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1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL & REFERENCE GUIDE

2 Welcome to Serpent The Serpent Viper 977 EVO is the latest generation of the successful 977 Viper gaspowered car, combining ultimate performance into a single package. The 65mm wide gas powered racing car offers superb handling, incredible accelleration and top-speed. Breath taking! The Serpent Viper 977 EVO is designed to be a world champion, while still being easy to use, assemble, and set up. The Serpent Viper 977 offers state of the art specifications and leads the way in chassis design, using all the knowledge we have from /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 into the winner s circle. INSTRUCTIONS Serpent s long tradition of excellence extends to their 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 racecar that will soon be able to unleash its full potential at the racetrack. This instruction manual has been divided into sections that will logically lead you through the assembly process of your Serpent model. Follow the assembly steps in the order presented to ensure that no problems occur 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 6 or older. 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: or you may ask your dealer or the Serpent distributor for advice, or Serpent direct: info@ serpent.com The Serpent Facebook, Twitter and Youtube pages give additional means of support and communications. Instructions, how to use 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. during assembly. Each step indicates all the fasteners and small parts used. Bag numbers identify the kit bag(s) that contains the appropriate parts. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST The exploded views and parts lists for the Serpent Viper 977 are included in the back of this manual. The exploded views show all the parts of a particular assembly step along with the Serpent part number. The parts lists indicate the part number and name of each part for easy reference when ordering. The instruction manual included with your Serpent Viper 977 kit is very complete, though due to continuous product development, more up-to-date information may be provided at our Serpent.com website. All information about the Serpent Viper 977 is accessible from the Serpent 977 product page which can be found on Serpent.com and can be accessed by simply typing www. serpent.com/90305 into your web browsers address bar. From the Serpent Viper 977 product page you will find the very latest information about your Serpent Viper 977: reports by team drivers and other experts, tips and tricks, setups, image gallery and downloadable files including the latest version of the instruction manual will be made available as downloadable PDF-files. Enjoy racing! Team Serpent 9 x World Champions Established in 980 Remaining parts will be needed lateron in the assembly process. SetUp In many assembly steps you mount specific parts that suit the default set-up. We advice to keep the seperate default set-up sheet alongside the manual, during all assembly. Other finetuning of the set-up, must be done at the track. CONTENTS REAR ASSEMBLY 4 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 0 FRONT ASSEMBLY RADIO ASSEMBLY 4 STEERING ASSEMBLY 0 RCM SHOCK ASSEMBLY 5 FINAL ASSEMBLY 6 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 7 REFF GUIDE 3 PARTS LIST 4

3 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 6. - 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. USING THE MANUAL Each step contains a variety of numbers, lines, and symbols. The numbers represent the order in which the parts should be assembled. The lines and symbols are described below. Step number; the order in which you should assemble the indicated parts Length after assembly Assembly path of one item into another Group of items (within lines) should be assembled first Direction the item should be moved Glue one item to another Press/Insert one item into another Connect one item to another Gap between two items Apply graphite grease (Grey), Apply silicone grease (Orange), Apply threadlock (Blue), Apply silicone oil,

4 REAR ASSEMBLY M3x5 M3x5 Bag. 6x0 Flanged Note orientation the brake holder 6x0 Flanged. M3x0 M3x 3 3 M3x0 M4x0 4

5 R.5x 3 4 R x8x4 5 x8x4 6. Note: Assemble M3x0 screws to aling the camber bracket. Remove them again after are mounted so you can proceed with step 6 M3x M3x0 Please use central slot of the excenter as starting point 5

6 7 M4x0 Bag M3x8 M3x8 8 M3x4 Roll center inserts DOWN MID UP Default setup 9 M3x5 4 mm mm 6 3 M4x0

7 x8x4 x8x4 0 x5x0.5 M3x4 3x Detail view: ) Note orientation of the outside wheel axle shim. ) Note position of the lever spring. 3mm 4mm 7

8 . 7 mm. M3x0 M3x8 Check default position of the rear camber link mm Bag x8x.5 8

9 4. M3x3 3 M3x3 4 M3x3 M3x3 Detail view: Rear anti-roll bar assembly M3x8 5 M3x8 M4x0 M4x0 M5x6 6 8x4x4 8x4x4 9

M3x3 screw to minimize the gap of the shoes to the bell. Check regularly 5x5 7.

