User Manual Replacement Parts for Micro Rally LOSB0817 Servo w/Servo Saver: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB0843 AM Receiver/ESC Unit: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB0846 4.8V 220mAh NiMH Pack: MC SCT, Rally LOSB0879 Micro Wall Charger NiMH: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1523 Wheel Nuts LOSB1584 Tires, Mounted, Black: Micro Rally LOSB1586 Tires, Mounted, Gold: Micro Rally LOSB1730 Bearing Set: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1740 Chassis Set: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1741 Suspension Arm Set: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1742 Spindles, Carriers, Hubs: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1743 Diff Covers & Shock Towers: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1744 Steering & Servo Saver Hardware: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1746 Bumper Set: Micro Rally LOSB1747 Side Bumpers & Mounts: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1748 Main Drive Shaft & Hardware: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1749 Hinge Pin Kit: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1751 Motor: Micro SCT & Rally LOSB1752 Pinion & Spur Set: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1754 Complete Front Gearbox: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1755 Complete Rear Gearbox: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1757 Diff Outdrive Set: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1758 Dogbone Set: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1759 Axle Set: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1760 Ring & Pinion Gear Set: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1762 Oil Filled Damper (Shock) Set: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1763 Damper Spring Set, Hard (4): Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1764 Screw Set: Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1786 1/24 4WD Rally Painted Body, Gray LOSB1787 1/24 4WD Rally Painted Body, Orange LOSB1788 1/24 4WD Rally Painted Body, Red LOSB1789 1/24 4WD Rally Painted Body, Blue LOSB1798 Micro Rally Decal Sheet Set LOSB4605 Wrench Set: Micro SCT, Rally Option Parts LOSB1765 Damper Spring, Soft (4): Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1766 Damper Spring, Medium (4): Micro SCT, Rally LOSB1785 Micro Rally Body, Clear LOSB9635 LiPo Charger & 7.4V 205mAh LiPo Battery Combo LOSB9825 7.4V 250mAh LiPo: Micro SCT, Rally WWW.LOSI.COM 2010 Losi, a Division of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 800-0433 Printed 05/10 28514 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 http://WWW.LOSI.COM/SUPPORT. 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. 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 attempt disassemble, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of 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. Operations Guide 1. Push and Slide Open 2. Plug the AC charger into the proper wall receptacle (110V - US version). Plug the battery pack into the charger and let it charge for 1 hour for the first time. Charge for 1 hour thereafter for a full charge. Battery charged for over 1 hour may cause an overcharge. Introduction Thank you for choosing the 1/24 Micro 4WD Rally Car. This guide contains the basic instructions for operating the vehicle. Read all of the instructions and all accompanying printed material in order to operate your model correctly and avoid unnecessary damage. Please take a moment to look them over before running your model. DO NOT RUN YOUR MICRO 4WD RALLY CAR ON PLUSH CARPET, GRASS OR SAND. NOTICE: Although the best materials and components are used, and due to the size of this model, using anything other than genuine Losi replacement and performance parts specifi-
cally designed for the Losi Micro 4WD Rally Car could cause damage. CONNECT - REGISTER - WIN Register your product online so we can notify you about the latest option parts, product updates, tech tips, service bulletins and more. Visit WWW.LOSI.COM and follow the Product Registration link to stay connected. For registering your Losi Product you will be automatically entered for a chance to win the Losi Pick Your Prize Sweepstakes. The winner will be allowed to select a total prize package of
$1,000 (retail value) based on their preference. WWW.LOSI.COM/REGISTER Safety Guidelines and Warnings Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is not a toy. This product is not intended for use by chil-
dren without direct adult supervision. This is a sophisticated radio controlled model that must be operated with caution and common sense. Failure to operate your Micro 4WD Rally Car in a safe and responsible manner could result in damage to the model and property. Losi and Horizon Hobby, Inc. shall not be liable for any loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, inciden-
tal, or consequential, arising from the use, misuse, or abuse of this product or any product required to operate it. This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safety margin in all directions to avoid collisions. Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffic and people. Never run out into the street for any reason. Never run your Micro 4WD Rally Car with low transmitter batteries. Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment that you use. Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children. Never leave vehicle on when not in use. By doing so, damage to the battery may occur. Tools and Items You Will Find Handy Soft bristle brush for cleaning Losi Micro Phillips Screwdriver - LOSB1602 Losi Nutdriver: 4.5mm - LOSA99160 Small flat blade screwdriver 2 3 Battery and Charging Guidelines and Warnings Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following warnings could result in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage. Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of this product Never leave the battery and charger unattended during use Never allow minors to charge battery packs without adult supervision Never drop charger or batteries Never attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted Never allow batteries or charger to come into contact with moisture at any time Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 50-80 degrees Fahrenheit) or place in direct sunlight Always use only NiMH rechargeable batteries. This charger cannot charge batteries such as heavy duty, alkaline battery, or mercury battery Always connect the positive red lead (+) and negative black lead (-) terminals of the battery to the charge terminals correctly Always disconnect the battery and charger after charging and let them cool between charges Always inspect the battery before charging Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product malfunctions Always make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be charged or discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging Always end the charging process if the charger or battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form during the charge process 3. 4 4. Plug battery in and reinsert into vehicle. Close 5. Step 1 - ON 6. Step 2 - ON Transmitter Steering Wheel: Controls direction (left/right). Throttle Trigger: Controls speed and direction
