JATO 3.3 • 11
INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
Your TQi transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment
is located in the base of the transmitter.
1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab and
sliding the door open.
2. Install the batteries in the correct orientation, as indicated in the
battery compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery compartment door and
snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the status
LED for a solid green light.
If the status LED flashes red, the transmitter batteries may be weak,
discharged or possibly installed incorrectly. Replace with new
batteries. The power indicator light does not indicate the charge
level of the battery pack installed in the model.
RADIO SYSTEM RULES
• Always turn your TQi transmitter on first and off last. This procedure
will help to prevent your model from receiving stray signals
from another transmitter, or other source, and running out of
control. Your model has electronic fail-safes to prevent this type of
malfunction, but the first, best defense against a runaway model is
to always turn the transmitter on first, and off last.
• In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another, the
receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds of turning on
the transmitter. The transmitter LED will flash fast red indicating a failure
to link. If you miss it, simply turn off the transmitter and start over.
• Always have the transmitter and receiver turned on before you start the
engine. Never turn the radio system off while the engine is running. The
on/off switch in the model only turns the receiver on and off. It does not
turn off the engine.
• Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio system.
Weak batteries will limit the radio signal between the receiver and
the transmitter. Loss of the radio signal can cause you to lose control
of your model.
RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS
Throttle Neutral Adjustment
The throttle neutral adjustment is located on
the transmitter face and controls the forward/
reverse travel of the throttle trigger. Change
the adjustment by pressing the button and
sliding it to the desired position. There are two
settings available:
50/50
: Allows equal travel for both acceleration and reverse.
70/30
: Allows more throttle travel (70%) and less reverse travel (30%).
50/50 is the required setting for the Jato with TRX 3.3 Racing
Engine installed.
Using the mid battery
compartment provides
improved center-of-gravity for
better on-road performance.
When using the mid battery
compartment, you may want
to replace the rear battery
compartment with the lighter
rear bumper (included). Refer
to the Jato 3.3 exploded view
parts diagrams for rear battery
compartment removal.
Note: The lightweight rear
bumper is not compatible
with the wheelie bar.
Included rear bumper installed.
Remember, always turn the TQi
transmitter on first and off last
to avoid damage to your model.
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RADIO SYSTEM
Always turn your
transmitter on first.
Then start your engine.
1
2
Always turn your
receiver on second.
3
When rechargeable batteries
begin to lose their charge,
they will fade much faster
than alkaline dry cells. Stop
immediately at the first sign
of weak batteries. Never turn
the transmitter off when the
battery pack is plugged in. The
model could run out of control.