10 7 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY SHIFT POINT SCREW NOTE: Screw in all the way, then unscrew 3 turns M3x0 M3x3 NOTE: Adjust the M3x3 screw to minimize the gap of the shoes to the bell. Check regularly 5x x5 NOTE: Adjust the M3x3 screw to minimize the gap of the shoes to the bell. Check regularly M3x3 M3x0 SHIFT POINT SCREW NOTE: Screw in all the way, then unscrew 3 turns 8 M4X4 R9 3.5x0 R5 0

11 FRONT ASSEMBLY 9 Bag 4 M4x0 M4x0 M.5x8 M.5x8 0 M3x M3x Note orientation of the excenters x8x4 x8x4

. R6 8xx0. 8x4x4 Flanged 8x4x4 Flanged. R6 M4x0 3 3.

shocks brackets Serpent 977evo alows to move front

For mantaing same shock angle use suspension and shock

12 . R6 8xx0. 8x4x4 Flanged 8x4x4 Flanged. R6 M4x mm M3x8 M5x0 mm mm M4x M4x Front lower suspension and shocks brackets Serpent 977evo alows to move front bottom arms 3 mm in (NARROW) and out (WIDE). For mantaing same shock angle use suspension and shock brackets as is shown below: WIDE (DEFAULT) NARROW Optional part NOT INCLUDED

13 4. 4 5x8x.5 4. M3x3 M3x3 M3x3 Detail view: Front anti-roll bar assembly 3

14 5 M3x Flanged 3 Bag 5 NOT INCLUDED M3x Flanged Detail view: Radio Box Assembly 6 M3x5 OPTIONAL: NOT INCLUDED 4

15 7 Mx6 Detail view: Servo s wire diagram 8 NOT INCLUDED Mx6 Mx6 5

16 9 NOT INCLUDED M.5x6 30 Use the right horns for your servo brand: 3 - Sanwa / KO/ JR 4 - Hitec 5 - Futaba / Hitec/ Savox M3x5 M3x8 B A A: Note orientation of the throttle servo lever B: Note orientation of the steering servo lever 6

17 3. M3x M3x5 Bag 6 M3x M3x8 7

18 34 R4 5x8x.5 Flanged M3x5 35 M3x8 M3x8 M3x NOT INCLUDED 8

19 36. M3x M3x Use these spacers depending on the type of battery M3x0 M3x M4x6 M4x6 M4x0 M4x0 9

20 STEERING ASSEMBLY M3x8 Bag 7 Nylock nut M3 Servosaver ackerman inserts REARWARD MID FORWARD Default setup mm mm 40. 6X0x3 6X0x3 M4X0 0

21 M3x5 M3x5 4 M4X0 M3X0 M3X0 M4X4 4 M4X4 4X9X 4X9X

43 4mm 4x4 mm mm Front suspension brackets up

adjusment 4mm mm Default setup mm 44 44.

position LEFT SIDE Trailing position FORWARD

22 43 4mm 4x4 mm mm Front suspension brackets up INSIDE MID OUTSIDE Default caster shims adjusment 4mm mm Default setup mm M3x 3.x7x0.5 Nylock nut M3 The 977 steering blocks introduce a new setting possibility, running neutral, trailing or leading position. Bag 8 STEERING BLOCKS INSERTS Leading position LEFT SIDE Trailing position FORWARD MID BACKWARD DEFAULT SETUP RIGHT AND LEFT NEUTRAL CONFIGURATION Leading position RIGHT SIDE Trailing position

23 44. x5x0.5 3x0 M3x4 x8x0.3 x8x4 x8x4 x5x0.5 4 pcs 4.5x LEFT M3x RIGHT M3x8 Default ackerman position in the steering block lever. 3

24 45.5mm 4 mm mm 46. 4

Use some oil during assembly SHOCKS ASSEMBLY Insert the o-ring inside

Nut M.5 Check the default set-up sheet for the correct piston to use.

