Caliber 13576 User manual

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Caliber Sled Wheels Assembly

Instructions for PN 13576 and 13579

Caution:

•Read all instructions before assembling or using Sled Wheels. Follow the steps in order.

•Only use Sled Wheels as intended, following all instructions contained herein for assembly and adjustment.

•Do not exceed 12 miles per hour when driving a snowmobile with Sled Wheels.

•The handle is a lever used to raise the skis by pushing down on it; do not lift the handle while Sled Wheels are

engaged on ski. Lift the ski loop instead, if necessary.

•Relieve the load on the latch before releasing it by pushing the handle and ski to the ground.

•Always use the safety pin to lock the latch in place.

•Remove Sled Wheels from the ski when not in use.

Tools needed: Torx T-55 wrench, 5/32” Hex wrench (supplied), #2 Phillips screwdriver, ¼” or larger flat blade

screwdriver

Assembly time: about 20 minutes

Parts list:

Item

Description

QTY

Item

Description

QTY

1 Wheel 4

BHCS, Hex, 1/4-20 x

1.0”

2 Axle bolt 4

14 Nut, Square, 1/4-20 12

3 Washer, ½” 4

15 Washer, ¼” 10

4 Nut, ½-13 4

16 Cover, Finger, Right 2

Saddle/Latch

assembly

17 Cover, Finger, Left 2

6 Arm, Left 2

18 Extender, Finger,

Right 1

7 Arm, Right 2

19 Extender, Finger, Left 1

8 Hex Wrench, 5/32 1

Screw, Thread

Forming, #8-16

9 Telescoping

Handle 2

21 Safety Pin w/ lanyard

and Caution Card 2

10 T-Handle 2

22 Grease, 1cc 1

11 BHCS, Hex, 1/4-

20 x 1.5” 2

23 Vibratite, 1cc 1

BHCS, Hex, 1/4-

20 x 0.5”

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Assembly:

1. Cut the Vibratite packet (23) and empty into a disposable container. Paint the last five threads of all the bolts in

the kit (11, 12, and 13), including the axles (2). Wait ten minutes for the Vibratite to dry before proceeding with

screws.

2. Remove the arms from the T-handles, which have been installed in the storage position for shipping. Use a flat

blade screwdriver to spread the arm clamp apart if necessary to ease removal.

3. Determine which type of ski you are

using to determine the finger covers

you will use. Most snowmobile skis are

flat on the bottom, or have one or two

raised runners on the ski undersides to

help grip. The image to the right shows

the skis from the rear.

3a. For skis that are flat or have even runners, assemble the short

finger covers (16 and 17 - be sure to use the left cover on the left

arm, and right on right). Tap the rubber on a hard surface to ensure it

is fully seated. Secure with a self-tapping screw (20).

3b. For skis with uneven keels or carbides (i.e. SkiDoo Pilot skis and

others), use a finger extender (18 and 19) on the short side of the ski,

and a finger cover (16 or 17) on the long keel/carbide side. Tap the

rubber on a hard surface to ensure it is fully seated. Secure with self-

tapping screws (20). The finger extenders’ height can be cut to

match your skis. Use the horizontal lines on the extenders as a guide.

This will make your Sled Wheels left or right handed, so be sure to

use them on the correct ski, or your skis will not sit flat.

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4. Apply one fourth of the

grease (22) to each axle (2)

and assemble a wheel (1),

½” washer (3), arm (6 and

7), and hex nut (4).

Tighten the axle until snug,

then tighten the axle 1/4 -

1/2 turn more with a T-55

Torx wrench. Repeat for

each of the three remaining

wheels.

