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LOSI 8IGHT  • INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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1/8-Scale High Performance Gasoline Buggy

• Spektrum

 DX2E 2.4GHz DSM

®

 Radio System

• Dynamite

®

 .31 ci Gasoline Engine

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Spektrum High-Torque Servos

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4 AA batteries (for transmitter)

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Spektrum 7.4V 1300mAh Li-Po receiver pack.

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Losi Starter Box

Tools Included

• Wheel 

wrench

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Four (4) Hex “L” Wrench Set: .050-inch, 1/16-inch, 5/64-inch and 3/32-inch

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Shock Bottom wrench

• Turnbuckle/Shock 

Top 

wrench

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Spark Plug Wrench (DYNT1250)

Needed to Complete

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91 Octane Gasoline

• Gasoline 

Approved 

Dispenser

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2 x 6 cell NIMH Battery (DYN1050)

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Small fl at blade and Phillips screwdrivers (DYNT2100 and DYN3048)

• Needle-nose 

pliers

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Quality .050-inch, 1/16-inch, 5/64-inch, 3/32-inch, 1.5mm and 2.5mm hex 
(Allen) drivers (DYN2950)

Use only Dynamite

 

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.

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 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 below 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

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Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures and make sure that you 
have all the tools you will need to properly maintain your vehicle.

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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.

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Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult your transmitter’s manual or the 
manufacturer before operation.

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Never operate your transmitter or vehicle where lightning may be present.

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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.

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While the air fi lter assembly can be designed to limit or restrict water ingestion into 
the engine, no air fi lter is completely waterproof. If too much water is ingested into 
the engine, severe damage to the engine may result.

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Do not expose your engine to rapid changes in temperature. These engines 
tend to operate at temperatures between 200–265°F (93–129°C) in normal 
operating conditions. If the engine is exposed to cold water while operating at this 
temperature, there is a risk of “thermal shock”, which could cause undue stress on 
the engine and a shortened engine lifespan.

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Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the engine. 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 reduce the load on the engine (and 
engine temperatures) when running in mud, deeper puddles, or any wet conditions 
that will increase stress on the engine for an extended period of time.

Wet Conditions Maintenance

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Spray the bearings, drive train, fasteners and other metal parts with a water-
displacing light oil or lubricant.

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Let the vehicle air dry before you store it. Water (and oil) may continue to drip for a 
few hours.

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Increase the frequency of disassembly, inspection and lubrication of the following: 

•  Front and rear axle hub assembly bearings.
•  All transmission cases, gears and differentials.
•  Engine air fi lter element.
•  Engine clutch assembly, including shoes and bearings.

Water-resistant Vehicle with Waterproof Electronics

Components

Summary of Contents for 8IGHT

Page 1: ...cle please read all printed materials thoroughly Horizon Hobby is not responsible for inadvertent errors in this manual INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D UTILISATION 1 8 SCALE HIGH PERFO...

Page 2: ...perty 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 P...

Page 3: ...n 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 tran...

Page 4: ...of the model 7 TH Trim adjusts the engine speed to idle at neutral 8 ST Rate Adjusts the AVC sensitivity 9 BIND R O S S button puts the transmitter into Bind Mode and starts or stops the engine using...

Page 5: ...becomes more sensitive to the vehicle drifting left or right You would use maximum sensitivity during high speed driving or drag racing when you want the vehicle to stay in a straight line As the sens...

Page 6: ...toring Gasoline 2 Cycle Engine Oil 1 gallon 9 5 oz 1 2 gallon 4 8 oz 1 4 gallon 2 4 oz 4 liters 282 ml 2 liters 141 ml 1 liter 71 ml Fuel Safety and Use Instructions Fueling the Truck Fuel Mixing Prec...

Page 7: ...d 205 F 9 6 C Fuel Tank 2 1 During the second tank move the throttle position between and full throttle Do not hold full throttle for more than one second Engine temperature Do not exceed 210 F 9 9 C...

Page 8: ...2 of a turn is a significant change Be careful when making adjustments NOTICE When making adjustments only turn the needle 1 12 turn at a time Carb Adjustments Make all carburetor adjustments in one h...

Page 9: ...ncorrectly adjusted Return the carburetor to the factory settings and retune if necessary Clutch is slipping or locked up Check the clutch for worn broken lining or spring Also check clutch bearings a...

Page 10: ...zed racing you may be required to turn AVC technology off To turn off AVC technology insert a second Bind Plug in the Disable port before binding IMPORTANT You must calibrate the receiver each time it...

Page 11: ...en the throttle trigger is at neutral If throttle can not be closed using TH Trim please take the following steps 1 Make sure TH Trim knob is set to 0 or neutral 2 Loosen the drum barrel A at the end...

Page 12: ...tach the plug wire and boot to the spark plug Place the threaded end of the spark plug against the muffler If there is no spark Install a new spark plug DYNE0550 CAUTION Do not test the spark plug nea...

