CEN Racing Nemesis 7.7 User manual

CEN Rac:ing introduc:es theirnewestmonstertruek, The
performancemonstertruckIs basedoff of themighty GEN
TheNEMESISisfully stocked with new features that will
path. TheNEMESIS7.71s designed foranymonstertruck
qualityperfonnancefrom atrue bashing monstertruck, UUn U I II IO
thekeyfactorsinthe developmentofthemassive NEMESIS 7. 7.
racing atyourlocal RIC trackoryou' re bashing In yourbackyant,
hasall you'
11 everneed inamonstertruck, and thensoma.
TheNEMESIS7.7 will also Includean
FM MX3 radio system
Two 144ozservesareincludedforensured steeringand throttle
NEMESIS F••t Fact•
Length : 23.11n(587mm)
Width : 181n(458mm)
Wheelbase : 15.63in(397mm)
GroundClearance : 3in(76mm)
TireSize : 07.48xW3.541n(D190xW90mm)
Wheel Size : 04.841n(D123mm)
:7.8cc
:220cc
:15.41ba(7Kgs}

Tools
Thefollowing tools are necessary to make assembly& maintenance of your new R/C car. both easier & moreenjoyable. For your safty, exercise
carewhen using anyhand tools, sharp instruments,
or power tools duringconstruction. Always use safty glasses. If you have anyquestions,
please consult your local hobbyshop or experiencedfriend.
Hexagon wrench (kittools supplied)
1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm,3mm.
Cross wrench (hexagon sockettools)
5.5mm. 7mm. Bmm,10mm,12mm.
17mm.
Hobby seissors
Forcutting and trimming the car's body,
decals.
Grease
Lubrication ofgears; reduces friction.
Glue
Use to gluetires onto thewheels;
temporary repairs.
•1Alwaysuse hand and eye protection
with cyanoacrylic glue.
Threadlock
Forlockingscrews and nuts to prevent
loosening.
~ ] Hobby knife
...- Use for trimming and cutting.
•1This knife cuts plasticand fingers
'-----------' with equal ease, so becareful
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Phi/lips screwdriver
Need/a nose pliers
Clamping partsduringassembling and
disassembling
Hand drill
2mm, 3mm, 6mm.
Soldering iron (40-50 watts) and asmall
amount of solder.
• Becareful iron is very hot
eThis radio controlled model is not a toy. For yours and others safty, the following guidelines and cautions should be followed carefully.
WARNING: Do not operate RIC car in the following locations:
1. Street
2. Crowded area; keep away from children.
3. Indoors or an unventilated room.
SUGGESTION: Outside in a large open area without obstructions; RIC race track.
eThis kit uses many kinds of small parts, sharp tools, large polybag, and chemical materials. Please keep these and other potentially
harmful Items away from children.
euse only FCC approved ground frequency crystals in the RIC unit.
eDo not operate a Gas powered car in a residential area. The noise could disturb the peace.
elf you are operating several cars together. check the frequencies to make sure none are the same. Operating the cars on the same
frequency can cause radio interference and loss of control of the car.
elf the car is not operating properly, stop immediately and check the condition of the car.
eTo avoid damage to the RIC equipment, or losing control of the car, avoid running in or near water.
eTo always maintain control of your car and to avoid a jump start, Please do the following:
1. ON -First turn on the transmitter, then the car's receiver. 2. OFF- Turn off the car's receiver, then the transmitter.
eDo not touch the RIC car after operation, as the engine, muffler. electric motor, battery, and speed controller will be very hot! Allow to
cool before handling. While charging your car's battery, it could become hot. Carefully read your battery charger's instructions for
proper use.
ewhen the R/C car is in operation, do not touch any of its moving parts such as drive shafts, wheel ,etc., as the rotating parts can cause
serious injury.
eAfter operation of the R/C car, it is necessary to remove the battery for protection of the R/C equipment.
ePaint and grease are extremely flamable, keep away from sources of ignition. Do not puncture or throw away spray paint cans into
garbage.
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Shock Assembly
G828D
Damper tube
01-01 Shock Sh•ft xl
Install one piston onto each shock shaft as shown in the diagram.
3mm
l...oGk
nut
1. Put ona 3mmshim onto tha shaft. (The sidewith thashortarthreads) Followad by the pistonthan the last 3mm shim.
2. Secure the piston with one 3mm lock nut.
•R•car Tip• Thread the nut on with the nylonslde11rst. This will help lt stay Inplace.
