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Summary of Contents for Timbersled ST 93 RIPPER 2019

Page 1: ...2019 Owner s MAnual TIMBERSLED ST 93 RIPPER...

Page 2: ...ins chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OWNERS Read understand and follow all of the instructions and safety precaut...

Page 3: ...2019 Owner s Manual ST 93 RIPPER...

Page 4: ...sented in this publication Depictions and or procedures in this publication are intended for reference use only No liability can be accepted for omissions or inaccuracies Any reprinting or reuse of th...

Page 5: ...mobiles All terrain vehicles ATVs Low emission vehicles LEVs RANGER utility vehicles BRUTUS work vehicles SLINGSHOT three wheel motorcycles RZR sport vehicles GEM vehicles INDIAN motorcycles POLARIS P...

Page 6: ...o the operator bystanders or person s inspecting or servicing the vehicle CAUTION SAFETY ALERT CAUTION indicates a potential hazard that may result in minor personal injury or damage to the vehicle CA...

Page 7: ...Introduction 7 Safety 9 Features 23 Pre Ride Inspection 25 Operation 29 Maintenance 33 Installation 43 Specifications 67 Warranty 73 Maintenance Log 77 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS...

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Page 9: ...y joining your local trail riding clubs When teaching inexperienced operators to ride set up a predetermined course for practice Make sure they know how to drive and control the vehicle before allowin...

Page 10: ...spaces provided NOTICE If installing an aftermarket tunnel wrap do not cover the tunnel serial number with the wrap If the tunnel wrap doesn t provide an opening for the label remove the section of w...

Page 11: ...odifications especially those that increase speed or power DO NOT MODIFY YOUR MACHINE The snow bike may become aerodynamically unstable at speeds higher than those for which it is designed Loss of con...

Page 12: ...ts in the USA and Canada bear a U S Department of Transportation DOT label Approved helmets in Europe Asia and Oceania bear the ECE 22 05 label The ECE mark consists of a circle surrounding the letter...

Page 13: ...Chain Case Chain if equipped Trail Map First Aid Kit Tool Kit EXCESSIVE SPEED WARNING High speed driving especially at night could result in serious injury or death Always reduce speed when driving at...

Page 14: ...ice Never travel on frozen bodies of water unless you have first verified that the ice is sufficiently thick to support the weight and moving force of the snow bike you and your cargo together with an...

Page 15: ...portunity to practice riding and using proper search and recovery techniques For more information education training courses and links to international resources visit www avalanche org or scan the QR...

Page 16: ...cotton materials which will freeze if they get wet Wear highly visible gear Try on all gear and equipment to make sure it fits and doesn t interfere with your riding capabilities Place all survival ai...

Page 17: ...d under a snowpack Cracks across the top of a snowpack A recent heavy snowfall Blowing snow Rain Rapid warming GET OUT OF HARM S WAY Before riding always tell a responsible person i e at the lodge or...

Page 18: ...wind conditions Always review the user instructions provided with your safety equipment and follow the recommendations for maintenance testing and use Always test your safety equipment to ensure it wo...

Page 19: ...autious route finding and conservative decision making essential Natural avalanches possible human triggered avalanches likely Small avalanches in many areas or large avalanches in specific areas or v...

Page 20: ...the front ski and skags The ST 93 Ripper is designed to be ridden in inadequate snow conditions or no snow when the front ski is removed and front host bike wheel is installed OPERATING IN DEEP SNOW I...

Page 21: ...e snow bike downhill before it loses momentum If this isn t possible spin the track just enough to dig in to prevent it from rolling back down the hill Stop the engine and set the parking brake if equ...

Page 22: ...taken a safety course and have an operator s certificate For their protection as well as yours make sure they take a safety course Everyone can benefit from the course Don t jump your snow bike over...

Page 23: ...2 60 67 74 81 88 95 55 25 18 11 4 3 11 18 25 32 39 46 54 61 68 75 82 89 97 60 25 17 10 3 4 11 19 26 33 40 48 55 62 69 76 84 91 98 Frostbite in 30 min 10 min 5 min WINDCHILL CHART C Wind Speed in Km h...

