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5. Check lug nuts for proper tightness.
6. Check tie-downs and make sure boat is se cured
to the trailer.
7. Check the springs and under carriage for loose
parts.
8. Before towing, close and secure all hatches,
doors, and windows. Securely store all equip ment
and canvas. Installed tops, side cur tains, and aft
curtains can be damaged while towing.
9. Carry a spare tire for both the trailer and towing
vehicle. On extended trips, carry spare wheel
bearings, seals, and races. Be sure and carry
the proper tools to complete the repairs.
To avoid bea ring fail ure and pos sible wheel
loss, keep wheel bea rings pro perly lubri cat ed.
In sp ect the wheel bea rings peri odi cally and
check for da m age.
10. Before trailering, inspect the bearings for wear
and adequate lubrication. When travel ing, check
the wheel hubs during stops at gas stations, res-
taurants or other places. If the hub feels abnor-
mally hot, the bearing should be inspect ed before
contin uing the trip.
B. Tactics
Be sure to check the towing vehicle
manufactu rer's literature for recommen da-
tions on towing.
1. Install outside rear view mirrors on both sides of
the towing vehicle to improve vision. Check the
rear view mirrors at frequent inter vals to be sure
trailer and boat are riding smoothly.
2. Allow at least one car and trailer length be tween
vehicles for each 10 mph. DO NOT tailgate.
3. Use low gear (on manual transmissions) when
traveling up steep hills or over sand, gravel, or dirt
roads.
4. Use care if shifting to a lower gear while travel ing
downhill. This could activate the trailer's surge
brakes for the duration of the downhill run and
cause overheating. Extend ed over heating could
result in complete loss of the trailer brakes.
Trailer Information - Section S
NOTICE
To help prevent overheating, slow down while ap-
proaching the crest of a hill and maintain a slow,
controlled downhill speed. Apply brakes in short
intervals to allow time between brak ing for the
brakes to cool off.
In mountain regions, extra care is required
due to extreme braking conditions. If not
equipped with a "rugged duty towing pack-
age" use turnouts often to allow brakes to
cool otherwise loss of trailer brakes could
result. Consult with your Four Winns dealer
regarding a "rugged duty towing package" for
your towing requirements.
5. When rounding turns on highways or streets, DO
NOT cut corners. Also, travel slowly over railroad
tracks.
6. If the trailer begins to "fishtail" when acceler at ing,
reduce speed until it ceases. If the trailer "fish-
tails" again during acceleration, stop to investigate
the cause of the problem. Check for improper trail-
er load and uneven weight distribution inside the
boat. Check the winch line and tie-downs. Also
check the tires for proper inflation or damage. If
neces sary, redistribute the load before continu ing.
For additional information on trailering, refer to the
"Boating Basics" manual included in the owner's
packet.
S - 5
MAINTENANCE
A. Care of Exterior Finish
When using the trailer, keep in mind the paint can
scratch and become marred during normal use. In
most cases, touch-up paint can be ordered. Please
contact a Four Winns dealer for assistance.
Some maintenance is required to maintain the finish
and minimize rusting. The trailer should be washed
and rinsed with clean water immediately after each
use. Depending upon use, waxing is recom mended
twice a year. Use paste wax designed for enamel
paint.
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