losi LOSA99061 - Manual

8IGHT/8IGHT-T
Starter Box
LOSA99061
Installing the battery
You have several battery options to power your
8IGHT starter box. You can use 7.2V Ni-Cd or
Ni-MH battery packs or a single 2V gel cell.
Pre-assembled wiring harnesses and mounting
fixtures for both of these options are included.
Please note the proper mounting and wiring
layout in Images 2 and 3. Start by moving the
chassis fixtures to the truggy (Long) position
as seen in Images 4 through 6 and explained in
the “Adjusting the Chassis Fixtures” section and
remove the small Phillips head screw on the top
of the box as shown in Image .
Two 7.2V battery packs
Install the holder and packs as seen in
Image 2. Plug one pack into each of the plugs.
Note: The plugs are keyed so they can
only be installed one way.
Gel Cell
Install the holder and gel cell as seen in Image 3
or the wiring diagram on Page 2. Note the Red (+)
and Black (-) terminals on the battery. Install the
jumper plug and battery power plug as shown.
Unless you plan on using the power terminals
next to the switch, you must tape and/or cut the
ends of the loose battery leads. Do not leave these
exposed as they can easily short out the battery
and cause damage and a safety hazard.
Adjusting the chassis fixtures:
For the 8IGHT buggy—rotate the front fixture
with the “v” pointing toward the end of the box
as shown in Image 4. Depress the lock button as
shown in Image 6.
Move the rear fixture to the innermost
(short) position.
For the 8IGHT-T truggy—rotate the front fixture
with the “v” pointing inward as shown in image 5.
Depress the lock button as in image 6 and move
the rear fixture to the outermost (long) position as
seen in Image 5.
Starting
Place the chassis into the fixtures as shown in
Image 7. Note how buggy chassis sits in fixtures
and location of starter wheel.
Turn the power switch “ON” (Image 8).
Press down on the rear of the chassis at which
point the motors should power up and the starter
wheel will engage the flywheel on the engine.
Note: If the engine is new, tight, or
flooded, it may be necessary to loosen
the glow plug 2–3 turns to get it
turning over. Re-tighten after engine
starts turning over. Do not continue
to stall the motors or allow the rubber
wheel to grind on the flywheel or
chassis.
After the engine starts, release the chassis—it
should be able to sit in the fixtures and idle
without interference. Turn switch off.
8IGHT/8IGHT-T
Starter Box
LOSA99061
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Buggy Position
Truggy Position