Backing Your Trailer; Launching - Yamaha EXCITER Owner's/Operator's Manual

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O
PERATION
before continuing your trip. On
longer trips, it is a good idea to carry
a set of spare wheel bearings,
seals, and races.
● When making a turn, do not cut cor-
ners. The trailer has a smaller turn-
ing circle so it turns more sharply
around the corner than the towing
vehicle.
● Before backing your trailer into the
water, disconnect the light plug from
the towing vehicle. This will reduce
the likelihood of the lights blowing
out when submerged.

BACKING YOUR TRAILER

It takes practice to back a trailer suc-
cessfully. If you are not familiar backing
up with a trailer, practice first in an
open area away from obstacles.
Keep the following points in mind:
● Back slowly. Make steering adjust-
ments in small steps.
● Turn the towing vehicle's wheels
opposite the direction you want the
trailer to go.
● After the trailer begins moving, turn
the towing vehicle to follow it.
● Have a second person stand by to
help direct you with hand signals.

LAUNCHING

As a courtesy to other boaters, prepare
your Jet Boat for launching before
using the ramp.
Each launch may have particular differ-
ences, such as ramp angle, prevailing
wind, waves, and water currents. If
possible, watch a couple of boaters
launch their boats first to notice any
problems. While every boater develops
a preferred launch procedure, here is a
recommended general procedure:
1. Perform the Pre-Operation Checks
shown on page 3-4 that can be per-
formed on land, including operating
the blower for at least 4 minutes.
2. Remove all trailering tie-down lines
from the boat and attach your dock-
ing lines and fenders, if used.
3. Disconnect the trailer lights from the
towing vehicle.
4. Back the trailer down the ramp as
close to 90° to the shoreline as you
can. If possible, have a second per-
son stand aside as an observer.
Stop when the wheels are at least
halfway submerged. Set the parking
brake.
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