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STEP 3.1

BAG 20, G19

E10

M3x6mm

STEP 3.2

BAG 21

E12

M3x10mm

3.0 RADIO PLATE ASSEMBLY

Note the orientation of the

servo mounting screw blocks.

Reverse the default orientation

to mount a smaller servo.

OPTION 1:

Laydown Throttle Servo

Use the following servo arms

with these brands of servos.

23 - Sanwa / KO / JR

24 - Hitec

25 - Futaba

THROTTLE SERVO

Servo output shaft must be

towards REAR of the car.

2

1

E14

M3x16mm

G19

M4x10mm

E14

M3x16mm

STEERING SERVO

Servo output shaft must be

towards FRONT of the car.

Steering Linkage

45.5mm

2

4

5

6

1

1

2

3

Note the orientation of the

servo mounting screw blocks.

Reverse the default orientation

to mount a smaller servo.

G19

E10

E14

E14

E14

E14

G19

E10

E12

E14

E14

E14

E14

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Summary of Contents for 903004

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 8TH SCALE 4WD COMPETITION CAR All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 2: ...is instruction manual has been divided into sections that will logically lead you through the assembly process of your Serpent 960 Follow the assembly steps in the order presented to ensure that no problems occur during assembly Each step indicates all the fasteners and small parts used Bag numbers identify the kit bag s that contains the appropriate parts SETUP In certain assembly steps you need ...

Page 3: ...ces about their Serpent cars All information about the Serpent 960 is accessible from the Serpent 960 product page on Serpent com You can access this page by going to the Products section and then search for the Serpent 960 product name From the Serpent 960 product page you will find the very latest information about your Serpent 960 reports by team drivers and other experts tips and tricks FAQ fo...

Page 4: ...pacers as required to reduce endplay of outdrive shafts Change the position of BOTH eccentric hubs to adjust front belt tension Both hubs should have the same position Tighter Default Looser OW Front G20 M4x12mm OW G20 G20 G20 G20 G20 G20 U14 U14 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 5: ...B13 3 5x13mm STEP 1 5 BAG 3 H16 M4x4mm 2 1 2 4 3 5 6 Completed assembly 1 1 U6 6x13mm R5 5mm R7 7mm G21 G21 G21 G21 B13 B13 B13 B13 U6 U6 H16 H16 R7 R7 R5 Learn about front roll center adjustment All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 6: ... Assemble both front lower arms using the indicated steps 5 0 5mm 2mm Wheelbase spacer 4mm U5 6x10mm H16 M4x4mm H19 M4x10mm U5 G19 G19 M4x10mm E10 E10 U5 H19 G19 H16 H13 Preload Collar Set front downstops and wheelbase All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 7: ...ted steps 4mm 4mm 2mm 1mm Spacer Placement Press spring into end of front axle until it snaps into place 3 x caster spacers 1 x wheelbase spacer 4 2 Press anti roll bars into mounts far enough so the bars do not bind when the suspension is compressed 1 H17 M4x6mm P10 2 5x22mm U14 12x21mm H17 H17 E29 E29 H16 E10 U14 U14 P10 Set front anti roll bar Set Caster and wheelbase All manuals and user guide...

Page 8: ...TANT Ensure the front suspension moves up and down freely without binding 15mm 18mm Assemble L R steering rods 86 5mm E18 E18 TOP BOTTOM E18 M4x8mm E10 E10 1 1 2 2 Set front track width and camber Set front toe All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 9: ...m U8 6x15mm 1 Roughen the metal plates with sandpaper before gluing U5 U5 P9 G11 G11 G11 P9 U5 6x10mm H22 U8 U8 G20 M4x12mm H16 G20 G20 G20 G20 1 1 1 Left Block Right Block H22 5 Note orientation of front inserts Ensure BOTH inserts have the same position Learn about rear roll center adjustment All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 10: ...e BOTH inserts have the same position and that they match the positions of the front inserts see step 2 2 Front 3 4 G22 M4x20mm P10 2 5x22mm U14 12x21mm G20 M4x12mm H19 M4x10mm 2 Assemble both rear lower arms using the indicated steps Thread set screw until flush with bottom of arm G22 E18 E18 P10 G22 U14 U14 G20 G21 G20 G21 G20 G20 E10 E10 H19 G21 M4x16mm Set rear downstops Learn about rear roll ...

Page 11: ...e both rear upper arms using the indicated steps Assemble both rear hubs using the indicated steps U14 12x21mm U15 15x24mm 2 2 Insert foam into wheel axle to reduce driveshaft play H16 U15 U14 P10 20mm 18mm 16 5mm Front Front TOP BOTTOM Apply thread lock to the inside of the aluminium spacer Learn about rear camber rise adjustment Set rear track width camber and toe All manuals and user guides at ...

Page 12: ...pivot shafts through ball bearings one at a time Center the anti roll bar assembly before securing in place with collars 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 Assemble L R linkages 50mm R5 5mm 1 H16 M4x4mm U3 5x8mm U3 U3 H16 H8 H8 P12 R5 4 Set rear anti roll bar All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 13: ... 19 E14 M3x16mm 2 1 1 3 4 4 Completed assembly E12 M3x10mm R2 2mm 2 2 E13 M3x12mm E12 E12 E12 E12 E10 E13 E13 E14 E14 R2 R2 Default Rear Body Mount Mounting Position 3 Learn about rear bodymount adjustment All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 14: ...brands of servos 23 Sanwa KO JR 24 Hitec 25 Futaba THROTTLE SERVO Servo output shaft must be towards REAR of the car 2 1 E14 M3x16mm G19 M4x10mm E14 M3x16mm STEERING SERVO Servo output shaft must be towards FRONT of the car Steering Linkage 45 5mm 2 4 5 6 1 1 2 3 Note the orientation of the servo mounting screw blocks Reverse the default orientation to mount a smaller servo G19 E10 E14 E14 E14 E14...