Page 24: ...helmet eye protection and protective clothing while operating this vehicle Never carry a passenger Before starting engine check throttle and brake for proper operation Reduce speed and use extreme cau...

Page 25: ...a Ski Skags TOOLS Timbersled recommends carrying a few tools to work on the snow bike kit when in the backcountry These tools will take the entire snow bike kit apart Wrenches 8 mm 10 mm 13 mm 14 mm...

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Page 27: ...referenced sections ITEM SEE SECTION Steering System page 27 Injection Oil Level See Host Bike s Owners Manual Ignition Switch See Host Bike s Owners Manual Headlight Taillight Brakelight See Host Bi...

Page 28: ...ge 38 Check rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts for tightness Check torque arm limiter strap condition Check track tension page 41 Check ski runner skag condition page 40 Check ski spindle bolts for ti...

Page 29: ...on before starting the engine BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL Squeeze the brake lever It should move no closer to the handgrip than 1 2 inch 1 3 cm A smaller distance indicates low brake fluid level or air in the...

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Page 31: ...ront Axle 3 hours Re Torque Ski Bolt 3 hours Re Torque Drive with extra caution during the break in period Perform regular checks on fluid levels lines and all other important areas of the snow bike T...

Page 32: ...and to securely support the rear of the snow bike at the rear bumper The track should be about 4 inches 10 cm off the ground 2 Start the engine and allow it to warm up two to three minutes 3 Engage th...

Page 33: ...h soap and water and change clothing Never start the engine or let it run in an enclosed area Engine exhaust fumes are poisonous and can cause loss of consciousness or death in a short time FUEL RECOM...

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Page 35: ...All necessary replacement parts and labor incurred with the exception of authorized warranty repairs become the responsibility of the registered owner If during the course of the warranty period part...

Page 36: ...NECESSARY C CLEAN R REPLACE L LUBRICATE ITEM FREQUENCY 150 MI 240 KM 500 MI 800 KM 1000 MI 1600 KM 2000 MI 3200 KM PRE SEASON BRAKES Hose Routing I I I I I Hose Condition I I I I I Fluid Leaks I I I I...

Page 37: ...on We have found that the use of Maxima Chain Wax for O ring chains works best It is recommended to lift the track off the ground Start the bike and put it into first gear and let the clutch out allow...

Page 38: ...the track to run true BRAKES HYDRAULIC BRAKE INSPECTION Inspect the brake lever reserve before each use of the snow bike See page 27 Brake pads must be replaced when the brake pad material becomes thi...

Page 39: ...w Brake Disc e Brake Line EXCESSIVE LEVER TRAVEL Hydraulic brakes are self adjusting but if excessive brake pad clearance develops bring the snow bike to an authorized Timbersled dealer for inspectio...

Page 40: ...accident or serious injury WARNING Keep the master cylinder cover free of dirt and debris The vent slits allow for diaphragm movement and if they become plugged movement of brake fluid below the diap...

Page 41: ...lead to severe injury or death Inspect for cuts or peeled up plastic that will cause the ski to handle poorly Inspect for bent broken or worn out ski skags Inspect the ski saddle for bends that may ma...

Page 42: ...bike so the ski is approximately 6 inches 15 2 cm from the ground 2 Remove the attaching nuts and pry the skag downward 3 Remove the front end of the skag 4 Remove the rear end of the skag 5 Reverse...

Page 43: ...tors grease oil or paint The snow bike should be stored in a dry garage or shed out of direct sunlight and covered with a fabric snow bike cover Plastic tarp may cause condensation to form and damage...

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Page 45: ...BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions and check to be sure all parts and tools are accounted for Please retain these installation instructions for future reference and parts ordering information KI...

Page 46: ...n the Install Kit See Install Kit drawings and parts lists for items specific to each Install Kit INSTALL KIT 2882729 This install kit is specific to the Honda models listed in the application section...

