INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1/8TH SCALE 4WD COMPETITION CAR
Страница 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 8TH SCALE 4WD COMPETITION CAR...
Страница 2: ...al at the racetrack This 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 presente...
Страница 3: ...formation and experiences 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 Product...
Страница 4: ...LY 1 2 2 1 2 3 1 Add spacers 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 De...
Страница 5: ...x16mm STEP 1 4 BAG U1 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...
Страница 6: ...5 6 H13 M3x12mm 3 1 2 4 2 4 3 1 1 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...
Страница 7: ...locks using the indicated 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 mou...
Страница 8: ...1 13 E10 M3x6mm IMPORTANT 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 trac...
Страница 9: ...P9 2 5x20mm H22 M5x4mm 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...
Страница 10: ...of rear inserts Ensure 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...
Страница 11: ...until it snaps into place Assemble 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 d...
Страница 12: ...1 3 1 3 3 2 2 4 Slide 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 M...
Страница 13: ...0 M3x6mm STEP 2 12 BAG 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 abou...
Страница 14: ...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...
Страница 15: ...servos 23 Sanwa KO JR 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 receiv...
Страница 16: ...TION 2 Upright Throttle Servo RACING 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 FI...
Страница 17: ...17 STEP 4 2 STEP 4 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...
Страница 18: ...the pre assembled shock 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...
Страница 19: ...slowly screw the bottom 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...
Страница 20: ...A13 M3x13mm STEP 4 9 G19 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 spr...
Страница 21: ...head flush with bottom edge of hole 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 SET...
Страница 22: ...o NOT install the 1st 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...
Страница 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...
Страница 24: ...M3x16mm Large inner dia 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...
Страница 25: ...than 0 7mm you can easily 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...
Страница 26: ...7 1 BAG 30 F13 M3x12mm STEP 7 2 BAG 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...
Страница 27: ...16mm H9 M3x4mm OPTION 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 2...
Страница 28: ...6 BAG 34 G19 G19 M4x10mm 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 Upri...
Страница 29: ...Before installation check 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...
Страница 30: ...ructions in Section A 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...
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