Page 15: ... 24 Hitec 25 Futaba Throttle Linkage 36mm OPTION 1 Laydown Throttle Servo 1 5 5 1 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 RACING TIP To protect the receiver against fuel and moisture seal the wired receiver into a rubber balloon before mounting it E12 M3x10mm E13 M3x12mm OPTION 1 Laydown Throttle Servo E14 E14 E10 E10 E12 E12 E13 E13 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 16: ...NG TIP To protect the receiver against fuel and moisture seal the wired receiver into a rubber balloon before mounting it 1 5 5 4 3 2 E14 M3x16mm H9 3x4mm FUEL CAP FITTING PLACEMENT CW tracks Fitting on RIGHT side CCW tracks Fitting on LEFT side E14 E14 E13 E13 E12 E12 H9 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 17: ...1 BAG 24 G19 G20 G19 M4x10mm BAG G19 G19 M4x10mm 4 0 RADIO PLATE MOUNTING 1 2 1 2 2 3 Servo Saver Steering Linkage 3 G20 M4x12mm G19 G19 G19 G20 G20 G19 G19 G19 G19 G19 G19 G19 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 18: ...k absorbers FILLING Fill the shock body with the supplied shock absorber oil BLEEDING Let the oil settle and allow the air to escape Slowly move the piston up and down to release any trapped air bubbles Repeat as necessary until no bubbles appear H16 H16 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 19: ...m half of the pre assembled shock back onto the shock body IMPORTANT Do not cross thread Oil will overflow through the built in bleed channel in the threads Front shock 68mm Rear shock 73mm 2 2 E10 E10 Learn about shock damping Learn about shock adjustment damping springs preload Set rear shock position All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 20: ...19 M4x10mm 1 3 4 4 3 1 2 1 2 3 3 Note the upper shock mount holes used 2 2 G19 M4x10mm L4 M4 G21 M4x16mm A13 A13 G19 L4 G21 G21 G19 G19 3 Learn about shock adjustment damping springs preload Set front shock position All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 21: ...e Both screws must be set equally TO SHIFT LATER Tighten both screws equally 3 TO SHIFT EARLIER Loosen both screws equally SHIFT POINT screw GAP SETTING screw GAP SETTING screw 1st Gear 48 T H8 M3x3mm SHIFT POINT screw H8 H8 E13 E13 G10 G10 G10 Learn about shift point and shoe gap All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 22: ...gear There should be equal but minimal spacing between the 2 speed shoes and the 2nd gear drum Tighten BOTH gap setting set screws until the shoes touch the inside surface of the aluminum 2nd gear drum then loosen BOTH set screws by 1 2 turn each The 2nd gear should spin freely Install the first gear OW 2nd Gear 45 T U6 6x13mm V5 6x10mm P13 3x14mm R5 5mm 3 G10 G10 G10 V5 U6 P13 H11 R5 Learn about ...

Page 23: ... 23 STEP 6 1 BAG 28 STEP 6 2 6 0 CENTAX ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 IMPORTANT Use the cone that comes with your engine 1 2 3 Learn about clutch shoes and flyweights All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 24: ...a Small inner dia 1 3 2 1 2mm 1 2 2nd Gear 19 T 1st Gear 16 T Note inside shoulders A B A B 5 2mm 5 0mm IMPORTANT Install thrust bearing plates as shown F14 Initial clutch spring tension Learn about clutch spring preload All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 25: ...ily calculate the thickness of shims required to set the correct gap Thickness of shims required in mm A B 0 7 For example using the values A 1 3mm B 0 3mm Shim thickness 1 3 0 3 0 7 0 3mm Place shims between the outer thrustbearing plate and the rim of the thrustbearing carrier as shown Thrustbearing Thrustbearing carrier Place shims here Place small shims to remove all but a small amount of end ...

Page 26: ...AG 31 G19 E14 M3x16mm 7 0 FINAL ASSEMBLY 1 2 2 1 2 2 Orientation of belt tensioner bearings Adjust gear mesh to proper gap G27 M5x12mm G19 M4x10mm F13 F13 G27 G27 E14 G19 G19 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 27: ...2 Upright Throttle Servo OPTION 1 Laydown Throttle Servo R5 5mm C5 C5 C5 H9 H9 H9 H9 E14 E11 R5 Use the following servo arms with these brands of servos 23 Sanwa KO JR 24 Hitec 25 Futaba 6 Completed throttle brake linkage 5 OPTION 1 Laydown Throttle Servo Servo Arm Throttle Lever All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 28: ...mm H17 M4x6mm Side belt tension adjustment Looser Tighter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 STEP 7 5 BAG 34 G19 Completed throttle brake linkage E10 M3x6mm E11 M3x8mm 1 2 4 3 5 E10 E11 OPTION 2 Upright Throttle Servo All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 29: ...heck that fuel line and pressure line are free from debris and not blocked Mounted foam tires not included STEP 7 8 G11 M3x8mm 2 1 Securely attach battery pack to mounting plate G11 G11 G11 G11 STEP 7 7 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 30: ...Basic Setup The setup described there is a good starting point After rebuilding the chassis or in case you become lost with your setup always return to the setup described there The Serpent 960 Setup Book also contains detailed information about the numerous setup possibilities available on your Serpent 960 prepared by World Champion Michael Salven All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 31: ...All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 32: ...Serpent Model Racing Cars BV PO Box 180 2100 AD Heemstede The Netherlands Europe 903147 Version 1 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

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