Tie-Downs; Operation; Hitching.trailers - Four winns FUNSHIP Owner's Manual

NOTICE
Use a heavy duty turning signal flasher on
towing vehicles. Check with your local auto
parts store or ask your Four Winns dealer for
assistance.
Consult.your.dealer.for.state.trailer.regulations..
concerning.lighting.and.other.optional.equipment.
J. Tie-downs
The.boat.should.be.secured.to.the.trailer.by.tie-downs.
to.prevent.damage.to.the.hull..The.boat.may.shift.or.
bounce.against.the.bunks.or.hull.supports.if.not.
secured..It.may.also.slide.or.fall.off.the.trailer.while.
being.towed...
There.are.two.types.of.tie-downs.being.used:
1.. Bow.Tie-downs:..A.bow.stop.to.hold.the.front.of.
your.boat.in.place.is.located.on.the.winch.stand...
It.should.be.positioned.so.that.the.winch.line.pulls.
straight.and.is.parallel.to.the.trailer.frame..A.sepa-
rate.tie-down.should.then.be.attached.to.hold.the.
boat..See.Figure.S-11.
Figure S-11: Bow Tie Down Strap
NOTICE
DO NOT rely on the winch cable (or line) alone
to hold the bow of the boat against the bow
stop. A bow tie-down is provided with the Four
Winns trailer.
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2.. Rear.Tie-downs:.It.is.very.important.that.the.
transom.is.resting.securely.on.the.bunk.supports.
at.the.rear.of.the.trailer..Rear.tie-downs.are.
provided.to.secure.the.boat.to.the.trailer..Tighten.
the.tie-downs.to.prevent.the.boat.from.moving...
See.Figure.S-12.
Trailer Information - Section S
Figure S-12: Rear Tie Down Straps
The.tie-down.is.a.mechanical.ratchet.device....
To.allow.line.out,.follow.the.procedures.below:
1. Place two fingers on spring-loaded release, .
and.pull.release.away.from.spindle/gear..
2. Open tie-down to a flat, 180° position.
NOTICE
Spring-loaded release should click into a notch
on the painted handle. Both spring releases
should clear the inner gear.
3.. Pull.line.out..The.inner.spindle/gear.should.move.
freely..
To.ratchet.line.or.tighten.down.the.strap.on.the.boat:
1. Place two fingers on spring-loaded release, and
pull.release.away.from.spindle/gear..
2.. Bring.both.handles.together..Both.handles.should.
ride.on.the.inner.gear...
3. Open (to approximately 110°) and close handles
to.ratchet...Leave.in.closed.position.to.maintain.
pressure.on.line.
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OPERATION

A. Hitching Trailer
Before.towing,.the.trailer.must.be.properly.hitched..
to.the.tow.vehicle...
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