Page 13: ...ent that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone number referenced in...

Page 14: ...orizonhobby com cn Room 506 No 97 Changshou Rd Shanghai China 200060 86 021 5180 9868 FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two condi...

Page 15: ...December 1 2014 Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste...

Page 16: ...ing Type Wing Spacer Wicker Bill 3000 wt Long 1 Toe Out 2 2 3mm 8 Hole 1 3mm 40 wt Green 4 8 lbs 102 5mm 1 Outside Up 3 29mm 8IGHT Standard Setup 3 3 29mm 2 Back 2 3mm Split 25 wt Silver 3 6 lbs 114mm...

Page 17: ...FR 43 LOSI 8IGHT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Front Standard Smart Differentials Wing Type Wing Spacer Wicker Bill...

Page 18: ...e diff av 8B LOSA3510 Rear Differential Ring Gear 8B Losi 8B Tellerrad 43T Diff hinten Couronne de diff arr 8B LOSA3518 Drive Pin Set 8B 8T Losi 8B 8T Mitnehmerstift 8B 8T Goupilles 8B 8T LOSA3556 Cen...

Page 19: ...8 8mm Flanged 8B 8T Losi Kugelkopf m Flansch 8 8mm 8B 8T 8B 8T Rotules paul es 8 8mm 4 LOSA6049 Suspension Balls 8 8mm 8B 8T Losi Kugelkopf m Flansch 8B 8T 8B 8T Rotules 8 8mm 4 LOSA6050 Steering Ball...

Page 20: ...rotules TLR44000 1 8 Buggy Dish Wheel Yellow 4 8B 3 0 TLR 8ight 3 0 Felgensatz 1 8 Gelb 4 8B 3 0 Jantes pleines Buggy jaunes 4 TLR242003 Coupler Outdrive 2 8IGHT 3 0 TLR 8ight 3 0 Kupplungsst ck f r A...

Page 21: ...inglerie courte de direction LOSA6050 Steering Ball Set 6 8mm 8B 8T Losi Kugelkopf Lenkung 8B 8T 8B 8T Rotules de direction 6 8mm 2 paires LOSA6204 4 40 x 1 2 Socket Head Screw Losi 4 40 x 1 2 Zylinde...

Page 22: ...LOSA6306 4 40 Aluminum Mini Nuts 10 Losi 4 40 Aluminium Mini Muttern 10 Mini crou frein 4 40 10 LOSA6350 4 and 1 8 Hardened Washers Losi Unterlegscheiben 4 and 1 8 geh rtet Rondelles 4 et 1 8 LOSA6937...

Page 23: ...anged 8B 8T Losi Kugelkopf m Flansch 8 8mm 8B 8T 8B 8T Rotules paul es 8 8mm 4 LOSA6049 Suspension Balls 8 8mm 8B 8T Losi Kugelkopf m Flansch 8B 8T 8B 8T Rotules 8 8mm 4 LOSA6221 4 40 x 5 8 Cap Screws...

Page 24: ...uts 10 Losi 8 32 Stahl Stopmutter 10 8 32 acier Nylstop 10 LOSA6350 4 and 1 8 Hardened Washers Losi Unterlegscheiben 4 and 1 8 geh rtet Rondelles 4 et 1 8 LOSA6540 Turnbuckles 5mmx60mm w Ends 8B Losi...

Page 25: ...Bushing 8B 2 0 Kugelendpfanne Kugel Buchsen und Federteller f r 15mm Sto d mpfer 8B 2 0 8B 2 0 Chapes et coupelles d amortisseurs 15mm LOSA6255 2 56 x 1 4 Button Head Screws 10 Losi 2 56 x 1 4 Rundko...

Page 26: ...r 8B 8T Losi 8B 8T Hauptzahnrad 46Z 8B 8T Couronne de diff central 46T LOSA3553 Front Rear HD Lightened Outdrive Set 2 8B 8T Losi 8B 8T Antriebsklauenset Leicht 2 8B 8T Noix de cardan all g es HD 2 LO...

Page 27: ...HT Buggy 3 0 TLR 8ight 3 0 Kupplungsst ck f r Antriebsklaue 2 8B 3 0 Noix d accouplement de cardan 2 TLR242004 Wheel Hexes 1mm Wider 4 8IGHT Buggy 3 0 TLR 8ight 3 0 Radmitnehmer 1mm verbreitert 4 8B 3...

Page 28: ...t 2oz TLR Silikon D mpfer l 45wt 2oz Huile silicone d amortisseur 45wt 60 ml TLR74013 Silicone Shock Oil 50wt 2oz TLR Silikon D mpfer l 50wt 2oz Huile silicone d amortisseur 50wt 60 ml TLR74014 Silico...

Page 29: ...rol DSM DSM2 DSMR Dynamite and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc All other t...

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