Serpent Eryx 411 4.0 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
& REFERENCE GUIDE

INTRODUCTION
Serpent developed the Eryx 411 4.0 model car for
demanding racers in the highly competitive electric
1/10th scale TC market, which like all our previous
cars, has been designed to win straight from the box.
Serpent designers developed this Eryx 4.0 for you, in
close cooperation with Serpent team-drivers and based
on feedback of many Eryx drivers. State of the art
engineering combined with top-level manufacturing
quality, created a Serpent touringcar that performs on
the very highest level of racing.
We at Serpent are condent you will enjoy the assembly
stage and many weekends and hours of racing. The
Serpent teamdrivers, as well as dealers and distributors
are here to support you.
For latest information about the Eryx 411 4.0 check on:
www.serpent.com/400017
Enjoy racing !
Team Serpent
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.
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.
SeTUP
In certain assembly steps you need to make basic
adjustments, which will give you a good initial setup for
your Serpent Eryx 411 4.0. Fine-tuning the initial setup
is an essential part of building a high-performance
racecar like your Eryx 411 4.0.
eXPLODeD VIewS AND PARTS LIST
The exploded views and parts lists for the Serpent Eryx
411 4.0 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 andname of each part for easy reference
when ordering.
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 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.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
ReAD ThIS fIRST 2
hOw TO USe The mANUAL 3
ASSembLy INSTRUCTIONS 4
eXPLODeD VIewS 20
LINkS TO SeRPeNT webSITeS 26

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.
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 transmission grease (Grey), threadlock*
(Blue), CA glue* (Red) or silicone grease (Orange).
(*Items not included.)
Step number; the order in which you should
assemble the indicated parts
1
HOW TO USE THE MANUAL
Apply silicone oil,
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Page
4
STEP
1
STEP
2
STEP
3
STEP
4
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
BAG
DIFF
NOTE:
Add just enough oil to
cover the large gear
before assembling the
small satellite gears and
cross pins (step 3.3).
NOTE:
Add oil so the
cross pins are
just covered
(DO NOT
overfill).
NOTE:
In step 2 to mount the
pin, first put the pin in
the purpose made slot
as shown, and after slide
it through the hole in the
shaft.
3.1
4.1 4.2
3.2
2x10
2x10
5x15x0.2
5x15x0.2
4x10x0.2
Use some grease
during assembly
Use some grease
during assembly
3
1
2
2
M2.5x8
wide thread
NOTE:
The diff assembled as
shown here, should
weigh max 11.4 grams

Page
5
STEP
5
STEP
6
STEP
7
3
1
2
M3x6
M3x6
M3x8
M3x6
M3x6 M3x6
7.2
3x5x2 3x5x1
3x5x2
3x5x1
Type 0.5-1.5
Spacer 0.5mm
Spacer 0.5mm
Type 0.5-1.5
7.1
M3x8
M3x8
M3x8
Note:
Orientation of the brakets (0.5 outside)
Bag
1

Page
6
STEP
8
STEP
9
1
10x15x4
10x15x4
10x15x4
10x15x4
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
M3x8
M3x8
M2.5x6
M3x8
M3x8
Note:
1) Mount the gear washer correctly
2) DON’T use glue
Note orientation of the excenters
Note orientation of the excenters
9.1
9.2
Bag
2

Page
7
STEP
10
STEP
11
STEP
12
M2.5x6
M3x8
M3x8
10.1 10.2
10.3
12.1 12.2
R4
26 mm
M3x5
M3x5
5x8x2.5
5x8x2.5
Bag
3

Page
8
STEP
13
STEP
14
14.2
13.1 13.2
14.1 21 mm
3x5x1
M3x6
M3x6
3x5x0.3
M3x8
M3x6
12.3
3x5x2
3x5x2 Type 0.5-1.5
Type 0.5-1.5
Spacer 0.5mm
Spacer 0.5mm
Spacer 0.5mm
3
1
2
Note:
Orientation of the brakets (1.5 outside)
Bag
4

Page
9
STEP
15
15.1
15.2
15.3
M3x10
M3x6
M3x8
M3x8
M3x8
M3x6
3X5X2
3X5X1
3X5X1
3X5X1
3X5X1
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
1
1
2
3
2

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10
STEP
16
STEP
17
17.1
17.2
17.3
24 mm
16.2
16.1
3
1
1
1
4
2
2
2
3
3x5x1
3x5x2
M2X5
M3X2.5
M2.3X4
2X10
2X10
6X12
5X10
Note the default position in the upright of
the rear camber link pivot ball.
Bag
5

