Load-Carrying Capacity - Nauticstar Deck Series Owner's Manual

DECK SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL
Parking
When parking, try to avoid parking on steep grades. If possible, have someone outside to guide you as you park. Once stopped,
but before shifting into park, have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the trailer wheels. Apply the parking brake,
shift into park, and then remove your foot from the brake pedal. Following this parking sequence is important to be sure your
vehicle does not become locked in park because of extra load on the transmission. For manual transmissions, apply the
parking brake and then turn the vehicle off in either first gear when parked uphill, or reverse gear, when parked downhill.
Uncoupling
When uncoupling the trailer, place blocks at the front and rear of the trailer tires to ensure that the trailer does not roll away
when the coupling is released.
Unbalanced Load
An unbalanced load may cause the tongue to suddenly rotate upward; therefore, before uncoupling, place jack stands under
the rear of the trailer.
Difficult Towing
If a trailer seems hard to tow or sways to one side, a brake rotor may not be rotating freely. If this appears to be the
problem, immediately contact your authorized dealer for assistance. Ignoring this symptom could result in brake failure.
Check Trailer Jack and Lug Wrench
The trailer jack and lug wrench that came with the tow vehicle may also work on the trailer, but don't count on it, check it to
be sure before you need it.
Road Trip Kit
Make up a special road trip kit and carry it with you on all trips. The kit should include a spare wheel and tire, lug wrench,
wheel chocks, bearing grease, spare strap for tie-downs and winch, extra lights, wheel bearings and road flares.
Insurance
Some insurance policies do not provide coverage when towing a trailer. Check the policy or call the insurance agent to be
certain that you have appropriate insurance coverage in place.

LOAD-CARRYING CAPACITY

The total weight of the boat, engine, fuel, water, and gear must not exceed the trailer's maximum load-carrying
capacity. Overloading can cause instability and loss of control while towing, which may result in death, serious injury
or property damage.
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