Installing Transmitter Batteries; Radio System Rules; Radio System Controls - Traxxas Jato 3.3 5507 Owner's Manual

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 door and snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the status
indicator 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 or
freshly charged batteries. The power indicator
light does not indicate the charge level of the battery pack installed
in the model. Refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 40 for
more information on the transmitter Status LED codes.

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.
*Always keep your Quick Reference Guide in your transmitter.
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Always turn your Always turn your
transmitter on first.
receiver on second.
• 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 CONTROLS

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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
Then start your engine.
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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