Page 47: ...w M8X75 7519948 12 1 Plate Fork Tube Clamp 5264330 13 2 Clamp Fork Tube Top 5454078 14 1 Reducer Spindle Honda RH 5141389 15 1 Reducer Spindle Honda LH 5141390 16 2 Nut Locking M8 7547332 17 1 Screw 7...

Page 48: ...pper Yamaha 5141220 2 1 Drive Sprocket Yamaha 1333888 3 1 Chain 420 Ripper 3222273 4 1 Bearing Ball 3514549 5 1 Asm Backer Plate Yamaha 1333889 6 1 Washer Split 7557064 7 2 Screw M6X65 7520727 8 1 Scr...

Page 49: ...dle Yamaha LH 5141394 14 1 Reducer Spindle Yamaha RH 5141393 15 2 Nut Locking M8 7547332 16 1 Screw 7 16X6 5 7520726 17 1 Nu t 7 16 Nylon 7542525 18 1 Screw M10X50 7518971 19 1 Nut Locking M10 7547423...

Page 50: ...pper 3222273 2 1 Drive Sprocket Kawasaki 1333885 3 1 Bearing Ball 3514549 4 1 Asm Backer Plate Kawasaki 1333886 5 1 Washer Split 7557064 6 2 Screw M6X55 7520728 7 1 Screw M6X65 7520727 8 5 Cable Tie N...

Page 51: ...wdriver Standard Pliers Slip Joint Pliers Side Cutting Hex Key Set Metric Socket Set Metric IMPORTANT Your is exclusively designed for your vehicle Please read the installation instructions thoroughly...

Page 52: ...this includes the spring 5 Remove upper rear shock bolt or pin NOTE Keep upper shock bolt for later use as this item will be reinstalled 6 Remove the rear swing arm bolt this will drop the entire swin...

Page 53: ...ack assembly q and position it up to the rear swing arm bolt location on the bike Some fit kits will require spacers t on one or either side of the frame located between the Ripper frame mount bracket...

Page 54: ...ntinuing NOTE KAWASAKI MODELS ONLY skip Step 4 and complete Steps 5 and 6 For Honda and Yamaha models continue with Step 4 Bolt upper portion of the strut rod e into the bike s upper shock bracket usi...

Page 55: ...ame tubing B of the bike and under the gas tank C as seen in the image below Now move the top of the strut rod e down back into place lining up the mounting holes NOTE Some Kawasaki models can use sec...

Page 56: ...the locations F indicated in the image below WARNING When routing brake lines it is critical that you keep all brake lines away from any surfaces such as engine or exhaust that can become hot while o...

Page 57: ...easily reached and easy to pull Tighten the brake lever perch hand tight being careful to not strip the mounting perch threads If needed you can loop any remaining slack in the brake line in between...

Page 58: ...rut rod Secure the brake line to the strut rod with a cable tie located at the top of the strut rod and one at the bottom of the strut rod in a similar fashion to the photo for the Honda model From he...

Page 59: ...of one inch of clearance between the brake line A and the lower head set turning stop posts B to prevent the brake line from being pinched Failure to comply will adversely affect the vehicles brake s...

Page 60: ...he top and the bottom of the strut rod with cable ties as shown F Reinstall the two rear gas tank bolts A previously removed and torque to bike manufacturers specification Next torque the front tank b...

Page 61: ...nting perch threads See image below WARNING When routing brake lines make sure there is a minimum of one inch of clearance between the brake line A and the lower head set turning stop posts B to preve...

Page 62: ...to the engine case and torque to bike manufacturers specifications before chain u is installed and chain tension is set 3 Route chain u around both sprockets 4 Complete the assembly of the chain with...

Page 63: ...proper chain tension on usable surface of slider FRONT SKI AND SPINDLE ASSEMBLY Left Side Right side RDCR Spec Part RDCR Spec Part Honda 18 03 mm 5141390 25 4 mm 5141389 Kawasaki 17 35 mm 5141392 17...

