Trailer Components And How They Function - Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

TRAILER
COMPONENTS
AND HOW THEY
FUNCTION
Trailer Jack
The trailer is equipped with a
trailer jack, which serves several
purposes.
The trailer jack can hold
and lift the trailer to position
for lowering on the hitch ball of
the tow vehicle. It is also useful
for assisting and balancing as
a trailer rests free of the tow
vehicle or is moved.
Rotate the trailer jack so that
it is vertical and snap the locking
pin before placing any kind of
load on the trailer jack. Always
retract and rotate back into the
horizontal position for stowing or
towing.
Also snap the locking pin
prior to placing any kind
of load on the trailer jack. Failure to do so could result
in the trailer jack collapsing or otherwise failing, which
could lead to serious injury or death.
trailer jack that is not covered under warranty.
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Failure to properly stow the
trailer jack in a horizontal
position and lock in place
could result in damage to the
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The drive gear and rack-and-pinion that control the trailer jack
movement should be periodically greased with a marine-grade
grease. The wheel bearings in the jack and the coaster should also
be periodically oiled to ensure that the components continue to
operate as designed.
Lights
When the brakes are applied, it is critical that traffic
following can see that you are slowing and/or stopping
by seeing the lights come on. In the event of rain, lights
are required in most locations to tow the trailer. Even
assuming you will return prior to dark, events could
occur that result in towing after dark.
Malibu Trailers will integrate with
most tow vehicle wiring harness
requirements. Note the plug-in in the
accompanying photo. If the harness
will not connect to the plug, contact
either the authorized Malibu dealer
for assistance or the tow vehicle's
authorized dealer. A different harness
or an adapter may be necessary. These should be installed only by
trained service technicians. Never use any harness or adapter that is
not specified by the tow vehicle manufacturer and Malibu Trailers.
The trailer is equipped with running lights as well as taillights/
stoplights. As with any electrical lamp, the lights will eventually burn
out. As specified, the lights have a very long lifetime, but if any ever
cease to work, take the trailer to your authorized Malibu Trailer dealer
to have the bulb replaced. If the exterior lens cover is damaged or
broken, this should also be replaced.
Additionally, these tips
can help keep the light
system working at its best:
• Check for burned out/
broken bulbs and
lenses prior to each
use.
• Use a small amount of
marine-grade grease on the plug contacts and light-bulb base to
prevent rust and corrosion.
• Be sure the ground wire (white) is properly connected to the trailer
frame at all times.
NEVER operate the trailer,
even during daylight,
without verifying that
the lights work properly.