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01-02 Shock Body xB
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1.1nserttwo oilr1ngs one spacar and one plasticclipIntoeach shock body as shown In
the diagram.
2.Make sure the plastic clip Is fully seatedIn the shock body, refer to the diagram.
01·03 Shock Body xB
1 .I n8e rt the shock 8haftthrough the 8hockbody.
2.Thread
the eyelet onto the shock shaft.
abaut14Dmm
'Racer Tip'Make sure you screw the eyelets on equally. Compare the shafts with each other and adjust eyelet If needed
to makethem all the same length.
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01·04 Rnervolr xB
1.Firstclose off the bleeder valve with one P4 '0' ring and 5x6 buttonheadscrew.
2.Repeat for eachreservoir.
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Shock Assembly
01-0fi ShockBodyxB
1.Insert one# 12.5 •o• ring Intoeachreservoir. Makesure the •o• ring
is completelysealed as shownin the diagram.
2. Fill
the 8hockbodywith8hockoil. Slowly move the ~Jhock shaft up
and downuntil you get all the air bubbles out of the oil. Refill the
shock to thetop with olllf needed.
3. Screw the reservoir onto the shockbodyand tighten down.
01-61 Shock Body xl
1. Nowyou need to fill the reservoirwithoil. Fill the reservoir up to the bottom of the threads.
Nowslowlymove
the shaft up and downto get anyextra air bubblesout.
2. Refill
to the bottom of the threads If neededand Insert the cap with the ·o·ring. Tighten
downthenloosen 1full turn. Slowlypush the shockshaft all tha way in and whileholding the
ehaftIntighten down the cap.
3.Check your work, the shaftshould go all the way Into the shockbody. If lt doesn't
youmay
needto bleed the shockslightlymore. Shockactionshould be smoothwithoutbinding.
4. Repeat
for each ehock.
GS234 Preloadapacar
G8237
01-07 Shock Body xB
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1.Install the preload&pacers, spring cellar, spring,followed by the springretainer as
pictured.
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Transmission Assembly
02·01 Canter Dlllerentlal
1.The four #ex10 screwsmust be Insertedthrough the
GS211 spur gear first.
2.Naxtinsert
the GS208outputshaftwith 12x21x5bearing
through the 8pur gear.• Apply a smallamount of grease
around the outputshaft as shown.
3.Finish
the step at shownwith the GS220gasket,P8
•o• ring, 14T bevelgear.
4.Secureassemblywith one E2.5clip.
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Transmission Assembly
02·04 Center Dltl'erentlal
02-02 Center Differential
1. Screw thefour#6x10 screws
downevenlyuntiltight.Thread
lock Is highly recommended on
thesescrews.
1. The four #8x10 screws must be Insertedthrough the GS203 Dlff case cover first.
2. Next Insert the GS208 outputshaftwlth 12x21x5bearingthrough the dl!f case
• Applya smallamount
of grease around the output shaft as shown.
3. Finish
the step at shownwith the GS220gasket,
PS •o• ring, 14T bevelgear.
4. Secureassemblywith one E2.5 clip.
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02-08 2nd shaft Unit
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Alumtnum
08220 Adju1Ung
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1.Assemblethe l,. •bift unit 113 shown in pielliJ:e. Make sure both end
of the •haftu:e•ecure by EA "B" elips
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Pln2.8x12
GS8154
E4
02-07 1stahattUnlt
02-03 Center Dltl'erentlal
1.Install four 8T bevel gears and the four square
gear supportsInto the Cliffcase.
02-05 Center DIW.rentlal
1.Fill the differentialcase just above the gears with
differentialgrease.
2.Secure
the dlff case coverassemblywith four
#6x10 screws. Tighten them down evenly until
tight. • Thread lock is highly recommended
"RacerT/p"Tightan down the four screws evenly
makingsure they areallequallysnug.
1.
1" shift unit Is assembled as pictured. Make sure the 2.8x12pin Is linedupwith the slot
on the side of the GS050twin gear.
2. Slideon
the 6x13x5bearing and then secure with one E4 •e• clip.
3. Following
the aluminum tube ,slideG73916 bearing6x13x5
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Transmission Assembly
02-08 Tranny
1.Assemble the transmission as shown in the picture.
2. Lightly coatthe gears with grease.
3. Secure both halves with four
3x10 button head screws.
