Trailer Brakes - Ranger boats RT Series Owner's/Operator's Manual

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists
in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ranger Boats.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
go to http://nhtsa.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

TRAILER BRAKES

If your trailer is equipped with brakes, follow the safety and maintenance tips listed below for best service.
< Always hook up the brake breakaway cable securely to the tow vehicle (should the trailer come loose,
cable will activate the brakes to help slow runaway trailer). Before towing, make sure that the emergency
breakaway cable has not been inadvertently set. Reset to normal position by pushing the lever up. This will
release the E-stop cable (see Fig. 6) on how to reset if indicator bead is exposed). Always insert hitch pin
after latching coupler to trailer ball.
< Disc brake trailers are equipped with an electric solenoid valve to prevent the disc brakes from being
activated while reversing your trailer. Disc brakes will operate at full capacity in either direction. It is therefore
essential that the wire from the solenoid valve be connected to the reverse light wire of the tow vehicle.
When the tow vehicle is put in reverse gear, the solenoid will deactivate the brakes and allow you to back up.
To check proper operation of solenoid valve, place tow vehicle gear shift in reverse (with engine shut off and ignition
on). Backup lights should turn on and an audible "click" should be heard at the valve. If lights come on and no
"click" is heard, check for an electrical wiring or connection problem. The reverse solenoid is located on the rear of
the master cylinder.
< Check cap of master cylinder often for tightness.
< Follow routine maintenance and inspection for disc brakes as outlined in your Disc Brake Manual.
CAUTION
To minimize corrosion, it is necessary for the disc brake calipers and rotors to be rinsed off with fresh water
after trailer has been immersed in salt water.
CAUTION
damage and part failure, which would not be covered under the limited warranty. Please see your Ranger
dealer for proper trailer cleaning procedures.
FIG. 6
Your RangerTrail ®
Make sure back up lights do not come on when tow vehicle transmission
is in any gear other than reverse.
Saltwater model trailers, although designed for the saltwater
environment, require specific cleaning and wash-down after each use.
Failure to do so will cause excessive corrosion that could lead to trailer
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