5. Slide the assembled arms

onto the splined T-Handle

(10) and adjust the arms

approximately ½” wider

than the ski. It may be

useful to spread the arm

clamp with a flat blade

screwdriver. Some sleds

have spindle bolts that stick

beyond the edge of the ski,

for these sleds adjust the

arms wider to avoid the

bolt (or cut the excess bolt off). The arm angle can be adjusted 15° to accommodate tall or short ski loops. Most

sleds work best at 15°. Use two ¼-20 x 1.0” (13), two ¼” washers (15), and two ¼ square nuts (14) to secure the

arms in place using the supplied 5/32” hex wrench (8). Do not overtighten. Make sure both arms are installed at

the same angle.

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6. Slide the Saddle/Latch assemblies (5) over the Telescoping Handles (9) with the latch side first. Slip a ¼” square

nut (14) into the Telescoping Handle T-slot, and secure with a ¼-20 x 1.5” screw (11), and a safety pin/lanyard

assembly (21), using the lanyard loop as a washer. The saddle/latch should be about 1” from the ski stop, and will

be adjusted later. Leave the safety pin out of its hole in the latch.

7. Place a ¼” square nut in the T-slot of the T-Handle and then slide a Telescoping handle onto the T-handle, lining

up the nut with the hole in the Telescoping Handle. Secure the handle about 6” extended with a ¼-20 x 0.5”

screw (12) and ¼” washer (15). The extension will be adjusted to the ski later.

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Adjustment:

Key adjustments

1. If not done previously, adjust the width of each Sled Wheel assembly to be approximately ½” wider than the ski.

Include space to avoid the spindle screw if it sticks out past the ski. Tighten, but do not over tighten the arm

clamp screws.

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2. Position one Sled Wheel assembly

above the ski so that the Sled Wheels

axle is directly above the ski spindle

axle. Loosen the Telescoping handle

screw and move the handle so it hits the

end of the ski. Tighten the screw.

3. Adjust the saddle/latch assembly so that

the latch will close at the peak of the ski

loop. Tighten the saddle screw.

4. Loosen the latch adjustment screw three

turns so that the lower portion of the

latch is moveable.

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5. Grab one Sled Wheel assembly by the handle, hold it vertically, and slide the fingers under the ski until the wheel

axle is in line with the spindle axle. You may need to lift the ski loop to create space under the ski. Rotate the

assembly down to raise the ski and check the length of the telescoping handle. Adjust as necessary to keep the

Sled Wheels axle and the spindle axle in line.

6. When the handle and saddle are in place,

and the Sled Wheels assembly is

installed onto the ski, the latch should

swing open and close around the ski

loop. Slide the latch up until it just

touches the ski loop and tighten the

screw. Do not over-tighten.

7. Fine adjustment: If the ski tips forward or backward, Sled Wheels need slight adjustments. If the ski tips

forward, the Sled Wheels axle is behind the ski spindle axle. Shorten the telescoping handle until the two axles

line up. Conversely, if the ski tips backwards, lengthen the telescoping handle. Also, check your ski bushings;

they should be tight and not worn. Good bushings will help your ride and help keep your ski horizontal when

riding with Sled Wheels.

8. Adjust the second assembly to the same locations as the first.

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Attach to skis:

1. Grab one Sled Wheel assembly by the handle, hold it vertically, and slide the fingers under the ski until the wheel

axles are in line with the spindle axle. You may need to lift the ski loop to create space under the ski. Rotate the

assembly down to raise the ski until the latch closes around the ski loop. Install and lock the safety pin. Repeat

for the second ski.

Caution: Do not exceed 12 miles per hour while driving on Sled Wheels.

Detach from skis:

1. Remove safety pin from latch. Push down on handle to remove the weight of the snowmobile, and push the latch

lever to release the ski loop.

2. Slowly move the handle up. Remove Sled Wheels from the ski, lifting the ski loop if necessary. Close latch and

replace safety pin. Store fully assembled, ready for your next ride!

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having any obligation under this limited warranty, to inspect the damaged Caliber product. All warranty shipping costs for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. This

limited warranty is non-transferable. Contact Caliber, Inc. at www.caliberproductsinc.com or at 952-985-9999 for warranty service procedures.

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