5 47 SHOCKS Bag FRONT SHOCKS REAR SHOCKS Use some oil during assembly

0mm FRONT = SHORT BALLJOINT REAR= LONG BALLJOINT FILLING Fill the

Assemble the spring and springcup to complete the shock Check the

25 Use some oil during assembly SHOCKS ASSEMBLY Insert the o-ring inside the springnut Assemble the spring-nut Use some Locktite to fix the nut Nut M.5 Check the default set-up sheet for the correct piston to use.5x6x SHOCKS Bag FRONT SHOCKS REAR SHOCKS Use some oil during assembly Use some oil during assembly 0.5mm.0mm FRONT = SHORT BALLJOINT REAR= LONG BALLJOINT FILLING Fill the shock body with the supplied shock absorber oil. Assemble the spring and springcup to complete the shock Check the default set-up sheet for spring details. BLEEDING Let the oil settle and allow the air to escape. Slowly move the piston up and down to release any air bubbles. Repeat as necessary until no bubbles appear. 5

26 FINAL ASSEMBLY 48 Bag 9 M4x0 M4x0 Nylock nut M4 3 M4x M4x4 49 Default front upper shocks position 3 M3x 3 50 Do not tighten too much M3x0 round head screws to keep a free rotation. M3x0 M3x0 M3x0 M3x0 M3x8 6

5 Flanged Do not overtighten Flanged screws M3x0 Flanged Do not overtighten Flanged screws Do not overtighten

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Note : To align the clutchgears with the -speed gears, it may be needed to use shim(s) 7x3x0.

Note : The holes in the side of the flywheel can be used to block the flywheel (with short allen tool) through

27 5 Flanged Do not overtighten Flanged screws M3x0 Flanged Do not overtighten Flanged screws Do not overtighten M3x4 screws 3 M3x4 3 M3x4 Default rear upper shocks and bodymount position CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Note : To align the clutchgears with the -speed gears, it may be needed to use shim(s) 7x3x0.5mm behind the cone. This you can see only after assembling the clutch. Note : The holes in the side of the flywheel can be used to block the flywheel (with short allen tool) through the bottom of the chassis, when the engine/clutch is mounted in the car. It s easier to tighten or loosen the pre-load on the clutch spring that way. 53 CLUTCH Bag NOT INCLUDED 7

28 53. Note the orientation of the flyweights. Use the right hole for having a more aggresive clutch 53.3 Screw in the adjusting nut all the way Unscrew.5 turns 53.4 Note orientation of the gears nd gear st gear 8

29 53.5 IMPORTANT! Install thrust bearing plates as shown A B 5.mm 5.0mm A B Small inner dia. Check gap. gap should be between and 0.6 mm SETTING THE CLUTCH GAP Use these shims to achieve desired gap 53.7 ADJUSTING THE END PLAY 5x3x4 5x0x4 Place small shims to remove all but a small amount of end play M3x4 M3x4 Bag 0 9

30 55. M4x0 Flanged M4x6 56 5x8 Flanged 3 M3x8 5x8 M3x

31 M3x3 M3x3 59 Wheels and tyres are NOT included 3

32 REF GUIDE: EXPLODED VIEWS and PARTS-LIST Contents GEARBOX ASSEMBLY & CLUTCH 33 REAR ASSEMBLY 34 FRONT ASSEMBLY I 35 RADIO ASSEMBLY 36 FRONT ASSEMBLY II 37 SHOCKS ASSEMBLY 38 FINAL ASSEMBLY I 39 FINAL ASSEMBLY II 40 PARTS-LIST 4 3

GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 009 0 06 80437 903630 804369 00 903633 56T 903634 57T 903635 58T 90363 0 90363 903636 6T 903637 6T 903638 63T 903639 -speed

GEARS 903640 Centax gear-pinion alu 8T XLI 90364 Centax gear-pinion alu 9T XLI 90364 Centax gear-pinion alu 0T XLI 903643 Centax gear-pinion

33 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY T T T T T T speed gear set SL8 (6) XLI TRUE MOTION /8 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CLUTCH GEARS Centax gear-pinion alu 8T XLI Centax gear-pinion alu 9T XLI Centax gear-pinion alu 0T XLI Centax gear-pinion alu 3T XLI Centax gear-pinion alu 4T XLI Centax gear-pinion alu 5T XLI Centax gear-pinion alu set XLI (6)

