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Quick Start: Getting up to Speed
The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your Jato running, from opening the box to breaking in and tuning your engine.
Refer to the pages indicated for details on each step. Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages.
1. Read the safety precautions on page 4
For your own safety, understand where carelessness and misuse
could lead to personal injury or damage to your Jato.
2. Charge the EZ-Start battery pack • See page 25
The EZ-Start requires a fully charged 7.2-volt battery
pack (not included).
3. Install batteries in the model • See page 12
Your Jato requires either 4AA Alkaline batteries or a
fully-charged 5-cell receiver battery (not included).
4. Install the antenna • See page 13.
Install the antenna mast in Jato.
5. Install the wheelie bar • See page 34
The wheelie bar is required and should be installed prior to running the
model. Follow the directions in the wheelie bar bag or turn to page 34.
6. Detail the body • See page 8
Your Jato body comes assembled with most decals already applied.
If you wish to add more decals, do it now before you break-in your engine.
7. Install batteries in the transmitter • See page 11
Jato requires 8 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries
for the transmitter.
8. Install the EZ-Start battery • See page 25
Install and connect a charged 7.2-volt battery pack in
the EZ-Start controller.
9. Turn on the radio system • See page 15
Make a habit of turning the transmitter on first, and off last.
10. Check servo operation • See page 16
Make sure the throttle and steering servos are working correctly.
11. Range test the radio system • See page 16
Follow this procedure to make sure your radio system works properly
at a distance and that there is no interference from outside sources.
12. Fill the fuel tank • See page 22
Use your fuel-dispensing bottle to fill the tank.
13. Connect the EZ-Start to the model • See page 26
Learn the proper way to use the EZ-Start electric starting system.
14. Start the engine • See page 28
Learn to use the correct starting procedure for your TRX 3.3.
15. Break-in your engine • See page 28
Follow the break-in instructions exactly to ensure
the best-performing, longest-lasting engine.
16. Tune your engine • See page 30
Learn how to set the fuel mixture needles for optimum
engine performance.
17. Drive your Jato • See page 33
Learn to use the two-speed function on your truck,
along with important driving precautions.
18. Maintaining your Truck • See pages 40-41
Follow these critical steps to maintain the performance
of your Jato and keep it in excellent running condition.
The Quick Start Guide is
not intended to replace
the full operating
instructions available in
this manual. Please read
this entire manual for
complete instructions
on the proper use and
maintenance of
your Jato.
Look for the Quick Start
logo at the bottom of
Quick Start pages.
Jato 3.3 • 7
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