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Traxxas JATO 4x4 VXL BRUSHLESS Owner's Manual

Traxxas JATO 4x4 VXL BRUSHLESS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 90386-4 owner s manual ’...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VELINEON BRUSHLESS but it’s very important that you take some time to read through the Thank you again for going with Traxxas. We work hard every day to POWER SYSTEM Owner’s Manual. This manual contains all the necessary setup and assure you receive the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.

  • Page 3: Before You Proceed

    Jato, Jato 4X4 VXL, Velineon, identified by the icons below. Be sure to read them! parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online and ProGraphix are trademarks at Traxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping and handling...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SKILL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Speed Control Skill Level = Myriad Semi Bold Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, Your model’s electronic speed control (ESC) is an extremely All instructions and safe, and fun for you and those around you.
  • Page 5 As a reminder, all • ALWAYS use a Traxxas iD charger to charge Traxxas iD batteries. batteries should be recycled at the end of their useful life. • DO NOT let any exposed battery contacts or wires touch each other.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued from previous page) • DO NOT leave the charger and battery unattended while • Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs (before charging). charging, discharging, or anytime the charger is ON with a battery • ALWAYS unplug the charger and disconnect the battery when not connected.

  • Page 7: Tools, Supplies, And Required Equipment

    ™ Dual (part #2972) 2s/ 3s/4s LiPo battery pack, with Traxxas High-Current connector Traxxas Power Cell LiPo iD® batteries are strongly recommended for maximum Battery charger 4 AA alkaline batteries performance and safer charging *Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images.

  • Page 8: Anatomy Of The Jato 4X4 Vxl

    ANATOMY OF THE JATO 4X4 VXL Rear Camber Link Half Shaft Battery Compartment Traxxas High-Current Connector Battery Hold-Down Hex Hub Front Suspension Arm Rear Shock Tower Spur Gear Left Clipless Body Mount Chassis Brace Front Shock Tower Shock Motor Electronic...

  • Page 9: Quick Start: Getting Up To Speed

    QUICK START: GETTING UP TO SPEED The following guide is an overview of the procedures for getting your model running. Look for the Quick Start logo on the bottom corners of Quick Start pages. The Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace the 1.

  • Page 10: Radio And

    TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION Your model includes the latest Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Current - Current is a measure of power flow through the Applying the Decals Traxxas Link Model Memory. The transmitter’s easy-to-use design ™...
  • Page 11 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM NiMH - Abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride. Rechargeable NiMH Thermal Shutdown Protection - Temperature sensing electronics batteries offer high current handling and much greater resistance used in the VXL-4s electronic speed control detect overloading To prevent loss of radio range to the “memory”...
  • Page 12 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM Your model is equipped with the newest TQi 2.4GHz transmitter with Traxxas Link Model Memory. The transmitter has two channels for ESC/Motor Wiring Diagram ™ controlling your throttle and steering. The receiver inside the model has 5 output channels. Your model is equipped with one servo and an electronic speed control.
  • Page 13 Your model does not include a battery or charger. One Lithium Polymer If the status LED doesn’t light compartment is located in the base of the transmitter. (LiPo) iD® battery equipped with a Traxxas High Current Connector is green, check the polarity of required.
  • Page 14 The Traxxas connector’s gold-plated terminals, with large contact surfaces, ensure positive current flow with the least amount of resistance. Secure, long-lasting, and easy to grip, the Traxxas connector is engineered to extract all the power your battery has to give.
  • Page 15 (center) point of the steering channel. neutral and the steering will Note: Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) must be completely hold its last commanded turned off while adjusting steering trim. See page 17 for TSM position. If the fail-safe adjustments.
  • Page 16 TRAXXAS TQ RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM Note: The default factory setting is for Low-Voltage Detection to 4. Operate the controls on the transmitter once again to be sure be enabled (LED shines green). Never use LiPo batteries while that the model responds correctly.
  • Page 17 The the speed and acceleration that black wire, do not bend or antenna is secured by was engineered into your Traxxas cut the metal tip, and do not Screw a 3x4mm set screw. To model by helping you to maintain...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control

    2s, 3s or 4s LiPo battery power. When you turn your then solid red and then begins blinking red. It will blink once, then Traxxas iD® High-Current model on, the speed control’s status LED is green, indicating that twice, then three times, then repeat.
  • Page 19 ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 6. To stop, return the throttle trigger to neutral. Note that there is a Selecting Race Mode programmed delay when changing from reverse to forward. This (Profile #2: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse) prevents damage to the transmission on high-traction surfaces. 1.
  • Page 20 VXL-4s will automatically shut down (fail- Critical functioning Contact Traxxas Customer safe mode). The LED on the speed control will slowly error Service. blink red, indicating a low-voltage shutdown. Stop driving the model.
  • Page 21 Download the Traxxas Link App from the Apple App Store℠ or on Google Play™ and follow the on-screen directions to pair your device with the Traxxas Link Wireless Module. Open the app, touch the Garage button, and then touch the ESC button.

