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Caution:
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. This product is not intended for
use by children without direct adult supervision.
This vehicle is capable of extreme speed and careful attention
and care must be used when operating the Speed-T.
When driving the Speed-T it is important that you take
measures to 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 Speed-T.
Taking the above Caution into consideration below is a
recommendation by experience level of what type of battery
and ESC profile are recommended.
Driving Recommendations:
Beginner driver’s use:
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Use the Default ESC setting number 3.
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Up to a 6-cell 7.2-volt NiMH battery of 4600mAh or less
capacity rating
Novice driver’s use:
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Use the Default ESC setting number 3.
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Up to a 6-cell 7.2-volt NiMH battery of 4600mAh or more
capacity rating
Intermediate drivers use:
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Use the ESC setting number 2. Changing the profile
see page 18.
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Up to a 7-cell 8.4-volt NiMH battery of 4600mAh or less
capacity rating
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Up to a 3-cell 11.1-volt LiPo battery of 3500mAh or less
capacity rating
Expert drivers use:
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Use the ESC setting number 1. Changing the profile
see page 18.
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Any NiMH cell up to 7-cell 8.4-volt side-by-side battery
pack
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Up to a 3-cell 11.1-volt LiPo battery of 8000mAh
Thank you for purchasing the Losi
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Speed-T RC vehicle
including the powerful new Xcelorin
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Brushless System. The
Xcelorin brushless system will provide you with the benefit
of the latest in brushless technology offering you speed and
power with the benefit of low maintenance operation.
We are confident you will be satisfied with the high-speed
performance in this durable and resilient vehicle.
Understanding that you are anxiously wanting to get your
Speed-T ready for the open road, it will be to your long term
benefit to make the effort and read through the entire manual.
In the following pages you will find all the information you will
need to set up as well as operate your new Speed-T to its full
potential.
If you are an experienced RC hobbyist, or new to RC vehicles,
it will benefit you to read all enclosed information.
From everyone at Losi we would like to thank you again for
choosing the Speed-T. Our goal is helping people have fun and
enjoy using our products.
Register your Losi Product Online
Register your Speed-T now and be the first to find out
about the latest options parts, product updates and more.
Log on to www.LOSI.com and follow the product registration
link to stay connected.
Losi/Horizon Support
If you have any questions concerning setup or operation of
your Speed-T RC vehicle please call Horizon Customer Support
at 1-877-504-0233.
Hours:
Monday thru Friday from 8:00am CST to 5:00pm CST
You are welcome to call us with any support issue, or question
you may have about the Speed-T.
Getting Ready
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 Speed-T,
you determine this RC vehicle is not what you want—DO NOT
proceed and DO NOT run the Speed-T. If the Speed-T has been
run, your local hobby shop will not be able to process a return
or accept it for exchange.
We hope you operate this RC model in a safe, reasonable
and cautious fashion so it leads to your enjoyment and
fun with this vehicle. Should you operate this vehicle
without a cautious and reasonable approach it may result
in serious injury and/or property damage. Only you can control
and make certain that safety precautions and instructions are
followed.
General:
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The Speed-T is not a toy. This product is not intended for
use by children without direct adult supervision.
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This RC Vehicle is not intended for use on public highways
or roads.
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Avoid an area that has many pedestrians or crowds
of people.
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Keep in mind that this vehicle is radio controlled and
can experience moments of radio loss or interference, so
provide for a margin of error at all times.
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Please be aware that the motor and batteries of this
RC vehicle will get HOT during each use. Be careful not
to burn yourself.
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It is not recommended to run this RC Model at dusk and
into the evening or if you will lose sight at any point while
running the vehicle.
Electronic Speed Control (ESC):
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Read all safety precautions prior to each use.
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Never leave the vehicle/ESC unsupervised while it is
switched on, in use or connected to a power source. If
there is a short or product defect, it could result in fire.
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If there are exposed wires, do not use the ESC until you
have installed shrink-wrap or replaced the wire.
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Disconnect the battery from the ESC after use.
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The ESC is not water proof and should not be exposed
to moisture.
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Do not attempt to use more than 3-cell LiPo or seven
cells NiMH; doing so will damage the ESC and could
result in fire.
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Always turn on the transmitter first then the ESC to
prevent an out-of-control vehicle.
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This is a High Performance Brushless System
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Please disconnect motor or remove the pinion gear
during ESC setup or calibration functions.
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Keep loose clothing, hair, gloves and fingers away
from moving parts at all times.
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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.
Introduction .................................................................................................2
Safety Precautions: .....................................................................................3
Supplied and Required Equipment .....................................................4
Technical Overview ...............................................................................6–8
Battery Overview/Requirements ..........................................................9
Quick Start ..................................................................................................11
Losi MTX Pro Radio System ...................................................................14
Xcelorin Brushless Electronic Speed Control ..................................17
Driving the Speed-T .................................................................................21
Tuning, Adjusting and Maintaining the Speed-T ..........................22
Troubleshooting your Speed-T ............................................................28
Warranty Information .............................................................................30
RC Terminology .........................................................................................32
Table of Contents
Introduction
Safety Precautions:
