Serpent 747 User manual

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The Serpent 747 is a complete new
platform for the 200mm category of
racing. It’s the next phase of evolution
of Serpent’s hugely-successful 200mm
chassis lineage, combining ultimate
performance into a single package.
The Serpent 747 is designed to be a
world champion, while still being easy to
use, assemble, and set up. You are now
part of the worldwide network of Serpent
drivers, which gives you superior technical
support and access to many benefits that
only Serpent drivers can enjoy.
The Serpent 747 offers state of the
art specifications and leads the way in
200mm chassis design, using all the
knowledge we have from 1/8 scale racing
into this design too. Continuously pushing
the performance envelope, Serpent’s
engineers have added many new and
innovative features that can help take
your Serpent 747 into the winner’s circle:
new geometry, roll-centers and weight
balance, combined with new open and
very accessible design. A complete new
platform.
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 747. Follow the assembly steps
in the order presented to ensure that no
problems occur 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 747 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.
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.
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.
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 nish that part
of the assembly. Remaining parts will be needed
lateron in the assembly process.
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.
CONTENTS
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY 4
FRONT ASSEMBLY 5
REAR ASSEMBLY 10
RADIO PLATE ASSEMBLY 15
RCM SHOCK ASSEMBLY 21
GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 23
CENTAX ASSEMBLY 24
FINAL ASSEMBLY 26
REFERENCE GUIDE 27
PARTS LISTS 35
SetUp
In certain assembly steps you need to make
basic adjustments, which will give you a good
initial setup for your Serpent S747. Fine-tuning
the initial setup is an essential part of building
a high-performance racecar like your S747.
Exploded views and partslist
The exploded views and parts lists for the
Serpent S747 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. The parts lists indicate the part
number and name of each part for easy
reference when ordering.

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Length after assembly
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.
Group of items (within lines) should be
assembled first
Direction the item should be moved
Press/Insert one item into another
Connect one item to another
The printed instruction manual included with
your Serpent 747 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 747 is
accessible from the Serpent 747 product
page which can be found on Serpent.com
and can be accessed by simply typing
www.serpent.com/804005 into your
web browsers address bar.
From the Serpent 747 product page you will
find the very latest information about your
Serpent 747: 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.
Apply graphite grease (GR), threadlock (TL), CA glue
(CA) or One-way Lube (OW). (Items not included.)
OW
Step number; the order in which you should
assemble the indicated parts
USING THE MANUAL
SERPENT.COM
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Read this rst!
- 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.

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A
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A
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DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
A
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Oil level
DIFF
Bag
M4x10
Use some
Locktite on
this bolt
M2.5x8 5x15x0.2 M2.5x8
Use some
Locktite on
this bolt
Widethread
M2.5x12
1
2
Tighten all screws
step by step to close
the differential
Tighten all screws
step by step to close
the differential Widethread
2.5x12
FRONT
REAR
depending on set-up you
can choose for two or 4
gears. Check set-up
5x15x0.2

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FRONT ASSEMBLY
A
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A
7
A
8
1
2
M3x8
M3x12
M3x8
M3x8
M3x6
2.5x12
2
3
3
1
1
4
45
5
6
6
Check position
M3x8
M3x8
1
23
A
6
M3x4
M4x6
M3x12
Bag
1
Flanged
6x10x3

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A
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A
10
Note Orientation of excenter
11A
11B
Bag
2
1
1
3
2
1
M3x10
12x18x4
M4x10
27mm
4.5mm
M3x12
Use some Locktite
in these holes

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11A
11B
A
12
Note Orientation of insert
M3x10
3x7x0.5
M3x3
M3x3
M3x3
5x8x2.5
Flanged

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A
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A
15
A
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M3x6
10x15x4
M3x3
2x10
1
4
2
3
1
17
18
16
1
1
3
3
M3x4
M3x4
4
4
2
2
4.7mm
5mm
Bag
3

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A
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A
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A
16
4x7x2.5
M3x6
M3x8
M3x6
M3x6
25.8mm

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B
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B
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B
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REAR ASSEMBLY
Note Orientation of insert
M3x8
M3x12
Flanged
6x10x3
Flanged
6x10x3
M3x12
M3x12
M3x6
3x6x3
M3x8
M3x4
Bag
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B
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B
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B
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M3x8
M3x10
M3
Nylock nut
M4x6
6x13x5
6x13x5
2.5x12
M3x8
2
4
1
1
3
Bag
5

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Note Orientation of excenter
B
8
B
7
M3x8
M3x8
12x18x4
M3x12
1
2
3
3

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B
9
B
B
11
10
M3x3
10x15x4
5x8x2.5
M3x3
2x10
M3x3
M3x10
M3x3
6mm
4
4
5
Bag
6

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1
6.8mm
3mm
4.4mm
B
12
B
13
3
2
2
4
3
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M3x10
M3x6
M3x6
M3x16
M3x16

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C
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RADIO PLATE ASSEMBLY
Bag
7
M3x12
M3x8
M3x8
M3x8
M3x8
NOT INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
M3x12
M3x5
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x5

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C
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C
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11mm
M3x6
NOT INCLUDED
M3x6
M3x5
M3x8

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C
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C
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M3x6
M3x8
M3x8
M3x14
5x8x2.5
Flanged
5x8x2.5
NOT INCLUDED

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C
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C
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M3x6
M3x10
M3x12
7mm

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C
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C
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M3x8
M3x10
Nylock nut M3
M4x8
M3x10
M3x10
M3x12
Bag
8
Plastic nut M4

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C
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C
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M3x10
2x10
2x10
M3x8
M3x8