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INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much  for selecting  this Serpent  rc car and thus become a member of the ever growing 

worldwide Serpent racing  family. Serpent started in 1980 and has been growing its product-line and fan 

-base ever since.

The Serpent Spyder SDX4 is a state of the art 1/10 scale 4wd buggy which will give you the true Serpent 

racing experience.   The assembly manual will guide you through all the steps to complete the car, so you 

can hit the track with a good base-set-up  soonest. The Serpent design department succeeded  to create a 

superbly performing car combined with eas of assembly and maintenance.  The high quality standards of 

all parts and hardware will make racing your Serpent car a very rewarding activity!

Through our team, website and social media we will keep you up-to-date on all developments of the Serpent 

cars. We hope to meet you on the track and  through our various media! Enjoy the drive!

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 Spyder SDX4. Fine-tuning the initial setup is an essential part of building a high-performance 

racecar like your Serpent Spyder SDX4.

EXplODED VIEWS aND paRTS lIST

The exploded views and parts lists for the Serpent Spyder SDX4z 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: [email protected]. 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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FRONT AND REAR DIFF ASSEMBLY 

 

4

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CENTER ASSEMBLY 

 

 

 

 

                         

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REAR ASSEMBLY 

 

 

 

9

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REAR GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 

 

 

11 

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FRONT  ASSEMBLY 

 

 

 

16

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FRONT GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 

 

 

17

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STEERING ASSEMBLY   

 

 

21

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SLIPPER ASSEMBLY   

 

 

24

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SHOCKS ASSEMBLY 

 

 

 

28

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FINAL ASSEMBLY 

 

 

 

31

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EXPLODED VIEWS 

 

 

 

36

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TEAM SERPENT NETWORK 

 

 

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Содержание spyder SDX4

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Страница 2: ...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...

Страница 3: ...moved Grease apply a small amount of grease to the parts shown Left and right parts should be assembled in the same way Connect one item to another Thread lock apply a small amount on the parts shown...

Страница 4: ...one oil supplied in the kit For the correct cst value please check the default setupsheet Note the correct pin location Note the correct pin location 3 3 4 4 2 2 1 7x8 5 Follow step 1 to 5 twice to as...

Страница 5: ...il supplied in the kit For the correct cst value please check the default setupsheet Useadigitalscaletomeasurethe exact amount of oil in the diff Differential weight 19 5 grams AMOUNTOFOILIN THE DIFFS...

Страница 6: ...assembly of the rear suspension bracket follow the next instructions 1 Assemble M3x18 screws to align the suspension bracket 2 Fix the camber bracket with the M3x6 screw 3 Remove M3x18 screw and proce...

Страница 7: ...7 STEP 7 M3x6 M3x6 M3x6 M3x6 M3x8 M3x8 M3x10 M3x18 M3x18 M3x10 M3x8 M3x6...

Страница 8: ...8 STEP 8 STEP 9 9 1 9 2 M3x18 Nylock Nut M3 M3x18 M3x8 M3x8 M3x8 M3x8 Nylock Nut M3 M3x8...

Страница 9: ...shbones 2 The front pivotballs should be fully tightened 3 Fullytightentherear pivotballs Instep16 Badjustthecorrectwishboneplayafterassemblingthe rear blukheads The wishbones are not symetrical The l...

Страница 10: ...3 2 1 1 2 Note the correct assembly of the bevel gear M3x6 5x10x4 5x10x4 M3x6 The rear suspension bracket can be used in two different positions to adjust the anti squat angle from 3 to 1 degrees REAR...

Страница 11: ...1 rear gearbox assembly STEP 14 STEP 15 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 COMPLETE REAR GEARBOX ASSEMBLY M3x8 10x15x4 10x15x4 10x15x4 Assemble the REAR diff 10x12x0 1 10x12x0 1 M3x8 M3x15 M3x18 M3x15 M3x18 1 2 3 STEP 16...

