Serpent Spyder SRX2 SC User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
& REFERENCE GUIDE

Welcome to Serpent
Thank you for choosing the Serpent
Spyder SC carkit, and joining the growing
Team Serpent Network !
Serpent started the development and
production of rc cars in 1980 in Europe,
and has continued to do so ever since ! The
line of cars has grown to over 20 different
types for almost all categories of racing.
Serpent is very successful in racing and
many Championship titles have been won,
including 9 World Titles.
The development of the Serpent Spyder
range of cars is done by World Champion
Billy Easton from the USA. He used his vast
racing and engineering experience to create
this top of the range racing car and this
shows. By racing all types of offroad cars
for many years, he knows what it takes to
design a car hat finishes races and wins !
The Serpent production and packing
department have secured that your car-
kits is complete and will meet your high
expectations for quality and durability, like
with every Serpent car. In case you still find
some issue or have a questions then ask
your reseller or the Serpent distributor in
your country.
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.
A default set-up sheet is added to have a
good base set-up. 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 Spyder. 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 Spyder 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.
TEAM SERPENT NETWORK
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like the Serpent website, Facebook, G-+,
Teamblog, Twitter and Youtube. All links
can be found on www.serpent.com
Enjoy your racing !
Team Serpent
The racing experience
CONTENTS
FRONT ASSEMBLY 4
REAR ASSEMBLY 9
BALL DIFF ASSEMBLY 10
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 11
SHOCKS ASSEMBLY 14
FINAL ASSEMBLY 17
REFERENCE GUIDE 18
PARTS LISTS 26
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: 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.
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.

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 corro-
sion
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.
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
Step number; the order in which you should
assemble the indicated parts
USING THE MANUAL
1
Apply silicone grease (Orange),
Apply graphite grease (Grey),
Apply threadlock (Blue),
Apply silicone oil,

Page
4
STEP
1
4.8- 5 mm
STEP
2
STEP
3
2.1 2.2
M3x12
M3x12
4x8x3
4x8x3
Nylock nut M3
Nylock nut M3
4x8x3
4x8x3
M3x12
3x6x0.5
2
1
2
1
3x6x0.5
Bag
1
15.25 mm
15.25 mm
NOTE:
Make sure to
assemble the
ballstud through
the conical shim
in the direcction
indicated by the
red arrow.
FRONT ASSEMBLY

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5
STEP
4
STEP
5
M3x10
M3x8
M3x12
5.1
M3x10
3.2x7x0.5
Use the following servo
horns with this brand of
servos:
23 - Sanwa / KO/ JR
24 - Hitec
25 - Futaba / Hitec/ Savox
M3x8
1
2
1
2
NOT
INCLUDED
Servo
Manufacturer
Spacer
Airtronics 1+3+4
Futaba 3+4
Hitec 2
JR 2
KO Propo 1+2
Spektrum 1+2+3
5.2
1mm 1.25mm 1.5mm 1.75mm
NOTE:
Make sure to put servo in
neutral before mounting
the steeringlever

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6
STEP
6
M3x18
M3x10
M3x4
5x10x4
5x10x4
M3x12
M3x12
1mm
STEP
7
STEP
8
NOTE
Place the caster shims and the bush-
ings in the steering block first (1).
Then slide the assembly onto the
casterblock (2) and fix it with the
screws (3).
1
2
1
2
3
3
Steeringblock
assembly detail
view
1
2
1mm
7.1 7.2
M2.3x4
1
2
3
NOTE
There are three types of steering arms.
Please, assemble number 2 as default
Bag
2
LESS
ACKERMAN
MORE
ACKERMAN
3x24

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7
M3x20
M3x12
M3x16
M3x8
3.2x7x0.5
STEP
9
STEP
10
STEP
11
1
2
3
11.1
11.2
46.1 mm
1
23
4
3x6x1
3x6x0.5
17.25 mm
12.8 mm
17.25 mm
12.8 mm
3x33
NOTE:
Make sure to assemble the
ballstud through the conical shim
in the direcction indicated by the
red arrow.
Bag
3

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8
12.1
12.2
STEP
12
STEP
13
46.3 mm
12
3
4
M3x10
M3x10
M3x22
M3x14
M3x14
M3x22
Front Shocks position detail view
15.25 mm
12.8 mm
3x6x1
12.8 mm
15.25 mm
NOTE:
Make sure to assemble the ballstud
through the conical shim in the
direcction indicated by the red
arrow.