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11
STEP
18
STEP
19
18.2
18.1
1
4
2
3
19.1
19.2
M3X3
M3X3
M3X3
M3X4
M3X8
M3X8
M3X4
Do not overtighten M3x4
set screws to keep a free
rotation of the anti-roll bar .
Do not fully tighten M3x3
set screw till the anti-roll
bar will be assembled and
correctly placed in step 19.2
M3x12

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12
STEP
20
STEP
21
STEP
22
20.1
20.2
3x5x1
3x5x1
1.7x7.6
Small clip
Big clip
1.7x8.5
3x5x2
1
1
2
3
4
5
1
22
3
5x10x4
8x12x3.5
M2x5
Note:
These double joint cardans
come pre-assembled in the
kit. Please just keep this
step as a reference.
Note the default position in the bracket of
the rear camber link pivot ball.
9 mm
Bag
6

Page
13
STEP
23
STEP
24
23.1
12
3
23.2
M3x12
M3x10
M2.3x4
M3x6
24.1 24.2
M3X3
Do not overtighten M3x4
set screws to keep a free
rotation of the anti-roll bar .
Do not fully tighten M3x3
set screw till the anti-roll
bar will be assembled and
correctly placed in step 19.2
1
1
2
2
3
M3X3
M3X3
M3X8
M3X8
4
M3X4
Note the default position in the steering
block of the rear steering link.

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14
STEP
25
STEP
26 Use some
oil during
assembly
Use some
oil during
assembly
Pull shockrod to bottom
positionbefore to ll
the shock body with
the supplied shock
absorber oil (500 cst
as default)
bLeeDING
Slowly move the
shockrod up and down
to let all airbubles
escape.
26.1 26.2
26.3 26.4
The kit includes shock
pistons with 1,2,3 and
4 holes. Use as default
3-holes shock pistons
3x5x1
3x5x1
3x5x2
Note the default position in the bracket of
the front camber link pivot ball.
25.1
25.2
11 mm
Shock
Bag

Page
15
STEP
28
STEP
27
Close the top
of the shock
11.5m m
After assembly ensure
you can push the piston
all the way in (top of
balljoint should hit the
shock-bottom). If not,
re-open the shock and
let some oil bleed out,
and repeat the steps.
Allow some ‘rebound’ on
the shockshaft, around
4mm is normal.
Measure
fully
extended
26.5 26.6
Insert the o-ring
inside the spring-
nut
Assemble the
spring-nut
26.7
Assemble the spring and
springcup to complete
the shock
M3x6
M3x6
Bag
7

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16
STEP
30
STEP
29
M3x5
M3x5
M3x5
M3x8
M3x8
2x10
2x10 M3x5
1
2
3
4
Default front upper shocks position
Default rear upper shocks position

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17
STEP
32
STEP
33
STEP
31
2x10
2x10
M3x8
M3x10
M3x10
M3x10
M3x8
M3x8
Nylock
nut M3
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3

Page
18
STEP
34
STEP
35
STEP
36
Pinion is NOT
INCLUDeD in the
kit. Assemble the
proper pinion for
your set-up
M3x10
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
NOT
INCLUDeD
NOT INCLUDeD
NOT INCLUDeD
Tip: Use double sided tape to mount
the ESC and RX to the chassisplate.
Bag
8

Page
19
STEP
37
STEP
38
STEP
41
Note: The carbon bracket can be
moved 3mm
M3x5
M3x5
1
1
22
M3x5
M3x5
NOTE:
3mm battery position adjustment. Use
battery REARWARD position as DEFAULT
NOT INCLUDeD
NOTE
Use glass-tape (not included)
to x the battery to the chassis.
Nut M4 Flanged
Nut M4 Flanged
NOT INCLUDeD
NOT INCLUDeD

REF GUIDE: EXPLODED VIEWS
Contents
GeARDIff ASSembLy 21
fRONT SOLID ASSembLy 21
mID AXLe ASSembLy 21
ShOCkS ASSembLy 21
ReAR I ASSembLy 22
fRONT I ASSembLy 22
ReAR II ASSembLy 23
fRONT II ASSembLy 23
STeeRING ASSembLy 24
fRONT STeeRING AND bUmPeR ASSembLy 24
ReAR ShOCk ASSembLy 25
fINAL ASSembLy 25