INSTRUCTION MANUAL & REFERENCE GUIDE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL & REFERENCE GUIDE

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: 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. 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

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,

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

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 M3x0 6 6. M3x0 Please use central slot of the excenter as starting point 5

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

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

. 7 mm. M3x0 M3x8 Check default position of the rear camber link 3 3. 0 mm Bag 3 3. 4 4. 5x8x.5 8

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

7 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 7. 7. 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 5x5 7.3 5x5 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

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. 8mm 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

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

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

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

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

3. M3x0 3 3. 3 M3x5 Bag 6 M3x5 3 33 M3x8 7

34 R4 5x8x.5 Flanged M3x5 35 M3x8 M3x8 M3x8 36 36. NOT INCLUDED 8

36. M3x M3x Use these spacers depending on the type of battery M3x0 M3x0 37 38 M4x6 M4x6 M4x0 M4x0 9

STEERING ASSEMBLY 39 39. 39. M3x8 Bag 7 Nylock nut M3 Servosaver ackerman inserts REARWARD MID FORWARD Default setup mm 40 40. 7.5 mm 40. 6X0x3 6X0x3 M4X0 0

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

43 4mm 4x4 mm mm Front suspension brackets up INSIDE MID OUTSIDE Default caster shims adjusment 4mm mm Default setup mm 44 44. 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

44. x5x0.5 3x0 M3x4 x8x0.3 x8x4 x8x4 x5x0.5 4 pcs 4.5x 3 44.3 LEFT M3x8 44.4 RIGHT M3x8 Default ackerman position in the steering block lever. 3

45.5mm 4 mm 46 46. 45.5 mm 46. 4

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.5x6x0.5 47 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

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 M3x4 screws 3 M3x4 3 M3x4 Default rear upper shocks and bodymount position 5 4 53. 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

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

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 53.6 0.5 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 55. 55 M3x4 M3x4 Bag 0 9

55. M4x0 Flanged M4x6 56 5x8 Flanged 3 M3x8 5x8 M3x4 57 30

58. 58 58. 4 3 M3x3 M3x3 59 Wheels and tyres are NOT included 3

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 gear set SL8 (6) XLI TRUE MOTION /8 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 6503 903399 90340 658 903400 90339 6584 90950 90954 340 35 9095 6583 044 043 007 CLUTCH 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 alu 3T XLI 903644 Centax gear-pinion alu 4T XLI 903645 Centax gear-pinion alu 5T XLI 903646 Centax gear-pinion alu set XLI (6) 377 90956 33

34 REAR ASSEMBLY 05 04 0 0 005 90363 903575 90369 903546 80398 90353 00 90350 90359 90355 903567 008 903567 90357 4005 04 903545 04 808346 90353 346 90368 0434 346 0433 90356 903509 346 903548 903558 9033 90334 06 903547 903503 0307 90358 903554 90355 90369 0305 90357 90355 03 903554 903503 349 349 04 90350 903503 349 0303 04 0 078 00 00 0 903509 0305 90363 903343 3 80485 0305 006 346 009 903357 06 903555 90354 05 903395 90373 903553 0 9035 058 903533 903549 90356 90357 30 9035 00 0 90364 07 406 9038 80433 600 90360 30 903550 907 05

35 FRONT ASSEMBLY I 9 903504 903509 346 903505 903500 90356 903343 06 903555 3 00 00 9 903509 0306 394 903564 043 346 0306 90354 0 0 080 903505 90353 903574 079 903557 903556 008 8047 077 90357 06 90334 9033 8084 077 90357 4063 903544 4048 04

36 RADIO ASSEMBLY 90359 90359 903565 06 030 903560 650 9033 045 903560 004 4005 057 9049 004 004 9070 903573 903559 070 04 3 08 083 903530 903530 037 07 650 030 9036 90363 9036 90365 80479 0 0 008 0 0 045 008 054 9033 90359 06 90359 070

37 FRONT ASSEMBLY II 8084 04 8084 8084 049 05 004 0433 80398 346 0433 90366 007 908 908 00 808346 90354 040 346 90367 907 90390 80398 808346 0 90353 90354 040 903569 3 9034 903543 09 9057 058 90350 083 00 09 40058 407 407 040 0 903568 04 4005 903568 008 903568 4005 9035 406 908 9039 9033 3 903570 90356 008 903563 90358 08 65 8084 038

SHOCKS ASSEMBLY 60300 Spring white L3 (.3/3) () 6030 Spring yellow L3 (.8/6) () 6030 Spring orange L3 (3.4/9.5) () 60303 Spring red L3 (4./3.5) () 60304 Spring pink L3 (4.0/8) () 60305 Spring blue L3 (5.8/33) () 60306 Spring purple L3 (6.8/39) () 60307 Spring green L3 (8/45.5) () 60308 Spring grey L3 (9/5.5) () 60309 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) () 60330 Spring black L7 set (5x) 6006 60 6007 909405 0437 60 0438 600 = short = FR and RR 60 = short = FR 60 = long = RR 644 6004 6009 6005 60 600 6009 600 38

