Winch - Four winns FUNSHIP Owner's Manual

The.safety.pin,.provided.with.the.trailer,.or.a.padlock.
must be inserted completely.in.the.coupler.latch.
hole..This.ensures.the.coupler's.latch.remains.in.the.
locked.position.during.towing.of.the.trailer..Refer.to.
Section.S-3.Operation.for.additional.information.on.
couplers.and.hitching.to.the.tow.vehicle..
NOTICE
Anti-sway devices as used on recreational
vehicles (RV's) are not applicable to surge
brake systems and should not be used on
Four Winns trailers.
®
DO NOT use a trailer hitch with moving parts.
The brakes could activate when traveling
downhill. Always use a fixed hitch.
If.the.brakes.are.wet.from.loading,.travel.at.a.slow.
speed.and.apply.the.brakes.on.your.towing.vehicle.
several.times.to."dry".out.the.trailer.brakes.
Release handle must be in open posi-
tion to remove from or place on ball.
Open
Ball Socket
Closed
Always insert safety pin.
Ball Socket
Figure S-7: Surge Brake Actuator & Coupling Assembly
The.brake.actuator.and.coupling.assembly.comes.
with.a.5-wire.plug.for.connecting.to.the.tow.vehicle's.
trailering.harness..Figure.S-8.depicts.the.5-wire.plug,.
the.color.of.the.individual.wires,.and.the.designated.
circuit.for.each.wire..
Trailer Information - Section S
Release handle must be
fully closed and pin inserted
before towing.
Figure S-8: 5-Wire Plug Harness
For.maintenance.and.other.information,.refer.to.the.
manufacturer's.literature.included.with.in.the.owner's.
packet.
F. Winch
Winch.operating.instructions.are.listed.below..
To.release.the.winch,.place.the.ratchet.in.the..
REVERSE.or.NEUTRAL.position..The.winch.handle.
may.spin.when.pulling.on.the.winch.line.
To prevent personal injury, observe the
following:
A spinning winch handle can cause injury.
Be sure the area is clear.
DO NOT release the handle when the ratchet
is disengaged. Be sure the ratchet is engaged
or no load is on the winch before releasing the
handle.
To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS inspect
the winch line and hook before each use.
NEVER use line that is worn or frayed.
NEVER let anyone stand in or behind a boat
while pulling with the winch.
To.rewind.the.winch,.ALWAYS.engage.the.ratchet.
first. Turn the handle in the appropriate direction to
rewind.the.line.
A clicking sound will be heard when the winch
is properly engaged. If a clicking sound is not
heard, DO NOT release the handle. Handle
may spin backwards. Lower the load into a
safe position before releasing the handle.
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