Страница 12: ...ed to adjust rear wishbones pivotballs to ensure the complete free movement of the wishbones with the minimum play For assembling them correctly follow the next recommendations 1 Unscrew the rear pivo...

Страница 13: ...bag 3 13 STEP 18 Nylock Nut M3 5x13x4 2x10 M2x5 5x13x4 1 2 3 4 REAR DEFAULT WHEELBASE SHIMS 18 1 18 2 Nylock Nut M3 2x10 5x13x4 M2x5 OIL IL O OI OIL OIL IL O OI OIL...

Страница 14: ...14 26 5 mm REAR CAMBERLINK LENGTH REAR CAMBERLINK POSITION STEP 19 STEP 20 M3x10 Nylock Nut M3 M3x10 Nylock Nut M3...

Страница 15: ...15 STEP 21 1 2 M3x10 M3x10...

Страница 16: ...x8 The pivotballs are used to ensure the complete free movement of the wishbones with the minimum play For assembling them correctly follow the next recommendations 1 The rear pivotballs should be ful...

Страница 17: ...ASsEMBLY 24 1 24 2 STEP 24 STEP 25 STEP 26 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 Note the correct assembly of the bevel gear COMPLETEFRONTGEARBOX ASSEMBLY 5x10x4 M3x8 10x15x4 10x12x0 1 10x12x0 1 10x15x4 5x10x4 10x15x4 Assemb...

Страница 18: ...nt wishbones pivotballs to ensure the complete free movement of the wishbones with the minimum play For assembling them correctly follow the next recommendations 1 Disassemble the front bumper 2 Unscr...

Страница 19: ...3x5x1 1mm 1mm 2 M3x12 3 M3x12 3 1 1 1 Place the caster shims in the bushings 2 Place the bushings and shims onto the casterblock 3 Slide the steering block assembly onto the caster block and fix with...

Страница 20: ...20 24 mm FRONT CAMBERLINK LENGTH FRONT CAMBERLINK POSITION STEP 30 STEP 31 M3x8 3x5x1 M3x8 Nylock Nut M3 Nylock Nut M3 M3x8 3x5x1 31 1 31 2...

Страница 21: ...bag 7 21 STEERING ASSEMBLY STEP 32 STEP 33 Nylock Nut M3 32 1 32 2 24 mm STEERING ROD LENGTH M3x6 M3x6 M3x6 M3x6 M3x6 Nylock Nut M3 Nylock Nut M3...

Страница 22: ...22 STEP 34 STEP 35 4x7x2 5 4x7x2 5 M3x8 M3x8 M3x8 4x7x2 5 4x7x2 5 4X7X2 5 M3x8...

Страница 23: ...23 STEP 36 STEP 37 M3x8 M3x8 M3x8 M3x5 M3x5 M3x5 3x5x1 3x5x1 3x5x1 Check how many teeth your servo spline has 23 24 or 25 and use the right lever 1 2 2 3 3 M3x5 M3x5 M3x5 M3x8 3x5x1 M3x5...

Страница 24: ...24 slipper assembly STEP 38 STEP 39 0 5 to 1 mm SLIPPER INITIAL SETTING 39 1 39 2 1 1 2 2 3 3 10x15x4 Flanged 10x15x4 Flanged 2x10 2x10 2x10 10x15x4 Flanged bag 8...

Страница 25: ...NT AND BULKHEAD POSITION The motormount and bulkhead can be used in two different positions to change the weight distribution REAR FORWARD MOTOR REAR MOTOR FRONT REAR rear motor configuration front mo...

Страница 26: ...O OI OIL OIL IL O OI OIL M4x4 DRIVESHAFTS LENGTH 72 mm 78 mm SHORT LONG In case of using the motormount and bulkhead in the forward position the SHORT driveshaft must be assembled in the FRONT and the...

Страница 27: ...EP 42 42 1 42 2 OIL IL O OI OIL OIL IL O OI OIL M3x6 M2 5x6 M2 5x6 1 1 2 M3x6 M3x6 M2 5x6 rear motor configuration front motor configuration default optional OIL IL O OI OIL OIL IL O OI OIL M3x6 1 1 2...