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4• Screw 3x1 D
02-10 BrakeUnit
GS2D9
1. Put three of the GS21 0 brake shoes Into the GS249
2nd Shaft unit
02-11 BrakeUnit
1. Insertthree mounting supports as
shown
02-09 Tranny
02-12 Brake Unit
GS242
oust Cover
1. Install the two GS030 brake disksbetween the brake shoes.
Make sure each diskisin between two shoes.
2. Next align the hexin tha disks with the hax on the outd rive.
Brake assembly supportfollowed
by the GS213 Brake Cam as
shown in the picture.
3. Carefullyaligning all the parts slide all the way onto tha outdrive
and securewith three 3x14 screws. Repeat forthe other set.
2. Diagram B shows the correct
4. With both the front and rearbrake assemblies secured tothe
order for the other side.
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02-13 ExternalExpanding Clutch(2"" Speed)
1.Assemble the clutch as shown in thediagram.
2. Start by threading the setscrew into the centerof each clutch shoe. *Thread lock must be used on this
setscrew to keep it in place.
3. Next insert one 3mm lock nut into each clutch shoe. Lock for the side with the hex
where the Iock nut will sit.
4.
Place one 5mm ball into the canter if each shoe.
5. Next place the GS055 shift hub into the centerofthetwoshoes.
6. Slide one black, (soft) spring, onto each of the two 3x16 button head screws.
7. Thread the3x16screws, with springs, into the 3mm locknuts. Tighten theiTI.- /-
up just enough to hold the shoes tothe hub. Final adjustment will be _--'
made later. ~"'''~~ ftr ~
8. Adjust the setscrews so the ball just touches the shift hub. , ~-
Slowly lighten the setscrew while looking at the centerwhere ~~'
the shoes and hub meet. Once you see the shoe lift slightly /8
centertransmission Install the GS212 brake 636311
cam brace overthe brake cams secure with 3x1o
two
3x1 0screws.
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s•screw 3x14
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loosen 1/8 turn. Repeatforthe other shoe. (i
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9. After you have adjusted both setscrews tighten down ', (Nickel) , Shoe _
3x16 screws all the way being careful not to crush the ',, _ _-- \-
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springs. Then loosen each screw 5 turns. Minor -- - _____ ____m_m_ ~c _ ~" - -----
adjustment may be desired for personal shift point Gsoes
preference. GS241
02-14 External Clutch Gear
1. Insertone G73914 Bx16x5 bearing Into the
GS056hub.
2.Atlach the spur gear tothe GS056 hub using
three 3x5 screws.
3. Thread
lock is required
on these screws.
02-15 External One Way Gear
1. Attach the spur gear to the GS047 one- way hub
using three 3x5screws.
2. Thread
lock is required on these screws
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02-16 External Shift Unit
1. Slide the clutch gear onto the ax1ernal expanding
clutch followed bythe
one-way gear hub.
Externalexpanding
Clutch
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Transmission Assembly
02-17 Tranny
1.1nsertone2.5x10 pin through the main shaft as shown.
2.Siideexternal shift unit assemblyonto the mainshaft.
3.Secure with one *T* bolt. *Don't lighten too much or itwill bind the assembly.
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GS018
Suspension Assembly
"E"CIIp
GS217
Wheel hub
03-01 Drive Shaft Assembly x4
1. Insertone barrel Intothe axle as shown.
2.Align the pin hole on the driveshaftand barrel.
3. Push pin through and securewithtwo E2 *E* clips
4. Repeatthree moretimes.
03-02 Hub and Drlveshaft Assembly x4
1. Insertone 10x19x5bearing on the inside of theGS246 hub.
2. Insertone8x16x5bearingonthe outside
of the GS246 hub.
3. Slidethe wheel axle through
the huband bearings as shown in the picture
4. Slideon the wheel hub and secure byinserting one 3x22 pin and setscrew.
5.
Repeatforeach hub.
"Racer T/p"Thread lockrecommended on the 5x5 setscrew.
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G36722 Bearing
Pin 3x22 Bx
1SxS
GS247
Carrier
Whaalaxle
03-03 Hub and Spindle Assembly x4
1. Puttwo#4pivot bushings into the carrieras shown in thediagram.
2. Line upthe spindle pivotbushings andthe hub, and tighten down
two4x15 cap
head screws.
3.
Repeatfor each hub.