34 34 REAR ASSEMBLY

35 35 FRONT ASSEMBLY I

36 36 RADIO ASSEMBLY

37 37 FRONT ASSEMBLY II

38 SHOCKS ASSEMBLY Spring white L3 (.3/3) () 6030 Spring yellow L3 (.8/6) () 6030 Spring orange L3 (3.4/9.5) () Spring red L3 (4./3.5) () Spring pink L3 (4.0/8) () Spring blue L3 (5.8/33) () Spring purple L3 (6.8/39) () Spring green L3 (8/45.5) () Spring grey L3 (9/5.5) () Spring black L3 (0/57) () 6030 Spring-set short (5x) 6030 Spring white L7 (.3/3) () 603 Spring yellow L7 (.8/6) () 603 Spring orange L7 (3.4/9.5) () 6033 Spring red L7 (4./3.5) () 6034 Spring pink L7 (4.0/8) () 6035 Spring blue L7 (5.8/33) () 6036 Spring purple L7 (6.8/39) () 6037 Spring green L7 (8/45.5) () 6038 Spring grey L7 (9/5.5) () 6039 Spring black L7 (0/57) () Spring black L7 set (5x) = short = FR and RR 60 = short = FR 60 = long = RR

39 FINAL ASSEMBLY I

FINAL ASSEMBLY II 078 008 903549 903566 9033 069 078 903507

40 FINAL ASSEMBLY II

41 Optionals, tools, merchandising Part no Description SERPENT 977 EVO CHASSIS / RADIO PLATE Optionals Weight bottom brass 38gr Radioplate bracket alu Screwset 977 gray alu (5) Screw set alu top/side orange 977 (40) Radioplate support post mid 977 EVO Topdeck bracket fr L+R 977E Alu RADIO INSTALLATION / BATTERY Optionals 8044 Steering lever 3T alu 8045 Steering lever 4T alu 8046 Steering lever 5T alu Flex system front Transponder mount carbon Throttle lever alu Radioplate bracket alu FRONT SECTION Optionals Pivotball 5.8mm alu coated long (4) Antirollbar ball.5mm () Antirollbar spacer.5mm () Wheelaxle front OS alu () Pivot-balls 8.5mm titanium (8) Rim cover FR carbon () Steeringblock lever carbon () Shock extension bracket FR carbon () Antiroll bar FR soft Antiroll bar FR hard Servosaver bottom alu () Pulley middle axle 5T alu Pulley middle axle 8T alu Pulley front axle 8T alu Driveshaft cvd FR alu () 9036 Wishbone FR lw L+R hard 9036 Wishbone FR up () hard Aero bumper inserts L+R Shock extension bracket FR wide alu () Shock extension bracket FR wide carbon () MIDDLE SECTION Optionals Pulley middle axle 5T alu Pulley middle axle 8T alu Radioplate support post mid 977 EVO REAR SECTION Optionals Antirollbar ball.5mm () Antirollbar spacer.5mm () Cvd axle set RR () Wheelaxle cvd RR () Driveshaft cvd RR () Pivot-balls 8.5mm titanium (8) Wheelaxle cvd RR alu () Rim cover RR carbon () Shock extension bracket RR carbon () Antiroll bar RR soft Antiroll bar RR hard Pulley -sp axle 9T alu Pulley -sp axle T alu Pulley rear axle 48T alu Pulley adaptor T light Pulley adaptor 9T light Solid axle RR light Driveshaft cvd RR alu () speed axle SL8 light Upright () hard Wishbone RR lw () hard CLUTCH SYSTEM Optionals 388 Thrust-bearing 5x0 ceramic 6587N Centax clutch shoe yellow 6587XP Centax clutch shoe black XP Centax fly-weights SPP (3) 903 Centax II revision-set 9034 Gear pinion set Centax II Clutch housing centax alu coated Centax spring x-hard SHOCK ABSORBERS Optionals 6009 Shock RCM bushing machined (8) 605 Shock RCM shaft short TiN coated () 607 Shock piston RCM machined -hole (4) 608 Shock piston RCM machined -hole (4) 609 Shock piston RCM machined 3-hole (4) 600 Shock piston RCM machined 4-hole (4) TOOLS AND BAGS Pit-caddy 9050 Tool-bag 9050 Pit-bag medium. 3 drawers Fuel bottle 500ml Ballcup tool Toolset for On-road (7pcs) with Tools bag Allen wrench.5 X 0mm 9050 Allen wrench.0 X 0mm 905 Allen wrench.5 X 0mm 905 Allen wrench 3.0 X 0mm 9053 Ball driver hex wrench.0 X 0mm 9054 Ball driver hex wrench.5 X 0mm 9055 Ball driver hex wrench3.0 X 0mm 9056 Tool tip Allen wrench.5 X 0mm 9057 Tool tip Allen wrench.0 X 0mm 9058 Tool tip Allen wrench.5 X 0mm 9059 Tool tip Allen wrench 3.0 X 0mm 9050 Tool tip Ball driver hex wrench.0 X 0mm 905 Tool tip Ball driver hex wrench.5 X 0mm 905 Tool tip Ball driver hex wrench3.0 X 0mm 9053 Turnbuckle wrench 3mm 9054 Turnbuckle wrench 4mm 9055 Turnbuckle wrench 5mm 9056 Flat head screwdriver3.0 X 50mm 9057 Flat head screwdriver4.0 X 50mm 9058 Phillips screwdriver.0 X 45mm 9059 Phillips screwdriver 3.5 X 0mm Phillips screwdriver 5.8 X 0mm Nut driver 4.5 X 00mm 9053 Nut driver 5.0 X 00mm 9053 Nut driver 5.5 X 00mm Nut driver 7.0 X 00mm Reamer with end cap for lexan body Exhaust spring / caster clip remover Wrench - Glowplug / Clutchnut - 0mm long Flywheel wrench MERCHANDISING 896 Cap serpent black-orange 907 Winter jacket Serpent black-orange hooded (M) 9073 Winter jacket Serpent black-orange hooded (L) 9074 Winter jacket Serpent black-orange hooded (XL) 9075 Winter jacket Serpent black-orange hooded (XL) 9076 Winter jacket Serpent black-orange hooded (3XL) 4

