Tongue; Swivel.jack - Four winns FUNSHIP Owner's Manual

B. Tongue
Four.Winns .trailers.are.designed.with.tongue.weights.
®
between.5%.and.10%.of.the.total.weight.of.the.boat,.
fuel,.gear.and.trailer..If.the.downward.weight.on.the.
coupling.ball.does.not.fall.within.this.range,.coupler.
failure.and.towing.instability.may.occur..If.using..
another.manufacturer's.trailer,.have.the.dealer.check.
the.tongue.weight.before.trailering.
NOTICE
DO NOT use a bent or damaged tongue or
coupler. Replacement parts may be ordered
through a Four Winns dealer.
The.trailer.tongue.is.hinged.or.removable.on.many.of.
our.painted.trailers.and.galvanized.trailers..This.allows.
for.easier.storage..The.tongue.is.attached.with.clevis.
pin(s).with.locking.hair.pin(s).or.clevis.pin.keeper(s)..
to.the.trailer.frame..Refer.to.Figure.S-3.
Figure S-3: Trailer Tongue Assembly
To.pivot.the.tongue.on.trailers.models.with.exposed.
hinges:
1.. . M ake.sure.the.trailer.jack.is.supporting.the.trailer.
load.properly..Refer.to.Section.S-2/C.on.Swivel.
Jacks.for.additional.information.
2.. Remove.the.clevis.pin.keeper(s).and.clevis.pin(s)...
.
NOTICE
The tongue will exert some pressure on the
clevis pin(s). It may be necessary to lift, push
or wiggle the tongue to remove the clevis
pin(s).
Trailer Information - Section S
3.. Pivot.the.tongue.towards.the.trailer.as.far.as.it..
will.go.
.
To.reinstall,.follow.this.procedure.in.reverse.order.
1.. Pivot.the.tongue.until.the.clevis.pin.hole(s).is.
aligned.
NOTICE
When extending tongue ensure that the brake
line and wire harness are not pinched. Failure
to check could result in damage.
2.. Insert.clevis.pin(s)..Always.be.sure.to.insert.clevis..
pin(s).from.the.top.and.insert.the.clevis.pin..
keeper(s).
NOTICE
The tongue will exert some pressure on the
clevis pin(s). It may be necessary to lift, push
or wiggle the tongue to insert the clevis pin(s).
5.. If.towing.the.trailer,.remember.to.plug.the.5-wire.
tongue.harness.to.the.trunk.connector.wire..
harness.of.your.tow.vehicle.
To.reinstall,.follow.this.procedure.in.reverse.order.
Make sure the trailer tongue is secure before
hitching to the towing vehicle.
C. Swivel Jack
The.jack.is.designed.to.lift,.lower.and.support.the.
tongues.of.the.trailers.when.not.connected.to.the.
towing.vehicle..Before.unhitching.the.trailer,.use.the.
following.guidelines.when.setting.up.the.jack.
1.. Remove.the.lock.pin..See.Figure.S-4.
2.. Swivel.jack.to.the.vertical.position
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