FINAL ASSEMBLY I 90368 90350 0403 903540 90377 00 903379 0 650 005 650 008 9035 038 04 04 04 8085 008 90369 909345 009 650 04 050 903539 903537 007 903536 009 90369 909345 009 39

FINAL ASSEMBLY II 078 008 903549 903566 9033 069 078 903507 903566 06 639 903549 3 9055 8048 0 3 9055 04 903535 90399 903608 40

Optionals, tools, merchandising Part no Description 90305 SERPENT 977 EVO CHASSIS / RADIO PLATE Optionals 903580 Weight bottom brass 38gr 903603 Radioplate bracket alu 90363 Screwset 977 gray alu (5) 90366 Screw set alu top/side orange 977 (40) 90367 Radioplate support post mid 977 EVO 903648 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 903576 Flex system front 903577 Transponder mount carbon 903588 Throttle lever alu 903603 Radioplate bracket alu FRONT SECTION Optionals 80453 Pivotball 5.8mm alu coated long (4) 90334 Antirollbar ball.5mm () 903344 Antirollbar spacer.5mm () 903378 Wheelaxle front OS alu () 903396 Pivot-balls 8.5mm titanium (8) 903579 Rim cover FR carbon () 90358 Steeringblock lever carbon () 90358 Shock extension bracket FR carbon () 903584 Antiroll bar FR soft 903585 Antiroll bar FR hard 903589 Servosaver bottom alu () 90359 Pulley middle axle 5T alu 903593 Pulley middle axle 8T alu 903594 Pulley front axle 8T alu 90360 Driveshaft cvd FR alu () 9036 Wishbone FR lw L+R hard 9036 Wishbone FR up () hard 90368 Aero bumper inserts L+R 977 90366 Shock extension bracket FR wide alu () 90368 Shock extension bracket FR wide carbon () MIDDLE SECTION Optionals 90359 Pulley middle axle 5T alu 903593 Pulley middle axle 8T alu 90367 Radioplate support post mid 977 EVO REAR SECTION Optionals 90334 Antirollbar ball.5mm () 903344 Antirollbar spacer.5mm () 90339 Cvd axle set RR () 90339 Wheelaxle cvd RR () 903393 Driveshaft cvd RR () 903396 Pivot-balls 8.5mm titanium (8) 903398 Wheelaxle cvd RR alu () 903578 Rim cover RR carbon () 903583 Shock extension bracket RR carbon () 903586 Antiroll bar RR soft 903587 Antiroll bar RR hard 903590 Pulley -sp axle 9T alu 90359 Pulley -sp axle T alu 903595 Pulley rear axle 48T alu 903596 Pulley adaptor T light 903597 Pulley adaptor 9T light 903599 Solid axle RR light 903600 Driveshaft cvd RR alu () 903607 -speed axle SL8 light 903609 Upright () hard 90360 Wishbone RR lw () hard CLUTCH SYSTEM Optionals 388 Thrust-bearing 5x0 ceramic 6587N Centax clutch shoe yellow 6587XP Centax clutch shoe black XP 90399 Centax fly-weights SPP (3) 903 Centax II revision-set 9034 Gear pinion set Centax II 90365 Clutch housing centax alu coated 903647 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 90500 Pit-caddy 9050 Tool-bag 9050 Pit-bag medium. 3 drawers 90503 Fuel bottle 500ml 90504 Ballcup tool 90506 Toolset for On-road (7pcs) with Tools bag 90509 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 90530 Phillips screwdriver 5.8 X 0mm 90539 Nut driver 4.5 X 00mm 9053 Nut driver 5.0 X 00mm 9053 Nut driver 5.5 X 00mm 90533 Nut driver 7.0 X 00mm 90534 Reamer with end cap for lexan body 90535 Exhaust spring / caster clip remover 90536 Wrench - Glowplug / Clutchnut - 0mm long 90538 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

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

TEAM SERPENT NETWORK 977evo SPARE PARTS www.serpent.com/90305 977evo OPTIONAL PARTS www.serpent.com/90305/optionals SERPENT TOOLS www.serpent.com/product/tools/ SERPENT MERCHANDISING www.serpent.com/product/merchandising/ website and blog social media www.facebook.com/serpentmrc www.serpent.com www.youtube.com/user/serpentmrc twitter.com/serpentmrc teamserpent.com plus.google.com/+serpentmodelcars/posts www.dragon-rc.com weibo.com/teamserpent 43

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