42 9008 Winter jacket Serpent black-orange hooded (4XL) 9056 Polo shirt Serpent black (S) 9057 Polo shirt Serpent black (M) 9058 Polo shirt Serpent black (L) 9059 Polo shirt Serpent black (XL) 9060 Polo shirt Serpent black (XXL) 906 Polo shirt Serpent black (XXXL) 9088 T-shirt Serpent Splash orange (S) 9089 T-shirt Serpent Splash orange (M) 9090 T-shirt Serpent Splash orange (L) 909 T-shirt Serpent Splash orange (XL) 909 T-shirt Serpent Splash orange (XXL) 9093 T-shirt Serpent Splash orange (XXXL) 9094 T-shirt Serpent Splash black (S) 9095 T-shirt Serpent Splash black (M) 9096 T-shirt Serpent Splash black (L) 9097 T-shirt Serpent Splash black (XL) 9098 T-shirt Serpent Splash black (XXL) 9099 T-shirt Serpent Splash black (XXXL) 900 Hoody sweater Serpent black-zip (S) 900 Hoody sweater Serpent black-zip (M) 9003 Hoody sweater Serpent black-zip (L) 9004 Hoody sweater Serpent black-zip (XL) 9005 Hoody sweater Serpent black-zip (XL) 9006 Hoody sweater Serpent black-zip (3XL) 905 T-shirt Serpent WC edition black (S) 906 T-shirt Serpent WC edition black (M) 907 T-shirt Serpent WC edition black (L) 908 T-shirt Serpent WC edition black (XL) 909 T-shirt Serpent WC edition black (XXL) 900 T-shirt Serpent WC edition black (XXXL) NEWS / NOTES 4

43 TEAM SERPENT NETWORK 977evo SPARE PARTS 977evo OPTIONAL PARTS SERPENT TOOLS SERPENT MERCHANDISING website and blog social media twitter.com/serpentmrc teamserpent.com plus.google.com/+serpentmodelcars/posts weibo.com/teamserpent 43

44 - info@serpent.com Manual / Ref guide 977evo version : 573-

INSTRUCTION MANUAL & REFERENCE GUIDE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL & REFERENCE GUIDE INTRODUCTION The Serpent Natrix 748e is based on the successful Natrix 748 gaspowered car ( worlds TQ and Vice champion), combining ultimate performance into a single