Serpent Viper 977 EVO-2, Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION
The Serpent Viper 977 EVO-2 is the latest generation of the successful 977 Viper gaspowered car,
combining ultimate performance into a single package. The 265mm wide gas powered racing car offers
superb handling, incredible accelleration and top-speed. Breath taking !
The Serpent Viper 977 EVO-2 is designed to be a world champion, while still being easy to use, assemble,
and set up. The Serpent Viper 977 EVO-2 offers state of the art specifications and leads the way in chassis
design, using all the knowledge we have from 1/8 scale racing into this design too. Continuously pushing
the performance envelope, Serpent’s engineers have added new and innovative features that help take your
Serpent Viper 977 EVO-2 into the winner’s circle.
Designed by Michael Salven
Team Serpent
Multiple World Champions
INSTRUCTIONS
Serpent’s long tradition of excellence extends to the instruction manuals, and this instruction manual is no
exception. The easy-to-follow layout is richly illustrated with 3D-rendered full-color images to make your
building experience quick and easy. Following the instructions will result in a well-built, high-performance
race-car that will soon be able to unleash its full potential at the racetrack. The kit includes bags, with
bagnumbers, which refer to the same step in the manual. Open only the indicated bag(s) per step and finish
that part of the assembly. Remaining parts will be needed lateron in the assembly process.
plaSTIC paRTS
The Serpent moulded parts are very durable and hard. When assembling longer screws in new composite
parts, make sure to use new hex bits in your (power) tools. Pre-threading also helps to avoid screw damage.
SETUp
In certain assembly steps you need to make basic adjustments, which will give you a good initial setup
for your Serpent Viper 977-EVO-2. Fine-tuning the initial setup is an essential part of building a high-
performance racecar like your Serpent Viper 977-EVO-2.
EXplODED VIEWS aND paRTS lIST
The exploded views and parts lists for the Serpent Viper 977-EVO-2 are presented in the Reference Guide
section in the back of this manual. The exploded views show all the parts of a particular assembly step
along with the Serpent part number and hotlink to the Serpent website. Partnumbers in orange indicates
that this part is an optional. Optionals part names and numbers are showed below.
CUSTOmER SERVICE
Serpent has made a strong effort to make this manual as complete and clear as possible. Additional info
may be published in our website: www.serpent.com or you may ask your dealer or the Serpent distributor
for advice, or email Serpent direct: info@serpent.com. The Serpent Facebook, Twitter and Youtube pages
give additional means of support and communications.
SafETy
Read and take note of the ‘Read this First section’ before proceeding to assemble the car-kit. This car-kit is
intended for persons aged 16 or older.
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, fuel 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 motor, engine and exhaust pipe system or speedo during and immediately
after use, as these parts may be very hot. We advise to use protective hand cloves.
- 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. Also check that the transmitter
and receiver frequencies correspond and are not used by any other racer at the same time. 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.
- Empty the fuel tank (depending on model) if needed and disconnect the receiver battery.
- 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.
CONTENTS
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• REAR ASSEMBLY 4
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GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 13
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FRONT I ASSEMBLY 15
• RADIO ASSEMBLY 19
• FRONT II ASSEMBLY 28
• SHOCKS ASSEMBLY 31
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CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 36
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FINAL ASSEMBLY 38
• EXPLODED VIEWS 43
• TEAM SERPENT NETWORK 52