Four winns SL Series Owner's Manual page 137

DO NOT rely on the winch ca ble (or line)
alone to hold the bow of the boat against the
bow stop. A bow tie-down is provid ed with the
®
Four Winns trailer.
2. Rear Tie-downs: It is very important that the tran-
som is resting se curely on the bunk sup ports at
the rear of the trailer. Rear tie-downs are attached
to the trailer and used to secure the boat to the
trailer. Tighten the tie-downs to prevent the boat
from moving. See Figure S11.
Figure S11: Rear Tie Down Straps
The bow tie-down is a mechanical ratchet device.
To allow the strap out, follow the procedures below:
1. Place two fingers on spring-loaded release,
and pull release away from spin dle/gear.
2. Open tie-down to a flat, 180° position.
Spring-loaded release should click into a
notch on the handle. Both spring releases
should clear the inner gear.
3. Pull strap out. The inner spindle/gear should
move freely.
To ratchet strap or tighten down the strap on the boat:
1. Place two fingers on spring-loaded release, and
pull release away from spindle/gear.
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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 main tain
pressure on strap.
The rear tie-down straps are also a mechanical
ratchet device. To allow the strap out, follow the
procedures below:
1. Place two fingers on spring-loaded release, and
push release downward while pushing the handle
forward towards the trailer. See Figure S12.
Figure S12: Rear Tie Down Strap - Release
2. With other hand, pull strap upward. The inner
spindle/gear should move freely.
To ratchet strap or tighten down the strap on the boat:
1. Place hand on handle and lift upward and away
from trailer until the spindle/gear locks and
handle stops.
2. Return handle to start position and repeat step
one. Continue until strap has been sufficiently
tightened. See Figure S13.
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