03-04 Upper Suspension Arm Assembly x4
1. Firstthread on the GS074rod end onto the GS067threaded tie rod.
2. Nextthread the tie rod and rod end
into the GS248 uppersuspension arm.
3.
Repeatforthe other side.
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Suspension Assembly
03-05 Suspension Arm Assembly (Front-right)
1. Attachthe uppersuspension arm to the hub using one 3x25screw
with3mm lock nut.
2. Repeat
for other side.
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Rear-left
(None for 4WS only)
03-07 Suspension Arms
03-06 Suspension Arm Assembly (Front-right)
1. Attachthe lower suspension arm to the hubassembly using one 3x44
screwand 3mm locknut.
Arrow
Arrow
Front-right
(Rear-left for 4WS)
Mark"B"
Mark"B"
Rear-right
(None for 4WSonly)
1. Mountthe suspension arms as shown In thediagram. Notice the direction of thearms.
Notlr:a: Lookcarefullyand you will find anarrow. This arrowshould always pointtowards the outside of the truck. Use thisarrow for the frontand rear.
Di,,erential Assembly
04-01 Differential
1.The four#6x10 screws must be inserted through theGS202 ring gearfirst.
2.
Next insertthe GS204 output shaft with 12x21x5bearing through the ring gear.
• Apply a smallamount of grease aroundthe outputshaft as shown.
3. Finishthe step
at shown withthe GS220 gasket,
PB "0" ring, 14Tbevel gear.
4. Secureassemblywithone E2.5 clip.
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GS220
Gasket
BevelGear
14T
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Di,,erential Assembly
04-03 Differential
1.1nstall Bevel Gearinto GearSupport
2.Siidethe unit into designate
slotson thed iff case.
04-02 Differential
1.Screw the four#6x1 0 screws down evenly until tight.
Thread
lock Ishighlyrecommended onthese screws.
04-04 Differential
1. Thefour#6x10 screws must be inserted
through
the GS203 Diffcase coverfirst.
2. Next insertthe GS204
output shaftwith
12x21x5bearing through the
dlff case
cover. 0
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Adjuating
Gasket Shim
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• Apply a small amount of grease around
the
output shaftas shown.
3. Finishthe step at shown with the GS220
gasket, P8•o• ring, 14Tbevel gear.
4. Secure assemblywith one E2.5clip.
04-05 Differential
GS201
Baval Gaar
14T
1. Fill thedifferential case just abovethe gearswith differential grease.
2. Securethe
diff case coverassemblywith four #6x10 screws. Tighten
them downevenlyuntiltight. • Thread lockIshighlyrecommended.
"RacerTip"Tighten down the fourscrews evenly
makingsure they are all equally snug.
Gear Box Unit
05-01 Gear Box Unit
1.Siide2 8x16x5bearing onto the diff housing
2.Siideon Bevel Gearand Differential
3.Ciosethe dlff casewith dlff housing marked "A"
4.SiideGS093 ontothe Bevel Gear shaft
5.ApplyThreaded Lockon the 5x5 screw
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G36102
G73921
Bearing
12x21xi;
GS204
Outdrive

Gear Box Unit
05-02 Front Bulkhead
1. Assemble the front bulkhead assembly as shown.
2. Makesurethe plug goes
into the upper holeon the
bulkhead.
05-04 Bulkhead
G36302
Screw
4x10
G36302
Screw
4x10
05-03 Rear Bulkhead
1.Assemblethe rear bulkhead assembly as shown.
2. Makesure the pluggoes into thelower hole on the
bulkhead.
05-05 Bulkhead
G36302
Screw
4x10
1. Secure theGS044shock tower to the
bulkheads using
four4x15 cap screws. 1.SecuretheGS048 bracket
to the bulkhead
using two4x15screwsand #4 shims.
2. Repeat
for the rear.
Front/Rear End
G36311
Screw3x10
G36311
Screw3x1
06-02 FrontBumper
1.Attachthe CENemblem and head lightsusing3 x1 0 button head
screws
to the front bumperonly.
2.Repeat for rear.
06-01 Bulkhead
1. Attach thesuspension arms using two GS026 pin screws, two aluminum
braces,followed upwith locknuts.
2. Now installthe uppersuspension armsand braces using GS025pin screws.
3. Repeat
for the rear.
G36313
Screw
3 x1 6
06-03 Front Bumper
1.Attach bumperand skid plate us ing two3x10 andtwo3x16 button head
screws. Notice 3x16 screws must
go through sk id plate intothe bumper.
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