Trailering Checklist - Yamaha AR240 HO Owner's Manual

TRAILERING CHECKLIST

• Check your state laws to be sure
your trailer meets all regulations,
such as proper licensing, brake,
axle load, and safety chain require-
ments.
• Check trailer for any loose fasten-
ers or damaged parts.
• Check tires for proper inflation.
• Check wheel bearings and wheel
lug nuts before each trip.
• Check tail, brake, and turn signal
lights for proper operation.
• Secure the bow of the boat to the
trailer with the winch line and also
with the chain. Secure the stern
cleats to the trailer with tie-downs.
• Take down and store the bimini top,
if used. The top is not designed to
stay unsecured on the boat at high-
way speeds. See page 3-11, 3-12,
or 3-14.
• Be sure the clean-out port caps are
properly installed (see page 5-5 for
more information) and that the plat-
form hatch is closed securely.
• During transportation, use a boat
cover to prevent any items from
blowing out of the boat, or make
sure to store any items inside the
storage compartment and secure-
ly close the storage compartment
door.
• Carry a spare tire for the trailer,
along with sufficient tools to change
the tire.
• While traveling, check the wheel
hubs on the trailer whenever you
park. If the hub feels abnormally
hot, have the bearing inspected
before continuing your trip. On lon-
ger trips, it is a good idea to carry a
set of spare wheel bearings, seals,
and races.
• When making a turn, do not cut
corners. The trailer has a smaller
turning circle so it turns more
sharply around the corner than the
towing vehicle.
• Before backing your trailer into the
water, disconnect the light plug
from the towing vehicle. This will
reduce the likelihood of the lights
blowing out when submerged.
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