Serpent S411 Team Edition User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
& REFERENCE GUIDE

2
Introduction
Serpent likes to welcome you to the fascinating world of rc car racing.
You are now part of the worldwide network of Serpent drivers,
which gives you access to superior technical and race support
by dedicated Serpent people.
Serpent as a company has been active in racing, developing and
manufacturing rc cars since 1979, and has gathered a large following
of enthusiastic and dedicated rc car racers around the world.
The Serpent S411TE is developed by an expert team of racers and
engineers, to offer you the pinnacle of rc racing car technology.
Continuously pushing the performance envelop, Serpent’s engineers
have added new and innovative features that help to take
your Serpent S411TE into the winners circle.
For latest information about S411TE check on: www.serpent.com/400005
Enjoy building and racing the Serpent S411TE
Team Serpent
Contents
2 Introduction / contents
3 Safety, Customer service
Read This First
4 Using the Manual
5 Assembly Instructions
7 Rear Assembly
9 Rear Suspension
11 Differential Assembly
15 Front Assembly
22 Front Suspension
34 Shock Assembly
47 Final Assembly
48 Reference guide
49 Exploded views
57 Parts List
3

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.
SETUP
In certain assembly steps you need to make basic adjustments, which will
give you a good initial setup for your Serpent S411. Fine-tuning the initial
setup is an essential part of building a high-performance racecar like your
S411.
Exploded views and partslist
The exploded views and parts lists for the Serpent S411 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.
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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1
4

3
A
5

1
A
KIT
6
apply Cyano around the chassis (as red indicated)

2
A
7
M3x6
M3x8
M3x12
BAG
1

3
A
M3x8
8
M3x8
M3x8

4
A
9
4
A
5
A
26mm
2.5mm
M3x8
M3x8
M2.5x6
9
4
A
5
A
26mm
2.5mm
M3x8
M3x8
M2.5x6
9

6
A
10
26mm
M2.5x6
M3x8
A

7
A
11
8
9
7
A
A
A
Fill up with 1200 cst silicone oil, until
shaft is just covered
M2.5x8
11
DIFF
BAG
8
M2.5x8
A

10
A
12
11
A
1210
AA
2
1
2
M2.5x8
M2.5x8 Wide thread
10x15
12 13
BAG
2
M2.5x8

12
A
13
BAG
2
12
A
Note position of eccenter
1
3
2
M3x8
13
BAG
2

13
A
14
13 15
A A
14
A
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
M2.5x6 2x10
10x15
14 15
TIP
Mount the pully-shim correctly

15
A
15
15
A
Note position of eccenter
1
2
3
M3x8
15

16
A
16
BAG
3
16 18
A A
26mm
2.5mm
17
A
M3x8
M3x8
M2.5x6
16 17
BAG
3

18
A
17

19
A
18
BAG
4
19
21
22
A
A
A
20
A
2
1
3
3
1
2
M3x4
2x12
R4
R4
18 19
BAG
4
2x12

22
A
19
22
A
M3x5
5x8
M3x5
19

23
A
20
M3x6
3x5x1
M3x8 M3x6
3x5x0.3
24
A