Page 64: ...e the lower portion of the Spindle e on top of the Ski Rubber w in the ski saddle to where the Fork Clamp support bracket would be positioned behind the front forks of the bike Line up the bottom bolt...

Page 65: ...change per bike manufacturer Your individual bike model fit kit will come with the appropriate spindle reducers spacers see the table at beginning of this section for spindle reducer placement for yo...

Page 66: ...over the face of the front fork clamp lining up the bolt holes of the washer plate with the clamp Using Qty 2 M8 x 75mm bolts i supplied with your kit insert bolt through the washer plate both halves...

Page 67: ...rear cowling q with the provided Qty 4 nylon rivet fasteners w 2 Slide cowling q forward under bikes rear fender making sure the front left chain guard portion of the cowling is positioned behind the...

Page 68: ...stener mounting holes of the skid frame with the cowling holes is to pull out on the bottom most part of the cowling in the middle of the molding This will pull the rear hole in the cowling forward al...

Page 69: ...ed Engine Sprocket 13 tooth splined Drive Chain 420 Chain Slider Round Composite Slider SUSPENSION Rear Suspension 8 inches Ripper Suspension Front Track Shock RydeFX Rear Travel Fixed Fit Kit in cm 4...

Page 70: ...ue values listed below apply to both sides of the rails and track even though the picture only shows one side Torque Torque q 25 Nm with Loctite Blue 243 e 60 Nm with Loctite Red 263 w 60 Nm with Loct...

Page 71: ...SPINDLE AND SKI Torque q 45 Nm w 18 Nm e 6 Nm 69 SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 72: ...DRIVE CHAIN ASSEMBLY Torque Torque q 25 Nm r 60 Nm with Loctite 263 Red w 60 Nm with Loctite 263 Red t 25 Nm e 25 Nm with Loctite 243 Blue 70 SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 73: ...BRAKES Torque Torque q 11 7 Nm with Loctite Blue 243 e 11 7 Nm with Loctite Blue 243 w 6 8 Nm r 60 Nm with Loctite Red 263 71 SPECIFICATIONS...

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Page 75: ...received the customer copy please contact your dealer immediately NO WARRANTY COVERAGE WILL BE ALLOWED UNLESS YOUR CONVERSION SYSTEM IS REGISTERED WITH TIMBERSLED WARRANTY COVERAGE AND EXCLUSIONS LIM...

Page 76: ...F ANY DESCRIPTION WHETHER ARISING OUT OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT OR OTHERWISE THIS EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTAL INCIDENTAL AND SPECIAL DAMAGES IS INDEPE...

Page 77: ...continue your warranty coverage You may also be required to obtain documentation from TIMBERSLED in order to register your product in your new country You should warranty register your product at a lo...

Page 78: ...nt outside of the country where the product was purchased will continue to be covered by the Limited Warranty Please work with your dealer to resolve any warranty issues Should your dealer require any...

Page 79: ...ach time your snowmobile is serviced This will provide you and future owners with an accurate log of maintenance and services performed on the snowmobile DATE MILES KM TECHNICIAN SERVICE PERFORMED COM...

Page 80: ...DATE HOURS TECHNICIAN SERVICE PERFORMED COMMENTS 78 MAINTENANCE LOG...

Page 81: ...y Surfaces 18 Driving Responsibly 20 E Environment Preservation 7 Excessive Speed 11 Exhaust System 35 F Fluid Level Brake Fluid 38 Fuel Premix Initial Fill 29 Fuel Recommendation 31 Fuel Storage 31 H...

Page 82: ...easonal 41 Storage Daily 31 Survival Preparation 11 Suspension Inspection Pre Ride 26 Suspension Maintenance 36 Suspension mounting bolts 26 T Temperature Charts 21 Tools 23 Towing Warning 22 Track In...

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Page 84: ...For your nearest Polaris dealer call 1 800 POLARIS 765 2747 or visit www polaris com Polaris Industries Inc 2100 Highway 55 Medina MN 55340 Part No 9928777 Rev 01 Printed in USA...

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