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9
STEP
14
STEP
15
STEP
16
Rear LEFT upright and insert
assembly detail view
2x10
2x10
5x13x4
10x15x4
1
3
2
4
5
6
7
9
M2x6
M2.3x4
1
2
3
4
5
ASSEMBLY CORRECT ORDER:
1) Introduce the pin in the
wishbone
2) Place the rear insert in the
rear part of the toe block
3) Place the wishbone and pin
in the rear toe block
4) Place the inserts in the front
toe block
5) Assemble the front toe
block.
REAR ASSEMBLY
M3x10
M3x10 M2.3x4
Rear Inserts detail view
Bag
4
Front Inserts detail view (use
number 2also in the front block)
3x33
8

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10
BALL DIFF ASSEMBLY
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
5x8x2.5
5x8x2.5
STEP
17
STEP
18
STEP
19
STEP
20
NOTE:
8 balls
NOTE:
Lubricate o-ring with grease
HOW TO ADJUST THE DIFF
As default setting screw all
the way in, and back out
¼ turn.
Make small adjustments
depending on the track
condition.
Bag
5

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11
GEAR-DIFF
STEP 1
OPTIONAL GEAR-DIFF ASSEMBLY #500192
GEAR-DIFF
STEP 2
GEAR-DIFF
STEP 3
NOTE:
Add just enough oil to
cover the large gear
before assembling the
small satellite gears and
cross pins (step 3.3).
Use 7000 cst oil as
default value.
1.5x8
1.5x8
Use some grease
during assembly
Use some grease
during assembly
2
3
1
NOTE: Step 1 and 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 3.2
NOTE:
The gear is NOT symetrical.
The side with the larger 4
holes must face upward in
step 3.1.

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12
GEAR-DIFF
STEP 4
GEAR-DIFF
STEP 6 GEAR-DIFF
STEP 5
2
11
M2x10
2
1
2
1
NOTE:
1) Assemble the o-ring before
adding the oil.
2) Add oil so the cross pins
are just covered (DO NOT
overfill).
NOTE:
The diff assembled as shown here, should
weigh max 16.9 grams

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13
STEP
21
STEP
22
STEP
23
5x10x4
M3x14
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
5x10x4
10x15x4
10x15x4
5x10x4
M3x30
M3x30
M2.5x12
1
22
1
21.1 21.2
21.3
Nylock nut M3
3x7x0.5
1.5x8
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
M2.5x6
M3x8
3.2x7x0.5
1.5 - 2 mm
INITIAL SETTING OF THE SLIPPER
Pinion is NOT
INCLUDED in the
kit. See Serpent
pinion list in the ref-
guide.
DIFF HEIGHT SETTING:
Change the indicated inserts to move
the diff up or down. Adapt the diff and
idler insert accordingly.
Default position mid diff.
Bag
6
Bag
7
NOTE:
The diff screw has
to be oriented to the
right side of the car.

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14
M3x12
M3x10
M3x14
47.7 mm
STEP
24
STEP
25
STEP
26
Bag
8

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15
1
2
STEP
27
STEP
28
STEP
29
1
M3x40
M3x22
M3x18
M3x16
M3x12
3
4
5
2
M3x12
M3x10
1
2
17.25 mm
3x6x1
3x6x0.5
15.25 mm
17.25 mm
NOTE:
Make sure to assemble
the ballstud through
the conical shim in the
direcction indicated by
the red arrow.

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16
STEP
30
SHOCK ABSORBERS ASSEMBLY
30.1 30.2
Note orientation
of the shock
cartridge
Use some silicone
oil during
assembly
Insert the
o-ring
inside the
nut
1
2
30.3
30.5
Fill the shockbody
with silicone oil fully.
Move the shockrod up
and down slowly to let
airbubles escape
0.75 mm
0.75 mm
Use some
silicone
oil during
assembly
30.4
30.6
Apply the gasket and cap
and close fully.
Bleed: push the shockrod
all the way in slowly, to
allow excessive oil to
escape.
Bag
9
REAR
SHOCKS
Bag
10
FRONT
SHOCKS
Nut M2
REAR SHOCKS
0.75 mm
1.25 mm
0.75 mm
Use some
silicone
oil during
assembly
30.4 FRONT SHOCKS
37mm 24mm
1
2

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17
STEP
31
STEP
32
M3x16 Flanged
M3 Plastic Nut Flanged
M3x20
M3 Plastic Nut Flanged
NOTE:
Do not overtighten
and smash bushing
with the nut and note
orientation of the
lower shock pivot ball
NOTE:
Do not overtight-
en and smash
bushing with the
nut and note ori-
entation of the
lower shock pivot
ball
1
2
1
2
FRONT
SHOCKS
30.8
Assemble the spring
and spring-cup (align
correctly) to complete
the shock.
REAR
SHOCKS
30.7
M2.3x4
With shockrod fully
in, mount the o-ring
and screw.
HIGH
LOW
Front Shocks position detail view

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18
STEP
33
STEP
34
STEP
35
M3x10
M3x16
M3x16
M3x16
M3x8
M3x8
M3x10
M2.3x4
M2.3x4
M2.3x4
M2.3x4
1
1
2
Bag
11

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19
STEP
36
STEP
37
BODY MOUNTS ASSEMBLY
M3x10
2x12
2x12
2x12
2x12
M2.2x12
M2.2x12
M2.2x12
M2.2x12
M3x10
M3x16
1
1
1
1
2
2
Bag
12

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20
STEP
38
STEP
39
ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY
NOT INCLUDED
Tip: Use double sided
tape to mount the ESC
and RX to the chassis.
M3x16
M3x3
M3x16
NOT
INCLUDED
Battery pad thick
Battery pad thin
NOTE: WEIGHT BALANCE
To adjust the weight balance,
move the batterypads
accordingly, more front or
backwards as needed.
Bag
13