(forward/reverse). Antenna: Transmits signal to the model. On/Off Switch: Turns the power on/off for the transmitter. Indicator Lights: Green (right) light indicates adequate battery power. Red (left) indicates signal strength. ST. Trim: Adjusts the hands off direction of the model. Antenna Steering Reverse Throttle Reverse TH. Trim: Adjusts the motor speed to stop at neutral. Steering Rate: Adjusts amount front wheels move On/Off Switch when the steering wheel is turned left and right. ST. REV: Reverses the function of the steering when the wheel is turned left or right. TH. REV: Reverses the function of the speed control when pulled back or pushed forward. Battery Door: Covers and holds the batteries that power the transmitter. Steering Wheel Steering Trim Throttle Trim Throttle Trigger Steering Rate Battery Door 5 Steering Rate Less Rate More Rate Transmitter Frequencie/Channel Transmitter Channel 27.045MHz Slipper Adjustments Hold vehicle firmly in place so tires do not move. Tighten or loosen slipper. Slipper should slip 25 to 50mm during full throttle punch. Ensure slipper is fully functioning at all times. CAUTION: It is very important for the slipper to function. If the slipper does not function there is a high chance of drivetrain failure Tighten Slipper Steering Trim Adjust steering trim to the right Adjust steering trim to the left 7 6 Loosen Slipper Rebuilding the Differential Front Differential-See page 14 for part numbers Setting Gear Mesh Rear Differential-See page 15 for part numbers Loosen 3 screws to make adjustment 1. 2. 3. Move motor to allow pinion and spur to have a small amount of backlash (play). Retighten 8 9 Gear Ratio Stock Gearing:
Pinion 12T Spur Gear 58T Micro 4wd Gear Chart Spur 54 58 10 14.0 15.1 12 11.7 12.6 14 10.0 10.8 Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Oil Step 6. Step 7. 1 2 1 Shock Rebuild Step 1. 2 Step 5. 10 Warranty and Repair Policy Warranty Period Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the Product) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser. Limited Warranty Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
(a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser (Purchaser) and is not transferable. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer. Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims.
(b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASERS INTENDED USE.
(c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizons sole obligation hereunder shall be that Horizon will, at its option, (i) repair or
(ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. In the event of a defect, these are the Purchasers exclusive remedies. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any Product by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment. Damage Limits HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product, you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase. Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of law principals). WARRANTY SERVICES Questions, Assistance, and Repairs Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please direct your email to productsupport@horizonhobby.com, or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a Product Support representative. You may also find information on our website at www.horizonhobby.com. Inspection or Repairs If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, please use the Horizon Online Repair Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Repair Request is available at www.horizonhobby.com http://www. horizonhobby.com under the Repairs tab. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for repair. When calling 11 Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton. Notice: Do not ship batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office. Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-
purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Non-Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification. Repair estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your repair. Non-
warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any item to Horizon for inspection or repair, you are agreeing to Horizons Terms and Conditions found on our website under the Repairs tab. Country of Purchase Phone Number/Email Horizon Hobby Address United States Horizon Service Center
(Electronics and engines) Horizon Product Support
(All other products) United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Germany Horizon Technischer Service France Horizon Hobby SAS 4105 Fieldstone Rd, Champaign, IL 61822 USA 4105 Fieldstone Rd, Champaign, IL 61822 USA Units 1-4 Ployters Rd. Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Hamburger Str. 10 25335 Elmshorn Germany 14 Rue Gustave Eiffel Zone dActivit du Rvell Matin 91230 Montegeron 877-504-0233 productsupport@horizonhobby.com 877-504-0233 productsupport@horizonhobby.com
+44 (0) 1279 641 097 sales @horizonhobby.co.uk
+49 4 121 46199 66 service@horizonhobby.de
+33 (0) 1 60 47 44 70 Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity
(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2010053002 Product(s):
Item Number(s):
1/24 4WD Rally Car LOSB0241I Equipment class:
1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC:
EN 300-220 EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements EN 60950 Safety Technical requirements for Radio equipment. Signed for and on behalf of:
Horizon Hobby, Inc. Champaign, IL USA May 30, 2010 Steven A. Hall Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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 users responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product. 12 13 FRONT DIFF LOSB1730 LOSB1757 LOSB1760 LOSB1743 LOSB1754 LOSB1746 LOSB1763 LOSB1743 LOSB1730 LOSB1757 LOSB1743 LOSB0817 LOSB1744 LOSB1748 LOSB1751 LOSB1747 LOSB1744 LOSB1740 LOSB1741 LOSB1758 LOSB1741 LOSB1749 LOSB1742 LOSB1730 LOSB1759 LOSB1749 LOSB1742 LOSB1762 LOSB1764: Screw Set Unless otherwise noted, all screws, fasteners, and associated hardware are contained in LOSB1764.
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SHOCK LOSB1740 LOSB0843 LOSB1748 WHEEL LOSB1752 Black - LOSB1584 Gold - LOSB1586 LOSB1740 LOSB174 8 LOSB1752 LOSB1748 LOSB1742 LOSB1749 LOSB1746 LOSB1743 LOSB1741 LOSB1746 LOSB1747 LOSB1749 LOSB1742 LOSB1758 LOSB1741 LOSB1759 LOSB1730 LOSB1523 LOSB1747 LOSB1740 LOSB1523 LOSB1742 LOSB1757 LOSB1730 LOSB1755 LOSB1743 LOSB1757 LOSB1730 LOSB1743 LOSB1760 LOSB1730 REAR DIFF FCC Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: Modifications to this product will void the users authority to operate this equipment. 14 15