Winch - Scarab SB Series Owner's Manual

NOTICE
Anti-sway devices as used on recreation al vehi-
cles (RV's) are not applicable to surge brake
systems and should not be used on Scarab
trailers.
DO NOT use a trailer hitch with moving parts.
The brakes could activate when traveling down­
hill. Always use a fixed hitch.
Release lever must be in open position
to remove from or place on ball.
Ball
Socket
Figure F5: Brake Actuator & Coupling As sembly - Open
Release lever must be fully closed
and pin inserted before towing.
Latch
Closed
Ball
Socket
Always insert safety pin.
Figure F6: Brake Actuator & Coupling As sembly - Closed
The brake actuator and coupling assembly comes
with a 5-wire plug for connecting to the tow vehicle's
trailering harness. Figure F7 depicts the 5-wire plug,
the color of the individual wires, and the designated
circuit for each wire.
Trailer Information - Section F
Latch Release Button
Figure F7: 5-Wire Plug Harness
For maintenance and other information, refer to the
manufacturer's literature included with in the owner's
packet.
E. Winch
Winch operating instructions are listed below.
To release the winch, place the ratchet in the REVERSE
or NEUTRAL position. The winch handle may spin when
pulling on the winch line.
To pre vent per son al inju ry, ob se rve the follow-
ing:
A spi n ning winch han dle can cause inju ry. Be
sure the area is clear.
DO NOT release the handle when the ratchet
is disengaged. Be sure the ratch et is en gaged
or no load is on the winch before releasing the
handle.
To pre vent per son al inju ry, ALWAYS in spect
the winch line and hook before each use.
NEVER use line that is worn or frayed. NEV ER
let any one stand in or behind a boat while pull-
ing with the winch.
To rewind the winch, ALWAYS engage the ratchet
first. Turn the handle in the appropriate direction to
rewind the line.
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