  • Page 22: Driving Your Model

    RUNNING IN WET CONDITIONS • Use good, common sense whenever you are driving your model. Your new Traxxas model is designed with water-resistant features to Intentionally driving in an abusive and rough manner will only result protect the electronics in the model (receiver, servos, electronic speed in poor performance and broken parts.
  • Page 23 Do not allow mud to collect on the motor or pack around the motor. • The Traxxas TQi transmitter is not water resistant. Do not subject it to wet conditions such as rain.
  • Page 24 DRIVING YOUR MODEL • Velineon motor: After operating your model in wet or muddy 3. Make sure the O-ring is properly seated conditions, remove the motor and clean any mud or dirt from the into the groove in the receiver box so that bearings.

  • Page 25: Basic Tuning Adjustments

    BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might need 1. Move the front shocks to make adjustments for better driving performance. to position 4 or 5 on the suspension arms. Adjusting Gear Mesh 2. Move the rear shocks to Incorrect gear mesh is the most common cause of stripped spur position 4 or 5 on the gears.
  • Page 26 BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Centering Your Servo If you have removed the servo horn from your model’s steering servo, or the servo has been removed for service or cleaning, the servo must be re-centered prior to installation of the servo horn or installation of the servo in the model.

  • Page 27: Maintaining Your Model

    If the bottom of the shock is leaking, then it 4x10 CCS Torque is time for a rebuild. The Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is part #7463. 4x12 BCS Biasing Center Drive •...

  • Page 28: Advanced Tuning Adjustments

    ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS Gearing Compatibility Chart: GEARING LIPO BATTERIES The chart below shows One of the more significant advantages to your model’s transmission recommended gear combination LiPo batteries are intended only for the most advanced users that are ranges for your model. is the extremely wide range of available gear ratios.
  • Page 29 The Torque Biasing Center Drive is filled with 20 million weight differential oil. Only use silicone oil in the differentials. Traxxas offers SAE 10,000W, 30,000W, 50,000W, 100,000W, and 500,000W viscosity oil (see your 3x15 BCS parts list).
  • Page 30 ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS 7. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to remove the two screw pins that hold TORQUE BIASING CENTER DRIVE the driveshaft yokes to the differential output shafts. Remove The Torque Biasing Center Drive allows the power from the motor the differential cover and slide the differential out of the front of to be transferred to the front and rear differentials independently the case.

  • Page 31: Tq I Advanced Tuning Guide

    (set to The Multi-Function knob can be set to control Throttle Sensitivity. Restoring Factory Defaults Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) by default, see page 17). Accessing Throttle Sensitivity works the same way as Steering Sensitivity, but When programming your TQi the programming menu is done by using the menu and set buttons on applies the effect to the throttle channel.
  • Page 32 This is especially handy if you operate multiple vehicles equipped with a built-in failsafe This allows you to fine-tune the servo settings to prevent binding with a single transmitter via Traxxas Link ™ Model Memory. function that returns the throttle...
  • Page 33 Model Lock 7. Press SET. The LED will blink rapidly green. The memory is now locked. The Traxxas Link Model Memory feature can store up to thirty models Press and hold MENU to return to driving mode. (receivers) in its memory. If you bind a thirty-first receiver, Traxxas Link Note: To unlock a memory, press SET twice at step 5.
  • Page 34 Transmitter is restored to default repeatedly Press Delete Model C onfirm Deletion Two Blinks Green One Blink Red *Torque Control is a feature designed only for use with the power system in the Traxxas Funny Car Race Replica (Model #6907).
  • Page 35 ADVANCED TUNING GUIDE MENU TREE FORMULAS Set Multi-Function knob for STEERING Press/hold MENU Press SET Press SET to confirm Press/hold MENU SENSITIVITY (Expo) To select functions and make adjustments to the TQi transmitter without green LED blinks red LED blinks green LED blinks (x8) returns to driving mode referencing the Menu Tree, turn your transmitter on, find the function in the...
  • Page 36 Traxxas Link Real-Time Telemetry For more information The powerful Traxxas Link app (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on about the Traxxas Link When you equip your model Google Play™) gives you complete control over the operation and tuning...
  • Page 37 ’ 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 241106 90386-4-OM-EN-R00...

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