Serpent COBRA SRX8 RTR, Instruction Manual

Page: 2 / 20

INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much for buying this Serpent rc car. You are now member of a large following
of Serpent fans worldwide. This Serpent car will bring you many hours and weekends of racing
excitement.
Serpent started as rc racing company in 1980, and has developed many modelcars since. This
wealth of experience and know how is used in our todays cars and that shows!
The Serpent Cobra SRX8 RTR offers state of the art specifications and leads the way in 1/8 scale
chassis design, using all the knowledge our designers have gathered from racing cars for many
years, into this design too. Continuously pushing the performance envelope.
The Serpent Cobra SRX8 RTR is a very good entry in the world of rc racing. Affordable and a very
good basis to start your racing carreer. The Serpent Cobra SRX8 RTR, is based on the high-end
competition version of the Cobra SRX8 and shares geometry and many parts. Still its easy to
use, maintain and set up. The SRX8 RTR Cobra is fully upgradable to high end competition spec.
The details can be found in our website.
Designed, tested and raced by Billy Easton, USA. World Champion.
This manual contains a number of steps you need to follow to operate the Serpent cars in the
right way. It also contains a quick-start section, a partslist and exploded views, and a set-up
section. A full assembly manual can be found online in the Serpent.com website.
So read this manual with great attention before racing this car. For your own safety as well as for
others, and to ensure you can enjoy your Serpent car a long time.
Serpent is not only about the car itself. Serpent as company, and the worldwide network or
distributors and dealers are here to help you out.
The Serpent website, social media and forum are available for assistance and additional
information as well.
Enjoy your Serpent, the racing experience!
CONTeNTs
•
READ THIS FIRST 2
•
SAFETY MATTERS 3
•
QUICKSTART 3
•
EQUIPMENT 4
•
MODEL SPECS / OVERVIEW 5
• BASIC TUNNING 6
• MAINTENANCE 8
• EXPLODED VIEWS 9
• TEAM SERPENT NETWORK 18
ReAD ThIs fIRsT
●
This is a highly technical hobby product, intended to be used in a safe racing environment.
This car is capable of speeds in excess of 80 km/h or 50mph.
●
Please follow these guidelines when building and operating this model.
●
Parental guidance is required when the builder/user of this car is under 16.
●
Follow the building instructions. If in doubt, contact your dealer or importer.
●
Be sure to use the proper tools when assembling the car. Always exercise caution when
using electric tools, knives and other sharp objects.
●
Be careful when using liquids like lubrication oil or glue. Do not swallow.
●
Follow the manufacturer’s instruction in case you experience irritation after using the
product.
●
Be careful when operating the car. Stay away from any rotating parts such as wheels, gears
and transmission.
●
Stay away from speedo during and immediately after use, as these parts may be very hot.
We advise to use protective handgloves.
●
Only operate this car in a safe environment, like a special racing track or a closed parking lot.
●
Avoid using this car on public roads, crowded places or near infants.
●
Before operating this car, always check the mechanical status of the car. Check that the
batteries of the transmitter and receiver are fully charged. After use, always check all the
mechanics of the car. We advise to clean the car immediately after use, and inspect the parts
for wear or fractures. Replace when necessary. Do not use water, methanol, thinner or other
solvents to clean the car.
●
Store the car in a dry and heated place to avoid corrosion of metal parts.
●
Avoid using this car in wet conditions as the water will cause corrosion on the metal parts
and bearings and these parts will cease to function properly. If driven in the wet, ensure
that all the electric equipment is waterproofed and after use, that all moving parts are dried
immediately