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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.
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 devices. 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 F12.
Figure F12: 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.
Trailer Information - Section F
2. Return handle to start position and repeat step
one. Continue until strap has been sufficiently
tightened. See Figure F13.
Figure F13: Rear Tie Down Strap - Tightening
F - 3
OP ER A T ION
A. Hitching Trailer
Before towing, the trailer must be properly hitched to
the tow vehicle.
To ensure proper engagement of the actua-
tor's coupler to the tow ball, DO NOT use a
multi-piece ball, an incorrectly sized ball, or a
worn/damaged ball. Please refer to the trailer's
certification plate, cou pler or actua tor on the
trailer for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
or visit our website at www.scarabboats.com.
Trailers with a GVWR of 7000 pounds or
below require a 2" tow ball and trailers above
a GVWR of 7000 pounds require a 2 5/16" tow
ball.
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