Страница 28: ...28 STEP 43 30 mm STEERING LINK LENGTH 43 1 43 2...

Страница 29: ...during the assembly Use some silicone oil during the assembly For the correct piston holes and size please check the default setupsheet Insert the o ring inside the spring collar Nut M2 1 25mm 0 75mm...

Страница 30: ...lease check the default setupsheet 2 Extend the shockrod fully 3 Move the shockrod slowly up and down to let ALL air bubbles escape 4 Apply the gasket and cap and close fully 1 Bleed push the shock ro...

Страница 31: ...2 M3 Plastic Nut Flanged Do not overtighten or squash bushing with the M3 plastic nut M3 Plastic Nut Flanged Do not overtighten or squash bushing with the nut and note orientation of the lower shock p...

Страница 32: ...t the ESC and RX to the chassis To avoid the car to run backwards when using this configuration there are 2 options 1 Change the speedo setting to REV reverse if your speedo allows this 2 If not take...

Страница 33: ...ncluded in the kit Assemble the proper pinion for your set up 2 1 1 M3x10 M3x10 rear motor configuration front motor configuration Pinion is not included in the kit Assemble the proper pinion for your...

Страница 34: ...34 STEP 52 STEP 53 M3x10 M3x10 M3x10 M3x12 M3x12 M3x10 M3x10...

Страница 35: ...35 Nut M4 Flanged Nut M4 Flanged 1 Rims included in the kit 2 Rubber tyres not included in the kit 3 Be sure to glue your rubber tyres to the wheels using Cyanoacrylate glue STEP 54 Nut M4 Flanged...

Страница 36: ...or the bodypost and antenna as needed with a body reamer not included 2 Beforepaintingthebody applytheprecutmaskingsheet elements to the inside of the body Follow the cleaning painting instructions su...

Страница 37: ...ew 37 SLIPPER exploded view 38 FRONT AND rear GEARBOXES exploded view 39 CENTRAL EXPLODED view 40 transmission exploded view 41 REAR exploded view 42 FRONT exploded view 43 STEERING exploded view 44 F...

Страница 38: ...0221 Spur gear 88T SRX2 500609 SDX4 Geardiff set center 401595 804395 500290 500555 500556 110135 500557 500557 500552 500290 110222 804395 804395 100222 500608 SDX4 Geardiff set fr rr GEARDIFF 1470 5...

Страница 39: ...nt and rear gearboxes exploded views 500561 500590 1344 110458 500560 500558 1315 500561 500590 1344 110458 1315 500558 500559 110124 500559 500560 500608 110124 500608 110458 1344 500590 110458 1344...

Страница 40: ...l exploded view 500628 Suspension bracket FR RR plus 2 SDX 500578 500550 500596 500595 500547 110159 110183 110122 110159 110104 110122 500599 110124 110124 110124 110124 500577 110122 110402 500628 o...

Страница 41: ...110109 110109 110109 500576 110402 110116 500554 110116 500554 110165 1340 110208 500603 1340 500605 110402 500545 500212 600793 500565 110402 411048 411063 500563 411207 500572 500601 500545 802260...

Страница 42: ...er 2 SDX 500589 110122 500563 110158 110158 411048 411063 500564 110402 500602 110409 1315 110112 500545 500497 802260 500604 500572 500572 110165 500366 500366 500497 110112 1340 500212 500603 500566...

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Страница 44: ...orange 2 0lbs rr 2 SRX2 500231 Shock spring red 2 1lbs rr 2 SRX2 500232 Shock spring pink 2 2lbs rr 2 SRX3 500233 Shock spring blue 2 3lbs rr 2 SRX2 500234 Shock spring purple 2 4lbs rr 2 SRX2 500235...

Страница 45: ...500146 500136 110183 500568 500435 500598 110452 110452 500105 500621 110122 110183 110112 500137 500136 500146 500152 500152 1647 1647 110109 110109 110452 110452 401687 500137 500570 110129 110129 1...

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